God wants us to work together and help each other. He invited, I extended to you at last general conference to immerse yourself in the glorious light of the Restoration of the gospel. He went on to say that the bicentennial celebration, commemorating the appearance of God theFather and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to Joseph Smith in a vision would be, a hinge point in the history of the Church and your part is vital., President Nelson invited all to hear Him., As disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. Within the space of these invitations is the opportunity for us to receive the ultimate blessings from the ultimate invitation to, come unto Christ. Boyd Matheson is the opinion editor of the Deseret News. [2] Marion G. Romney, "Prayer and Revelation," Ensign, May 1978. Through him the Lords Church was restored to the earth. Joseph sealed his testimony with his blood. Of the time prior to His Second Coming, the Savior predicted days of great tribulationCompounding such tribulation is the increasing darkness and deception that surround us. Their history demonstrates how easy it is for a majority of the people to forget God, reject warnings of the Lords prophets, and seek power, popularity, and pleasures of the flesh.4 Repeatedly, past prophets have declared great and marvelous things unto the people, which they did not believe.5. Part of the event was filmed at the Conference Center Theatre in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He will bring a feeling of peace to your heart. Most of our guidance comes from the . Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon and Young Men General President Steven J. Lund film a segment for the virtual Youth Music Festival. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. Follow the example of the Prophet Joseph. -President James E. Faust: " Our ___________ lies in paying heed to that which he says and following his counsel." (safety) Act: Quotes and questions to ponder as well as journal space to write down your feelings. To prepare for today, I previously recorded this proclamation in the Sacred Grove, where Joseph Smith first saw the Father and the Son. I hear Him by putting down my phone and blocking distractions, one young adult posted. He will bring thoughts to your mind which the Father and Son want you to receive. 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. For a season, my grief was almost immobilizing. 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. As part of the Churchs #HearHim initiative, Elder Gerrit W. Gong posted a video on his social media channels and wrote a blog post on staying close to the Savior Jesus Christ during times of loneliness. 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. This applies to everyone, wherever they may be the taxi driver in Calcutta, the engineer in London, the elementary school child in Ghana and the farmer in Chile, he wrote in a June 21 blog post. We have convened with you in outdoor arenas and in hotel ballrooms. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 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. Satan has marshaled his forces and is raging against the work of the Lord and those of us engaged in it. With reverence and gratitude, we as His Apostles invite all to knowas we dothat the heavens are open. Soon we may be able to choose to fill that time again with the noise and commotion of the world. I expected my father to punish me, but he never said a word. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. 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. 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? 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. I went from feeling like the heavens were closed to feeling like they were wide open, filling us with peace, joy and comfort, the Apostle wrote in a blog post dated Oct. 15. Do whatever it takes to. 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). 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. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. President Nelson's 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. 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. 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. There we learn how to rebuke the adversary and draw upon the Lords priesthood power to strengthen us and those we love. Just say hello and show your love. Many have found a fresh perspective on lifeeven an eternal perspective. God lives! During the Sunday morning session of general conference, that strong impression returned. 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. In each instance, just before the Father introduced the Son, the people were in a state of fear or desperation. What I know now is the reason President Nelson has extended so many invitations during his time as Prophet. The adversary is clever. And yet, even as a boy, I knew I was missing something. Nelson, the 94-year-old president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said recently that he was awakened at 2 a.m. with a distinct impression that he should go to the Dominican. In each chapter, the Hear Himstudy guide also focuses on five principles that are illustrated in the following ways: Preorder the Hear Himstudy guide today. . He speaks to us regularly at our biannual conferences, writes letters about official matters, and has communicated with us in video messages and emails during this pandemic. President Nelson shared, Skilled scientists and researchers are laboring diligently to develop and distribute a vaccine against the coronavirus. During the pandemic, Sunday quorum meetings were canceled for a time. It behooves each of us to measure up to the sacred ordination we have received. We can go to the scriptures. All rights reserved. One night in prayer together, Sister Renlund thanked the Lord for priesthood power that would bind them together, regardless of the outcome. Ask! How blessed we are to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth! How I hear Him is reading the Book of Mormon every day and praying with my family before going to bed at night, said 12-year-old Koim Theanuth from Cambodia. It means that because you have been baptized by one who has authority from Jesus Christ and have been confirmed a member of His Church, you can enjoy the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. The Prophet has responded to invitation after invitation throughout his life. I know the Lord has great and marvelous plans for usindividually and collectively. 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. and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happeningor not happeningin our lives. 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. Seek Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine and Pure Revelation. How have you grown? Helaman 5:30; see also 1Kings 19:12; 3Nephi 11:3. President Nelson then humbly invited all to flood the world with gratitude for seven days through social media posts and actions of all kinds. Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives By President Russell M. Nelson President of the Church In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. Because I know that good inspiration is based upon good information, I prayerfully met one-on-one with each Apostle.6 I then sequestered myself in a private room in the temple and sought the Lords will. You could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. As Jesus told His disciples, Iniquity shall abound before His return (Joseph SmithMatthew 1:30). Let us prayerfully plead for relief from this global pandemic.". 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.. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation (President Russell M. Nelson, "Hear Him," Apr. We solemnly proclaim that God loves His children in every nation of the world. Early in Elder Dale G. Renlunds marriage, his wife, Sister Ruth Renlund, became ill with cancer. If you are married, counsel with your wife as your equal partner in this crucial work. There each ordinance teaches about the Savior. 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. The scriptures include very few references in which the voice of God the Father has been heard. Russell M. Nelson, "Hear Him," Ensign, May 2020. Listen! Some have found deeper faith in our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase, even if turbulence increases in your life.. Some have asked me, Does the Lord speak to you all the time? I answer that He speaks to me in the same way Hes spoken to me all my life by the gift of the Holy Ghost.. Technology can help you. Pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father. What a glorious privilege it has been to celebrate Easter with you on this Sunday of general conference! Now, my dear brothers and sisters, consider the fact that in these three instances just mentioned, just before the Father introduced the Son, the people involved were in a state of fear and, to some degree, desperation. We affirm that under the direction of the Father and the Son, heavenly messengers came to instruct Joseph and reestablish the Church of Jesus Christ. We experience what the Prophet Joseph Smith knew when he taught, By union of feeling we obtain power with God.7 No member of the First Presidency or Quorum of the Twelve would ever leave decisions for the Lords Church to his own best judgment! 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. 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? If we are to have any hope of sifting through the myriad of voices and the philosophies of men that attack truth, we must learn to receive revelation. President Russell M. Nelson extends an invitation on Feb. 26, 2020, to "hear Him." This invitation launched a series of #HearHim videos by Church leaders. Because of this, our common trial has the potential to help unite Gods children as never before. What Does the Parable of the Wheat and Tares Teach about the Apostasy? He will respond to you in ways that are familiar and correct to you.. Some of you have lost loved ones. Second: Make covenants with God and keep them. For a time, the pandemic has canceled activities that would normally fill our lives. Increase spiritual capacity, 'hear Him' During his first general conference as the Prophet, President Nelson urged Latter-day Saints to increase their spiritual capacity to receive revelation."In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost," he said. We gladly declare that the promised Restoration goes forward through continuing revelation. Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. That evening, however, the Spirit spoke to my heart and mind that I should return to the hospital on Sunday. Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. The Apostles were afraid when they saw Jesus Christ encircled by a cloud on the Mount of Transfiguration. COURSE BEGINS JANUARY 15, 2023 Learn More President Nelson as a young boy with family. The first time Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham shared her testimony in Church, her 12-year-old knees were shaking and she was petrified. She stumbled through a simple testimony and felt Heavenly Fathers affirmation that He loved her. Another wrote, I hear Him through others testimonies and kind words., The Spirit communicates in various ways, Elder Rasband said. #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. In like manner, what will your seeking open for you? Doing so will help you know how to move ahead with your life, what to do during times of crisis, and how to discern and avoid the temptations and the deceptions of the adversary. By the power of the Father, Jesus rose again and gained the victory over death. I cannot thank them enough for the happy homelife they created for me and my siblings. The very first word in the Doctrine and Covenants is hearken.12 It means to listen with the intent to obey.13 To hearken means to hear Himto hear what the Savior says and then to heed His counsel. First we immerse ourselves in the scriptures, says President Nelson. 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. President Nelson, in his first words to the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after being ordained as prophet, invited members to stay on, or return to, the covenant path. We wondered if a monument should be erected. We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. It teaches of lifes purpose and explains the doctrine of Christ, which is central to that purpose. Read it for yourself and see if it can direct you as you move forward on the path toward hearing the Lords voice through the Spirit on a regular basis in your lives. What is personal revelation? Receiving revelation only comes, at least in my case, when I have those still and quiet moments, he wrote in a July 17 blog post. 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. Think back on the past two years. Write the thoughts that come to your mind. Each of these stalwart souls sacrificed everything to come to Zion. Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son. My dear brothers, I testify that He has been, and is, indeed leading us along, as we seek to hear Him. These practical steps as well as his personal experience are just a part of what makes President Nelsons January Liahona message powerful. 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 begins the message by sharing a tender personal experience about the importance of heeding promptings as he recounts the closing days of the life of Elder Robert D. Hales. 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. With compassion and patience, He says: Ye are little children, and ye have not as yet understood how great blessings the Father hath prepared for you; And ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along.1. Now as we contemplate this significant time in the history of the world and the Lords charge to gather scattered Israel in preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, we, the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles, issue the following proclamation. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, experienced a defining spiritual moment as a 20-year-old missionary in England. Study it privately and with your family members and friends. The rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven.3 You and your family have received priesthood ordinances. We can also hear Him in the temple. 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. What an anchor to our souls are these truths, especially during these times when the tempest is raging. 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. I promise miracles in your marriage, family relationships, and daily work. Screenshot from a #HearHim video produced for the Church in March 2020. And then listen! He is our Advocate with the Father, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer. I felt that I should skip lunch and hurry to Elder Haless bedside as soon as the morning session ended, which I did. After issuing the invitation, President Nelson asked, Areyouwilling to let God prevail in your life? 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You may feel that there is still more you need to do to make your home truly a sanctuary of faith. Brothers and sisters, how can we become the men and womenthe Christlike servantsthe Lord needs us to be? The house of the Lord is a house of learning. Share: Conversation prompts and ideas to share what youve learned. 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. 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. Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. You, my brothers and sisters, are among those men, women, and children whom Nephi saw. "I assure you that revelatory guidance can be received by each of us as we humbly labor in the Lord's vineyard. 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. We declare that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, organized on April6, 1830, is Christs New Testament Church restored. 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. 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. It means you will never be left comfortless or without access to the power of God to help you. The recent pandemic has been unique in that it has affected everyone in the world at essentially the same time. As Elder NealA. Maxwell taught, To those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, it is clear that the Father and the Son are giving away the secrets of the universe!13. The constant availability of social media and a 24-hour news cycle bombard us with relentless messages. 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. Yes! We live in a world that is complex and increasingly contentious. Since the Church was organized, only five proclamations have been issued, with the last being The Family: A Proclamation to the World, presented by President GordonB. Hinckley in 1995. 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. The dire need is clear, but how do we go about seeking and recognizing the voice of the Spirit in our lives? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have found I cannot connect with heaven in a mass of clutter.. How can we find answers to questions that perplex us? My dear brethren, there are many things the Lord wants us to learn from our experiences during this pandemic. How eager each of us should be to seek refuge there. They teach us about Jesus Christ and His gospel, the magnitude of His Atonement, and our Fathers great plan of happiness and redemption. 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. As Sarah Jane Weaver skillfully moved our conversation through many of these invitations from the Prophet during 2020, I found my mind racing to a host of other invitations he has extended during the nearly three years he has served as our Heavenly Fathers prophet to the world. 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. Personal revelation, President Nelson said, as members look to the future to . In contrast, the voice of the Lord is not a voice of a great tumultuous noise, but it [is] a still voice of perfect mildness, [like] a whisper, and it [pierces] even to the very soul.14 In order to hear this still voice, you too must be still!15. There the Lord teaches in His own way. I promise that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him. Mental Health Minute: Who is Driving the Bus. 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. The resurrected John the Baptist restored the authority to baptize by immersion for the remission of sins. Ask the Lord to teach you how to open the heavens to bless your life and the lives of those you love and serve. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. See RussellM. Nelson, Sweet Power of Prayer, Ensign or Liahona, May 2003, 78. In the past several weeks, most of us have experienced disruptions in our personal lives. Through the manifestations of the Holy Ghost, the Lord will assist us in all our righteous pursuits. That is why He asks us to serve and minister to each other. Even as Christ Forgives You, So Also Do Ye, Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light, Teaching in the Homea Joyful and Sacred Responsibility, Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing, What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand, Ministering with the Power and Authority of God, Pure Love: The True Sign of Every True Disciple of Jesus Christ, He That Shall Endure unto the End, the Same Shall Be Saved, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives, Prophets Speak by the Power of the Holy Spirit. 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 grateful I am that the whisperings of the Holy Ghost prompted me to do something I might not have done otherwise. Yet, repeatedly, He has personally introduced His Son, Jesus Christ, with a charge to Hear Him, President Russell M. Nelson said. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. Think of that! Revelation continues to flow from the Lord during this ongoing process of restoration. President Nelson invited us to receive personal revelation in our lives. Earthquakes, fires, floods, plagues, and their aftermaths have disrupted routines and caused shortages of food, staples, and savings. 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. 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. But the message of Easter and the promise of resurrection sustained me. Are youwillingto have your will swallowed up in His?, President Nelson linked arms with civil rights, business and government leaders in addressing social unrest, racism, prejudice and bigotry. We honor his life and his legacy. Say the words. But there is no medication or operation that can fix the many spiritual woes and maladies that we face. You might initially wish you could go back to 2019 and stay there! It will be filled with opportunities for each of us to progress, contribute, and take the gospel to every corner of the earth. 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. 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. (2020) "President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation," Hear Him! How I love her! We live in a time prophesied long ago, when all things shall be in commotion; and surely, mens hearts shall fail them; for fear shall come upon all people.13 That was true before the pandemic, and it will be true after. This is His Church, restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Our unity helps us to discern the Lords will for His Church. 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