Areyouwilling to let God be the most important influence in your life? See Psalm 46:10; Doctrine and Covenants 101:16. Earthquakes, fires, floods, plagues, and their aftermaths have disrupted routines and caused shortages of food, staples, and savings. President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation. I adored my parents. 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. Of the time prior to His Second Coming, the Savior predicted days of great tribulationCompounding such tribulation is the increasing darkness and deception that surround us. And then listen! (2020) "President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation," Hear Him! Seek revelation from the Lord. 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. In this vision, he learned that following the death of the original Apostles, Christs New Testament Church was lost from the earth. We have convened with you in outdoor arenas and in hotel ballrooms. That is why He asks us to live in the world but not be of the world.9 We can accomplish so much more together than we can alone.10 Gods plan of happiness would be frustrated if His children remained isolated one from another. He will respond to you in ways that are familiar and correct to you.. We honor his life and his legacy. We gladly declare that the promised Restoration goes forward through continuing revelation. Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; see also Matthew 24:15; Doctrine and Covenants 45:3133; 101:2122. Just say hello and show your love. If you know of anyone who is alone, reach outeven if you feel alone too! He will guide and protect you. He sought personal revelation, and his seeking opened this last dispensation. Between now and the time the Lord comes again, we all need our homes to be places of serenity and security.6, Attitudes and actions that invite the Spirit will increase the holiness of your home. I felt that I should skip lunch and hurry to Elder Haless bedside as soon as the morning session ended, which I did. He is our Advocate with the Father, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer. On the Mount of Transfiguration to Peter, James, and John, God said, This is my beloved Son: hear him.9 His words to the Nephites in ancient Bountiful were Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my namehear ye him.10 And to Joseph Smith, in that profound declaration that opened this dispensation, God simply said, This is My Beloved Son. 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. He will bring a feeling of peace to your heart. Regardless of where you live or what your circumstances are, the Lord Jesus Christ is your Savior, and Gods prophet Joseph Smith is your prophet. The focus of the episode was on observations about invitations from President Russell M. Nelson. So, one day when I was very young, I went to our basement and smashed on the concrete floor every bottle of liquor! Do. 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. Through the manifestations of the Holy Ghost, the Lord will assist us in all our righteous pursuits. President Dallin H. Oaks, selected to be the First Counselor in the First Presidency that includes Nelson, Oaks and Second Counselor President Henry B. Eyring, has spoken succinctly about. 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. They point the way as we make our way through the heart-wrenching maze of our mortal experiences. Third: Help gather Israel." 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Gong and Elder Ulisses Soares to be ordained as His Apostles. Imagine the miracle of it! We declare that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, organized on April6, 1830, is Christs New Testament Church restored. Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. In a powerful and instructive general conference address, President Nelson invited us to Let God Prevail in our lives. 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. Just think of the good each of us can do during this time of global upheaval. Experience with joy the righteousness you will bring to pass as you are anxiously engaged in a good cause.12 Quorums are in a unique position to accelerate the gathering of Israel on both sides of the veil. As faith and holiness decrease in this fallen world, your need for holy places will increase. Equally certain is the fact that holiness will vanish if there is anything in your behavior or environment that offends the Holy Spirit, for then the heavens withdraw themselves.7. Daily immersion in the word of God is crucial for spiritual survival, especially in these days of increasing upheaval. Having peace in your soul is possible today. Take time to ponder what you hear and feel when you are there. I plead with you to promote respect for all of Gods children.. If so, please do it! 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. Satan has marshaled his forces and is raging against the work of the Lord and those of us engaged in it. I so testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. What an anchor to our souls are these truths, especially during these times when the tempest is raging. 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. Joseph Smith was in the grips of a force of darkness just before the heavens opened. 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. Personal revelation, President Nelson said, as members look to the future to . So, I ask, has this shared trial drawn you closer to your neighborsto your brothers and sisters across the street and around the world? He was willing to suffer for the sins and weaknesses of each of us, which suffering caused Him to bleed at every pore.1 He was crucified on Calvarys cross2 and rose the third day as the first resurrected being of our Heavenly Fathers children. You could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. 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. And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase, even if turbulence increases in your life.. There we learn how to rebuke the adversary and draw upon the Lords priesthood power to strengthen us and those we love. Record your feelings and follow through with actions that you are prompted to take. Helaman 5:30; see also 1Kings 19:12; 3Nephi 11:3. I stepped out onto the cobblestone street in Charleston, South Carolina with my hearing device snuggled in my ears. What I know now is the reason President Nelson has extended so many invitations during his time as Prophet. 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. You, my brothers and sisters, are among those men, women, and children whom Nephi saw. But I am also not naive about the days ahead. This is His Church, restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. I promise that you will be blessed with additional power to deal with temptation, struggles, and weakness. I know that Joseph Smith is the foreordained prophet whom the Lord chose to open this last dispensation. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. I learned much from each of them. Have you ever wondered why the Lord wants us to make our homes the center of gospel learning and gospel living? Hear Him Hear Him By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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 even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. In 1945, while I was in medical school, I married Dantzel White in the Salt Lake Temple. Joseph would be instrumental in its return. However, messages from our Heavenly Father are strikingly different. Latter-day Saint artist Minerva Teicherts The First Vision (1934) depicts a key moment of the Restoration. [3] 1 Kings 19:11-12. Nevertheless, the work that the Lord has given to priesthood quorums was never meant to be confined to a meeting. One night in prayer together, Sister Renlund thanked the Lord for priesthood power that would bind them together, regardless of the outcome. I promise that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him. You may have found stronger relationships with your loved ones and with the Lord. Because when we seek to heartruly hearHis Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance. Though we may differ in our initial perspectives, the love we feel for each other is constant. #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. It has been translated into 12 languages. For a time, the pandemic has canceled activities that would normally fill our lives. He will bring thoughts to your mind which the Father and Son want you to receive. Jesus is the Christ! It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths.. We extend our reach and our influence for good by working together. Many have found a fresh perspective on lifeeven an eternal perspective. But the message of Easter and the promise of resurrection sustained me. 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. Act: Quotes and questions to ponder as well as journal space to write down your feelings. and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happeningor not happeningin our lives. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ordained Apostles of Jesus Christ always testify of Him. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. 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. She and I were blessed with nine splendid daughters and one precious son. All eight of my great-grandparents were converts to the Church in Europe. 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. Orders will begin shipping in early August. Pandemic or not, each precious child of God needs to know that he or she is not alone! We are followers of Jesus Christ. You do not need to have a reason or a message or business to transact. 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. God the Father has given us the divine birth, the incomparable life, and the infinite atoning sacrifice of His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. He lays out a pattern that Joseph Smith demonstrated to us by example. Without our Redeemers infinite Atonement, not one of us would have hope of ever returning to our Heavenly Father. Apply: Advice from leaders and chart space to put down your thoughts and ideas. To be sure, there may be times when you feel as though the heavens are closed. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. . The Apostles were afraid when they saw Jesus Christ encircled by a cloud on the Mount of Transfiguration. 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. Because of this, our common trial has the potential to help unite Gods children as never before. My beloved brothers and sisters, I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation. The increasing darkness that accompanies tribulation makes the light of Jesus Christ shine ever brighter. 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. President Russell M. Nelson speaks at the conclusion of the Sunday morning session of general conference on April 5, 2020. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. 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