Living and teaching the doctrine and principles of self-reliance. Please do not fear or delay repenting. Expressions of belief, hope and peace are fostered. Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. As a church were doing all we can to help those who are suffering and struggling to survive. Again and again, I pray for you to feel Their love for you. Elder Hugo E. Martinez, a General Authority Seventy, taught about the importance of self-reliance and how to teach it to children and youth. Cherish and honor your covenants above all other commitments. They have not yet discovered that making and keeping covenants actually makes life easier! Before the historic announcement, President Nelson reiterated his invitation from the morning session to "increase your positive spiritual momentum, to keep you moving forward through . Leaders sing during a congregational hymn during the Sunday afternoon session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. The Conference Center during the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square sings during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online. Each person who makes covenants in baptismal fonts and in templesand keeps themhas increased access to the power of Jesus Christ. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. Prayers were offered by Elder Weatherford T. Clayton, General Authority Seventy emeritus, and Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon. Music was performed by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, directed by Mack Wilberg, with organists Richard Elliott and Brian Mathias. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. He likely had no idea about the direct connection between making a covenant with God in the temple and the Saviors stunning promise: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. However, consider a recent experience that might shed light on how you and I can find rest. Symbolizing Gods call and individual responses, it concludes: For many are called, but few are chosen (Matthew 22:14). President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, motions to attendees during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Between now and the time He returns . Elder Hollands theme of discipleship was expounded by Elder Joseph W. Sitati, a General Authority Seventy who was granted emeritus status this conference and identified patterns for enduring and joyful discipleship.. Sister Sigasa and Sister Keitirile in the South Africa MTC watch the womens session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. He promised that though the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed my kindness shall not depart from thee.11. Strive to end conflict in your life. Could there be a more fitting act of gratitude to Jesus Christ for His Atonement? Please ponder that stunning truth! I promise that you can experience for yourself that Jesus Christ giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.24 Few things will accelerate your spiritual momentum more than realizing the Lord is helping you to move a mountain in your life. In that game, the first half was a seesaw battle, back and forth. Joseph SmithMatthew 1:36: Then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven, and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn; and they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Suggestion number 4: Seek and expect miracles. And third, how does overcoming the world bless our lives? Bury any and all inclinations to hurt otherswhether those inclinations be a temper, a sharp tongue, or a resentment for someone who has hurt you. Spiritual momentum can help us withstand the relentless, wicked attacks of the adversary and thwart his efforts to erode our personal spiritual foundation. What does it mean to overcome the world? Obeying the commandment to build self-reliance as part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. through three simple principles: love, share and invite, to champion the cause of religious freedom., taught about the importance of self-reliance, Read more April 2022 general conference coverage. Thus, covenant-keepers are entitled to a special kind of rest., Because Jesus Christ overcame the world and atoned for all of Gods children, all can overcome the world with His help. We cultivate faith in Jesus Christ by repenting daily and keeping covenants that endow us with power. Attendees walk into the Conference Center for the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Those pre-books will be used to print the NEWBOOK. Women leaders stand at the end of the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and his wife Sister Harriett Uchtdorf leave the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Let him know, he said, through your prayers and your actions that you are serious about overcoming the world: He also asked listeners to follow the same charge he gave the churchs young adults in May, to take charge of their own testimonies. If you feel you have strayed off the covenant path too far or too long and have no way to return, that simply is not true.12 Please contact your bishop or branch president. I assure you that our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, love you. General authorities and organization leaders participate in the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. - October 2, 2022 749 President Nelson promises peace through overcoming the world at Sunday's conference sessions President Russell M. Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 18 new temples and focused on the importance of covenants during the Sunday sessions of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference. It means being willing to give away even our favorite sins.7. I weep and pray for all who are affected by this conflict. For example, baptism is a sign to the Lord that the person being baptized has made a covenant to keep the commandments of God. As the Apostle Paul said, In every thing give thanks (1Thessalonians 5:18). Positive spiritual momentum will keep us moving forward amid the fear and uncertainty created by pandemics, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and armed hostilities. As the glorious Resurrection followed the agonizing Crucifixion, so blessings of every kind are poured out on those who are willing . Elder Michael T. Ringwood, General Authority Seventy, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. In my dream, a woman then asked how someone who has broken his or her covenants can get back on that path. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. Living and teaching the doctrine and principles of self-reliance. Three, Latter-day Saints focus on the completed miracle of Christs mission, including his resurrection. Ben B. Braun, Deseret News This article was first published in the ChurchBeat newsletter. Expressions of belief, hope and peace are fostered. Between now and then, I invite you to seek an end to a personal conflict that has weighed you down. Here is a place for people to rest on their temple journey.. President Russell M. Nelson spoke during the Sunday morning session of October 2022 general conference. President Russell M. Nelson enters the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. While decrying armed conflict as a horrifying violation of everything the Lord Jesus Christ taught and stands for, President Russell M. Nelson also pleaded with listeners during the Sunday morning session of April 2022 general conference to do all you can to end personal conflicts that are currently raging in your hearts and in your lives.. His gospel is a gospel of peace." I love you. So that team went into the locker room four points ahead with a palpable surge of momentum. President Russell M. Nelson speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022. The prayers were offered by Elder Weatherford T. Clayton, a General Authority Seventy who serves as an assistant executive director in the Missionary Department and is the chairman of Missionary Health Services, and President Bonnie H. Cordon, the Young Women general president. My answer to her question leads to my second suggestion: How important is repentance? Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles opened the session by addressing why the Church generally does not use the iconography of the cross, but rather a symbol of the Saviors Resurrection, and what it means to take up our cross and follow Him.. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, motions to attendees during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. In June 2018. Let Him know through your prayers and your actions that you are serious about overcoming the world. When Satan came tempting Moses, he detected the deception because he had just had a face-to-face interaction with God. However, when you yoke yourself to Jesus Christ and do the spiritual work required to overcome the world, He, and He alone, does have the power to lift you above the pull of this world. He promised that if they let God prevail in their lives, they would find greater peace, confidence, joy and, yes, rest.. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke on how the Saviors great commission to preach the gospel can be accomplished through three simple principles: love, share and invite. They serving in the Sierra Leone Freetown Mission. I pray daily that you will be protected from the fierce attacks of the adversary and have the strength to push forward through whatever challenges you face. President Nelson was the last of the Sunday morning sessions seven speakers three members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, two General Authority Seventies and a member of the Primary general presidency. The Savior commanded us to turn the other cheek,1 to love our enemies, and to pray for those who despitefully use us.2, It can be painfully difficult to let go of anger that feels so justified. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online, 20220403_075248_CBell_CMB_0815---Copy.JPG, Elder D. Todd Christofferson: Our Relationship With God, Sister Amy A. Wright: Christ Heals That Which Is Broken, Elder Gary E. Stevenson: Love, Share, Invite, Elder Michael T. Ringwood: For God So Loved Us, Elder Ronald A. Rasband: To Heal the World, Elder Hugo E. Martinez: Teaching Self-Reliance to Children and Youth, taught about the faith, patience and refinement required. Despite the distractions and distortions that swirl around us, you can find true restmeaning relief and peaceeven amid your most vexing problems. As I have stated before, the gathering of Israel is the most important work taking place on earth today. Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife Sister Melanie Rasband leave the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. He shared Christs call to those who would follow him to take up his cross: Elder Bednar used an extensive retelling of the parable of the royal marriage feast to explain the meaning of the phrase many are called, but few are chosen., He said God does not have a list of favorites nor a limit to the chosen.. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints waves to attendees during the churchs Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. When we sincerely repent, He will forgive us. Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. They are intimately aware of your circumstances, your goodness, your needs, and your prayers for help. President Russell M. Nelson speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022. Making and keeping covenants makes life easier. When the Savior atoned for all mankind, He opened a way that those who follow Him can have access to His healing, strengthening, and redeeming power. Now, how does overcoming the world bless our lives? 23 Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. They asked me many questions, the most frequent of which was about the covenant path and why it is so important. Thus, the antidote to Satans scheme is clear: we need daily experiences worshipping the Lord and studying His gospel. Others are played out on the world stage. It means delighting in truth, denouncing deception, and becoming humble followers of Christ.6 It means choosing to refrain from anything that drives the Spirit away. You are constantly on my mind. He is the Lords agent and will help you experience the joy and relief of repenting. The reward for keeping covenants with God is heavenly powerpower that strengthens us to withstand our trials, temptations, and heartaches better. Thus, covenant keepers are entitled to a special kind of rest that comes to them through their covenantal relationship with God. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. Elder Jalloh of Sierra Leone, Elder Chihono of Zimbabwe, Elder Shock of the United States and Elder Tavira of Mozambique watch the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. Conferencegoers head to their seats prior to the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles participate in the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. His willingness to forgive our balance due is a priceless gift. President Russell M. Nelson gestures to President M. Russell Ballard after the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy, taught about Gods love for His children and His personalized plan for each of them. One of the surest antidotes for despair, discouragement, and spiritual lethargy is gratitude. He expanded the list of three into actions: These three principles are, the Apostle said, merely an extension of who we already are as disciples of Jesus Christ.. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. As we strive to live the higher laws of Jesus Christ, our hearts and our very natures begin to change. Sister Amy A. Wright, Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, testified of the healing power of the Savior. There is nothing in your life that is broken that is beyond the curative, redeeming and enabling power of Jesus Christ, she said. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven [and] dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness.15. President Russell M. Nelson: The Power of Spiritual Momentum. 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