Some have found deeper faith in our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. How can we find answers to questions that perplex us? During the Sunday morning session of general conference, that strong impression returned. How do you think it affected your family members to see youtheir father, grandfather, husband, son, or brotheradminister this holy ordinance? 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. We gladly declare that the promised Restoration goes forward through continuing revelation. Now, my dear brothers and sisters, consider the fact that in these three instances just mentioned, just before the Father introduced the Son, the people involved were in a state of fear and, to some degree, desperation. First, President Nelson taught a principle: "Our (Heavenly) Father loves us and yearns for each one of us to choose to return to His holy presence. 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. Drawn to the promise of James that if we lack wisdom we may ask of God,8 the boy Joseph took his question directly to Heavenly Father. We also hear Him more clearly as we refine our ability to recognize the whisperings of the Holy Ghost. What an anchor to our souls are these truths, especially during these times when the tempest is raging. President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. 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). During his April 2020 general conference address " Hear Him ," President Nelson spoke of how it has "never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you," and to do " whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." Ask the Lord to teach you how to open the heavens to bless your life and the lives of those you love and serve. He will bring a feeling of peace to your heart. Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; see also Matthew 24:15; Doctrine and Covenants 45:3133; 101:2122. It teaches of lifes purpose and explains the doctrine of Christ, which is central to that purpose. Humble yourself before God. 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. 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. Since the Church was organized, only five proclamations have been issued, with the last being The Family: A Proclamation to the World, presented by President GordonB. Hinckley in 1995. My dear brothers and sisters, how thankful I am that through the use of technology we have been able to meet together and worship on this Sunday morning. So, one day when I was very young, I went to our basement and smashed on the concrete floor every bottle of liquor! We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. Increase spiritual capacity, 'hear Him' During his first general conference as the Prophet, President Nelson urged Latter-day Saints to increase their spiritual capacity to receive revelation."In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost," he said. 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. We need to carve out time good time, high priority time when we can kneel, if possible, and be vocal. With reverence and gratitude, we as His Apostles invite all to knowas we dothat the heavens are open. Without our Redeemers infinite Atonement, not one of us would have hope of ever returning to our Heavenly Father. Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, stand with their grandchildren, nieces and nephews at the end of a Face to Face event for young adults broadcast from Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Many arrived hours early to . President Russell M. Nelson has taught that among all the blessings and gifts we can receive, "the privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children." 3 After baptism, we are confirmed members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and given the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands. 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! Imagine the miracle of it! I cannot fully express the joy that I felt that day,3 and each day I feel that joy of their sealing and my being sealed to them. Seek Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine and Pure Revelation. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. Will you allow His voice to take priority over any other? During the pandemic, Sunday quorum meetings were canceled for a time. After issuing the invitation, President Nelson asked, Areyouwilling to let God prevail in your life? God lives! It behooves each of us to measure up to the sacred ordination we have received. What will you do to retain that sacred feeling in your family? We are followers of Jesus Christ. During moments in Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfs professional and family life when he didnt know what to do, he would find a quiet spot to connect to Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, through the Holy Ghost. 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. Through the years, great and marvelous things have been heard from dedicated pulpits across the earth. I cannot thank them enough for the happy homelife they created for me and my siblings. Or we can use our time to hear the voice of the Lord whispering His guidance, comfort, and peace. 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. Sadly, he passed away 10 minutes after I arrived, but I am thankful that I was at his side with his sweet wife, Mary, and their two sons when he departed this life. With compassion and patience, He says: Ye are little children, and ye have not as yet understood how great blessings the Father hath prepared for you; And ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along.1. The increasing darkness that accompanies tribulation makes the light of Jesus Christ shine ever brighter. Yahosh Bonner, left, and his brother, Oba Bonner, right, perform Peace in Christ during the virtual Youth Music Festival broadcast on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. You may feel that there is still more you need to do to make your home truly a sanctuary of faith. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is featured in a new Church-produced video series about how to #HearHim. Nothing could be more fitting than to commemorate the most important event that ever occurred on this earth by worshipping the most important being who ever walked this earth. The privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children. Because of the increasing dangers we face, our need for divine guidance has never been greater, and our efforts to hear the voice of Jesus Christour Mediator, Savior, and Redeemerhave never been more urgent. He invites all of us to come unto Him and His Church, to receive the Holy Ghost, the ordinances of salvation, and to gain enduring joy. I testify that the Lord instructed me to select President DallinH. Oaks and President HenryB. Eyring to serve as my counselors in the First Presidency. 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. He invited us to minister in the Saviors higher, holier way. Ordained Apostles of Jesus Christ always testify of Him. Orders will begin shipping in early August. Including the ultimate invitation he received from the Savior of the world to, Come follow me and I will make you a fisher of men (Matthew 4:19). Just say hello and show your love. One of the most powerful ways to hear the Lords voice is through music, Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon said during the first ever Youth Music Festival held July 29. In this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we worship Him who commenced His infinite Atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane. A spiritual giant, he left an indelible imprint upon all who knew him and upon the Church that he loved. How I love and honor him! My brethren of the Aaronic Priesthood and elders quorums, expand your vision of why we have quorums. We honor his life and his legacy. 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. Because when we seek to heartruly hearHis Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. President Nelson has reminded us: The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. Twice in the early days of the pandemic, President Nelson invited all the world to join in a fast. If you know of anyone who is alone, reach outeven if you feel alone too! It is in the ordinances [of the priesthood that] the power of godliness is manifest.4 That power is available to you and your family in your own home as you keep the covenants you have made.5. He had questions regarding the salvation of his soul and trusted that God would direct him. 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. 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. and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happeningor not happeningin our lives. One day I jumped on the streetcar and went to an LDS bookstore to find a book about the Church. What wisdom do you lack? So, I ask, has this shared trial drawn you closer to your neighborsto your brothers and sisters across the street and around the world? I know that Joseph Smith is the foreordained prophet whom the Lord chose to open this last dispensation. Satan has marshaled his forces and is raging against the work of the Lord and those of us engaged in it. Open your heart to God in prayer. Joseph would be instrumental in its return. How does the Lord wish you would use your quorum to accomplish His worknow? I and we welcome them to this unique brotherhood of service. The future is bright for Gods covenant-keeping people.16 The Lord will increasingly call upon His servants who worthily hold the priesthood to bless, comfort, and strengthen mankind and to help prepare the world and its people for His Second Coming. Pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father. I hear Him by putting down my phone and blocking distractions, one young adult posted. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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The very first word in the Doctrine and Covenants is hearken.12 It means to listen with the intent to obey.13 To hearken means to hear Himto hear what the Savior says and then to heed His counsel. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The topic has also been a focus of devotionals and events for youth and young adults. The constant availability of social media and a 24-hour news cycle bombard us with relentless messages. "First: Seek truth. 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. What Does the Parable of the Wheat and Tares Teach about the Apostasy? I know the Lord has great and marvelous plans for usindividually and collectively. Through him the Lords Church was restored to the earth. Brethren, you bear the priesthood of God. First we immerse ourselves in the scriptures, says President Nelson. The resurrected John the Baptist restored the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins. 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. It invites the Spirit, and it tunes our heart to hear Him., In a prerecorded message during the virtual event, Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles told the youth, I promise you that you will continue to hear His voice as you strive to live His gospel and treasure in your heart the words of the Prophets, both ancient and modern.. President Nelson's emphatic invitation to "Hear Him" first issued on social media in February and repeated in subsequent general conference addresses is an echoed plea of his counsel to Latter-day Saints to do "whatever it takes" to increase spiritual capacity to receive revelation. Pandemic or not, each precious child of God needs to know that he or she is not alone! By the power of the Father, Jesus rose again and gained the victory over death. 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. He will respond to you in ways that are familiar and correct to you.. I believe that this process is basic to how God communicates with us and how He intends for us to communicate with Him, wrote Elder Holland. Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son. I urge you to stretch beyond your current spiritual ability to receive personal revelation, for the Lord has promised that if thou shalt [seek], thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and peaceable thingsthat which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life eternal.12, Oh, there is so much more that your Father in Heaven wants you to know. Jesus is the Christ! I so testify, with my expression of love for each of you, my beloved brethren, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. . Are youwillingto have your will swallowed up in His?, President Nelson linked arms with civil rights, business and government leaders in addressing social unrest, racism, prejudice and bigotry. With billions of words online and in a marketing-saturated world constantly infiltrated by noisy, nefarious efforts of the adversary, where can we go to hear Him? For all whose health may permit, let us fast, pray, and unite our faith once again,said President Russell M. Nelson in his Saturday evening general conference address. Earthquakes, fires, floods, plagues, and their aftermaths have disrupted routines and caused shortages of food, staples, and savings. The words of Christ tell [us] all things what [we] should do (2 Nephi 32:2)., Prayer requires initiative, so we humble ourselves before God, find a quiet place where we can regularly go, and pour out our hearts to Him.. We simply cannot rely upon information we bump into on social media. All rights reserved. As we feast on the words of Christ daily, the words of Christ will tell us how to respond to difficulties we never thought we would face. President Nelson shared, Skilled scientists and researchers are laboring diligently to develop and distribute a vaccine against the coronavirus. As this prophet has reiterated again and again, the heavens are open to us and we should be earnestly seeking the messages that are waiting for us. President Nelson invited all to "hear Him. 'Hear Him': President Nelson challenges the church to listen to Christ. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. The Prophet has responded to invitation after invitation throughout his life. Others came as well, including Elijah, who restored the authority to join families together forever in eternal relationships that transcend death. President Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society general president, is featured in the Churchs How I Hear Him video series. In 1945, while I was in medical school, I married Dantzel White in the Salt Lake Temple. As Sarah Jane Weaver skillfully moved our conversation through many of these invitations from the Prophet during 2020, I found my mind racing to a host of other invitations he has extended during the nearly three years he has served as our Heavenly Fathers prophet to the world. The scriptures include very few references in which the voice of God the Father has been heard. He will bring thoughts to your mind which the Father and Son want you to receive. This is His Church, restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. And, finally, we hear Him as we heed the words of prophets, seers, and revelators. Ask! The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Nelson then humbly invited all to flood the world with gratitude for seven days through social media posts and actions of all kinds. Early in Elder Dale G. Renlunds marriage, his wife, Sister Ruth Renlund, became ill with cancer. 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Ponder the truths and think of the impact those truths will have on your life if you will hear them, hearken to them, and heed the commandments and covenants that accompany them. Do whatever it takes to. They teach us about Jesus Christ and His gospel, the magnitude of His Atonement, and our Fathers great plan of happiness and redemption. As we wrestle with complex matters, a thrilling process unfolds as each Apostle freely expresses his thoughts and point of view. President Nelsons emphatic invitation to Hear Him first issued on social media in February and repeated in subsequent general conference addresses is an echoed plea of his counsel to Latter-day Saints to do whatever it takes to increase spiritual capacity to receive revelation. She is an extraordinary womana great blessing to me, to our family, and to the entire Church. On this Easter Sunday, we commemorate His atoning sacrifice, His literal Resurrection, and His divinity. 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