We need to carve out time good time, high priority time when we can kneel, if possible, and be vocal. Then, a stream of answers would come. We will see miraculous indications that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, preside over this Church in majesty and glory. See Psalm 46:10; Doctrine and Covenants 101:16. Most of our guidance comes from the . President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. She and I were blessed with nine splendid daughters and one precious son. Millions throughout the world have embraced a knowledge of these prophesied events. The constant availability of social media and a 24-hour news cycle bombard us with relentless messages. Soon we may be able to choose to fill that time again with the noise and commotion of the world. We discussed a number of these invitations including: President Nelson began Jan. 1, 2020, with a Facebook post which reminded members of the Church of his invitation from the previous October general conference. Because when we seek to heartruly hearHis Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance. It behooves each of us to measure up to the sacred ordination we have received. They teach us about Jesus Christ and His gospel, the magnitude of His Atonement, and our Fathers great plan of happiness and redemption. To be sure, there may be times when you feel as though the heavens are closed. We gladly declare that the promised Restoration goes forward through continuing revelation. During a Face to Face event for young adults on Sept. 14, Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, answered questions and shared insights focused on the Restoration of the gospel and the bicentennial proclamation. We live in a world that is complex and increasingly contentious. Orders will begin shipping in early August. 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. And, finally, we hear Him as we heed the words of prophets, seers, and revelators. During subsequent generations, however, not all my ancestors remained so committed. That is why it felt so good to administer the sacrament in your home. 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. 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. As we wrestle with complex matters, a thrilling process unfolds as each Apostle freely expresses his thoughts and point of view. President Russell M. Nelson speaks at the conclusion of the Sunday morning session of general conference on April 5, 2020. By the power of the Father, Jesus rose again and gained the victory over death. 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. 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. I adored my parents. President Nelsons invitation to more intentionally hear Him came with powerful promises including, miracles in your marriage, family relationships and daily work. As we seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. . 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. Humble yourself before God. 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. I urge you to continue to make your home a truly holy place and be not moved8 from that essential goal. You are His children. How can we find answers to questions that perplex us? Nevertheless, the work that the Lord has given to priesthood quorums was never meant to be confined to a meeting. 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. Recording those impressions will help us remember what actions the Lord would have us take. You might initially wish you could go back to 2019 and stay there! He invites all of us to come unto Him and His Church, to receive the Holy Ghost, the ordinances of salvation, and to gain enduring joy. 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. Pandemic or not, each precious child of God needs to know that he or she is not alone! He invited us to minister in the Saviors higher, holier way. However, your commitment to make your home your primary sanctuary of faith should never end. Open your heart to God in prayer. Another wrote, I hear Him through others testimonies and kind words., The Spirit communicates in various ways, Elder Rasband said. Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; see also Matthew 24:15; Doctrine and Covenants 45:3133; 101:2122. Because when we seek to hear truly hear His Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance.. But the message of Easter and the promise of resurrection sustained me. See RussellM. Nelson, Sweet Power of Prayer, Ensign or Liahona, May 2003, 78. President Nelsons inspired invitation, which he extended to the women of the Church, to study how they access, apply and are blessed by priesthood power. 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. 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 listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. Screenshot from a #HearHim video produced for the Church in March 2020. The adversary is clever. 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. First we immerse ourselves in the scriptures, says President Nelson. his first general conference as President of the Church, Why the Churchs 2020 #HearHim initiative is an important reminder of the Restoration. Yet, repeatedly, He has personally introduced His Son, Jesus Christ, with a charge to Hear Him, President Russell M. Nelson said. In humility, we declare that in answer to his prayer, God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to Joseph and inaugurated the restitution of all things (Acts 3:21) as foretold in the Bible. 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. 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. If you are married, counsel with your wife as your equal partner in this crucial work. He pleads with us to listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, whom the Father anointed and appointed as our Mediator, Savior and Redeemer.". If you have been called to lead, counsel as a presidency and with quorum members. 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. As an extension of his invitation to show gratitude, President Nelson invited, Let us follow His example to 'Light the World' by loving and serving others, one by one., President Nelson closed out 2020 by declaring in the First Presidency Christmas Devotional, During this unprecedented year, when virtually every person in the world has suffered the effects of a global pandemic, there is nothing more important we can do this Christmas than to rivet our focus on the Savior and on the gift of what His life really means to each of us. President Nelson then invited all to, Seek this Jesus.. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. As explained in the introduction, the study guide was designed with each of us in mind as individual children of divine origin trying to navigate lifes journey with as much spiritual guidance as possible.. Others came as well, including Elijah, who restored the authority to join families together forever in eternal relationships that transcend death. 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. Ask! Revelation continues to flow from the Lord during this ongoing process of restoration. 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. 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 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. Have you ever wondered why the Lord wants us to make our homes the center of gospel learning and gospel living? Mental Health Minute: Who is Driving the Bus. Each of these stalwart souls sacrificed everything to come to Zion. He wants us to grow and to learn, even throughperhaps especially throughadversity. Find a quiet place where you can regularly go. Often when the Lord warns us about the perils of the last days, He counsels thus: Stand ye in holy places, and be not moved.2 These holy places certainly include the Lords temples and meetinghouses. One of his most influential challenges, Matheson said, was encouraging members to hear the word of Christ. 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. Doing so opens our minds and hearts to the Saviors teachings and truths. As you continue to let God prevail in your life, I know that He is just as optimistic about your future as He has ever been. The illustration of the First Vision accompanying President Russell M. Nelsons Feb. 26, 2020, invitation to Church members to Hear Him!. How I love and honor him! His Church has been restored! In this regard, the two great commandments can guide us: first, to love God and, second, to love our neighbor.11 We show our love by serving. I cannot fully express the joy that I felt that day,3 and each day I feel that joy of their sealing and my being sealed to them. Share: Conversation prompts and ideas to share what youve learned. Missionaries and members of the Church invited friends to learn from a current Apostle, and they came. Our Saviors Atonement made eternal life a possibility and immortality a reality for all. Second: Make covenants with God and keep them. Whatever your priesthood office or calling, let God prevail in your commitment as a member of your quorum and in your service. When I arrived, I could see that Elder Hales had taken a serious turn for the worse. I have listed only four. 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. In those two wordsHear HimGod gives us the pattern for success, happiness, and joy in this life. 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. (In this section, there are also inspirational cardsone to keep and one to give away.). Our current prophet is President Russell M. Nelson. 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. 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. It has been translated into 12 languages. That is why He sends us to earth in families and organizes us into wards and stakes. "President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation," Hear Him! 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. Three of the original twelve ApostlesPeter, James, and Johnrestored the apostleship and keys of priesthood authority. What do you feel an urgent need to know or understand? Then, in a moment of clarity, it came. You may have found stronger relationships with your loved ones and with the Lord. My brethren of the Aaronic Priesthood and elders quorums, expand your vision of why we have quorums. He was even breathing on his own, which was a good sign. 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. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknessesyes, the very longings of your heart. What wisdom do you lack? Reflect: A spiritual message and space to record what youve pondered over the week. Do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. 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. "First: Seek truth. They point the way as we make our way through the heart-wrenching maze of our mortal experiences. As a companion scripture to the Bible, the Book of Mormon testifies that all human beings are sons and daughters of a loving Father in Heaven, that He has a divine plan for our lives, and that His Son, Jesus Christ, speaks today as well as in days of old. The privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children. I so testify, with my expression of love for each of you, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. Experience with joy the righteousness you will bring to pass as you are anxiously engaged in a good cause.12 Quorums are in a unique position to accelerate the gathering of Israel on both sides of the veil. 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. There we learn how to part the veil and communicate more clearly with heaven. He is our Savior, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer. What have you learned in the past two years that you always want to remember? Quiet time is sacred timetime that will facilitate personal revelation and instill peace. For the second time in as many weeks, Latter-day Saints and all others were called to join in a worldwide fast. It was a time for Elder Renlund when it seemed as though the heavens were closed. 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. Earthquakes, fires, floods, plagues, and their aftermaths have disrupted routines and caused shortages of food, staples, and savings. 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. Still others have lost a sense of peace or hope for the future. Credit: Provided by Brigham Young University Museum of Art. Let us prayerfully plead for relief from this global pandemic.". We can also hear Him in the temple. Beloved brothers and sisters, that is our bicentennial proclamation to the world regarding the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fulness. 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. You could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. 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. It is not just to prepare us for, and help us through, a pandemic. I and we welcome them to this unique brotherhood of service. I know the Lord has great and marvelous plans for usindividually and collectively. Do whatever it takes to. It teaches of lifes purpose and explains the doctrine of Christ, which is central to that purpose. As we repeat this process, we will, in the words of the Prophet Joseph Smith, grow into the principle of revelation.. 'Hear Him': President Nelson challenges the church to listen to Christ. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. 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. The scriptures include very few references in which the voice of God the Father has been heard. When the focus of our lives is on God's plan of salvation . With deep and tender emotion President Nelson invited members and the world to use the proper name of Jesus Christs Church. How have you grown? 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. We simply cannot rely upon information we bump into on social media. Just think of the good each of us can do during this time of global upheaval. Twice in the early days of the pandemic, President Nelson invited all the world to join in a fast. It is no different in our day. If you know of anyone who is alone, reach outeven if you feel alone too! 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." But there is no medication or operation that can fix the many spiritual woes and maladies that we face. Throughout this year, many across the globe have responded to President Nelsons invitation by posting experiences on social media using #HearHim. He is our Advocate with the Father, our Exemplar, and our Redeemer. Take time to ponder what you hear and feel when you are there. 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. We had a wonderful visit, and he seemed to be improving. There are few pursuits more important than this. He will bring thoughts to your mind which the Father and Son want you to receive. Two hundred years have now elapsed since this Restoration was initiated by God the Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. 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. How eager each of us should be to seek refuge there. Think of that! Our spiritual survival will depend on it. What a glorious privilege it has been to celebrate Easter with you on this Sunday of general conference! 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? The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There we learn how to rebuke the adversary and draw upon the Lords priesthood power to strengthen us and those we love. I just want to be sealed to my parents. That longed-for event did not happen until my parents were past 80, and then it did happen. 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. For a season, my grief was almost immobilizing. 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. Humble yourself! In like manner, what will your seeking open for you? When these temporary COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, please schedule regular time to worship and serve in the temple. Brethren, you bear the priesthood of God. 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 affirm that under the direction of the Father and the Son, heavenly messengers came to instruct Joseph and reestablish the Church of Jesus Christ. I am referring to the healing power of gratitude.. 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. I plead with you to promote respect for all of Gods children.. Write the thoughts that come to your mind. 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.. October 17, 2021 President Nelson has plainly stated that it is an essential skill to be able to receive personal revelation. . While some have suffered more than others, we have all been challenged in some way. It will be available immediately on the Church website, from which you may obtain a copy. I cannot thank them enough for the happy homelife they created for me and my siblings. This April 2020 general conference is our time to commemorate an event that changed the world. Your answers will be unique to you, but may I suggest four lessons I hope we have all learned and will never forget. The recent pandemic has been unique in that it has affected everyone in the world at essentially the same time. We extend our reach and our influence for good by working together. On this Easter Sunday, we commemorate His atoning sacrifice, His literal Resurrection, and His divinity. As Jesus told His disciples, Iniquity shall abound before His return (Joseph SmithMatthew 1:30). He invited the youth to enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel. That evening, however, the Spirit spoke to my heart and mind that I should return to the hospital on Sunday. Heavenly Father knows you. 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.. 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.. Then when we have reached complete accord, the unifying influence of the Holy Ghost is spine-tingling! the president of the Church Based on what you studied about applying the teachings of prophets, match the following phrases with the correct words to complete them. 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. Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. All rights reserved. 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. They said the invitation from the prophet, Russell M. Nelson, to "hear Him" has opened doors to receiving personal revelation during this time, and the revelation to create gospel-centered homes and incorporate "Come, Follow Me" have confirmed God's divine help. The Prophet has responded to invitation after invitation throughout his life. 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. Here are a few of the things he has told us recently as he reflects the Lord's word to us: President Russell M. Nelson 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. All rights reserved. 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. But I am also not naive about the days ahead. 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. He had questions regarding the salvation of his soul and trusted that God would direct him. I stepped out onto the cobblestone street in Charleston, South Carolina with my hearing device snuggled in my ears. He and His Father, our Heavenly Father, are watching over us. Students shared how the Lord had prepared ways to get through the pandemic even before it happened. As we approached the end of the interview, what has become the signature closing question of the podcast, was asked. 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. 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. -President James E. Faust: " Our ___________ lies in paying heed to that which he says and following his counsel." (safety) Russell M. Nelson, "Hear Him," Ensign, May 2020. President Nelson invited all to "hear Him. He didnt hear a voice or see angels, but it had an impact within his heart that has never left him. Daily immersion in the word of God is crucial for spiritual survival, especially in these days of increasing upheaval. In the past two years, Sister Nelson and I have met with thousands of you around the world. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. 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? 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.. I am humbly grateful for your sustaining support. She is an extraordinary womana great blessing to me, to our family, and to the entire Church. . Today our ever-growing family is one of the greatest joys of my life. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. I know that Joseph Smith is the foreordained prophet whom the Lord chose to open this last dispensation. As faith and holiness decrease in this fallen world, your need for holy places will increase. The Prophet Joseph Smith set a pattern for us to follow in resolving our questions. Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. Our unity helps us to discern the Lords will for His Church. Do. To prepare for today, I previously recorded this proclamation in the Sacred Grove, where Joseph Smith first saw the Father and the Son. So, I ask, has this shared trial drawn you closer to your neighborsto your brothers and sisters across the street and around the world? That theophany initiated the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and ushered in the dispensation of the fulness of times. I pray constantly that the Lord will comfort you. 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