It has been translated into 12 languages. President Russell M. Nelson The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints In his Sunday morning address during the 188th Annual General Conference, on April 1, President Russell M. Nelson told Church members "the Lord will assist us in all our righteous pursuits." He centered his address on the topic of revelation. Latter-day Saint artist Minerva Teicherts The First Vision (1934) depicts a key moment of the Restoration. How we miss President Monson! The future is bright for Gods covenant-keeping people.16 The Lord will increasingly call upon His servants who worthily hold the priesthood to bless, comfort, and strengthen mankind and to help prepare the world and its people for His Second Coming. They teach us about Jesus Christ and His gospel, the magnitude of His Atonement, and our Fathers great plan of happiness and redemption. Two hundred years ago, on a beautiful spring morning in 1820, young Joseph Smith, seeking to know which church to join, went into the woods to pray near his home in upstate New York, USA. He sought personal revelation, and his seeking opened this last dispensation. NealA. Maxwell, Meek and Lowly (Brigham Young University devotional, Oct.21, 1986), 9, speeches.byu.edu. They said the invitation from the prophet, Russell M. Nelson, to "hear Him" has opened doors to receiving personal revelation during this time, and the revelation to create gospel-centered homes and incorporate "Come, Follow Me" have confirmed God's divine help. Difficult trials often provide opportunities to grow that would not have come in any other way. He was foreordained before the foundation of the earth to be the prophet of this last dispensation, when nothing shall be withheld3 from the Saints. It is dated April 2020. He testifies of truth and will confirm what is true as you hear and read the word of the Lord. Your answers will be unique to you, but may I suggest four lessons I hope we have all learned and will never forget. In the past several weeks, most of us have experienced disruptions in our personal lives. During his April 2020 general conference address " Hear Him ," President Nelson spoke of how it has "never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you," and to do " whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." Then, at yesterday mornings solemn assembly, members of the Church throughout the world raised their hands to confirm the earlier action taken by the Apostles. Commotion in the world will continue to increase. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. There is, however, a remedy one that may seem surprising because it flies in the face of our natural intuitions. It has been my privilege to serve in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for 34 years and to know personally 10 of the 16 previous Presidents of the Church. That is why He sends us to earth in families and organizes us into wards and stakes. Early in Elder Dale G. Renlunds marriage, his wife, Sister Ruth Renlund, became ill with cancer. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. First, President Nelson taught a principle: "Our (Heavenly) Father loves us and yearns for each one of us to choose to return to His holy presence. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. Sarah Jane Weaver inquired, So what do you know now that you didnt know before? I confess I wasnt ready for the question and flailed at a couple of generic answers that just didnt convey what I was suddenly feeling. With billions of words online and in a marketing-saturated world constantly infiltrated by noisy, nefarious efforts of the adversary, where can we go to hear Him? Throughout this year, many across the globe have responded to President Nelsons invitation by posting experiences on social media using #HearHim. When the focus of our lives is on God's plan of salvation . 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. My dear brothers and sisters, how thankful I am that through the use of technology we have been able to meet together and worship on this Sunday morning. He lays out a pattern that Joseph Smith demonstrated to us by example. Invitations create space for revelation, transformation and miracles. Following steps that President Nelson has provided for us and filled with counsel from Latter-day leaders, this guided study book will help you increase your own spiritual capacity to receive revelation. As you repeat this process day after day, month after month, year after year, you will grow into the principle of revelation.9, Does God really want to speak to you? The Spirit is palpably present. But there is no medication or operation that can fix the many spiritual woes and maladies that we face. He begins the message by sharing a tender personal experience about the importance of heeding promptings as he recounts the closing days of the life of Elder Robert D. Hales. Increase spiritual capacity, 'hear Him' During his first general conference as the Prophet, President Nelson urged Latter-day Saints to increase their spiritual capacity to receive revelation."In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost," he said. The resurrected John the Baptist restored the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins. Two hundred years have now elapsed since this Restoration was initiated by God the Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. He is the Comforter. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. -President James E. Faust: " Our ___________ lies in paying heed to that which he says and following his counsel." (safety) The house of the Lord is a house of learning. It is in the ordinances [of the priesthood that] the power of godliness is manifest.4 That power is available to you and your family in your own home as you keep the covenants you have made.5. When I recently faced the daunting task of choosing two counselors, I wondered how I could possibly choose just two from twelve men whom I love and respect. Doing so opens our minds and hearts to the Saviors teachings and truths. I testify that the Lord instructed me to select President DallinH. Oaks and President HenryB. Eyring to serve as my counselors in the First Presidency. 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. How I love her! What a glorious privilege it has been to celebrate Easter with you on this Sunday of general conference! 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I went from feeling like the heavens were closed to feeling like they were wide open, filling us with peace, joy and comfort, the Apostle wrote in a blog post dated Oct. 15. Amid the losses we have experienced, there are also some things we have found. Elder Rasband invited young adults to reflect on what they have learned by following President Nelsons invitation to hear the voice of the Lord and share a brief thought on social media using #HearHim. But as we considered the unique historic and international impact of that First Vision, we felt impressed to create a monument not of granite or stone but of wordswords of solemn and sacred proclamationwritten, not to be carved in tables of stone but rather to be etched in the fleshy tables of our hearts.14. As I came to understand the Word of Wisdom, I wanted my parents to live that law. Most of our guidance comes from the . He didnt hear a voice or see angels, but it had an impact within his heart that has never left him. Throughout the year the Prophet, the Apostles and general Church leaders shared how they hear Him through videos, social media posts and formal addresses. Doing so will help you know how to move ahead with your life, what to do during times of crisis, and how to discern and avoid the temptations and the deceptions of the adversary. "I assure you that revelatory guidance can be received by each of us as we humbly labor in the Lord's vineyard. I loved learning about the gospel. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow (2012), 76. Recording those impressions will help us remember what actions the Lord would have us take. Ordained Apostles of Jesus Christ always testify of Him. On this Easter Sunday, we commemorate His atoning sacrifice, His literal Resurrection, and His divinity. So, one day when I was very young, I went to our basement and smashed on the concrete floor every bottle of liquor! Let us prayerfully plead for relief from this global pandemic.". I know the Lord has great and marvelous plans for usindividually and collectively. Including the ultimate invitation he received from the Savior of the world to, Come follow me and I will make you a fisher of men (Matthew 4:19). Receiving revelation only comes, at least in my case, when I have those still and quiet moments, he wrote in a July 17 blog post. 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. I pray constantly that the Lord will comfort you. During the pandemic, Sunday quorum meetings were canceled for a time. We discussed a number of these invitations including: President Nelson began Jan. 1, 2020, with a Facebook post which reminded members of the Church of his invitation from the previous October general conference. President Nelson offered three invitations that will help Church members "gain the elevating influence" that God is counting on them to have. President Nelson, in his first words to the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after being ordained as prophet, invited members to stay on, or return to, the covenant path. I have listed only four. Just say hello and show your love. He speaks to us regularly at our biannual conferences, writes letters about official matters, and has communicated with us in video messages and emails during this pandemic. One night in prayer together, Sister Renlund thanked the Lord for priesthood power that would bind them together, regardless of the outcome. Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. 3.3K views, 148 likes, 103 loves, 5 comments, 109 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ToGather Saints: It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. 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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. Ask the Lord to teach you how to open the heavens to bless your life and the lives of those you love and serve. Our unity helps us to discern the Lords will for His Church. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 39394. Because of this, our common trial has the potential to help unite Gods children as never before. Yes! We were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April6, 2006. I remember in an operating room, I have stood over a patientunsure how to perform an unprecedented procedureand experienced the Holy Ghost diagramming the technique in my mind.5. 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 told his worldwide audience during the April 2020 general conference. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. Reflect: A spiritual message and space to record what youve pondered over the week. #HearHim - Russell M. Nelson Teaches about the Need for Personal Revelation 1,302 views Jan 5, 2021 20 Russell Simon 1.82K subscribers It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit. Think of that! In the January 2021 issue of the Liahona magazine, President Russell M. Nelson shares an inspiring message on continuing in our quest to recognize the voice of the Lord in our lives in a message entitled, Grow into the Principle of Revelation. Write the thoughts that come to your mind. Many have found a fresh perspective on lifeeven an eternal perspective. All eight of my great-grandparents were converts to the Church in Europe. We had a wonderful visit, and he seemed to be improving. Choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly. I am humbly grateful for your sustaining support. He will guide and protect you. We are followers of Jesus Christ. I promise that you will be blessed with additional power to deal with temptation, struggles, and weakness. Nothing opens the heavens quite like the combination of increased purity, exact obedience, earnest seeking, daily feasting on the words of Christ in the Book of Mormon,14 and regular time committed to temple and family history work. In each location, I have felt that I was in the presence of the Lords elect and that I was seeing the gathering of Israel occur before my eyes. There are few pursuits more important than this. Through the years, great and marvelous things have been heard from dedicated pulpits across the earth. As Sarah Jane Weaver skillfully moved our conversation through many of these invitations from the Prophet during 2020, I found my mind racing to a host of other invitations he has extended during the nearly three years he has served as our Heavenly Fathers prophet to the world. 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. Revelation continues to flow from the Lord during this ongoing process of restoration. The recent pandemic has been unique in that it has affected everyone in the world at essentially the same time. The scriptures include very few references in which the voice of God the Father has been heard. Take time to immerse yourself in the scriptures and worship in the temple. What an anchor to our souls are these truths, especially during these times when the tempest is raging. And, finally, we hear Him as we heed the words of prophets, seers, and revelators. President Nelson invited us to receive personal revelation in our lives. As explained in the introduction, the study guide was designed with each of us in mind as individual children of divine origin trying to navigate lifes journey with as much spiritual guidance as possible.. . In our meetings, the majority never rules! Are youwillingto let whatever He needs you to do take precedence over every other ambition? Some of you have lost loved ones. I hope you have found an increased ability to hear Him and receive personal revelation. With compassion and patience, He says: Ye are little children, and ye have not as yet understood how great blessings the Father hath prepared for you; And ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along.1. Then, a stream of answers would come. Ponder the truths and think of the impact those truths will have on your life if you will hear them, hearken to them, and heed the commandments and covenants that accompany them. You may feel that there is still more you need to do to make your home truly a sanctuary of faith. During his April 2020 general conference address Hear Him, President Nelson spoke of how it has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you, and to do whateverit takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. He also entreated Latter-day Saints to become more intentional disciples of Jesus Christ and to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths., Taking President Nelsons invitation to heart, Deseret Book will be releasing a new resource, Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation, to help Latter-day Saints seek personal revelation in their own lives. 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. Areyouwilling to let God be the most important influence in your life? As a result, I was not raised in a gospel-centered home. The first time Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham shared her testimony in Church, her 12-year-old knees were shaking and she was petrified. She stumbled through a simple testimony and felt Heavenly Fathers affirmation that He loved her. Act: Quotes and questions to ponder as well as journal space to write down your feelings. Some have found deeper faith in our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. It was a time for Elder Renlund when it seemed as though the heavens were closed. Yahosh Bonner, left, and his brother, Oba Bonner, right, perform Peace in Christ during the virtual Youth Music Festival broadcast on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children. Present restrictions on gathering will eventually end. This is perfect for carrying with your scriptures or in your bag so you can pull it out during a (sometimes rare) quiet moment and study throughout your day. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. Let this Easter Sunday be a defining moment in your life. 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. And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase, even if turbulence increases in your life.. 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. The Nephites were afraid because they had been through destruction and darkness for several days. Yet most people do not embrace these truthseither because they do not know where to look for them6 or because they are listening to those who do not have the whole truth or because they have rejected truth in favor of worldly pursuits. the president of the Church Based on what you studied about applying the teachings of prophets, match the following phrases with the correct words to complete them. President Nelson reminds us that we are particularly in need of this divine, personal guidance in the times we live in: Physical and spiritual tempests are a part of life on the earth, as the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us. The Prophet Joseph Smith set a pattern for us to follow in resolving our questions. As faith and holiness decrease in this fallen world, your need for holy places will increase. We live in the day that our forefathers have awaited with anxious expectation.1 We have front-row seats to witness live what the prophet Nephi saw only in vision, that the power of the Lamb of God would descend upon the covenant people of the Lord, who were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.2. Another wrote, I hear Him through others testimonies and kind words., The Spirit communicates in various ways, Elder Rasband said. That experience, and many others, taught me about the importance of feeding myself spiritually., Though many are staying physically distant from others during the COVID-19 pandemic, we do not have to be spiritually distant from Jesus Christ, wrote Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in a June 26 blog post. Because of the increasing dangers we face, our need for divine guidance has never been greater, and our efforts to hear the voice of Jesus Christour Mediator, Savior, and Redeemerhave never been more urgent. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. See RussellM. Nelson, Sweet Power of Prayer, Ensign or Liahona, May 2003, 78. As we wrestle with complex matters, a thrilling process unfolds as each Apostle freely expresses his thoughts and point of view. In the past two years, Sister Nelson and I have met with thousands of you around the world. The more I can hear Him, the more of an effective instrument I will be to bring others to that same love that I feel, she wrote in a blog post on May 14. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and His Father, our Heavenly Father, are watching over us. Others came as well, including Elijah, who restored the authority to join families together forever in eternal relationships that transcend death. Over the course of eight weeks, the Hear Himstudy guides eight chapters provide many opportunities to find that spiritual guidance by covering topics such as Aligning Our Will with Gods and Understanding the Lords Timing, with an ultimate goal of making personal revelation a more integrated part of everyday life. We simply cannot rely upon information we bump into on social media. While traveling around the world, Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said he has felt the Holy Ghost testify to him that God is mindful of all of His children. Millions throughout the world have embraced a knowledge of these prophesied events. It will be filled with opportunities for each of us to progress, contribute, and take the gospel to every corner of the earth. How grateful I am that the whisperings of the Holy Ghost prompted me to do something I might not have done otherwise. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My dear brothers, I testify that He has been, and is, indeed leading us along, as we seek to hear Him. Elder Soares and his wife, Sister Rosana Soares, introduced a video of youth around the world sharing experiences of hearing the Lords voice. In this vision, he learned that following the death of the original Apostles, Christs New Testament Church was lost from the earth. Regardless of what others may say or do, no one can ever take away a witness borne to your heart and mind about what is true. Ask! With reverence and gratitude, we as His Apostles invite all to knowas we dothat the heavens are open. I also owe much to my forebears. There the Lord teaches in His own way. 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. Yet, repeatedly, He has personally introduced His Son, Jesus Christ, with a charge to Hear Him, President Russell M. Nelson said. This Church is anchored in the perfect life of its chief cornerstone, Jesus Christ, and in His infinite Atonement and literal Resurrection. As we repeat this process, we will, in the words of the Prophet Joseph Smith, grow into the principle of revelation.. This applies to everyone, wherever they may be the taxi driver in Calcutta, the engineer in London, the elementary school child in Ghana and the farmer in Chile, he wrote in a June 21 blog post. Heavenly Father knows you. Helaman 5:30; see also 1Kings 19:12; 3Nephi 11:3. To prepare for today, I previously recorded this proclamation in the Sacred Grove, where Joseph Smith first saw the Father and the Son. Nelson, the 94-year-old president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said recently that he was awakened at 2 a.m. with a distinct impression that he should go to the Dominican. Earthquakes, fires, floods, plagues, and their aftermaths have disrupted routines and caused shortages of food, staples, and savings. Record your feelings and follow through with actions that you are prompted to take. In like manner, I testify that the Lord inspired the call of Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Elder Ulisses Soares to be ordained as His Apostles. He invited, I extended to you at last general conference to immerse yourself in the glorious light of the Restoration of the gospel. He went on to say that the bicentennial celebration, commemorating the appearance of God theFather and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to Joseph Smith in a vision would be, a hinge point in the history of the Church and your part is vital., President Nelson invited all to hear Him., As disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. So, I ask, has this shared trial drawn you closer to your neighborsto your brothers and sisters across the street and around the world? How I hear Him is reading the Book of Mormon every day and praying with my family before going to bed at night, said 12-year-old Koim Theanuth from Cambodia. President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. While worshipping in the temple is presently not possible, I invite you to increase your participation in family history, including family history research and indexing. I promise miracles in your marriage, family relationships, and daily work. For a time, the pandemic has canceled activities that would normally fill our lives. She and I were blessed with nine splendid daughters and one precious son. You dont have to wonder about what is true.11 You do not have to wonder whom you can safely trust. Humble yourself before God. You might initially wish you could go back to 2019 and stay there! That is why He asks us to serve and minister to each other. However, your commitment to make your home your primary sanctuary of faith should never end. The constant availability of social media and a 24-hour news cycle bombard us with relentless messages. Nevertheless, its effects have been validated by scientists as well as men and women of faith. "Hear Him" is a workbook and course all in one. President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation Download Description It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. He lives! Each of these stalwart souls sacrificed everything to come to Zion. Because when we seek to hear truly hear His Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance.. Nevertheless, the work that the Lord has given to priesthood quorums was never meant to be confined to a meeting. Without His Resurrection, death would be the end. Within the space of these invitations is the opportunity for us to receive the ultimate blessings from the ultimate invitation to, come unto Christ. Boyd Matheson is the opinion editor of the Deseret News. We live in a time prophesied long ago, when all things shall be in commotion; and surely, mens hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people.13 That was true before the pandemic, and it will be true after. COURSE BEGINS JANUARY 15, 2023 Learn More In a powerful and instructive general conference address, President Nelson invited us to Let God Prevail in our lives. 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