But I am even more concerned about your spiritual and emotional preparation. First, he helped them create areas where they would be safeplaces of security he called them.8 Second, he prepared the minds of the people to be faithful unto the Lord.9 And third, he never stopped preparing his peoplephysically or spiritually.10 Let us consider these three principles. The more self-reliant we aretemporally, emotionally, and spirituallythe more prepared we are to thwart Satans relentless assaults. The Lord has promised that if we will ask, we may receive revelation upon revelation.I promise that as you increase your capacity to receive revelation, the Lord will bless you with increased direction for your life and with boundless gifts of the Spirit. 2020 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All . I bless you with an increased desire and ability to obey the laws of God. He continued, I promise that as you do, you will be showered with blessings, including greater courage, increased personal revelation, sweeter harmony in your homes and joy, even amid uncertainty.. And what better way to prepare to hear the living Prophet speak than to hear again what he said in the last Conference? This has been an unforgettable evening. Embrace the Future with Faith | President Nelson, October 2020 General Conference | Beautiful recap of President Nelson's talk in the Women's Session of . To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. VIDEO: Embrace the Future with Faith | President Nelson, New chart showing First Presidency and Quorum of the 12 Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | October 2022, Sister Tracy Browning is the first Black woman to ever give a talk at the Latter-day Saint #GeneralConference, FREE General Conference Packet from LDS Daily (printables, coupons, and more! We look forward to commemorating the birth of Christ just as we anxiously anticipate when He will come again. Thank you! President Russell M. Nelson speaks during the womens session of the 190th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. While President Nelson expressed joy for the opportunity and ability to gather virtually for the conference, he also expressed sorrow to all those impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters and other hardships. And we pray for you. You have been on my mind so often during these past few months. As I did so, I found four footnotes in his women's session address that helped deepen my own understanding of embracing the future with faith. Having places of security means always preparing them. As you continue to follow the counsel of those whom the Lord has authorized to guide you, you will feel greater safety. Students need a dedicated space in which to grow and ripen. Temporal preparation is important, but even more important is spiritual and emotional preparation. Believe No other book testifies of Jesus Christ with such power and clarity. June 2016 In what ways could you follow Moronis example? The Apostle Paul prophesied that in the last days perilous times [would] come. That would make our day spiritually treacherous. Gerrit W Gong See Daniel Burke, Utah Earthquake Damages Mormon Temple and Knocks Trumpet from Iconic Angel Statue, Mar.18, 2020, cnn.com. December 2015 I love you, and I assure you that the Lord loves you and sees the great work you are performing. Then live and watch for these promises to be fulfilled in your own life.. Have you grown closer to the Lord, or do you feel further away from Him? January 2019 The Lord placed you here now because He knew you had the capacity to negotiate the complexities of the latter part of these latter days. In his address, President Nelson said, You embody the hopes that President Gordon B. Hinckley had for you when he introduced The Family: A Proclamation to the World 25 years ago in the September 1995 general Relief Society meeting. This statement has a footnote attached to it which shares: In the address that accompanied this proclamation, President Gordon B. Hinckley said to the sisters: I am grateful for the strength that you have and for your loyalty, your faith, your love. Stories President Nelson taught, Our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! Life without God is a life filled with fear. The gathering of Israel moves forward. If preparation is our key to embracing this dispensation and our future with faith, how can we best prepare? Opportunity Taylor G Godoy I assure you that your standing before God is not determined by the color of your skin. Leaders & Ministry President Russell M. Nelson: 'Embrace the Future with Faith' All rights reserved. Even when things went well, Captain Moroni continued to prepare his people. So to me, it seemed only fitting that I study President Russell M. Nelson's talk " Embrace the Future with Faith " by the light of my little Christmas tree during the first week of December. Enter your email to receive updates on our LDS Living content, 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, Elder Holland addresses fear of the future in new message, Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society, 5 principles of revelation taught by Elder Bednar and Elder Johnson, The General Conference Addresses Journal Edition, There is room for my brown paper-doll family: 2 gospel truths I learned as a young girl that carry my faith, 5 stunning footnotes from Pres. Peace March 2015 October 2018 Let usembrace the future with faith! He warned that in our day mens hearts [would fail] them2 and that even the very elect would be at risk of being deceived.3 He told the Prophet Joseph Smith that peace [would] be taken from the earth4 and calamities would befall mankind.5, Yet the Lord has also provided a vision of how remarkable this dispensation is. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Empower people. The guidance and directives from this talk are eye-opening. Weve long talked on this program about how your focus determines your reality. Agency February 2017 Please, keep going! You have demonstrated that once again this year. Even when things wentwell,Captain Moroni continued to prepare his people. The adversary never stops attacking. November 2019 Preparation is key to embracing this dispensation and the future with faith. 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. Keep it Clean: Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, The more self-reliant we are temporally, emotionally, and spiritually the more prepared we are to thwart Satans relentless assaults., My dear sisters, we have so much to look forward to! I promise that as we create places of security, prepare our minds to be faithful to God, and never stop preparing, God will bless us. Increasing ones capacity to receive revelation will bring increased direction and boundless gifts of the Spirit., Third, Moroni never stopped physically or spiritually preparing his people. You have found new ways to make the Sabbath a delight. He also reminds us of Captain Moroni's strategy to prepare his people against opposing forces that were "stronger, greater in number, and meaner." Using Captain Moroni's example, create a Spiritual Preparation Plan for yourself. As you prepare to embrace the future with faith, these promiseswillbe yours! Conscious Choices How are we to deal with both the somber prophecies and the glorious pronouncements about our day? He will deliver us; yea, insomuch that he [will] speak peace to our souls, and [will] grant unto us great faith, and cause us that we [can] hope for our deliverance in him.22. Christmas We weep with you. Further, you have a divine endowment that enables you to build faith in others in compelling ways.21 And you never stop. How are we to deal with both the somber prophecies and the glorious pronouncements about our day? Real . Dale G Renlund Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. batten down the hatches: prepare for trouble. Be June 2019 Joy in the Journey Radio offers many free resources to help LDS singles everywhere, but it certainly isn't free! He never became complacent. Spiritually treacherouswhat a phrase. So, we canneverstop preparing! At the conclusion of the conference held amid the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, President Nelson asked members to let God prevail in their lives, overcome prejudice, embrace the future with faith and move forward. Donald L Hallstrom Instead, he and Sister Nelson now greet them virtually. Its glories are past description, and its grandeur unsurpassable.6, Now, grandeur may not be the word you would choose to describe these past few months! Invalid password or account does not exist. He never stopped. Natural Mindset January 2022 Doctrine and Covenants 88:118; emphasis added. I invite you, my dear sisters, to create a home that is a place of security. Moroni fortified every Nephite city with embankments, forts, and walls.11 When the Lamanites came against them, they were astonished exceedingly, because of the wisdom of the Nephites in preparing their places of security.12. From within the tower, it must be possible to observe and reflect on society; and from without, to see what goes on inside it. We'll send you an email with our latest printables, content, downloads, & other useful information. For example, each time we have the faith to be obedient to Gods lawseven when popular opinions belittle usor each time we resist entertainment or ideologies that celebrate covenant-breaking, we areexercisingour faith, which in turnincreasesour faith. August 2021 They and Their holy angels are watching over us.. Likewise, the stakes of Zion are a refuge from the storm [Doctrine and Covenants 115:6]., The templethe house of the Lordis a place of security unlike any other., Simply said, a place of security is anywhere you can feel the presence of the Holy Ghost and be guided by Him., We strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ as we strive to keep His commandments and always remember him [Moroni 4:3]. And I renew my invitation for you to increase your understanding of priesthood power and of temple covenants and blessings. What does it mean to you to be prepared? This term originated in the navy, where it signified preparing for a storm by fasteningdowncanvas over doorways andhatches(openings) with strips of wood calledbattens. President Nelson added that despite the current commotion in the world, we can look to the future with joy as we turn to our Savior Jesus Christ. With heartfelt compassion and love, my heart goes out to the many women around the world whose loved ones have died. Full Life: Body Extra-wide, lined margins give you space to record your impressions and document insights you receive. Valentine's Day The Lord taught us how to increase our faith by seeking learning,even by study and also by faith.18We strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ as we strive to keep His commandments and always remember him.19Further, our faith increases every time weexerciseour faith in Him. My dear sisters, I am honored to be with you. He said, You have a divine endowment that enables you to build faith in others in compelling ways., Attached to this statement is a footnote which shares, The Apostle Paul signaled this reality when he attributed Timothys unfeigned faith to his mother, Eunice, and his grandmother Lois (see 2 Timothy 1:5).. I have watched you doing just that during this pandemic. Similarly, as turmoil rages aroundus,we need to create places whereweare safe, both physically and spiritually. President Nelson promises us that if we are prepared, we will be able to embrace the future with faith. November 2016 December 2017 And how have current events made you feel about the future? LifewithGod is a life filled with peace. Service Exercising more and more that faith will surround you with ever increasing levels of peace amid the turmoil to come. March 2022 President Nelson pleaded with us, Please, keep going! Here President Nelson is counseling us if we are prepared both physically and spiritually we can have wonder and joy. Joy in the Journey Radio encourages the free discussion of ideas but reserves the right to remove and/or block comments which do not conform to LDS standards. Turbulent times are opportunities for us to thrive spiritually. We therefore embrace the idea of the university as a towernot of ivory but of glass. What gives you hope? You have not only the numbers but the spiritual power to change the world. M Russell Ballard Favor or disfavor with God is dependent upon your devotion to God and His commandments and not the color of your skin.. He inspired the Prophet Joseph Smith to declare that the work of these last days, is one of vast magnitude. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. President Nelson taught, Our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ! Sacrament September 2019 You may also like: Elder Holland addresses fear of the future in new message. Dear sisters, you are adept at creating places of security for yourselvesand those you love. Have you seen the latest organizational chart from #GeneralConference? What can we do to counteract those feelings? Nelsons devotional for young adults everyone should read, See the stunning winners of the Churchs International Art Competition. You have permission to edit this article. that is degrading. Posted in General Conference October 2020, . Further, you have a divine endowment that enables you to build faith in others in compelling ways.21Andyounever stop. Andyounever stop. He warned that in our day mens hearts [would fail] themand that even the very elect would be at risk of being deceived. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Live In The Moment Its prophets, as inspired by the Lord, saw our day and selected the doctrine and truths that would help us most. They and Their holy angels are watching over us.. September 2014 Available now at DeseretBook.com. You have shown that in difficult circumstances, you bravely carry on. April 2020 August 2018 The more self-reliant we aretemporally, emotionally, and spirituallythe more prepared we are to thwart Satans relentless assaults. Moroni fortified every Nephite city with embankments, forts, and walls. Sharon Eubank Not only physical preparation but also being prepared spiritually. Turbulent times are opportunities for us to thrive spiritually. They are times when our influence can be much more penetrating than in calmer times. 7.87K subscribers In the October 2020 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M Nelson talked in the Women's Session of General Conference. February 2016 Christ What a compliment to be told that we embody the hopes of President Hinckley. Even this year, when access to our temples has been seriously limited, your endowment has given you constant access to Gods power as you have honored your covenants with Him. Embrace the Future with Faith By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The future will be glorious for those who are prepared and who continue to prepare to be instruments in the Lord's hands. You embody the hopes that President GordonB. Hinckley had for you when he introduced The Family: A Proclamation to the World 25 years ago in the September 1995 general Relief Society meeting.1 It is significant that he chose to introduce this important proclamation to the sisters of the Church. I so testify, with my expression of love for you and my confidence in you, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. So to prepare places of security in your life, you need to prepare your mind with the right thinking. They care for us! he said. Remember, you were called to teach this lesson for a reason. When I asked whether she was referring to her food storageorher testimony, she smiled and said, Yes!. You young women have also been remarkable. Busy-ness has a buoyant affect and preparation increases our confidence.) Let us not spin our wheels in the memories of yesterday. Similarly, as turmoil rages aroundus,we need to create places whereweare safe, both physically and spiritually. These stories epitomize three ways that President Nelson suggested we can prepare to embrace the future with faith - by creating places of security, by preparing our minds to be faithful to God, and by continuing to prepare and never giving up. January 2020 August 2015 Jeffrey R Holland A lurch to the left in recent months by the District of Columbia's local leaders -- on everything from crime and policing to voting rights and reparations proposals -- has even some Democrats on . February 2019 November 2021 Yet the Lord has also provided a vision of how remarkable this dispensation is. Dallin H Oaks It is one that can literally change the way we see our future. Trials Now, I would love to know what you have learned this year. listen to all of this episode of Joy in the Journey Radio by going to the show page for this episode. 79K views, 1K likes, 831 loves, 70 comments, 1.6K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Third Hour: Beautiful recap of President Nelson's talk in the Women's Session of General Conference.. Personal Ministry Let us embrace the future with faith! What are some things you can do to feel more prepared? March 2014 Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, By Union of Feeling We Obtain Power with God, Video: The Light That Shineth in Darkness. Full Life: Spirit See Doctrine and Covenants 1:17. This has been an unforgettable evening. He told the Prophet Joseph Smith that peace [would] be taken from the earth and calamities would befall mankind. He never stopped. Many tutored children and checked on neighbors. The Apostle Paul signaled this reality when he attributed Timothys unfeigned faith to his mother, Eunice, and his grandmother Lois (see 2Timothy 1:5). Likewise, the stakes of Zion are a refuge from the storm13because they are led by those who hold priesthood keys and exercise priesthood authority. April 2015 Dear sisters, you are adept at creating places of security for yourselves and those you love. It is one that can literally change the way we see our future. The Book of Mormon is our latter-day survival guide. October 2020 Activity pages, coloring pages, and FHE lessons! Life without God is a life filled with fear. The adversary never stops attacking. Those were some of the key messages shared by President Russell M. Nelson during the 190th semiannual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Required fields are marked *. We weep with you. Zion. Quentin L Cook August 2019 His peace is beyond all mortal understanding. In his concluding address on Sunday afternoon, President Nelson acknowledged in todays world we often hear the term new normal. But he invited disciples of Jesus Christ to embrace a new normal that includes turning ones heart to God, repenting daily, ministering to and serving others, keeping an eternal perspective and living each day to be better prepared to meet God. It has all the text of the General Conference addresses from October 2020 in one spiral-bound paperback. My dear sisters, I am honored to be with you. Attraction Neil Andersen The only way to survive spiritually is to be determined to let God prevail in our lives, to learn to hear His voice and to use our energy to help gather Israel, he said. 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