Because Jesus Christ overcame the world, you too can overcome this sin-saturated, self-centered and often exhausting world. Making and keeping covenants, President Nelson taught, makes life easier. The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performed How Wondrous and Great, With Songs of Praise, You Can Make the Pathway Bright, We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet, How Great the Wisdom and the Love and Let Us All Press On., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. My dear brothers and sisters, I am grateful to greet you on this glorious Sabbath morning. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks during the Sunday morning session of churchs 192nd Annual General Conference in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. To this end, I extend to members of the entire Church the same charge I gave to our young adults last May. But we also know of once-committed believers who fell away. Invite others to come and see, come and serve, and come and belong.. Let Him know through your prayers and your actions that you are serious about overcoming the world. They asked me many questions, the most frequent of which was about the covenant path and why it is so important. Any balance owing between our sins and our ability to make full restitution can be paid only by applying the Atonement of Jesus Christ, who can make a gift of mercy. through three simple principles: love, share and invite, to champion the cause of religious freedom., taught about the importance of self-reliance, Read more April 2022 general conference coverage. Cast his influence out of your life! Obeying the commandment to build self-reliance as part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Elder Hugo E. Martinez, a General Authority Seventy, taught about the importance of self-reliance and how to teach it to children and youth. Walking the covenant path, coupled with daily repentance, fuels positive spiritual momentum. Positive spiritual momentum will keep us moving forward amid the fear and uncertainty created by pandemics, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and armed hostilities. Show Christlike love towards ones neighbors. Before the historic announcement, President Nelson reiterated his invitation from the morning session to "increase your positive spiritual momentum, to keep you moving forward through . 2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. I bless you to be able to discern truth from error. Mexico's president announced Tuesday that electric car company Tesla has committed to building a major plant in the industrial hub of . Invite others to come and see, come and serve, and come and belong.. Spiritual momentum can help us withstand the relentless, wicked attacks of the adversary and thwart his efforts to erode our personal spiritual foundation.. We are followers of the Prince of Peace. Missionaries in the South Africa MTC watch the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. Share what one loves about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Young Men General President Steven J. Lund also spoke about discipleship lasting discipleship in the lives of youth after a historic summer of For the Strength of Youth conferences. Please do not misunderstand me: I did not say that making covenants makes life easy. Ordinances and covenants give us access to godly power. 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, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven [and] dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness.15. Believers can express devotion to God by worship of Him and willingness to serve His children. 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. Satan delights in your misery. Believers perform simple and sometimes heroic acts of service. Start today to experience the joy of putting off the natural man.10 The Savior loves us always but especially when we repent. I stand amazed at the faith and testimony you demonstrate again and again. Cut it short. The Savior lifts us above the pull of this fallen world by blessing us with greater charity, humility, generosity, kindness, self-discipline, peace, and rest. Now, overcoming the world certainly does not mean becoming perfect in this life, nor does it mean that your problems will magically evaporatebecause they wont. I bless you to increase your faith in Jesus Christ and learn better how to draw upon His power. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace.12, These incomparable privileges follow those who seek the support of heaven to help them overcome this world. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Because of the Lords willingness to forgive a balance due, we can come to Him regardless of how far we have strayed. He said church members have deep respect and profound admiration for the faith-filled motives and devoted lives of those who do display crosses, but gave three reasons Latter-day Saints dont. 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. Now, a caution: Returning to the covenant path does not mean that life will be easy. The Cavalcante family Aroldo, Christiana, Yago, Lara, Tales and Theo Cavalcante of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil watches the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. Cherish and honor your covenants above all other commitments. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. Bury any and all inclinations to hurt otherswhether those inclinations be a temper, a sharp tongue, or a resentment for someone who has hurt you. My third suggestion: Learn about God and how He works. Here is a place for people to rest on their temple journey.. 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, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught about moral agency and strengthening covenant connections with Jesus parable of the royal marriage feast. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. 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. The sinner in those cases can only do so much, and a large balance is left owing. 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. The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Sunday morning session of the October 2022 general conference of The Church . My dear brothers and sisters, so many wonderful things are ahead, he said. 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. no, UPS is not open on Sunday. On Saturday morning, President Nelson said the message of Jesus Christ is the key to peace. How, then, do we overcome the world? 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. Nonetheless, we are presently living in what surely is a most complicated time in the history of the world. Elder Hollands theme of discipleship was expounded by Elder Joseph W. Sitati, a General Authority Seventy who was granted emeritus status this conference and identified patterns for enduring and joyful discipleship.. Fv 27, 2023 . Living and teaching the doctrine and principles of self-reliance. One, the crucifixion was an agonizing form of execution long used against Christians who chose to convey their gospel identity in other ways for 300 years after Christs death and resurrection. He promised that though the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed my kindness shall not depart from thee.11. They do not make normal ground deliveries on Sunday, and most UPS stores are closed on Sunday. What they do produce is nothing but a hollow substitute for the blessed and happy state of those [who] keep the commandments of God.11. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and his wife Sister Harriett Uchtdorf 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. Sister Amy A. Wright, second counselor in the Primary general presidency, testified of the healing power of the Savior. Brother Lund said over 200,000 Latter-day Saint youth attended hundreds of the new For the Strength of Youth conferences this summer. What are some things for which we can give thanks to God? They are intimately aware of your circumstances, your goodness, your needs, and your prayers for help. Obeying the commandment to build self-reliance as part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 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. All rights reserved. President Dallin H. Oaks and his wife Sister Kristen M. Oaks wave to the crowd 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. 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 Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Between now and then, I invite you to seek an end to a personal conflict that has weighed you down. Unburdening our hearts through forgiveness isnt always easy, but through the enabling power of Jesus Christ, it is possible, she said, adding that waiting upon the Lord can be a sacred place a place of polishing and refining where we can come to know the Savior in a deeply personal way.. I plead with you to let God prevail in your life. Thank Him for the scriptures, for angels who respond to our pleas to God for help, for revelation, and for eternal families. Momentum can swing either way. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News 15 of 16 16 of 16 What were the themes? President Nelson also issued additional promises. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online. There is nothing in your life that is broken that is beyond the curative, redeeming and enabling power of Jesus Christ, she said. Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles testified that Gods work and glory include bringing to pass happy and forever., Happy and forever do not mean that every relationship will be happy and forever, Elder Gong said. Experience the joy of repenting daily. But overcoming the world does mean that your resistance to sin will increase. The 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, opened with President Russell M. Nelson reiterating the . For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. Thus, covenant keepers are entitled to a special kind of rest that comes to them through their covenantal relationship with God. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, motions to attendees during 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. Photo / AP. testified of the healing power of the Savior. You are constantly on my mind. He expanded the list of three into actions: These three principles are, the Apostle said, merely an extension of who we already are as disciples of Jesus Christ.. I love those lands, the people, and their languages. 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. When Satan came tempting Moses, he detected the deception because he had just had a face-to-face interaction with God. Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. The Salt Lake Utah temple during the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. "Lazy learners and lax disciples . Our repentance and obedience, our sacrifices and our good works do matter, he said, adding, In the midst of the refiners fire, rather than get angry with God, get close with God., In the end, it is the blessing of a close and abiding relationship with the Father and the Son that we seek, Elder Christofferson said. Could there be a more fitting act of gratitude to Jesus Christ for His Atonement? Siblings gather near Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, during general conference weekend, October 12, 2022. Sister Amy A. Wright, second counselor in the Primary general presidency, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. Being good examples of service to others. President Russell M. Nelson announced the locations for 17 new temples at the end of the Sunday afternoon session of the 192nd Annual General Conference. I assure you that our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, love you. Because that is how we become like Jesus Christ, he answered. 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. Isaiah 54:10, emphasis added; see also 3Nephi 22:10. Those who live the higher laws of Jesus Christ have access to His higher power. But yoking yourself with the Savior means you have access to His strength and redeeming power. One of the surest antidotes for despair, discouragement, and spiritual lethargy is gratitude. Later we make additional covenants in the temple, where we receive even greater promises. The armed conflict in eastern Europe is one of these. Sunday Afternoon Session Sunday Afternoon Session Dallin H. Oaks Divine Love in the Father's Plan Attendees walk through the Conference Center during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Give Him a fair share of your time. I bless you to see the needs of those around you and strengthen those you love. Elder Quentin L. Cook, Elder D. Todd Christofferson and Elder Neil L. Andersen, members 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. I love the Lord Jesus Christ and testify that His gospel is the only enduring solution for peace. In coming days, we will see the greatest manifestations of the Saviors power that the world has ever seen. To understand the covenant path, it is important to understand that a covenant involves a two-way commitment between God and one of His children. 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. By Mary Richards 27 Feb 2023, 2:30 PM PST. In a revelation to the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Lord chastised early Church leaders for not teaching the gospel to their children.9 Repenting is the key to progress. By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I would like to suggest five specific actions we can take to help us maintain positive spiritual momentum. Again and again, I pray for you to feel Their love for you. Despite the distractions and distortions that swirl around us, you can find true restmeaning relief and peaceeven amid your most vexing problems. Between now and the time he returns with power and great glory, he will bestow countless privileges, blessings and miracles upon the faithful.. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. When we sincerely repent, He will forgive us. Selections were With Songs of Praise, You Can Make the Pathway Bright, How Great the Wisdom and the Love, Let Us All Press On and a choir and congregational hymn of We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet.. One reporter kept asking about the journey of a temple patron as he or she moves through the temple. One of our greatest challenges today is distinguishing between the truths of God and the counterfeits of Satan. All rights reserved. Now, how does overcoming the world bless our lives? testified of the healing power of the Savior. I cherish this opportunity to speak with you today. So I ask, what can ignite spiritual momentum? 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. President Russell M. Nelson, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, waves to other general authorities prior to the Saturday morning session of the 192nd . His approval rating stands at 60% to just 34% disapproval, with support from 87% of Democrats, 49% of independents and even 46% of Republicans. In that game, the first half was a seesaw battle, back and forth. 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. 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