Not long ago, I had a vivid dream in which I met a large group of people. It makes all the difference and is everlastingly worth the cost.. This 11-minute video will focus on ways we can find hope and healing through Jesus Christ during this time of significant global fracture and instability. Sister Wright underscored the importance of forgiving and of waiting upon the Lord. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News General Conference Latter-day Saints Church of Jesus Christ President Russell M. Nelson: The Power of Spiritual Momentum. 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. President Russell M. Nelson speaks during 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. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News 15 of 16 16 of 16 What were the themes? But we can control ourselves. Of this I testify in the sacred name of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, amen. The covenant path is the only path that leads to exaltation and eternal life. Acknowledging attacks on religious freedom as a scourge sweeping the earth, Elder Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles invited all to champion the cause of religious freedom.. Missionaries in the South Africa MTC watch the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. The truth is that it is much more exhausting to seek happiness where you can never find it! Symbolizing Gods call and individual responses, it concludes: For many are called, but few are chosen (Matthew 22:14). It means overcoming the temptation to care more about the things of this world than the things of God. Obeying the commandment to build self-reliance as part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency, conducted the session, held with a half-capacity congregation of about 10,000 in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Expressions of belief, hope and peace are fostered. The answer is clear: entering into a covenant relationship with God binds us to Him in a way that makes everything about life easier. Becoming self-reliant and teaching it to children and youth can best be done by: Elder Shayne M. Bowen and Elder Benjamin De Hoyos, both General Authority Seventies, offered the sessions invocation and benediction, respectively. Elder Michael T. Ringwood, a General Authority Seventy, taught about Gods love for His children and His personalized plan for each of them. President Russell M. Nelson speaks at the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 2-3, 2022.President Nel. As you do, notice what happens to your positive spiritual momentum. Today I would like to suggest five specific actions we can take to help us maintain positive spiritual momentum. Each of us, individually, is Their work and Their glory.. Jesus Christ offers relief and peace from heartache and turmoil, a special kind of rest that comes through a covenant relationship with God, President Russell M. Nelson said Sunday morning to a worldwide international conference. My third suggestion: Learn about God and how He works. We have seen examples of both positive and negative momentum. As you make the continual strengthening of your testimony of Jesus Christ your highest priority, watch for miracles to happen in your life.President Russell M. Nelson. He said experiences like FSY conferences burnish testimonies but also raise the question of what to do to maintain those fires of faith. I plead with you to let God prevail in your life. Some trials are deeply private burdens no one else can see. We are the focus of our Heavenly Fathers plan and the reason for our Saviors mission, he said. With frightening speed, a testimony that is not nourished daily by the good word of God20 can crumble. President Russell M. Nelson speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Conferencegoers are seated 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 Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Experience the joy of repenting daily. However, consider a recent experience that might shed light on how you and I can find rest. testified of the healing power of the Savior. 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. As the Apostle Paul said, In every thing give thanks (1Thessalonians 5:18). President Nelson pleads for conflict to end, positive spiritual momentum to increase. Give Him a fair share of your time. Women general leaders talk prior to 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. It acts as a unifying and rallying force for shaping values and morality. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. Between now and then, I invite you to seek an end to a personal conflict that has weighed you down. Cut it short. 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. You can overcome the spiritually and emotionally exhausting plagues of the world, including arrogance, pride, anger, immorality, hatred, greed, jealousy, and fear. And most of all, thank God for the gift of His Son and the Atonement of Jesus Christ, which makes it possible for us to fulfill the missions for which we have been sent to earth. One crucial element of this gathering is preparing a people who are able, ready, and worthy to receive the Lord when He comes again, a people who have already chosen Jesus Christ over this fallen world, a people who rejoice in their agency to live the higher, holier laws of Jesus Christ. You are constantly on my mind. Photo / AP. Sister Dennis said disciples of Christ should love others as Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ do. through three simple principles: love, share and invite, to champion the cause of religious freedom., taught about the importance of self-reliance. With Mack Wilberg as director and Brian Mathias and Andrew Unsworth as organists, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performed two hymns during the Sunday morning session Press Forward, Saintsand I Know That My Redeemer Lives. It also sang two selections If the Savior Stood Beside Me and It Is Well with My Soul., The congregation joined the choir to sing How Firm a Foundation., 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. Conferencegoers head to their seats before 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. The Sunday morning session also included remarks from three members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the Young Men General President, a counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency and an emeritus General Authority. Attendees walk to 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. This important truth prompts three fundamental questions: First, what does it mean to overcome the world? You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). See RussellM. Nelson, Choices for Eternity (worldwide devotional for young adults, May15, 2022), broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Please do not misunderstand me: I did not say that making covenants makes life easy. I love you. At the April 2022 general conference, Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson urged the proclamation of peace in Jesus Christ through missionary work, suggested ways to maintain positive spiritual momentum, invited people to forgive someone by Easter and announced the construction of 17 new temples. See Moroni 4:3; 5:2; Doctrine and Covenants 20:77, 79. testified of the healing power of the Savior. As I have stated before, the gathering of Israel is the most important work taking place on earth today. Attendees walk to the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. When Satan came tempting Moses, he detected the deception because he had just had a face-to-face interaction with God. Elder Dale G. Renlund and his wife Sister Ruth Renlund 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. I cherish this opportunity to speak with you today. He listed four ways society and individuals benefit from religious freedom: The good of religion, its reach and the daily acts of love which religion inspires only multiply when we protect the freedom to express and act on core beliefs, Elder Rasband said. Somehow a young family became attached to this media tour. Please ponder that stunning truth! In that game, the first half was a seesaw battle, back and forth. Spiritual momentum can help us withstand the relentless, wicked attacks of the adversary and thwart his efforts to erode our personal spiritual foundation.. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elder David A. Bednar and Elder Ulisses Soares, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, talk prior to 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. 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. I weep and pray for all who are affected by this conflict. And I promise you greater strength to resist temptation, more peace of mind, freedom from fear, and greater unity in your families. Sister Amy A. Wright, Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, testified of the healing power of the Savior. President Russell M. Nelson waves to The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square following 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. But a thousand millennial years when Satan is bound may give us needed time and surprising ways to love, understand and work things out, as we prepare for eternity.. Positive spiritual momentum will keep us moving forward amid the fear and uncertainty created by pandemics, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and armed hostilities. Alma taught that we should preach nothing save it were repentance and faith on the Lord.7 Repentance is required of every accountable person who desires eternal glory.8 There are no exceptions. I repeat my call to end the conflicts in your life. As we strive to live the higher laws of Jesus Christ, our hearts and our very natures begin to change. The sinner in those cases can only do so much, and a large balance is left owing. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are constantly on my mind. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. You may have had days when you wished you could don your pajamas, curl up in a ball, and ask someone to awaken you when the turmoil is over. Those who live the higher laws of Jesus Christ have access to His higher power. I weep over your heartaches, disappointments, and worries. I bless you to increase your faith in Jesus Christ and learn better how to draw upon His power. Brothers and sisters, I know what Im suggesting is not easy. It is a process that lasts a lifetime, not an event.. 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.. Conferencegoers sing during 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. It can seem impossible to forgive those whose destructive actions have hurt the innocent. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints waves to attendees during the church's Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference at the . But overcoming the world does mean that your resistance to sin will increase. 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.. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. Dont pollute it with false philosophies of unbelieving men and women. United Parcel Service will Operate starting from early morning and closes early in the evening. Joshua Leavitt of the Orem 2nd Ward, Orem Utah Stake, participates in the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Cast his influence out of your life! Because of the Lords willingness to forgive a balance due, we can come to Him regardless of how far we have strayed. Moroni assured us that God has not ceased to be a God of miracles.21 Every book of scripture demonstrates how willing the Lord is to intervene in the lives of those who believe in Him.22 He parted the Red Sea for Moses, helped Nephi retrieve the brass plates, and restored His Church through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Elder Hugo E. Martinez, a General Authority Seventy, taught about the importance of self-reliance and how to teach it to children and youth. He is the Lords agent and will help you experience the joy and relief of repenting. 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. So I ask, what can ignite spiritual momentum? One reporter kept asking about the journey of a temple patron as he or she moves through the temple. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife Sister Lesa Stevenson wave to attendees following 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. For a 3-part Viewpoint on Mormonism review of this talk that aired June 13-15-2022, click these: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 In a general conference filled with commands by the leadership for the membership to keep their covenants to God, seventeenth President Russell M. Nelson spoke on Sunday morning, April 3, 2022 on "The Power of Spiritual Momentum." Making and keeping covenants makes life easier. They do not make normal ground deliveries on Sunday, and most UPS stores are closed on Sunday. In coming days, we will see the greatest manifestations of the Saviors power that the world has ever seen. 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. It means being willing to give away even our favorite sins.7. Now, how does overcoming the world bless our lives? He loves us and will help us. I stand amazed at the faith and testimony you demonstrate again and again. King Benjamin taught us how. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News 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. It acts as a unifying and rallying force for shaping values and morality. So that team went into the locker room four points ahead with a palpable surge of momentum. 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. "My call to you this Easter morning is start today to increase your faith". president russell m nelson diet. Sunday Afternoon Session Sunday Afternoon Session Dallin H. Oaks Divine Love in the Father's Plan History has stopped. By Eric Johnson. Living and teaching the doctrine and principles of self-reliance. 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 reward for keeping covenants with God is heavenly powerpower that strengthens us to withstand our trials, temptations, and heartaches better. Overcoming the world is not an event that happens in a day or two. They asked me many questions, the most frequent of which was about the covenant path and why it is so important. 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