He really thinks that it is wonderful, deep and brings us to Christ. on The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation, House of Glory: Finding Personal Meaning in the Temple, {REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Science: Mammals, MRI / Hearing Screening / Genetic Testing, The Need for a Church The Berning Bunch. I think Mark E. Peterson was more correct than Russell M. Nelson. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Full text of President Russell M. Nelsons talk can be found HERE. Fill the earth with the light and warmth of compelling truths. Lets take that first step of repairing the door to our hearts. That is not to say that all clean-up jobs are instant or that we wont ever have to get down with a toothbrush and scrub the floors of our heart. ", Worlds Most Premature Baby Beats 0 Percent Odds of Survival: God Has Given You All You Need to Do All You Need to Do. President Nelson presents what to me seems like an eternal round: We attend the temple and receive greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ. Spiritual doors will open. If individuals are going to withstand the forthcoming perils and pressures, they must have a firm spiritual foundation built upon the rock of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ. "The temple lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple. It was their job to sanctify the sanctuary of the Lord and usher the people back to worship (Ex. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In his first official communication of 2022, President Russell M. Nelson, leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared important advice: "Be more resolute in being kind to others and strengthening your own spiritual foundation.". This true story appears in 2 Chronicles 29. Other messages from the October 2021 General Conference that I have found particularly impactful: Thank you for sharing your takeaways from Conference and what you will be personally pondering and working on the next 6 months. He makes things clear that the world wants to muddy. Variety of Temple Worship Go right to the quotes and discussion instead. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Now, imagine that you are tasked with getting that wreck room cleared out, and the sooner you get it cleared the better. We take ourselves off of the throne and put Christ back into His high place as King of our lives. Use of contemporary "you" and parousia to be fulfilled in their contemporary generation (24:34) 6. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. We too, may be exposed at timesvictim to the breaking waves of mortality and adversity, leaving us exhausted and stripped to the core. His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. And ask God how you can proclaim the great things He has done so that all the world can see and glorify Him. We've been in the latter days for about 200 years now. Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur, you will be able to stand strong because your spiritual foundation is solid and immovable." About President Nelson Spend time with Him there. Primary General President Camille N. Johnson invited listeners to allow Jesus Christ to author their stories over writing comfortable narratives for themselves. Possible activity: Give everyone a pencil and paper. And then, there are those miraculous moments that testify to the impossible becoming possible, as in Hezekiahs mission. Elder Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, with his wife Sister Susan Gong waves to attendees after the Sunday morning session of the 191st General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Do the possible changes make you feel apprehensive or excited? The heavens will open and angels will attend. My dear brothers and sisters, thesearethe latter days. It was . Usually the waves remind me of constant strength and energy, but this time I was watching the effect they were having on our little beach. President Nelson along with his counselors in the First Presidency, At the Seminar for New Mission Leaders in June, President Nelson taught how, President Nelson tweeted on June 14 about hosting leaders of the. 10 a.m. Sunday meditation followed by service featuring local musicians at 10:30. Lets make a covenant, as Hezekiah did (verse 10) that we will clear the path for the Lord of Hosts to enter in and sup with us and show us what to do for His sake. The Lord specified the words of the sacrament prayers by revelation, twice (D&C 20; Moroni 4, 5). Fourth, build Zion in our hearts and homes. When storms of life come your way, you'll be grounded in biblical truths and remain steady as a rock in your moral beliefs. Vedic Sadhana Foundation in Boydton, VA Expand search. God can and does work that grace in our lives when we need it most. Christ comes like a thief (24:43) 8. After examining the footnotes, I have decided that President Nelson only spoke about half of his message. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/47nelson?lang=eng. In every age, the temple has underscored the precious truth that those who make covenants with God and keep them are children of the covenant. Thanks very much for the Elder Petersen quote. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, visits with other general authorities after the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Our hearts should house God. Use of contemporary "we" and parousia expected while some are still alive (4:15) 7. This is not a new challenge but it is a critical one., First, contention weakens our collective witness to the world of Jesus Christ and the redemption that comes through His merits, mercy and grace, and everyone knows that we are not his disciples when we do not show love one to another., Second, contention is spiritually unhealthy for us as individuals. Elder Ronald A. Rasband shares some of the things of his soul and invites us to think of our own and share them (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Latter-day Saints must take unprecedented measures to strengthen their spiritual foundations like the extraordinary effort to reinforce the original, pioneer-era foundation of the iconic Salt Lake Temple, President Russell M. Nelsonsaid Sunday morning. President Nelson makes a distinction between covenants and core gospel truths vs. methods and procedures. I promise you that over time, the temple will become a place of safety, solace, and revelation. You will learn how to part the veil between heaven and earth, how to ask for Gods angels to attend you, and how better to receive direction from heaven. They are central to Mormon temple ordinances but are never mentioned anciently at all. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, waves to attendees after the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. May God be continually praised as we seek to honor Him. I know I sometimes come off as an angry disaffected member, but that's only because this is the only place I can vent. Elder Gary E. Stevenson teaches about the divinely appointed responsibilities of the Church (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). First, love God, live his commandments and forgive everyone. "My dear brothers and sisters, these are the latter days. He wants you to have spiritual insights and awakenings youve never had before. The choir sang Come, Rejoice, Sing Praise to Him, Where Love Is, I Am a Child of God, How Firm a Foundation and Let the Mountains Shout for Joy.. We simply have to set our eyes on what Jesus already accomplished in our place. THIS. The Restoration is a process, not an event, and will continue until the Lord comes again. They had snuffed out the lamps in the Temple, stopped offering sacrifices to God, and had closed up the doors. We all drift from time to time, but we can get back on course. Learn how your comment data is processed. The temple lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple. If you are married and have not yet been sealed in the temple, do everything you can to take the necessary steps to be sealed together for eternity. He encouraged church members to recognize that the gospel requires some things to happen sequentially, including covenants and ordinances, miracles and repentance. 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. We should celebrate at the wonders our God has done to cleanse us of our unrighteousness every single day. President Nelson makes if very clear (with emphasis added) who is making the changes, and it's not him. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. Universal peace does not exist today. Elder Quentin L. Cook teaches about finding personal peace through five works of righteousness (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). (Yes, Im repeating this from the first section!) Those who try to center everything on the temple and its ordinances might like to read Jeremiah 7. The promise from the Lord is that if we are prepared, we need not experience anxiety about or during the times ahead. Indeed, 'whenever the Lord has had a people on the earth who will obey His word, they have been commanded to build temples.' Well said. the University of Utah honored President Nelson, President Nelsons 97th birthday on Sept. 9, repeated, miraculous tutoring prepared Joseph Smith, first post on his Spanish Instagram account, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and United Negro College Fund, Read more October 2021 general conference coverage. This was as much a physical act as it was a spiritual act. You have to get the ground-in dirt out. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "As you are true to your covenants made in the temple, you will be strengthened by His power. I trust in my God and in my Savior upon which my foundation is built. Here are the final details about yourself to complete the picture: You are the youthful age of 25, your name is Hezekiah, you are king over Judah around 729 B.C., and your first activity, in light of the mandate, is to get the Temple of the Lord consecrated and ready for use, basically reopened for business, to use a colloquial phrase. At this point, you might need to call in backup to help you. The temple lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple. We will NEED the Saviors power to weather the storms that are ahead. Tell your class to contemplate President Nelsons statement about taking new measures and write what comes to mind as they consider the following questions: What is the Spirit prompting you to begin doing? Now, lets go back to you and me. I hope one day that will be the case. 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