But if you look at your life prayerfully, I believe you will see many ways in which the Lord has been guiding you through this time of hardship, helping you to become a more devoted, more converted mana true man of God. How do you think it affected your family members to see youtheir father, grandfather, husband, son, or brotheradminister this holy ordinance? Are youwillingto let whatever He needs you to do take precedence over every other ambition? . If Joseph Smiths transcendent experience in the Sacred Grove teaches us anything, it is that the heavens are open and that God speaks to His children. 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. 2020 General Conference). We should be quick to observe and quick to act upon such prophetic and inspired invitations. 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? What will you do to retain that sacred feeling in your family? 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. We simply cannot rely upon information we bump into on social media. I so testify, with my expression of love for each of you, my beloved brethren, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. In the past two years, Sister Nelson and I have met with thousands of you around the world. 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. As I make time for simple moments of pondering and prayer, I am blessed by the power of the Holy Ghost to see with new eyes and Hear Him with new ears, he wrote. A year designated to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the First Vision and onset of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, 2020 has also been marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic hardship, social issues, political turmoil and uncertainty. So, one day when I was very young, I went to our basement and smashed on the concrete floor every bottle of liquor! We affirm that God is making known His will for His beloved sons and daughters. What an anchor to our souls are these truths, especially during these times when the tempest is raging. Each of these stalwart souls sacrificed everything to come to Zion. Three of the original twelve ApostlesPeter, James, and Johnrestored the apostleship and keys of priesthood authority. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, BishopsShepherds over the Lords Flock, What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will guide and protect you. (In this section, there are also inspirational cardsone to keep and one to give away.). God uttered this plea while introducing His Son to Peter, James and John on the Mount of Transfiguration; to the Nephites in ancient Bountiful; and to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove. Heavenly Father personally introduced His Beloved Son Jesus Christ to Joseph Smith, with a specific charge to "hear Him." President Russell M. Nelson extends an invitation on February 26, 2020, to "hear Him." During the pandemic, Sunday quorum meetings were canceled for a time. Every minute of that time will bless you and your family in ways nothing else can. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." 1 What wisdom do you lack? President Nelson invited all to "hear Him. 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. 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. 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. Young adults perform a musical number during a Face to Face event broadcast on a set replica of ancient Jerusalem in Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. 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. How I love and honor him! During subsequent generations, however, not all my ancestors remained so committed. 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. To strengthen my proposal to Wendy, I said to her, I know about revelation and how to receive it. To her creditand, as I have come to learn, typical of hershe had already sought and received her own revelation about us, which gave her the courage to say yes. President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. 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. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. Technology can help you. Ordained Apostles of Jesus Christ always testify of Him. 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. After issuing the invitation, President Nelson asked, Areyouwilling to let God prevail in your life? We further witness that Joseph Smith was given the gift and power of God to translate an ancient record: the Book of MormonAnother Testament of Jesus Christ. You dont have to wonder about what is true.11 You do not have to wonder whom you can safely trust. He testifies of truth and will confirm what is true as you hear and read the word of the Lord. How have you grown? Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknessesyes, the very longings of your heart. President Russell M. Nelson his first general conference as President of the Church, Why the Churchs 2020 #HearHim initiative is an important reminder of the Restoration. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, I prayed daily for revelation and gave thanks to the Lord every time He spoke to my heart and mind. In the Godhead, the Holy Ghost is the messenger. Open your heart to God in prayer. God the Father has given us the divine birth, the incomparable life, and the infinite atoning sacrifice of His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. But the message of Easter and the promise of resurrection sustained me. For the second time in as many weeks, Latter-day Saints and all others were called to join in a worldwide fast. In this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we worship Him who commenced His infinite Atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane. One of the things the Spirit has repeatedly impressed upon my mind since my new calling as President of the Church is how willing the Lord is to reveal His mind and will. (2020) "President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation," Hear Him! The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. And it is the next crucial step that many of us fail to follow through on. We wondered if a monument should be erected. You may feel that there is still more you need to do to make your home truly a sanctuary of faith. The recent pandemic has been unique in that it has affected everyone in the world at essentially the same time. NealA. Maxwell, Meek and Lowly (Brigham Young University devotional, Oct.21, 1986), 9, speeches.byu.edu. The words of Christ tell [us] all things what [we] should do (2 Nephi 32:2)., Prayer requires initiative, so we humble ourselves before God, find a quiet place where we can regularly go, and pour out our hearts to Him.. He says: On September 30, 2017, following the afternoon session of general conference, I stopped by the hospital to check on my beloved quorum member Elder RobertD. Hales. Throughout the year the Prophet, the Apostles and general Church leaders shared how they hear Him through videos, social media posts and formal addresses. Let this Easter Sunday be a defining moment in your life. He had questions regarding the salvation of his soul and trusted that God would direct him. Second, in a pattern that this prophet regularly deploys . I know the Lord has great and marvelous plans for usindividually and collectively. What I know now is that the Prophet wants each of us, and all of Heavenly Fathers children, to experience for ourselves what happens when we respond to invitations large and small. Amidst all of this, we commend you and thank you for choosing to hear the word of the Lord during this time of turmoil by joining with us for general conference. President Nelsons emphatic invitation to Hear Him first issued on social media in February and repeated in subsequent general conference addresses is an echoed plea of his counsel to Latter-day Saints to do whatever it takes to increase spiritual capacity to receive revelation. In 1945, while I was in medical school, I married Dantzel White in the Salt Lake Temple. If you look at your life prayerfully, I believe you will see many ways in which the Lord has been guiding you through this time of hardship. We declare that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, organized on April6, 1830, is Christs New Testament Church restored. The dire need is clear, but how do we go about seeking and recognizing the voice of the Spirit in our lives? It means that you and your family can be sealed together forever! Without His Resurrection, death would be the end. President Nelson also offered a specific, practical approach in his recent message. Learn: Study quotes on the topic for the week and journaling space to write down your inspiration. It is no different in our day. As an example, in 2020, the Church made donations to support more than 1,000 COVID-19 relief efforts around the globe. Students shared how the Lord had prepared ways to get through the pandemic even before it happened. Moving forward, embracing the future with faith, seeing turbulent times as opportunities to thrive spiritually and choosing to let God prevail in our lives. Just think of the good each of us can do during this time of global upheaval. When the focus of our lives is on God's plan of salvation . I promise that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him. Equally certain is the fact that holiness will vanish if there is anything in your behavior or environment that offends the Holy Spirit, for then the heavens withdraw themselves.7. I stepped out onto the cobblestone street in Charleston, South Carolina with my hearing device snuggled in my ears. 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? He will bring thoughts to your mind which the Father and Son want you to receive. 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. 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. Nevertheless, the work that the Lord has given to priesthood quorums was never meant to be confined to a meeting. Our current prophet is President Russell M. Nelson. 'Hear Him': President Nelson challenges the church to listen to Christ. We are followers of Jesus Christ. And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase, even if turbulence increases in your life.. We testify that those who prayerfully study the message of the Restoration and act in faith will be blessed to gain their own witness of its divinity and of its purpose to prepare the world for the promised Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.. How does the Lord wish you would use your quorum to accomplish His worknow? Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. It will be filled with opportunities for each of us to progress, contribute, and take the gospel to every corner of the earth. 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. Others have lost jobs, livelihood, or health. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 39394. In a blog post dated April 21, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles described several ways he hears the Lords voice, including service, righteous music, scriptures, sincere prayer and recording spiritual impressions. Ask! What Does the Parable of the Wheat and Tares Teach about the Apostasy? Sadly, he passed away 10 minutes after I arrived, but I am thankful that I was at his side with his sweet wife, Mary, and their two sons when he departed this life. We can also hear Him in the temple. And yet, even as a boy, I knew I was missing something. What will happen as you more intentionally hear, hearken, and heed what the Savior has said and what He is saying now through His prophets? Then the Lord brought Wendy Watson to my side. We also hear Him more clearly as we refine our ability to recognize the whisperings of the Holy Ghost. 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. Think of that! As faith and holiness decrease in this fallen world, your need for holy places will increase. 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. 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. In our meetings, the majority never rules! We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. The pages of Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation are filled with inspirational messages, study ideas, writing prompts, journaling space, and shareable cards meant to help guide a more personal study of revelation. 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. The focus of the episode was on observations about invitations from President Russell M. Nelson. The Apostles were afraid when they saw Jesus Christ encircled by a cloud on the Mount of Transfiguration. Discipline yourself to have time alone and with your loved ones. That is why He asks us to serve and minister to each other. 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. Many have found a fresh perspective on lifeeven an eternal perspective. 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. Elder Soares and his wife, Sister Rosana Soares, introduced a video of youth around the world sharing experiences of hearing the Lords voice. He was even breathing on his own, which was a good sign. Today our ever-growing family is one of the greatest joys of my life. We solemnly proclaim that God loves His children in every nation of the world. Nothing could be more fitting than to commemorate the most important event that ever occurred on this earth by worshipping the most important being who ever walked this earth. I plead with you to promote respect for all of Gods children.. Speaking in the April 2020 General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson renewed his plea for us to understand how to receive divine revelation, by stating: " I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." In each instance, just before the Father introduced the Son, the people were in a state of fear or desperation. 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. 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. Whatever your priesthood office or calling, let God prevail in your commitment as a member of your quorum and in your service. To prepare for today, I previously recorded this proclamation in the Sacred Grove, where Joseph Smith first saw the Father and the Son. In the Old Testament, the word hearken is translated from the Hebrew shama, which is a strong verb that means to listen with the intent to obey. Hearken is a scriptural word that occurs in 40 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Our ever-growing family is one of the Holy Ghost is the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ preside! 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