How priceless are these words to us today! It left its mark upon me. For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. Sacrifices are sacred and honored by the Lord.9, Consecration is different from sacrifice in at least one important way. We made a commitment then, he said, to seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness [Matthew 6:33], feeling confident that everything else would be added unto us, as the Lord promised (Russell Marion Nelson, From Heart to Heart: An Autobiography [1979], 114). He is your strength. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, Follow Jesus Christ with Footsteps of Faith, Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness, Building a Life Resistant to the Adversary. Elder Holland talks about a powerful tool you can use when your faith starts to waiver. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Uchtdorf's conference talk is delightful and promises a memorable discussion for your group. In spite of our human imperfections, I am confident that you will find among the members of this Church many of the finest souls this world has to offer. And I would ask him to invite Jesus Christ into his life, for God is among us! Come and add your talents, gifts, and energies to ours. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. The process of caring for others allows both rich and poor a way toward refining their characters and leads them both toward exaltation (see Doctrine and Covenants 104:1518). Our daily walk with Jesus Christ leads to peace and purpose in this life and profound joy and eternal salvation in the world to come. Anciently, Gods people sacrificed the firstlings of their flocks in honor of the coming Messiah. Staying balanced is all about moving forward. And yet He taught them many of the same things He taught in the Holy Land. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospeltruths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. The Uchtdorfs spoke with enthusiasm about the missionary programs that brought their families into the Church. This is the Church of Jesus Christ. This may be one reason the Lord valued the widows mites more than the contribution of the wealthy. Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is not just one of many things we do. For examples of pioneers who maintained a cheerful attitude despite intense difficulty, see AndrewD. Olsen, The Price We Paid: The Extraordinary Story of the Willie and Martin Handcart Pioneers (2006), 10, 36667. I realize that He has not doomed His children to stumble through mortality without hope for a bright and eternal future. We are all infants compared to the beings of glory and grandeur we are designed to become. And get pedaling. He is your strength. You need to know the whys and the hows and then consider the consequences of your choices. 1. Also see other collected talks. Born on November 6, 1940, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Dieter F. Uchtdorf had a childhood colored by the horror of World War II. Take up your cross and follow Him.12. Doctrine and Covenants 78:19; emphasis added. That is your destiny. The Church has prepared a revised version of For the Strength of Youth to point young men and young women to Christ. That is part of the plan of happiness gifted to us from our loving Heavenly Father. Transformed by the profound realization that, indeed, God is among us. See Romans 5:3; 2Corinthians 4:17; 12:10. This objective must remain constant and consistent, whoever we are and whatever else is happening in our lives.3. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They want to roll up their sleeves and become engaged in this great cause. Coreyb. Viewed in this way, our commitment to Jesus Christ would be one of many things we need to fit into our busy schedules. What is it that keeps these flying machines soaring elegantly through the sky, crossing oceans and continents? And the fulness of that gospel is taught in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We can choose to limit our gratitude, based on the blessings we feel we lack. God among Us By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. Once there was a man who dreamed that he was in a great hall where all the religions of the world were gathered. SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 6: Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the Mormon First President speaks during the fourth session of the 183rd Semi-Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 6, 2013. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. But one event changed all of that. Discipleship, like most things in life, can also be compared to flying an airplane. The more we learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ, the more we realize that endings here in mortality are not endings at all. Puzzling things. But somehow, here on earth, it seems more complicated than it ought to be. President Ballard teaches us that as we follow Jesus Christ in faith, He will help us through difficult times, just as He did the pioneers. They are part of our progress. Title page of the Book of Mormon; see Mormon 8:17. Nevertheless, Nephi said, I did look unto my God, and I did praise him all the day long; and I did not murmur against the Lord because of mine afflictions.4, We can choose to be like Job, who seemed to have everything but then lost it all. "Lord, I Believe" - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. Elder Stevenson teaches about what a testimony is and the importance of keeping your testimony strong and bearing it in word and deed. Read and listen here As a child, when I would look at the little forget-me-nots, I sometimes felt a little like that flowersmall and insignificant. One might ask, If the gospel is so wonderful, why would anyone leave?. When you have important choices to make, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best choice. Elder Montoya teaches the importance of loving God and ministering to those around us. 10. It is the work of loving and serving God. Come heed the call of the gentle Christ. 83K views 4 months ago Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 1-2, 2022. He emphasized the need for daily introspection and restoration as a spiritual landmark. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. Real and relatable conversations centered around the Come, Follow Me weekly lessons using the official curriculum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 33. Some might ask, But what about my doubts?, Its natural to have questionsthe acorn of honest inquiry has often sprouted and matured into a great oak of understanding. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. May we allow our souls to expand in thankfulness toward our merciful Heavenly Father. Also President Uchtdorf doesn't speak in his native German (although he jokingly began to for a second while conducting). What would that be like? The problem is that it diverts our focus from the true Source of our strength, our Savior, Jesus Christ. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The waiter could scarcely wait for the mans reaction. Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that we can choose to be grateful in any circumstances, including in the midst of tribulation. Oh, no, the couple explained. To me, these young men and women were perfect. Our offering may be small, but it must come from our heart and soul. God is among usand is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children. Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him.2. But those who set aside the bottle of bitterness and lift instead the goblet of gratitude can find a purifying drink of healing, peace, and understanding. In this talk, President Uchtdorf shares the powerful lesson that Heavenly Father will never forget us and what we can do to never forget Him. Missionary Service Blessed My Life Forever, We Are The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, A Mighty Change of Heart: I Have Nothing More to Give You, Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings: We Can Be More Than Conquerors, Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong, Video: You Are the Women He Foresaw, Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory, Teaching Self-Reliance to Children and Youth, The Covenant Path: The Way to Eternal Life. You need to put your trust in Jesus Christ. I am reminded of a time in the Saviors life when many abandoned Him.10 Jesus asked His twelve disciples: Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? Those who follow this path faithfully avoid many of the pitfalls, sorrows, and regrets of life. At the heart of Gods plan of happiness is the power to choose. I invite you to pray, he said, to identify the debris you should remove from your life so you can become more worthy (Welcome Message, Liahona, May 2021, 7). But we are all invited to consecrate our lives to Him. Joy or misery? Elder Johnson teaches that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can be cleansed of our sins and imperfections. Because we are made of the stuff of eternity. Contents General conference 1994 - present First Presidency Christmas devotionals 2009 - present CES/worldwide devotionals 2009 - present My wife, Harriet, and I love to go bicycle riding together. For here you will find what is precious beyond price. 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. In the hours following His Crucifixion, they were consumed with despair and grief, unable to understand what had just happened. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, gestures to conferencegoers prior to the church's 192nd Annual General Conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 2, 2022. In fact, it impressed Him so deeply that he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.1. They accepted with courage and determination the torture, humiliation, and even death that would come to them because of their testimony.12 They were not deterred from praising and serving their Lord. Elder Uchtdorf teaches that Jesus Christ is the best guide for making choices. If you seek truth, meaning, and a way to transform faith into action; if you are looking for a place of belonging: Come, join with us! The following is a summary of what he said. Do members of your church actually do what you have said?, That and more. Its a wonderful way to get some exercise while also spending time together. The following is a summary of what he said. And so he took a nine-foot-long (3-m) loaf of bread, cut it in half, and with a smile, served that to the customer. Confidence, peace, safety, happiness and belonging can be found in Jesus Christ, His gospel and His Church. With that understanding, I no longer needed lists of dos and donts. Important temporal and spiritual choices should not only be based on personal preference or what is convenient or popular.23 The Lord is not saying, Do whatever you want., He is saying, Live in a holier, higher, more mature way., He is saying, Keep my commandments.. A thankful heart is the parent of all virtues.16, The Lord has given us His promise that those who [receive] all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto [them], even an hundred fold, yea, more.17. Doctrine and Covenants 59:7; see also Ephesians 5:20; 1Thessalonians 5:18; Mosiah 26:39; Alma 7:23; Doctrine and Covenants 98:1. Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God. A post shared by Dieter F. Uchtdorf (@dieterfuchtdorf), 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. How can we balance the many demands of life with our desires to offer our whole souls to the Lord? Invitations President Nelson has given since he became President of the Church By Sydney Walker In pain, we can glory in Christs Atonement. His family lost everything and had to escape for their lives. Back then, in the solitude of my loneliest hours, I often wondered, Is there any hope left in the world?. He wouldnt minimize them. They are merely interruptionstemporary pauses that one day will seem small compared to the eternal joy awaiting the faithful. He married Sister Harriet Reich in 1962 and they are the parents of two children. Welcome to Conference. But you can love and serve God. Collected Talks of Dieter F. Uchtdorf Ben Crowder Collected Talks of Dieter F. Uchtdorf If you're aware of any talks available online that aren't listed here, please let me know. In light of what we know about our eternal destiny, is it any wonder that whenever we face the bitter endings of life, they seem unacceptable to us? Knowing this, how could we ever murmur or remain embittered? When the Apostles recognized the risen Christwhen they experienced the glorious Resurrection of their beloved Saviorthey became different men. As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ and as one who has seen firsthand the councils and workings of this Church, I bear solemn witness that no decision of significance affecting this Church or its members is ever made without earnestly seeking the inspiration, guidance, and approbation of our Eternal Father. Isaiah 41:4 - only God is the . Spending time with loved ones, going to school or preparing for an occupation, earning a living, caring for family, serving in the communitywhere does it all fit in? As followers of Jesus Christ, we follow this example. There may have been things said or done that were not in harmony with our values, principles, or doctrine. Elder Cook teaches about the importance of gaining our own testimonies of Jesus Christ, repenting of our sins, and staying true to God and His work. But we do not need to hang our heads in despair, because we can trust God, we can trust His Son, Jesus Christ, and we can accept the gift of the Spirit to guide us on this path toward a life filled with joy and divine happiness.12. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ speaks of such an appearance to the people on the American continent. In his message directed to those of the rising generation, he reminded youth that Jesus Christ is their strength. It takes practice. Job 36:26 - no one can know the number of God's years. It can happen to anyone. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. In the October 2022 general conference, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf announced an updated version of the youth standards guidebook For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices.Elder Uchtdorf explained that the booklet "has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day." As we seek to purify our lives and look unto Christ in every thought,12 everything else begins to align. Despite past heartache, each of us can begin again, he wrote. He would know your hearts desires. But when you earnestly seek the trutheternal, unchanging truthyour choices become much clearer. Therefore, my dear brothers and sistersmy dear friendsplease, first doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith.8 We must never allow doubt to hold us prisoner and keep us from the divine love, peace, and gifts that come through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. President Uchtdorf talked about Christ's everlasting love and capability to forgive even the most lost and wandering members and shared the parable of the lost sheep. What about your weekly church services? This is the way it has always been and will be until the perfect day when Christ Himself reigns personally upon the earth. How long are they?, Oh, my, the man said. I suppose the Church would be perfect only if it were run by perfect beings. They apply to people of every age and in any circumstance. Is everyone given the . 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. 223. But if you seek the pure doctrine of Christ, the word of God which healeth the wounded soul,9 and the sanctifying influence of the Holy Ghost, then here you will find them. The problem is that we dont always see things as clearly as we would like to. Once there was a man who dreamed that he was in a great hall where all the religions of the world were gathered. While were riding, and Im not huffing and puffing too much, we enjoy the beautiful world around us and even engage in a pleasant conversation. When the entire truth is eventually known, things that didnt make sense to us before will be resolved to our satisfaction. Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the First Presidency January 13, 2013 If you follow the Spirit, your personal search for the truth inevitably leads you to the Lord and Savior, even Jesus Christ, for He is "the way, the truth, and the life." This may not be the most convenient way, but it will be His waythe Savior's redeeming way. As I pondered this question, I thought about our young American missionaries who served among us during those years. While the world was drowning in cynicism, bitterness, hatred, and fear, the example and teachings of these young people filled me with hope. 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