Are you seeking and receiving the personal revelation you need in your life? This has been an unforgettable evening. Family History Assumptions . Increasing ones capacity to receive revelation will bring increased direction and boundless gifts of the Spirit., Third, Moroni never stopped physically or spiritually preparing his people. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Spiritually self-reliant? Michael A Dunn As I did so, I found four footnotes in his women's session address that helped deepen my own understanding of embracing the future with faith. He also reminded them of the Lords promise that if ye are prepared, ye shall not fear (Doctrine and Covenants 38:30) and urged all to take steps to be more temporally, spiritually and emotionally prepared. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. August 2014 November 2017 President Nelson is speaking to us as a prophet, telling us what is to come and to batten down the hatches.. The Lord placed you here now because He knew you had the capacity to negotiate the complexities of the latter part of these latter days. I dont know about you, but when President Nelson said that I felt his personal love for each of us. December 2020 From within the tower, it must be possible to observe and reflect on society; and from without, to see what goes on inside it. The Lord told us how with simple, but stunning, reassurance: If ye are prepared ye shall not fear.7, What a promise! I marvel at your strength and your faith. We weep with you. We therefore embrace the idea of the university as a towernot of ivory but of glass. November 2022 Gratitude And I renew my invitation for you to increase your understanding of priesthood power and of temple covenants and blessings. The Lord Jesus Christ directs the affairs of His Church, and it will achieve its divine objectives.. March 2018 As you continue to follow the counsel of those whom the Lord has authorized to guide you, you will feel greater safety. Believe My dear sisters, I am honored to be with you. Learn how your comment data is processed. I love you, and I assure you that the Lord loves you and sees the great work you are performing. . Further, our faith increases every time we exercise our faith in Him.. You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Once again, you have proven that you are literally the hope of Israel! Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Weve long talked on this program about how your focus determines your reality. This has been an unforgettable evening. If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. Family You are more than eight million strong. During the address, President Nelson reiterated that God loves all of his children and emphasized that racism in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cannot be tolerated. . Conscious Choices Favor or disfavor with God is dependent upon your devotion to God and His commandments and not the color of your skin.. You have found new ways to make the Sabbath a delight. I'm Lance, host of Joy in the Journey Radio. Second, Moroni prepared the minds of the people to be faithful unto the Lord. Just as the Salt Lake Temples foundation is being strengthened, spiritual foundations must be solid. The gathering of Israel moves forward. Let us embrace the future with faith! Download the Video; Serve Like the Saviour. November 2018 Let us not spin our wheels in the memories of yesterday. President Nelson taught, Our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! October 2022 President Nelson taught, Our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! Goals January 2019 April 2018 M Russell Ballard You have permission to edit this article. Many tutored children and checked on neighbors. I promise that as we create places of security, prepare our minds to be faithful to God, and never stop preparing, God will bless us. Keep it Clean: Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, September 2019 Likewise, the stakes of Zion are a refuge from the storm [Doctrine and Covenants 115:6]., The templethe house of the Lordis a place of security unlike any other., Simply said, a place of security is anywhere you can feel the presence of the Holy Ghost and be guided by Him., We strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ as we strive to keep His commandments and always remember him [Moroni 4:3]. (LogOut/ August 2018 When I am filled with that Spirit, my soul is satisfied, and I can say in good earnest, that the trifling things of the day do not seem to stand in my way at all. Likewise, the stakes of Zion are a refuge from the storm13because they are led by those who hold priesthood keys and exercise priesthood authority. You have shown that in difficult circumstances, you bravely carry on. Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. Sisters, you have all been absolutely heroic! Possible Discussion Activity: President Nelson bestows a positive, hopeful outlook during a bleak time - how does it make you feel? June 2017 They need to be disentangled from the urgencies of the here and now. The Lord taught us how to increase our faith by seeking learning, even by study and also by faith.18 We strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ as we strive to keep His commandments and always remember him.19 Further, our faith increases every time we exercise our faith in Him. They and Their holy angels are watching over us.. They and Their holy angels are watching over us.. John A McCune He also reminded them of the Lords promise that if ye are prepared, ye shall not fear (Doctrine and Covenants 38:30) and urged all to take steps to be more temporally, spiritually and emotionally prepared. Lisia Gassant hugs son Marcus, 9, as they listen to the 190th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from their home in West Valley City on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. As commander of the Nephite armies, he faced opposing forces that were stronger, greater in number, and meaner. Posts Tagged 'Russell M. Nelson - Embrace the Future with Faith' Women's Session of General Conference October 2020- Embrace the Future with Faith. Turbulent times are opportunities to thrive spiritually and influence others. Emotionally self-reliant? I bless you with an increased desire and ability to obey the laws of God. He continued, I promise that as you do, you will be showered with blessings, including greater courage, increased personal revelation, sweeter harmony in your homes and joy, even amid uncertainty.. With heartfelt compassion and love, my heart goes out to the many women around the world whose loved ones have died. President Russell M. Nelson speaks during the womens session of the 190th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. | Elder Brent H. Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy | OCTOBER 2021 GENERAL CONFERENCE, VIDEO: The Early Life of Joseph Smith | Scripture Central, VIDEO: The Parable of the Sower (Come, Follow Me: Mark 4). (LogOut/ You may also like:5 principles of revelation taught by Elder Bednar and Elder Johnson, Young women around the world repeat the phrase found in the Young Women Theme, I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny., In general conference, President Nelson gave an insight into part of that divine nature. I have watched you doing just that during this pandemic. 2020 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All . Valentine's Day The Lord placed you here now because He knew you had the capacity to negotiate the complexities of the latter part of these latter days. My dear sisters, we have so much to look forward to! President Russell M. Nelson: 'Embrace the Future with Faith' @ 190th Semiannual General Conference Jeramy Richter 2.82K subscribers Subscribe 129 views 2 years ago President Russell M.. Our cups are full today following our Faith Leaders Appreciation Breakfast at First United Bank Plano Parkwood. . You may also like: Elder Holland addresses fear of the future in new message. The adversary never stops attacking. May 2017 Ponder these promises. Through it all our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, love us! we to deal with both the somber prophecies and the glorious pronouncements about our day? Andyounever stop. June 2022 Further, few things build faith more than does regular immersion in the Book of Mormon. Christmas Christ This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Of course, our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! Even this year, when access to our temples has been seriously limited, your endowment has given you constant access to Gods power as you have honored your covenants with Him. 2020 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. As I did so, I found four footnotes in his women's session address that helped deepen my own understanding of embracing the future with faith. I've been blogging about LDS singles life since 2012, and since 2018 I've been producing a weekly Internet radio show and podcast to help LDS singles have more joy in their journey and bring all Latter-day Saints together. The gathering of Israel moves forward. Even when things wentwell,Captain Moroni continued to prepare his people. Sharon Eubank Dear sisters, you are adept at creating places of security for yourselves and those you love. When your home becomes a personal sanctuary of faithwhere the Spirit residesyour home becomes the first line of defense. Possible Questions: The visual story of Moroni building embankments, forts and walls is a vivid example of being prepared. Further, you have a divine endowment that enables you to build faith in others in compelling ways.21Andyounever stop. I am thankful for the resolution which you carry in your hearts to walk in faith, to keep the commandments, to do what is right at all times and in all circumstances. So, we can never stop preparing!. Having places of security means always preparing them. Stories I love the words used in this statement from the prophet and this statement from a former Relief Society General President. Joy in the Journey Radio offers many free resources to help LDS singles everywhere, but it certainly isn't free! I love my copy of The General Conference Addresses Journal Edition. In the October 2020 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M Nelson talked in the Women's Session of General Conference about embracing the future with faith. And that will bring you more joy in your journey. Embrace the future with faith! Your vigilance in safeguarding your homes and instilling faith in the hearts of your loved ones will reap rewards for generations to come.. I am not saying that the days ahead will be easy, but I promise you that the future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lords hands. The Book of Mormonisourlatter-daysurvival guide. There, you sisters are endowed with priesthood power through the sacred priesthood covenants you make.14 There, your families are sealed for eternity. In the margin next to President Nelsons statement, I put a bulleted list of what President Hinckleys hopes were: When I looked at that list, I was reminded of what President Nelson said in the October 2019 womens session. See The Family: A Proclamation to the World, ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Life with God is a life filled with peace.. You have shown that in difficult circumstances, you bravely carry on. February 2019 Here President Nelson is counseling us if we are prepared both physically and spiritually we can have wonder and joy. This is because spiritual blessings come to the faithful. Marriage Embrace the Future with Faith By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lord's hands. December 2019 Of course, our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! May 2018 We have undertaken a major project to extend the life and capacity of the Salt Lake Temple. All rights reserved. The footnotes for President Russell M. Nelsons recent devotional for young adults might just take the footnote cake. We are also canning more garden produce. In June 2018. July 2020 Howdy! Similarly, as turmoil rages aroundus,we need to create places whereweare safe, both physically and spiritually. March 2022 October 2021 Discipleship So, Moroni prepared his people in three essential ways. When your home becomes a personal sanctuary of faithwhere the Spirit residesyour home becomes the first line of defense. posts and dont engage with trolls. I recently heard a woman of deep testimony admit that the pandemic, combined with an earthquake in the Salt Lake Valley, had helped her realize she was not as prepared as she thought she was. Let usembrace the future with faith! The future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lords hands. Not only physical preparation but also being prepared spiritually. Now, I would love to know what you have learned this year. Posted in General Conference October 2020, . Similarly, as turmoil rages around us, we need to create places where we are safe, both physically and spiritually. June 2014 During the Sunday morning session of the conference, President Nelson taught about the gathering of Israel and how that is related to our willingness to let God be the most important influence in our lives. July 2021 Even when things wentwell,Captain Moroni continued to prepare his people. Walk By Faith Embrace the Future with Faith (President Nelson) The future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lord's hands. The 10th Mormon president/prophet of the LDS Church called the cross 'repugnant'! Then, when metaphorical earthquakes rock our lives, we can stand steadfast and immovable because of our faith.17. Face To Face Clark G Gilbert Title of the talk and when it was given: Embrace the Future with Faith If preparation is our key to embracing this dispensation and our future with faith, how can we best prepare? October 2017 To me, Christmas decorations dont just bring physical beauty with them. Create a password that only you will remember. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 512. Life with God is a life filled with peace. John C Pingree Jr View President Nelson Readings.docx from FDREL 333 at Brigham Young University, Idaho. July 2019 In what ways could you follow Moronis example? 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