Most of our guidance comes from the . Whatever your priesthood office or calling, let God prevail in your commitment as a member of your quorum and in your service. I stepped out onto the cobblestone street in Charleston, South Carolina with my hearing device snuggled in my ears. Screenshot from a #HearHim video produced for the Church in March 2020. Now as we contemplate this significant time in the history of the world and the Lords charge to gather scattered Israel in preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, we, the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles, issue the following proclamation. Discipline yourself to have time alone and with your loved ones. But as we considered the unique historic and international impact of that First Vision, we felt impressed to create a monument not of granite or stone but of wordswords of solemn and sacred proclamationwritten, not to be carved in tables of stone but rather to be etched in the fleshy tables of our hearts.14. Earthquakes, fires, floods, plagues, and their aftermaths have disrupted routines and caused shortages of food, staples, and savings. If we will truly receive the Holy Ghost and learn to discern and understand His promptings, we will be guided in matters large and small. President Russell M. Nelson promises "that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him ."1 This promise is the focus of the 2021 theme for Family History in the Church, " Hear Him Through Temple and Family History Work ". In the Old Testament, the word hearken is translated from the Hebrew shama, which is a strong verb that means to listen with the intent to obey. Hearken is a scriptural word that occurs in 40 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Revelation continues to flow from the Lord during this ongoing process of restoration. Turn to Him for answers and for comfort. We have convened with you in outdoor arenas and in hotel ballrooms. If we are to have any hope of sifting through the myriad of voices and the philosophies of men that attack truth, we must learn to receive revelation. Think back on the past two years. Jesus is the Christ! Credit: Provided by Brigham Young University Museum of Art. Some have found deeper faith in our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. the president of the Church Based on what you studied about applying the teachings of prophets, match the following phrases with the correct words to complete them. Doing so opens our minds and hearts to the Saviors teachings and truths. Young adults perform a musical number during a Face to Face event broadcast on a set replica of ancient Jerusalem in Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. That theophany initiated the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and ushered in the dispensation of the fulness of times. Imagine the miracle of it! Throughout this year, many across the globe have responded to President Nelsons invitation by posting experiences on social media using #HearHim. President Nelson invited us to receive personal revelation in our lives. Just think of the good each of us can do during this time of global upheaval. The Spirit is palpably present. In a February 2020 social media post, President Nelson extended an invitation tied to the 200th anniversary of the First Vision. Few see 518 people who aren't members of the Church come to hear their message. As part of the Churchs #HearHim initiative, Elder Gerrit W. Gong posted a video on his social media channels and wrote a blog post on staying close to the Savior Jesus Christ during times of loneliness. As Jesus told His disciples, Iniquity shall abound before His return (Joseph SmithMatthew 1:30). Do whatever it takes to. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These efforts were made far more effective because we partnered with other humanitarian organizations, including Convoy of Hope, Feeding America, Partnership with Native Americans, the Salvation Army, the United Way, and the World Food Programme (see 2020 Year in Review, Newsroom, Dec.21, 2020, newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). But in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. (In this section, there are also inspirational cardsone to keep and one to give away.). At the close of the October 2021 general conference, President Nelson a world-renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher before entering full-time Church service in 1984 pleaded with listeners worldwide to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord every day. I am optimistic about the future. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There we learn how to part the veil and communicate more clearly with heaven. What I know now is that the Prophet wants each of us, and all of Heavenly Fathers children, to experience for ourselves what happens when we respond to invitations large and small. We declare that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, organized on April6, 1830, is Christs New Testament Church restored. Available for preorder at DeseretBook.com. In contrast, the voice of the Lord is not a voice of a great tumultuous noise, but it [is] a still voice of perfect mildness, [like] a whisper, and it [pierces] even to the very soul.14 In order to hear this still voice, you too must be still!15. A year designated to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the First Vision and onset of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, 2020 has also been marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship, social issues, political turmoil and uncertainty. Though we may differ in our initial perspectives, the love we feel for each other is constant. God uttered this plea while introducing His Son to Peter, James and John on the Mount of Transfiguration; to the Nephites in ancient Bountiful; and to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove. Elder Ulisses Soares and his wife, Sister Rosana Soares, speak to youth worldwide during the Youth Music Festival on July 29, 2020. Credit: Screenshot ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Beloved brothers and sisters, that is our bicentennial proclamation to the world regarding the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fulness. With deep and tender emotion President Nelson invited members and the world to use the proper name of Jesus Christs Church. They said the invitation from the prophet, Russell M. Nelson, to "hear Him" has opened doors to receiving personal revelation during this time, and the revelation to create gospel-centered homes and incorporate "Come, Follow Me" have confirmed God's divine help. President Nelson, in his first words to the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after being ordained as prophet, invited members to stay on, or return to, the covenant path. The focus of the episode was on observations about invitations from President Russell M. Nelson. [3] 1 Kings 19:11-12. Pandemic or not, each precious child of God needs to know that he or she is not alone! President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, experienced a defining spiritual moment as a 20-year-old missionary in England. I adored my parents. Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon and Young Men General President Steven J. Lund film a segment for the virtual Youth Music Festival. Our unity helps us to discern the Lords will for His Church. One of the things the Spirit has repeatedly impressed upon my mind since my new calling as President of the Church is how willing the Lord is to reveal His mind and will. Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son, President Nelson told his worldwide audience during the April 2020 general conference. What will happen as you more intentionally hear, hearken, and heed what the Savior has said and what He is saying now through His prophets? You do not need to have a reason or a message or business to transact. Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, answer questions from young adults during a Face to Face event in Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the January 2021 issue of the Liahona magazine, President Russell M. Nelson shares an inspiring message on continuing in our quest to recognize the voice of the Lord in our lives in a message entitled, Grow into the Principle of Revelation. President Nelson then humbly invited all to flood the world with gratitude for seven days through social media posts and actions of all kinds. Act: Quotes and questions to ponder as well as journal space to write down your feelings. President Russell M. Nelson seemed to forecast that even greater things are in store for us when, at the Sunday morning session of conference, he declared: Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. It will be filled with opportunities for each of us to progress, contribute, and take the gospel to every corner of the earth. President Russell M. Nelson We further witness that Joseph Smith was given the gift and power of God to translate an ancient record: the Book of MormonAnother Testament of Jesus Christ. When the focus of our lives is on God's plan of salvation . What a glorious privilege it has been to celebrate Easter with you on this Sunday of general conference! Then, in a moment of clarity, it came. President Nelson reminds us that we are particularly in need of this divine, personal guidance in the times we live in: Physical and spiritual tempests are a part of life on the earth, as the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us. All rights reserved. It means that you and your family can be sealed together forever! As you continue to let God prevail in your life, I know that He is just as optimistic about your future as He has ever been. He testifies of truth and will confirm what is true as you hear and read the word of the Lord. You and I can use this unique time as an opportunity to hear Him. , When you truly know that He sees you, He knows you, and He loves you, you can understand that you are not isolated. What an anchor to our souls are these truths, especially during these times when the tempest is raging. It is not just to prepare us for, and help us through, a pandemic. During subsequent generations, however, not all my ancestors remained so committed. Whatever our Church calling, we can pray to our Heavenly Father and receive guidance and direction, be warned about dangers and distractions, and be enabled to accomplish things we simply could not do on our own. Two hundred years ago, on a beautiful spring morning in 1820, young Joseph Smith, seeking to know which church to join, went into the woods to pray near his home in upstate New York, USA. How eager each of us should be to seek refuge there. He says: On September 30, 2017, following the afternoon session of general conference, I stopped by the hospital to check on my beloved quorum member Elder RobertD. Hales. I pray constantly that the Lord will comfort you. Humble yourself before God. The resurrected John the Baptist restored the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins. Part of the event was filmed at the Conference Center Theatre in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. When I arrived, I could see that Elder Hales had taken a serious turn for the worse. As explained in the introduction, the study guide was designed with each of us in mind as individual children of divine origin trying to navigate lifes journey with as much spiritual guidance as possible.. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. If you are married, counsel with your wife as your equal partner in this crucial work. How I hear Him is reading the Book of Mormon every day and praying with my family before going to bed at night, said 12-year-old Koim Theanuth from Cambodia. Three of the original twelve ApostlesPeter, James, and Johnrestored the apostleship and keys of priesthood authority. You could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. In each location, I have felt that I was in the presence of the Lords elect and that I was seeing the gathering of Israel occur before my eyes. This Church is anchored in the perfect life of its chief cornerstone, Jesus Christ, and in His infinite Atonement and literal Resurrection. Each of these blessings has come as a result of seeking and heeding the promptings of the Holy Ghost. Doing so will help you know how to move ahead with your life, what to do during times of crisis, and how to discern and avoid the temptations and the deceptions of the adversary. Find a quiet place where you can regularly go. Speaking in the April 2020 General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson renewed his plea for us to understand how to receive divine revelation, by stating: " I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." "I assure you that revelatory guidance can be received by each of us as we humbly labor in the Lord's vineyard. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, Come unto ChristLiving as Latter-day Saints, Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God, The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion, A Good Foundation against the Time to Come, Hosanna and HallelujahThe Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter, Let This House Be Built unto My Name, The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives, Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April6, 2006. So, I ask, has this shared trial drawn you closer to your neighborsto your brothers and sisters across the street and around the world? The more I can hear Him, the more of an effective instrument I will be to bring others to that same love that I feel, she wrote in a blog post on May 14. I promise miracles in your marriage, family relationships, and daily work. In humility, we declare that in answer to his prayer, God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to Joseph and inaugurated the restitution of all things (Acts 3:21) as foretold in the Bible. Have you ever wondered why the Lord wants us to make our homes the center of gospel learning and gospel living? Though he is called as the Lords mouthpiece to the Church, he has encouraged us again and again to seek to hear that heavenly voice directly in our individual lives. He invited us to minister in the Saviors higher, holier way. #HearHim - Russell M. Nelson Teaches about the Need for Personal Revelation 1,302 views Jan 5, 2021 20 Russell Simon 1.82K subscribers It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit. There is, however, a remedy one that may seem surprising because it flies in the face of our natural intuitions. Joseph would be instrumental in its return. President Nelsons inspired invitation, which he extended to the women of the Church, to study how they access, apply and are blessed by priesthood power. Let us prayerfully plead for relief from this global pandemic.". To strengthen my proposal to Wendy, I said to her, I know about revelation and how to receive it. To her creditand, as I have come to learn, typical of hershe had already sought and received her own revelation about us, which gave her the courage to say yes. Even as Christ Forgives You, So Also Do Ye, Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light, Teaching in the Homea Joyful and Sacred Responsibility, Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing, What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand, Ministering with the Power and Authority of God, Pure Love: The True Sign of Every True Disciple of Jesus Christ, He That Shall Endure unto the End, the Same Shall Be Saved, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Prophets Speak by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph sealed his testimony with his blood. Sarah Jane Weaver inquired, So what do you know now that you didnt know before? I confess I wasnt ready for the question and flailed at a couple of generic answers that just didnt convey what I was suddenly feeling. Early in Elder Dale G. Renlunds marriage, his wife, Sister Ruth Renlund, became ill with cancer. Some quorums are now able to meet virtually. Share: Conversation prompts and ideas to share what youve learned. He is our Advocate with the Father, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer. Read it for yourself and see if it can direct you as you move forward on the path toward hearing the Lords voice through the Spirit on a regular basis in your lives. I felt that I should skip lunch and hurry to Elder Haless bedside as soon as the morning session ended, which I did. After issuing the invitation, President Nelson asked, Areyouwilling to let God prevail in your life? The adversary is clever. It behooves each of us to measure up to the sacred ordination we have received. Technology can help you. Every minute of that time will bless you and your family in ways nothing else can. There the Lord teaches in His own way. Pages of this sacred text include an account of the personal ministry of Jesus Christ among people in the Western Hemisphere soon after His Resurrection. his first general conference as President of the Church, Why the Churchs 2020 #HearHim initiative is an important reminder of the Restoration. I remember in an operating room, I have stood over a patientunsure how to perform an unprecedented procedureand experienced the Holy Ghost diagramming the technique in my mind.5. Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; see also Matthew 24:15; Doctrine and Covenants 45:3133; 101:2122. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. We experience what the Prophet Joseph Smith knew when he taught, By union of feeling we obtain power with God.7 No member of the First Presidency or Quorum of the Twelve would ever leave decisions for the Lords Church to his own best judgment! I hope you have found an increased ability to hear Him and receive personal revelation. My dear brethren, there are many things the Lord wants us to learn from our experiences during this pandemic. President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. Russell M. Nelson, "Hear Him," Ensign, May 2020. Without His Resurrection, death would be the end. In this regard, the two great commandments can guide us: first, to love God and, second, to love our neighbor.11 We show our love by serving. He was foreordained before the foundation of the earth to be the prophet of this last dispensation, when nothing shall be withheld3 from the Saints. Over the course of eight weeks, the Hear Himstudy guides eight chapters provide many opportunities to find that spiritual guidance by covering topics such as Aligning Our Will with Gods and Understanding the Lords Timing, with an ultimate goal of making personal revelation a more integrated part of everyday life. 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