In a February 2020 social media post, President Nelson extended an invitation tied to the 200th anniversary of the First Vision. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost, President Nelson said during his first general conference as President of the Church. As Jesus told His disciples, Iniquity shall abound before His return (Joseph SmithMatthew 1:30). But the message of Easter and the promise of resurrection sustained me. In 1945, while I was in medical school, I married Dantzel White in the Salt Lake Temple. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow (2012), 76. 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. President Russell M. Nelson President Russell M. Nelson has taught that among all the blessings and gifts we can receive, "the privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children." 3 After baptism, we are confirmed members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and given the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands. Between now and the time the Lord comes again, we all need our homes to be places of serenity and security.6, Attitudes and actions that invite the Spirit will increase the holiness of your home. Just say hello and show your love. President Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society general president, is featured in the Churchs How I Hear Him video series. As well might man stretch forth his puny arm to stop the Missouri river in its decreed course as to hinder the Almighty from pouring down knowledge from heaven upon the heads of the Latter-day Saints.10. Twice in the early days of the pandemic, President Nelson invited all the world to join in a fast. He and His Father, our Heavenly Father, are watching over us. Record your feelings and follow through with actions that you are prompted to take. First we immerse ourselves in the scriptures, says President Nelson. In a Nov. 8blog post,Elder Jeffrey R. Hollandof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained how vocalizing prayers can foster greater communication with God. #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. April 15, 2021 Cover image via Church Newsroom. 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. For all whose health may permit, let us fast, pray, and unite our faith once again,said President Russell M. Nelson in his Saturday evening general conference address. Our current prophet is President Russell M. Nelson. Hear Him Hear Him By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son. Imagine the miracle of it! I urge you to stretch beyond your current spiritual ability to receive personal revelation, for the Lord has promised that if thou shalt [seek], thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and peaceable thingsthat which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life eternal.12, Oh, there is so much more that your Father in Heaven wants you to know. 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. Available for preorder at DeseretBook.com. 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. Even in the midst of COVID, with so much shut down, we still seem to lead busy and hectic lives, where it feels like we need to rush forward to the next thing, but President Nelson reminds us that seeking revelation involves something else after we have prayed: If we will stay on our knees for a while after we finish our prayer, thoughts, feelings, and direction will come into our mind. 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. Or we can use our time to hear the voice of the Lord whispering His guidance, comfort, and peace. "First: Seek truth. Said President Lorenzo Snow, This is the grand privilege of every Latter-day Saint that it is our right to have the manifestations of the Spirit every day of our lives.4. I love Him and testify that He lives! We honor his life and his legacy. Two hundred years have now elapsed since this Restoration was initiated by God the Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. 2020 General Conference). Other languages will soon follow. 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. Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon and Young Men General President Steven J. Lund film a segment for the virtual Youth Music Festival. In our meetings, the majority never rules! . What I know now is the reason President Nelson has extended so many invitations during his time as Prophet. It was a time for Elder Renlund when it seemed as though the heavens were closed. She is an extraordinary womana great blessing to me, to our family, and to the entire Church. He didnt hear a voice or see angels, but it had an impact within his heart that has never left him. The privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children. Difficult trials often provide opportunities to grow that would not have come in any other way. I felt that I should skip lunch and hurry to Elder Haless bedside as soon as the morning session ended, which I did. Take time to ponder what you hear and feel when you are there. Humble yourself before God. -President James E. Faust: " Our ___________ lies in paying heed to that which he says and following his counsel." (safety) To be sure, there may be times when you feel as though the heavens are closed. 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. It behooves each of us to measure up to the sacred ordination we have received. Learn: Study quotes on the topic for the week and journaling space to write down your inspiration. As we repeat this process, we will, in the words of the Prophet Joseph Smith, grow into the principle of revelation.. But I am also not naive about the days ahead. 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. Through the years, great and marvelous things have been heard from dedicated pulpits across the earth. Much has happened in the past two years! 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. President Nelsons invitation to more intentionally hear Him came with powerful promises including, miracles in your marriage, family relationships and daily work. But I promise that as you continue to be obedient, expressing gratitude for every blessing the Lord gives you, and as you patiently honor the Lords timetable, you will be given the knowledge and understanding you seek. I urge you to continue to make your home a truly holy place and be not moved8 from that essential goal. Others have lost jobs, livelihood, or health. Jesus is the Christ! 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. 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. In a powerful and instructive general conference address, President Nelson invited us to Let God Prevail in our lives. Without our Redeemers infinite Atonement, not one of us would have hope of ever returning to our Heavenly Father. Think back on the past two years. A few particularly powerful invitations flashed to my mind. But in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. A spiritual giant, he left an indelible imprint upon all who knew him and upon the Church that he loved. . Though we may differ in our initial perspectives, the love we feel for each other is constant. Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, stand with their grandchildren, nieces and nephews at the end of a Face to Face event for young adults broadcast from Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. And then listen! Let this Easter Sunday be a defining moment in your life. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. We can also hear Him in the temple. One night in prayer together, Sister Renlund thanked the Lord for priesthood power that would bind them together, regardless of the outcome. President Nelson has reminded us: The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. Enter your email to receive updates on our LDS Living content, 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation. How we miss President Monson! Through him the Lords Church was restored to the earth. He was willing to suffer for the sins and weaknesses of each of us, which suffering caused Him to bleed at every pore.1 He was crucified on Calvarys cross2 and rose the third day as the first resurrected being of our Heavenly Fathers children. There are few pursuits more important than this. This Church is anchored in the perfect life of its chief cornerstone, Jesus Christ, and in His infinite Atonement and literal Resurrection. After issuing the invitation, President Nelson asked, Areyouwilling to let God prevail in your life? and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happeningor not happeningin our lives. Ask! You and I can use this unique time as an opportunity to hear Him. , When you truly know that He sees you, He knows you, and He loves you, you can understand that you are not isolated. Though he is called as the Lords mouthpiece to the Church, he has encouraged us again and again to seek to hear that heavenly voice directly in our individual lives. As we anticipated this 200th anniversary of Joseph Smiths First Vision, the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles wondered what we might do to commemorate appropriately this singular event. 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. That is why He asks us to serve and minister to each other. 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. With deep and tender emotion President Nelson invited members and the world to use the proper name of Jesus Christs Church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He issued a clarion call in his invitation, Today I call upon our members everywhere to lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through personal revelation, you can receive your own witness that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, that Joseph Smith is a prophet, and that this is the Lords Church. Mental Health Minute: Who is Driving the Bus. The Prophet has responded to invitation after invitation throughout his life. Without His Resurrection, death would be the end. I have the same experience today as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, the member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote in a Sept. 4 blog post. As I came to understand the Word of Wisdom, I wanted my parents to live that law. Act: Quotes and questions to ponder as well as journal space to write down your feelings. We need to carve out time good time, high priority time when we can kneel, if possible, and be vocal. One of the most powerful ways to hear the Lords voice is through music, Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon said during the first ever Youth Music Festival held July 29. You could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. That is why it felt so good to administer the sacrament in your home. Think of that! Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. 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. 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." So, one day when I was very young, I went to our basement and smashed on the concrete floor every bottle of liquor! 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. Those were some of the key messages shared by President Russell M. Nelson during the 190 th semiannual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I adored my parents. Your answers will be unique to you, but may I suggest four lessons I hope we have all learned and will never forget. Do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. 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. Commotion in the world will continue to increase. We should be quick to observe and quick to act upon such prophetic and inspired invitations. Are youwillingto let whatever He needs you to do take precedence over every other ambition? Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, Come unto ChristLiving as Latter-day Saints, Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God, The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion, A Good Foundation against the Time to Come, Hosanna and HallelujahThe Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter, Let This House Be Built unto My Name, The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives, Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. During moments in Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfs professional and family life when he didnt know what to do, he would find a quiet spot to connect to Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, through the Holy Ghost. His Church has been restored! If so, please do it! Russell M. Nelson, "Hear Him," Ensign, May 2020. You dont have to wonder about what is true.11 You do not have to wonder whom you can safely trust. For millennia he has been making good look evil and evil look good.7 His messages tend to be loud, bold, and boastful. He communicates simply, quietly, and with such stunning plainness that we cannot misunderstand Him.8, For example, whenever He has introduced His Only Begotten Son to mortals upon the earth, He has done so with remarkably few words. The increasing darkness that accompanies tribulation makes the light of Jesus Christ shine ever brighter. At the close of the October 2021 general conference, President Nelson a world-renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher before entering full-time Church service in 1984 pleaded with listeners worldwide to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord every day. Recording those impressions will help us remember what actions the Lord would have us 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. I have found I cannot connect with heaven in a mass of clutter.. All eight of my great-grandparents were converts to the Church in Europe. As an example, in 2020, the Church made donations to support more than 1,000 COVID-19 relief efforts around the globe. 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. That's what happened on Sunday, Feb. 26, in Maputo, Mozambique, when Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke at a combined stake conference. 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? We are to hear the words of the Lord, hearken to them, and heed what He has told us! But as our ability to gather in these places has been restricted in varying degrees, we have learned that one of the holiest of places on earth is the homeyes, even your home. 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. Technology can help you. Your love of and faith in the Savior may very well be the catalyst for someone to discover the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; emphasis added. It invites the Spirit, and it tunes our heart to hear Him., In a prerecorded message during the virtual event, Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles told the youth, I promise you that you will continue to hear His voice as you strive to live His gospel and treasure in your heart the words of the Prophets, both ancient and modern.. All rights reserved. I loved learning about the gospel. Apostles and other Church leaders have participated in a series of blog posts and videos describing ways in which they hear the voice of the Lord. During subsequent generations, however, not all my ancestors remained so committed. I promise miracles in your marriage, family relationships, and daily work. 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. I promise that you will be blessed with additional power to deal with temptation, struggles, and weakness. Our Saviors Atonement made eternal life a possibility and immortality a reality for all. Just think of the good each of us can do during this time of global upheaval. Follow the example of the Prophet Joseph. I so testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. You, my brothers and sisters, are among those men, women, and children whom Nephi saw. 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. Its title is The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World. It is authored by the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Throughout the year the Prophet, the Apostles and general Church leaders shared how they hear Him through videos, social media posts and formal addresses. 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). It is not just to prepare us for, and help us through, a pandemic. Beloved brothers and sisters, that is our bicentennial proclamation to the world regarding the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fulness. There is, however, a remedy one that may seem surprising because it flies in the face of our natural intuitions. President Nelson then humbly invited all to flood the world with gratitude for seven days through social media posts and actions of all kinds. Find a quiet place where you can regularly go. Most of our guidance comes from the . Ask the Lord to teach you how to open the heavens to bless your life and the lives of those you love and serve. 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