In this vision, he learned that following the death of the original Apostles, Christs New Testament Church was lost from the earth. His Church has been restored! President Nelson invited us to receive personal revelation in our lives. We can go to the scriptures. 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. That is why it felt so good to administer the sacrament in your home. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost, President Nelson said during his first general conference as President of the Church. We extend our reach and our influence for good by working together. He invited us to minister in the Saviors higher, holier way. Commotion in the world will continue to increase. As a companion scripture to the Bible, the Book of Mormon testifies that all human beings are sons and daughters of a loving Father in Heaven, that He has a divine plan for our lives, and that His Son, Jesus Christ, speaks today as well as in days of old. President Marion G. Romney taught: "Just as prayer is the means by which men address the Lord, so revelation is the means by which God communicates to men. For a season, my grief was almost immobilizing. So, one day when I was very young, I went to our basement and smashed on the concrete floor every bottle of liquor! In February 2020, President Russell M. Nelson extended an invitation to Church members as we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the First Vision to think deeply and often about how we hear the Savior in our own lives. Heavenly Father personally introduced His Beloved Son Jesus Christ to Joseph Smith, with a specific charge to "hear Him." President Russell M. Nelson extends an invitation on February 26, 2020, to "hear Him." What is personal revelation? 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. I am optimistic about the future. He issued a clarion call in his invitation, Today I call upon our members everywhere to lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice. 2020 General Conference). Russell M. Nelson, "Hear Him," Ensign, May 2020. That experience, and many others, taught me about the importance of feeding myself spiritually., Though many are staying physically distant from others during the COVID-19 pandemic, we do not have to be spiritually distant from Jesus Christ, wrote Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in a June 26 blog post. You are His children. Early in Elder Dale G. Renlunds marriage, his wife, Sister Ruth Renlund, became ill with cancer. We simply cannot rely upon information we bump into on social media. The recent pandemic has been unique in that it has affected everyone in the world at essentially the same time. President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation. My dear brethren, there are many things the Lord wants us to learn from our experiences during this pandemic. 3.3K views, 148 likes, 103 loves, 5 comments, 109 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ToGather Saints: It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. 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 few particularly powerful invitations flashed to my mind. That is why He sends us to earth in families and organizes us into wards and stakes. "First: Seek truth. 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. It means you will never be left comfortless or without access to the power of God to help you. What a glorious privilege it has been to celebrate Easter with you on this Sunday of general conference! These practical steps as well as his personal experience are just a part of what makes President Nelsons January Liahona message powerful. After issuing the invitation, President Nelson asked, Areyouwilling to let God prevail in your life? My dear brothers, I testify that He has been, and is, indeed leading us along, as we seek to hear Him. How grateful I am that the whisperings of the Holy Ghost prompted me to do something I might not have done otherwise. In those two wordsHear HimGod gives us the pattern for success, happiness, and joy in this life. 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. Ask! 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. 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. He testifies of truth and will confirm what is true as you hear and read the word of the Lord. By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints If you look at your life prayerfully, I believe you will see many ways in which the Lord has been guiding you through this time of hardship. . President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. There we learn how to part the veil and communicate more clearly with heaven. 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. We honor his life and his legacy. Often when the Lord warns us about the perils of the last days, He counsels thus: Stand ye in holy places, and be not moved.2 These holy places certainly include the Lords temples and meetinghouses. In a February 2020 social media post, President Nelson extended an invitation tied to the 200th anniversary of the First Vision. What will you do to retain that sacred feeling in your family? What an anchor to our souls are these truths, especially during these times when the tempest is raging. You do not need to have a reason or a message or business to transact. 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. It is not just to prepare us for, and help us through, a pandemic. 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 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? In 2005, after nearly 60 years of marriage, my dear Dantzel was unexpectedly called home. 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. The focus of the episode was on observations about invitations from President Russell M. Nelson. Have you ever wondered why the Lord wants us to make our homes the center of gospel learning and gospel living? Much has happened in the past two years! Enter your email to receive updates on our LDS Living content, 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation. As I make time for simple moments of pondering and prayer, I am blessed by the power of the Holy Ghost to see with new eyes and Hear Him with new ears, he wrote. During the pandemic, Sunday quorum meetings were canceled for a time. During a Face to Face event for young adults on Sept. 14, Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, answered questions and shared insights focused on the Restoration of the gospel and the bicentennial proclamation. (In this section, there are also inspirational cardsone to keep and one to give away.). Let us prayerfully plead for relief from this global pandemic.". How blessed we are to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth! Then the Lord brought Wendy Watson to my side. You may have found stronger relationships with your loved ones and with the Lord. Third: Help gather Israel." #HearHim: President Nelson Invites Us to Hear the Voice of the Lord The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2.2M subscribers Subscribe 7.8K 307K views 3 years ago God has repeatedly. 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. The last time we held a priesthood session of general conference was in April 2019. 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. Seek revelation from the Lord. How I love her! How do you think it affected your family members to see youtheir father, grandfather, husband, son, or brotheradminister this holy ordinance? Just say hello and show your love. I adored my parents. 90 views, 1 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from HearHim.PH: It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation (President Russell M. Nelson, "Hear Him," Apr. In 1945, while I was in medical school, I married Dantzel White in the Salt Lake Temple. 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. President Nelson offered three invitations that will help Church members "gain the elevating influence" that God is counting on them to have. 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. Today our ever-growing family is one of the greatest joys of my life. Its title is The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World. It is authored by the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [2] Marion G. Romney, "Prayer and Revelation," Ensign, May 1978. 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. 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. and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happeningor not happeningin our lives. 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. My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation. We were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April6, 2006. As a result, I was not raised in a gospel-centered home. 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 whateverit takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. He also entreated Latter-day Saints to become more intentional disciples of Jesus Christ and to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths., Taking President Nelsons invitation to heart, Deseret Book will be releasing a new resource, Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation, to help Latter-day Saints seek personal revelation in their own lives. How eager each of us should be to seek refuge there. How can we find answers to questions that perplex us? Follow the example of the Prophet Joseph. Millions throughout the world have embraced a knowledge of these prophesied events. The Spirit is palpably present. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Each of these blessings has come as a result of seeking and heeding the promptings of the Holy Ghost. It has been translated into 12 languages. See RussellM. Nelson, Sweet Power of Prayer, Ensign or Liahona, May 2003, 78. The increasing darkness that accompanies tribulation makes the light of Jesus Christ shine ever brighter. his first general conference as President of the Church, Why the Churchs 2020 #HearHim initiative is an important reminder of the Restoration. Those were some of the key messages shared by President Russell M. Nelson during the 190 th semiannual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. That is why He asks us to serve and minister to each other. Reflect: A spiritual message and space to record what youve pondered over the week. Just think of the good each of us can do during this time of global upheaval. We can also hear Him in the temple. The most important truth the Holy Ghost will ever witness to you is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. The Prophet Joseph Smith set a pattern for us to follow in resolving our questions. Credit: Provided by Brigham Young University Museum of Art. Brethren, you bear the priesthood of God. In the Godhead, the Holy Ghost is the messenger. In a blog post dated April 21, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles described several ways he hears the Lords voice, including service, righteous music, scriptures, sincere prayer and recording spiritual impressions. In a Nov. 8blog post,Elder Jeffrey R. Hollandof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained how vocalizing prayers can foster greater communication with God. 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. I invite you to make your own list, consider it carefully, and share it with those you love. He will guide and protect you. I felt that I should skip lunch and hurry to Elder Haless bedside as soon as the morning session ended, which I did. For millennia he has been making good look evil and evil look good.7 His messages tend to be loud, bold, and boastful. As we repeat this process, we will, in the words of the Prophet Joseph Smith, grow into the principle of revelation.. 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. He begins the message by sharing a tender personal experience about the importance of heeding promptings as he recounts the closing days of the life of Elder Robert D. Hales. Because of this, our common trial has the potential to help unite Gods children as never before. The dire need is clear, but how do we go about seeking and recognizing the voice of the Spirit in our lives? 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. Open your heart to God in prayer. Each of these stalwart souls sacrificed everything to come to Zion. Missionaries and members of the Church invited friends to learn from a current Apostle, and they came. I have the same experience today as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, the member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote in a Sept. 4 blog post. 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. The Book of Mormon chronicles the classic rise and fall of two major civilizations. As I matured and began to understand the magnificence of Heavenly Fathers plan, I often said to myself, I dont want one more Christmas present! Tags He had questions regarding the salvation of his soul and trusted that God would direct him. . For the second time in as many weeks, Latter-day Saints and all others were called to join in a worldwide fast. All eight of my great-grandparents were converts to the Church in Europe. In each chapter, the Hear Himstudy guide also focuses on five principles that are illustrated in the following ways: Preorder the Hear Himstudy guide today. We live in a time prophesied long ago, when all things shall be in commotion; and surely, mens hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people.13 That was true before the pandemic, and it will be true after. President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths. Elder Soares and his wife, Sister Rosana Soares, introduced a video of youth around the world sharing experiences of hearing the Lords voice. Our Saviors Atonement made eternal life a possibility and immortality a reality for all. The Prophet has responded to invitation after invitation throughout his life. President Russell M. Nelson speaks at the conclusion of the Sunday morning session of general conference on April 5, 2020. And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase even if turbulence increases in your life. 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. COURSE BEGINS JANUARY 15, 2023 Learn More However, messages from our Heavenly Father are strikingly different. I just want to be sealed to my parents. That longed-for event did not happen until my parents were past 80, and then it did happen. President Russell M. Nelson Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon and Young Men General President Steven J. Lund film a segment for the virtual Youth Music Festival. 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. 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. As we approached the end of the interview, what has become the signature closing question of the podcast, was asked. Even in the midst of COVID, with so much shut down, we still seem to lead busy and hectic lives, where it feels like we need to rush forward to the next thing, but President Nelson reminds us that seeking revelation involves something else after we have prayed: If we will stay on our knees for a while after we finish our prayer, thoughts, feelings, and direction will come into our mind. Without His Resurrection, death would be the end. In like manner, what will your seeking open for you? I learned much from each of them. I so testify, with my expression of love for each of you, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. We have convened with you in outdoor arenas and in hotel ballrooms. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. To prepare for today, I previously recorded this proclamation in the Sacred Grove, where Joseph Smith first saw the Father and the Son. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The scriptures include very few references in which the voice of God the Father has been heard. 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. How have you grown? We discussed a number of these invitations including: President Nelson began Jan. 1, 2020, with a Facebook post which reminded members of the Church of his invitation from the previous October general conference. God the Father has given us the divine birth, the incomparable life, and the infinite atoning sacrifice of His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. The privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children. Ordained Apostles of Jesus Christ always testify of Him. It is no different in our day. Still others have lost a sense of peace or hope for the future. Jesus is the Christ! With reverence and gratitude, we as His Apostles invite all to knowas we dothat the heavens are open. How I love and honor him! Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow (2012), 76. Some have found deeper faith in our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Invitations create space for revelation, transformation and miracles. Here are a few of the things he has told us recently as he reflects the Lord's word to us: Technology can help you. But I am also not naive about the days ahead. Mental Health Minute: Who is Driving the Bus. 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. Revelation continues to flow from the Lord during this ongoing process of restoration. President Nelson has and will continue to offer invitations to members of the Church of Jesus Christ and to the world because he knows what happens when such invitations are acted upon. Jesus Christ has once again called Apostles and has given them priesthood authority. When these temporary COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, please schedule regular time to worship and serve in the temple. In the year 2020 alone President Nelson has issued numerous stirring, inspiring and challenging invitations to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to the people of the world. 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. The adversary is clever. I pray constantly that the Lord will comfort you. October 17, 2021 President Nelson has plainly stated that it is an essential skill to be able to receive personal revelation. I know that Joseph Smith is the foreordained prophet whom the Lord chose to open this last dispensation. There each ordinance teaches about the Savior. 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. If you are married, counsel with your wife as your equal partner in this crucial work. Others came as well, including Elijah, who restored the authority to join families together forever in eternal relationships that transcend death. [3] 1 Kings 19:11-12. 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. He will bring thoughts to your mind which the Father and Son want you to receive. It teaches of lifes purpose and explains the doctrine of Christ, which is central to that purpose. When we convene as a Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, our meeting rooms become rooms of revelation. Record your feelings and follow through with actions that you are prompted to take. I plead with you to promote respect for all of Gods children.. Within the space of these invitations is the opportunity for us to receive the ultimate blessings from the ultimate invitation to, come unto Christ. Boyd Matheson is the opinion editor of the Deseret News. Our current prophet is President Russell M. Nelson. The resurrected John the Baptist restored the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins. Say the words. He lays out a pattern that Joseph Smith demonstrated to us by example. He communicates simply, quietly, and with such stunning plainness that we cannot misunderstand Him.8, For example, whenever He has introduced His Only Begotten Son to mortals upon the earth, He has done so with remarkably few words. In a powerful and instructive general conference address, President Nelson invited us to Let God Prevail in our lives. Receiving revelation only comes, at least in my case, when I have those still and quiet moments, he wrote in a July 17 blog post. 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. 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. If you know of anyone who is alone, reach outeven if you feel alone too! 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. President Nelson invited us to receive personal revelation in our lives. I stepped out onto the cobblestone street in Charleston, South Carolina with my hearing device snuggled in my ears. Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives By President Russell M. Nelson President of the Church In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. 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.. As we wrestle with complex matters, a thrilling process unfolds as each Apostle freely expresses his thoughts and point of view. As well might man stretch forth his puny arm to stop the Missouri river in its decreed course as to hinder the Almighty from pouring down knowledge from heaven upon the heads of the Latter-day Saints.10. The pages of Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation are filled with inspirational messages, study ideas, writing prompts, journaling space, and shareable cards meant to help guide a more personal study of revelation. He invited, I extended to you at last general conference to immerse yourself in the glorious light of the Restoration of the gospel. 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