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“There is sunshine in your soul every time you share the gospel and bear your testimony. Every time you serve one another as the Savior sus, His warmth is felt in your heart.”
— Timothy J. Dyches
When you share your testimony and the gospel to others, there is sunshine in your soul. As you serve other people like the Savior did, you will feel the Holy Ghost in your heart. Keep doing what’s right and keep spreading the truth!
“Our Savior feels and knows our temptation, our struggles, our heartaches, and our suffering, for he willing experienced them all as part of his atonement.”
— Elder Oaks
Jesus Christ is our savior and he feels and knows our temptations, struggles, heartaches and so much more. He is always with us and he willing experienced all of that and so much more because he loves us. Even if no one else understands you or is with you, he is there and he understands.
“Our overarching covenant commitment is to do God’s will “and to be obedient to his commandments in all things that he shall command us.”
— D. Todd Christofferson
Our goal through our covenants should be to do God’s will and to keep his commandments. We need to be more obedient to what he tells us to do. We should all strive to be more like him every day and to think of him often. When you draw near unto Christ and God, they will draw near unto you!
“I said then and I say now that if we are an extension of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, taking a significant amount of sacred tithes and other precious human resources, all of which might well be expended in other worthy causes, surely our integrity demands that our lives “be absolutely consistent with and characteristic of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.”
— Elder Holland
If we are apart of God’s church our lives will be “absolutely consistent with and characteristic of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.” We will follow his commandments and always do our best to do what is right. If you truly want to be apart of God’s church, do these things.
“Following the principles and commandments of the gospel of Jesus Christ day by day is the happiest and most satisfying course in life.”
— D. Todd Christofferson
If you keep the commandments and follow the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ every day, you will feel more happiness and joy in your life. If you do this every day, you are on the most happy and satisfying course in your life.
“Even when praying to overcome a weakness, we still have to work on that weakness. With since desire and effort, the a lord will help each of us become a little bit better each day.”
— David A. Bednar
When you ask God to help you overcome a weakness, you have to do your part. You need to work on the weakness and try to overcome. Once you do, God will step in and help you.
“I bear witness that Jesus Christ fulfilled Heavenly Father’s plan as our savior and our redeemer; He is our light, our life, and our way. His light will member dim; His glory will never cease; His love for you is eternal- yesterday, today, and forever. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.”
— Elder Timothy J. Dyches
Jesus Christ did fulfill God’s plan as our savior and redeemer. Jesus Christ is truly our light and our way back to our Father in Heaven. His light will never fade out and his glory will never end. He loves you and he will never stop loving you. Come unto him and follow him.
“Day after day, on your path toward your eternal destiny, increase your faith. Proclaim your faith! Let your faith show!”
— Russell M. Nelson
Increase your faith every day! Let your faith show! Faith is very powerful especially if it is faith in our lord, Jesus Christ. Keep increasing your faith in Christ.
“And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”
Matthew 17:20
“What is the covenant path? It is the one path that leads to the celestial kingdom of God. We embark upon the path at the gate of baptism and then “press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and all men [the two great commandments]…to the end.”
— Elder Christofferson
The Covenant Path is the one and only path that will lead you back to God’s kingdom. We start the journey on this path by getting baptized. After that we should continue our journey with steadfastness on Christ and have faith that you will reach your end goal. You should also keep the Lord’s commandments if you are to stay on the path back to him.
“What is the covenant path? It is the one path that leads to the celestial kingdom of God. We embark upon the path at the gate of baptism and then “press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and all men [the two great commandments]…to the end.”
— Elder Christofferson
The Covenant Path is the one and only path that will lead you back to God’s kingdom. We start the journey on this path by getting baptized. After that we should continue our journey with steadfastness on Christ and have faith that you will reach your end goal. You should also keep the Lord’s commandments if you are to stay on the path back to him.
“Seasons of our lives can take us to places both unexpected and undesirable. If sin has led you there, pull back the curtain of darkness and begin now to humbly approach your Heavenly Father with a broken heart and a contrite spirit and repent. He will hear your earnest prayer. With courage today, “draw near unto [Him] and [He] will draw near unto you.” You are never beyond the healing power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.”
— Timothy J. Dyches
In life we can end up at unexpected and undesirable places. Sin is one of the things that can take us there and if it has, humbly approach our Father in Heaven. Repent with a broken heart and a contrite spirit. When you draw near unto him he will draw beers unto you. The atonement can remove all sin.
“A second unique aspect of the covenant path is our relationship with Deity. The covenants God offers to His children do more than guide us. They bind us to Him, and, bound to Him, we can overcome all things.”
— D. Todd Christofferson
A unique and important part of the covenant path is our relationship with God! The covenants he gives to us do more than guid us in our daily lives, they bind us to Him and we can also overcome all things. You must stay on the covenant path if you want to live with Him again and if you want these blessings.
“Throughout his ministry, President Russell M. Nelson has studied and taught of God’s covenants with His children. He is himself a shining example of one who walks the covenant path.”
— Elder Christofferson
Our prophet, Russell M. Nelson has studied and taught of God’s covenants with his children. Our prophet is an example of one who follows the covenant path. Likewise, we should do the same!
“Regardless of our past, we can repent and follow the path that leads to celestial light and glory.”
— Elder Uchtdorf
“With Faith in Jesus Christ, you can move the mountains in your life.”
— President Nelson
Faith in Jesus Christ is one of the greatest powers we have in this life. Faith in him can do miracles and many wonderful things. When you have trials and challenges that appear in your life, rely on your faith in Christ and those mountains will eventually move!
“The Lord puts those that need angelic help in our path daily.”
— Carlos A. Godoy
The Lord will every day put people in our life that need help because the Lord knows we can help them! It is up to you to act and help, or to ignore and not help. Please seek to see those that are in need of your help, then help them!
“The enemy is not fighting you because you are weak. They are fighting you because you are strong.”
— Latterdayhelp
Satan and his followers are not attacking you and tempting your because you are weak. They are doing this because you are a strong solider in God’s army! Satan hates you and wants you on his team because of how strong you are. Don’t listen to him or his followers and rely on the strength of the Lord!
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
“God provides an almost incomprehensible gift to help covenant-makers be covenant-keepers: the gift of the Holy Ghost. This gift is the right to the constant companionship, protection, and guidance of the Holy Spirit.Also known as the Comforter, the Holy Spirit “filleth with hope and perfect love.”He “knoweth all things, and beareth record of the Father and of the Son,”whose witnesses we commit to be.”
— D. Todd Christofferson
God provides an amazing gift to covenant makers to help them be covenant keepers, the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost will provide you with constant companionship, protection and guidance. I would suggest when you are able to, make covenants with the Lord so you are able to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost if you have not yet received this gift.
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“Our words, like our deeds, should be filled with faith and hope and charity.”
— Elder Holland
Our words and deeds should always be filled with faith, hope and charity. Always act out of these three things. Never act out of fear. Faith, hope and charity are very important things in this life.
“With covenants, we are intent on more than just avoiding mistakes or being prudent in our decisions. We feel accountable to God for our choices and our lives. We take upon us the name of Christ. We are focused on Christ-on being valiente in the testimony of Jesus and on developing the character of Christ.”
— D. Todd Christofferson
When you make covenants with the Lord, you are more intent than just making mistakes or being prudent in decisions. You feel accountable towards Him for your choices. With covenants, you take upon the name of Christ and focus on Him. You follow his prefect example and do your best to keep his commandments.
Many times our problems or challenges unfortunately come from ourselves! This could be from poor choices however, when we are on the covenant path we naturally avoid many of these self inflicted problems and challenges. Addiction has no hold upon us because we naturally avoid it. Please stay on the covenant path. The covenant path is the path of God and you will find peace and happiness on the path!
“Too often our problems or challenges are self-inflicted, the result of poor choices, or, we could say, the result of “unforced errors.” When we are diligently pursuing the covenant path, we quite naturally avoid many “unforced errors.” We sidestep the various forms of addiction. We do not fall into the ditch of dishonest conduct.”
— Elder Christofferson
“Stated succinctly, a gospel principle is a doctrinally based guideline for the righteous exercise of moral agency. Principles derive from bordar gospel truths and standards as we press forward on the covenant path.”
— David A. Bednar
A gospel principle is a guideline based on doctrine for the righteous exercise of our moral ability to choose. The principles provide direction and standards for us as we continue to press forward on the covenant path. Rely on gospel principles as you continue down the path that leads back to our Lord.
“Based on that experience and many others, Grandpa counseled, “The best and greatest partner you will ever have is your Father in Heaven.”
— Elder Timothy J. Dyches
Elder Timothy J. Dyches’ grandfather once said “The best and greatest partner you will ever have is your Father in Heaven.” This is completely true! Our Father in Heaven loves you no matter what and he is always there for you. Even if you feel abandoned or lost, he will always be there for you. Never forget that you can turn to him in times of need.
“Note how many crucial decisions and life experiences can be influenced by the principle of being willing to let God prevail: dating and marriage, gospel questions and concerns, temptation, personal grooming, what to watch and read, where to spend time, with whom to associate, and many, many more. President Nelson’s inspired questions emphasize a simple principle that provides direction in every aspect of our lives and enables us to govern ourselves.”
— David A. Bednar
Many experiences and crucial life decisions can be influenced by willing to let God prevail in our lives. If we are willing to let God prevail in our lives, and do so, we will all be given direction in every part of our lives. We will not be able to go astray if we do so.
“Be a stone catcher.”
— Elder Stevenson
Everyone has sinned and no one is perfect. However, we should not ‘throw stones’ at people when we see their sins. You are no better than they. We need to ‘catch stones’ that people ‘throw’ at others.
“So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.”
John 8:7
“I once read an article by a poorly informed newspaper reporter who explained that the way we perform baptisms for the dead is to immerse rolls of microfilm in water. Then all those whose names appear on the microfilm are considered baptized. That approach would be efficient, but it ignores the infinite worth of each soul and the critical importance of a personal covenant with God.”
— Elder Christofferson
Even if the reporter was right on how we baptized people, it would miss the Infinite worth of each and every soul and the important relationship and covenant between a soul and God. Everyone matters in God’s eyes and he loves you more than you can possibly imagine!
“There is also a weekly gathering of the covenant people to the house of prayer on the Lord’s day, that we may “more fully keep [ourselves] unspotted from the world.” It is a gathering to partake of sacramental bread and water in remembrance of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and a time “to fast and to pray, and to speak one with another concerning the welfare of [our] souls.”
— D. Todd Christofferson
There is a weekly gathering of covenant people to the Lord’s house of prayer on his day, the sabbath. The covenant people do this to keep themselves clean from the world. This is a gathering to partake of the sacrament in remembrance of Jesus Christ. I hope that you will make covenants with the Lord and that you will do these things.
“First is the nature of our obedience to God. More than simply having good intentions, we solemnly commit to live by every word that proceeds forth from the mouth of God. In this, we follow the example of Jesus Christ, who, by being baptized, “showeth unto the children of men that, according to the flesh he humbleth himself before the Father, and witnesseth unto the Father that he would be obedient unto him in keeping his commandments.”
— D. Todd Christofferson
If we are going to be obedient to God, we will have more than just good intentions. We will personally commit to follow every word that he speaks. We will follow him and study his son’s perfect life and do our best to do what he did.
“On the covenant path we also find the essential blessings of forgiveness and cleansing from sin. This is help that can come only through divine grace, administered by the Holy Ghost. “Now this is the commandment,” says the Lord, “Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day.”
— Elder Christofferson
On the covenant path, we will find the blessings of forgiving others and cleansing from sin. This help is only able to come from diving grace administered by the Holy Ghost. We all need to repent and when we ask for forgiveness, to also forgive others that also trespass us.
“Because of Christ, we have second chances.”
— @Latterdayhelp
Because our lord and savior atoned for our sins and died for us, we have second chances! We can repent and start over. Never take advantage of this wonderful gift given to each of us personally. Never forget the sacrifice Christ made for you.
“His message about being willing to let God prevail is a remarkable example of teaching correct principles so that we can govern ourselves. And just as he did in his message about making the Sabbath a delight, President Nelson posed principle-based questions that serve as guides and standards for each of us.”
— Elder David A. Bednar
In President Nelson’s message about being willing to let God prevail in our lives, it is a remarkable example of teaching correct principles so we can govern ourselves. We all need to be taught what is correct so that we can make decisions accordingly with our agency. This is why our leaders of Christ’s church teach correct principles.
“The most important doctrine I can declare, and the most powerful testimony I can bear, is of the atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ. His atonement is the most transcendent event that ever has or ever will occurs from Creation’s dawn through all the ages of a never-ending eternity”
— Bruce R. McConkie
The most powerful doctrine and testimony Elder Bruce R. McConkie can bear is the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. His atonement is the most important event that has or will occur. It is important not to take advantage of this sacred gift given unto all who seek true forgiveness of their sins.
“The Lord commands members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to “Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations;… that the gathering together upon the land of Zion, and upon her stakes, May be for a defense, and for a refuge from the storm, and from wrath when it shall be poured out without mixture upon the whole earth.”
— D. Todd Christofferson
The Lord has commanded the members of His church to arise and let our light shine that we may be a standard for other nations and people. If we do this, the gathering of Zion will be for a defense, for refuge from the storm, and from wrath when it is poured out Into the whole earth. Who wouldn’t want that?
“The statement by the Prophet Joseph Smith about teaching correct principles is perhaps one of his most frequently quoted teachings. And we find powerful examples of this inspired pattern of instruction in the pronouncements of the Lord’s authorized servants today.”
— Elder Bednar
Joseph Smith once said “I teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves.” This is still one of the most frequently quoted teachings. The reason it is quoted so many times is because it is extremely important to teach others what is correct. Then, they will govern themselves. This is what the apostles and prophets of Christ’s restored church do.
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Those that follow Christ are not of this world. Therefore, they are heaven’s ambassadors on this wicked and corrupt world. If you want to represent God, Jesus Christ and their kingdom, follow Christ. Study his teachings and do what he said and currently says through His prophets. Then you will represent the kingdom of God.
The covenant people also gather to the temple, the house of the Lord, to obtain the ordinances, blessings, and revelation uniquely available there.”
— Elder Christofferson
The people that keep their covenants with the Lord gather to the temple. They go there to obtain ordnances, blessings and revelation unequally there. Please go to the temple often to receive these three things.
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
John 13:35
Christ said we will be able to know who a disciple of Him is if they love everyone no matter who they are or what they do. This is also a commandment he later gives in the Bible. If YOU want to be a follower of Christ you absolutely have to love everyone. Everything Jesus did was out of love and if we don’t know love, we don’t know him.
“When difficult things are asked of us, even things contrary to the longings of our heart, remember that the locality we pledge to the cause of Christ is to be the supreme devotion of our lives.”
— Jefferey R. Holland
When difficult things are asked of us including things that are contrary to our opinions or longings of our hearts, remember this one thing. You pledged your loyalty to Jesus Christ at baptism. Our loyalty to Him should be the center of our lives because Christ is the way, the truth, and light.
“In the April 2015 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson taught us that “the Sabbath is a delight.” He also explained how he personally had to come to understand a basic principle about honoring the Sabbath day.”
— David A. Bednar
In the General Conference from April 2015, our beloved prophet, Russell M. Nelson said that the sabbath day is a delight. He also told us how he personally came to an understanding about how important it is to honor the sabbath. We all need to come to the knowledge of how important the sabbath is. The sabbath is truly a delight and I hope you all will look forward every week to it.
“Learning, understanding, and living gospel principles strengthen our faith in the Savior, deepen our devotion to Him, and invite a multitude of blessings and spiritual gifts into our lives. Principles of righteousness also help us to look beyond our personal preferences and self-centered desires by providing the precious perspective of eternal truth as we navigate the different circumstances, challenges, decisions, and experiences of mortality.”
— Elder Bednar
When we learn, understand and live gospel principles, we strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ. These things deepen our devotion to him and invite many spiritual blessings and gifts into our lives. We all need to deepen our devotion to our Lord.
“It is now time that we each implement extraordinary measures — perhaps measures we have never taken before — to strengthen our personal spiritual foundations. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures… Please believe me when I say that when your spiritual foundation is built solidly upon Jesus Christ, you have no need to fear.”
— President Russell M. Nelson
We need to right now take extraordinary measures – including measures we have never taken before – to increase our spiritual foundation on Christ. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. With all of this in mind, please remember there is no need to fear if your spiritual foundation is built on Christ! Every single foundation besides the one on Christ will fall!
And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.
Helaman 5:12
“The doctrine of Christ helps us find and stay on the covenant path. Staying on that narrow but well-defined path will ultimately qualify us to receive all that God has. Nothing could be worth more than all our Father has!
— Russell M. Nelson
Christ’s doctrine helps us find and stay on the covenant path! Learn His doctrine so you can also stay on that path which leads back to Heavenly Father! Staying on the covenant path will ultimately qualify us to receive ALL THAT GOD HAS!!! Nothing is worth more than what our Father in Heaven has! And God wants you to receive all He has! So get on that path and stay on it if you want to return to Him and receive all He has! However, only through Christ’s doctrine can you do all of this.
“Hence, in each ward and branch we need everyone—those who may be strong and those who are perhaps struggling. All are necessary to the vital edification of the entire “body of Christ.” I often wonder who we are missing in our various congregations that would strengthen us and make us whole.”
— Jorge T. Becerra
Everyone needs YOU at church! In every ward and branch of the church, everyone is needed. It doesn’t matter if you are struggling or strong, people need you at church. Many people that do not attended for some reason make the ward or branch weaker. When you or another person attend, you make the ward and others spiritually stronger, so go invite others to church and go yourself if you are currently not!
“Christ walked the path every mortal is called to walk so that he would know how to succor and strengthen us in our most difficult times. He knows the deepest and most personal burdens we carry. He knows the most public and poignant pains we bear. He descended below al such grief in order that he might lift us above it. There is no anguish or sorrow or sadness in life that he has not suffered in our behalf and borne away upon his own valiant and compassionate shoulders.”
— Jeffery R. Holland
Jesus Christ came to this earth and experienced mortal life on this planet so he would know how to succor and strengthen you in your most challenging times. He also suffered and died for you so you can repent and return to the presence of our Father In Heaven. Christ knows you personally and he knows the hardest burdens you have. Jesus knows what you are going through. He did all of this because he loves you!
“Let us heed the prophet’s call to stay on the covenant path. Nephi saw us and our time and recorded, “I, Nephi, beheld the power of the Lamb of God, that it descended upon the saints of the church of the Lamb, and 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.”
— D. Todd Christofferson
We all should listen to all of the prophets call, past and current, to stay on the covenant path. The covenant path is the only path that will lead us back to God. Nephi the prophet in the Book of Mormon said he received a vision, and that God’s people were scattered across the earth. However, His people were armed with righteousness and the power of God in great glory. I hope you will stay on that path for those blessings and many more.
“I invoke a blessing upon a who are seeking greater light, knowledge, and truth. I express my love for each of you, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.”
— President Russell M. Nelson
The current prophet of Christ’s church, Russell M. Nelson, has given a blessing to those that are seeking for more light, knowledge and truth. All three of these things are of God and are good. Many people these days don’t know where or how to find truth, knowledge and light. You can find these things in scripture study as well as having a personal relationship with God. I hope you will daily seek for these three things.
“This is The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints. We are His covenant people. The Lord declared that He would hasten His work in its time, and He is doing so at an ever-increasing pace. We are privileged to participate in His holy work.”
— Russell M. Nelson
This is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and this is Christ’s church. I Spencer am a witness to all of you that this is Christ’s church. I know what I have felt and heard in my mind and I cannot deny it. I know that it is from God and He is leading me to do this spiritual work on this earth. The Lord said He will hasten His work in time, and He is doing so at an ever-increasing pase. I am privileged to participate in His holy work and I hope you also find what work the Lord needs you do do.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
You need to let your light shine before men. When you light a candle, do you put it under a bushel? No! You put it on a candlestick for the entire house to see! Do the same with the light which is in you! Do good things and stand as a witness of Christ in all things. When men see your light and good works, they will glorify God and May possibly turn unto him.
“Gospel principles are for me and you what a helm is to a ship. Correct principles enable us to find our way and to stand firm, steadfast, and immovable so we do not lose our balance and fall in the raging latter-day storms of darkness and confusion.”
— Elder David A. Bednar
Elder Bednar said Gospel principles are like a helm of a ship. Correct principles help us find our way. They prevent us from falling into the latter-day storms of confusion and darkness. They also help us stand firm, steadfast and immovable in our faith.
“Contrary to the sound of some, there really is such a thing as right and wrong. There really is absolute truth-eternal truth. One of the plagues of our day is that too few people know where to turn for truth. I can assure you what you will hear today and tomorrow constitutes pure truth.”
— President Nelson
Many people in this life have been deceived by the Devil to think and believe many false things. One of these things is that there is no difference between right and wrong. However there actually is a difference! There really is truth. One of the plagues of our day besides pornography is too few people know where they can find truth. The prophet of God has promised us what is in the October 2021 conference has pure truth.
“I know that the doctrine and principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ are the foundational sources of direction for our lives and of enduring joy in mortality and eternity… I joyfully witness that our living Savior is the fount from which these truths flow. I so testify in the sacred name of the Lord Jesus Christ, amen.”
— Elder Bednar
The doctrine and principles of the gospel of Christ are fundamental sources of direction for our lives. They help guide us and keep us on the path that leads back to God. They will give us enduring joy now and for eternity!
“Clearly the possibility of change and living at a more elevated has always been one of the gifts of God to those who seek it.”
— Jeffery R. Holland
It is possible to change and live at a more elevated way from the world. God will provide this gift to you if seek it. You are different from the world! Seek to live a higher and holier standard and God will provide that way of living to you!
“The pure doctrine of Christ is powerful. It changes the life of everyone who understands it and seeks to implement it in his or her life.”
— President Nelson
The pure doctrine of our Lord, Jesus Christ is extremely powerful!!! It will change the life of all who understand the pure doctrine. It also changes the life of everyone who seeks to implement it in their life. If you do not understand or don’t seek to apply the pure doctrine of Christ in your life, do it! It will dramatically change your life for the better!
“With or without riches, each of us is to come to Christ with the same uncompromised commitment to His gospel that was expected of this young man. In the vernacular of today’s youth, We are to declare ourselves “All in.”
— Jeffery R. Holland
Rich or poor, everyone is to come to Jesus Christ with the same unyielding commitment to His gospel that was expected of the young man in Mark 10:17-22. We are either all in the gospel or not in it at all. Our center of our lives is Jesus Christ or something that has no worth. Center your life on Christ and come unto him. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you have done. All are invited!
“On occasion, I watched with interest as my father would help many of these people, especially when we would travel to Mexico to see my grandparents. He would typically find someone in need and then go privately and provide the help they needed.”
— Jorge T. Becerra
Elder Jorge Becerra’s father always helped people he saw in need no matter where or what he was doing. He would usually find someone in need and then privately provide them with the help they needed. I hope all of us will do the same and when possible, do our good works in secret and not in public. Everyday there is someone that is going to need our help. Look for that person and then provide them with the help they need.
But when thou doest alms let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth;
That thine alms may be in secret; and thy Father who seeth in secret, himself shall reward thee openly.
3 Nephi 13:3-4
“Of course, we all have some habits or flaws or personal history that could keep us from complete spiritual immersion in this work. But God is our Father and is exceptionally good at forgiving and forgetting sins we have forsaken, perhaps because we give Him so much practice in doing so. In any case, there is divine help for every one of us at any hour we feel to make a change in our behavior. “
— Elder Holland
Everyone has some flaws, habits or personal history that can keep us from becoming completely immersed in the work of the Lord. We need to do our best to cast off the things that are preventing us from doing His work. God is our Father and He is very good at forgiving and forgetting our sins that we repent of and cast off. There will always be divine help for everyone at any time that feels they need to make a change in their behavior.
“Finally, pure revelation for the questions in your heart will make this conference rewarding and unforgettable. If you have not yet sought for the ministering of the Holy Ghost to help you hear what the Lord would have you hear during these two days, I invite you to do so now. Please make this conference a time of feasting on messages from the Lord through His servants. Learn how to apply them in your life.”
— President Russell M. Nelson
If you want to receive pure revelation for the questions in your heart, please watch, read or listen to the October 2021 conference. If you have not looked for the ministering of the Holy Ghost to help you hear what God wants to to hear in the conference, our prophet invites us to do it now! The October 2021 General Conference is a time to feast upon the messages of God through his servants. So go seek for pure revelation!
“With all the energy of my soul, I invite all of us to learn, live, and love principles of righteousness. Only gospel truths can enable us to “cheerfully do all things that lie in our power” to press forward on the covenant path and to “see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.”
— David A. Bednar
With all the energy of Elder Bednar’s soul, he invites us to learn, live and love the principles of righteousness. You will receive true happiness from doing this. Gospel truths can only help us in pressing forward on the covenant path and to happily do the things that are in our power. Gospel truths also help us see the salvation of God.
“Through our consistent and intentional ministering, the Lord magnified our efforts and we were able to find individuals and families who were in need. These were the “poor little ones” who lived in the different stakes where we served.”
— Jorge T. Becerra
When you have consistent and intentional ministering, God will magnify your efforts! He will help you find families and people that are in need. God loves effort and will use that effort to bless you and others.
“And it came to pass that there was no contention among all the people, in all the land… because of the love of God which did dwell in the hearts of the people.”
— Elder Jeffery R. Holland
In the ancient Americas, there was a time when there was no contention among the people in all the land. This was because all of their hearts were full of the love of God! I hope you will all seek to drain your hearts if it is full of anger and hated and then fill them up the with love of God. Contention is of the devil and God doesn’t want to see His children fight. Those that are peacemakers will be called His children.
“Find your patriarchal blessing, blow off the dust if you must, but study it often. If you don’t have one, get one – soon. Don’t delay finding out what the Lord wants to tell you now about who you are.
— Bonnie H. Cordon
Those that have received their patriarchal blessing, I encourage all of you to read it often. If you need to, blow off the dust but read it! Your blessing is like the picture of a puzzle. In life we are given the puzzle pieces but we don’t really know where they could go without the picture. This is why you have a blessing, to help guide you through life. If you have not received your blessing, get it soon. Ask God often to find out when to receive it. Your patriarchal blessing will really help you through life. It is like your own personal scripture!
“When others receive benefits because of their diligent choices, we cannot rightly conclude that we have been treated unfairly when we have had the same opportunity.”
— Dale G. Renlund
When other people receive benefits because of their good choices, we cannot complain and say it isn’t fair when we had the same opportunity but chose wrong. Life at times is unfair however, sometimes it is our fault. We need to learn to make diligent and good choices so we will receive benefits from our choices.
“What is the key to this breakthrough in contented, happy living? It is embedded there in the text in one sentence: “The love of God … did dwell in the hearts of the people.” When the love of God sets the tone for our own lives, for our relationships to each other and ultimately our feeling for all humankind, then old distinctions, limiting labels, and artificial divisions begin to pass away, and peace increases. That is precisely what happened in our Book of Mormon example.”
— Jeffery R. Holland
The key to happy living is when we keep the commandments of the Lord and have our hearts full of the love of God. When His love sets the tone of our lives, peace increases and divisions and limiting labels fade. I beg of you all to fill your heart with God’s love and to keep His commandments. As you do this I promise you will become closer to Him and you will become more happy! Your light and knowledge will increase and you will begin to become a peacemaker!
“There has never been a time in the history of the world when knowledge of our Savior is more personally vital and relevant to every human soul. Imagine how quickly the devastating conflicts throughout the world-and those in our individual lives-would be resolved if we all chose to follow Jesus Christ and heed His teachings.”
— Russell M. Nelson
This is the most important time in history of the world to know about Jesus Christ. Many conflicts and arguments around the world could simply be resolved if we just listen to Christ’s teachings and follow Him!
“He was ministering to a “poor little one” who came across his path. In fact, in my growing-up years I cannot remember a time when we did not have someone living with us who needed a place to stay as they became self-reliant. Watching these experiences created in me a spirit of compassion toward my fellow men and women and for those in need.”
— Elder Jorge T. Becerra
Many times in life we will be presented with people who are in need of our help. God is testing you to see what you will do. Everyday these people are out there and you need to look carefully to spot them. When you do take action and help them!
Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
Matthew 25:45
Have you ever had that searching feeling, wondering if Heavenly Father knows who you are and if He needs you? My dear youth, and to all, I testify the answer is yes! The Lord has a plan for you. He has prepared you for this day, right now, to be a strength and force for good in His mighty work. We need you! It simply will not be as grand without you!
— Bonnie H. Cordon
Heavenly Father does know who you are and He knows you need His help! Heavenly Father has a plan for you on this earth. He has prepared you to be a strength in His army, a light in this world and a force for good. Heavenly Father needs YOU! His plan will not be as wonderful or grand without you. Join His son’s church and get to work!
“As do many other events during Jesus’s earthly ministry, this account demonstrates once more that the Savior acted compassionately tears all who would come unto Him- without distinction- and most especially years those who most needed His help.”
— Elder Ulises Soares
Jesus Christ acted with much compassion towards all who came unto Him, and He still does. If you come unto Christ, I promise you that your life will change for the good and it will never be the same again. Come unto Christ! Be healed of all sorrow, unfairness, sickness, sin and much more. He is just waiting to take away your pain so come unto Him!
“No matter how you pray or to whom you pray, please exercise your faith-whatever your faith may be-and pray for your country and for your national leaders. There is nothing more important right now than the people of all nations praying for divine inspiration and guidance.”
— M. Russell Ballard
Whoever you pray to, please use your faith and pray for your country and your leaders. This world is getting worse and by praying for the leaders of your country, it will help make the world a little better. One of the most important things right now is for the people of all nations to pray for divine guidance and inspiration.
“Brothers and sisters, I pray we will succeed where that rich young man failed, that we will take up the cross of Christ, however demanding it may be, regardless of the issue and regardless of the cost. I bear witness that when we pledge to follow Him, the path will, one way or another, pass by way of a crown of thorns and a stark Roman cross.”
— Jeffery R. Holland
No matter how hard it is, regardless of the cost, take up your cross and follow Christ. When we follow Him, no matter how easy or hard it may be, it will be worth it. We will receive happiness and treasures in heaven.
“He [ President Bill Whiteworth ] demonstrated that as we minister, we should be led by revelation to those who are most in need, as opposed to just going down a list or visiting individuals in a methodical way. We should be led by the power of inspiration.”
— Elder Jorge T. Becerra
When we minister to others, we should be led by revelation to those that are in the most need than just going down a list or visiting families and individuals in a orderly way. Ministering should always be led by the power of inspiration and by the Holy Ghost. If you seek the Holy Ghost, He will tell you where you need to be and who you need to help.
“You are a cherished, beloved child of Heavenly Father. He loves you so perfectly that He sent His son, Jesus Christ, to atone for you and for me. The Savior’s love for us is unfailing-even when we fail! Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Remembering this love can help you push back the confusion of the world that tries to weaken your confidence in your divine identity and blind you of your potential.
— Bonnie H. Cordon
You are definitely a cherished and beloved child of God. He loves you more than you can imagine! Because of this, He sent His son, Jesus Christ, to die and suffer for all of your pains, sins and sicknesses. Nothing can or ever will separate your from the love of God. Please always remember how much loved you are so the world and the devil don’t drag you down and weaken you.
“Some unfairness cannot be explained; inexplicable unfairness is infuriating. Unfairness comes from living with bodies that are imperfect, injured, or diseased. Mortal life is inherently unfair.”
— Dale G. Renlund
Everyone in life will experience unfairness at some point. Unfairness can come from people that are imperfect, Injured or diseased. Overall life itself isn’t fair! However, Christ’s atonement can fix all unfairness. He can heal you and help make things fair.
“This love of God is the first great commandment in the universe. But the first great truth in the universe is that God loves us exactly that way—wholeheartedly, without reservation or compromise, with all of His heart, might, mind, and strength. And when those majestic forces from His heart and ours meet without restraint, there is a veritable explosion of spiritual, moral power.”
— Elder Holland
The first great Commandment is to love God with all our heart, mind, might and strength. But the first great truth in the universe is God loves all His children exactly that way. He loves us that way without compromise or reservation.
“Our eternal purpose is to come unto Christ and actively join Him in His great work. It is as simple as doing what President Nelson taught: “Anytime we do anything that helps anyone… make and keep their covenants with God, we are helping to gather Isreal.” And when we do His work together with Him, we come to know and love Him more.”
— Bonnie H. Cordon
Our eternal purpose and goal should be to come unto Christ and join Him in His great and marvelous work. We all are given work by God to do for His kingdom on this earth. I invite you to pray and seek to find out what God needs you to do for His kingdom. When we do His work, we are able to know and love Him more!
“For this man-and for many of us- suffering and brutal unfairness can seem incompatible with the reality of a kind, loving Heavenly Father. Yet He is real, He is kind, and He loves each of His children perfectly. This dichotomy is as old as mankind and cannot be explained in a simple sound Vite or on a bumper sticker.”!
— Dale G. Renlund
For many of us unfairness and suffering doesn’t make sense when God gives it to us or others. Heavenly Father is kind and and loving so why would he make us suffer and have to deal with unfairness? He wants us to learn and to grow. The suffering and unfairness we experience will be for our good!
“The world hates God and those that follow Him. If you want to be popular and follow God, forget it. Soon the persecution of God’s followers will increase. You can either offend the world or God. The time to pick sides is now! Who will you follow until death?”
— Spencer Charles aka Latterdayhelp
The time to choose is now brothers and sisters!!! Choose now, not later! Only by following Christ and God can you be saved and receive never ending happiness. Very soon the followers of Jesus Christ will be hated more than you can imagine. The world hates God and His followers. The hate if you feel any right now for following God is nothing compared to what’s coming. This day, right now, choose to follow God. Strengthen your foundation in Christ, hunker down, and prepare for the hurricane of hate that is headed towards us. The prophets before us were hated. When you are hated rejoice because if you endure, your reward in heaven will be more than you can imagine!!!
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Matthew 5:10-12
“The compassionate and personalized ministering of Jesus in this account demonstrates a perfect model of how we should interact with our neighbor. The scriptures have countless examples of how the Savior, moved by compassion, interacted with people of His day and helped those who were suffering and those who had “fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.”
— Ulisses Soares
The way Jesus treated others in the scriptures and taught about how we should treat others. This is exactly how we should treat and interact with others! We need to do act and be just like Christ. He gave us the perfect example to follow and we should follow it!
“ I testify that Jesus Christ is the everlasting light that “shineth in darkness.” There is no darkness that can ever suppress, extinguish, overpower, or defeat that light. Our Heavenly Father freely offers that light to you. You are never alone. He hears and answers every prayer. He has “called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” When you ask, “Father, Father, are You there?” He will always reply, “I’m here, child of mine; I’m right here.”
— Elder Timothy J. Dyches
Jesus Christ is the light that shines in the darkness. His light will never fade and when we follow Him, that light shines within us because people can see we act and do things differently from the world. Heavenly Father freely offers this light unto all that seek it. Keep seeking for more of that light! Let others know you are a follower of Jesus Christ not by words but by actions! Let your light shine!!!
“President Nelson’s second truth spoken to us that day is to know our purpose. This is our grand and noble charge.”
— Bonnie H. Cordon
It is extremely important to know your purpose in the world. You are extremely important in the war against evil. You are a beautiful daughter or son of God! He loves you more than you can imagine and he has a great work for you to do! Find your purpose in His kingdom and you will do amazing things!
“When the whole world is running towards a cliff, he who is running in the opposite direction appears to have lost his mind.”
— C. S. Lewis
In this world, many people are doing wickedness which makes evil seem good and good seem evil. Many people have fallen into sin and will not repent. When those that turn away from sin and do what is right, they seem to be mental and idiotic. In a broken world like ours, those that follow Christ are running away from that cliff. Others are running off the cliff and think we are nuts until they end up falling off the cliff. Don’t follow the crowd. Follow Christ. The lesson here is to keep doing what’s right, even if you look mental and even if people think you are evil because one day, on the day of judgment, God will accept you into His kingdom, look you in the eyes and say, “Welcome home my child. You have been a good and faithful servant, thank you.”
I usually don’t get emotional but this makes me tear up at the thought of God saying this to me and accepting me into His kingdom. I hope I have woken you up and that you will also desire to live with our Father in Heaven again. If you desire this, follow Christ and do what’s right.
“Remember, the best way for you to improve the world is to prepare the world for Christ by inviting all to follow Him.”
— Bonnie H. Cordon
The best way for you to help the world is to prepare it for the return of Christ! You can do this by letting your light shine and Inviting everyone to follow Him. When you have the chance to invite someone to follow Jesus Christ, don’t take it for granted and do it!
“My heart aches for those who face such unfairness, but I declare with all my aching heart that Jesus Christ both understands unfairness and has the power to provide a remedy.”
— Dale G. Renlund
Jesus Christ understands all unfairness, pain and suffering. He know you. Christ has the power to provide you with a remedy. Seek for Him and He will give that remedy to you. Lots of things are unfair in life but eventually all things will be made right and justice will prevail!
“If we love God enough to try to be fully faithful to Him, He will give us the way to love our neighbor and ourselves. Perhaps then we will be able to say once again, “There could not be a happier people among all the people who had been created by the hand of God.”
— Jeffery R. Holland
If we love God and desire to faithful to Him, He will give us the ability to serve and help others around us. He will give us the ability to love our neighbors as ourselves.
“We live in a time of turmoil. Earthquakes and tsunamis wreak devastation, governments collapse, economic stress are severe, the family is under attack, and divorce rates are rising. We have great cause for concern. But we do not need to let our fears displace our faith. We can combat those fears by strengthening our faith.”
— Russell M. Nelson
We live in a corrupt and wicked world, a world that is getting worse every day. Because this people will not repent and strive to be better, earthquakes, disease, and all other manners of destruction will come upon this land. The wicked will all eventually be destroyed but God will spare the righteous. Because of all this insanity in the world, many people have fear in their hearts. We have no reason to fear. We can defeat our fears by strengthening our foundation and faith in Jesus Christ.
“My dear friends, as we intentionally strive to incorporate a compassionate attitude into our way of life, as exemplified by the Savior, we will become more sensitive to people’s needs. With that increased sensitivity, feelings of genuine interest and love will permeate our every action. The Lord will recognize our efforts, and we will surely be blessed with opportunities to be instruments in His hands in softening hearts and in bringing relief to those whose “hands … hang down.”
— Ulisses Soares
When we start to intentionally have a compassionate attitude we will become more sensitive to the needs of others. Christ was compassionate towards others therefore we should do the same!
“We continually seek to draw closer to the Savior through faith, cherished repentance, and keeping the commandments. As we bind ourselves to Him through covenants and ordinances, our lives are filled with confidence, protection, and deep lasting joy.”
— Bonnie H. Cordon
We can draw near unto Christ through faith, keeping the commandments and repenting. As we all make and keep covenants with Him, we will receive many blessings.
“Yea, they may forget, yet I will not forget thee. … Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.” Because Jesus Christ endured the infinite atoning sacrifice, He emphasizes perfectly with us. He is always aware of us and our circumstances.”
— Dale G. Renlund
When we are in need of help, people we know might forget us. The important thing to remember is that Jesus Christ will never forget you. Jesus has you engraved into the palms of His hands. He died and suffered for you. He will never forget the dreadful pain He felt but most importantly, He will never forget the reason why He did it. He did it for you, therefore He will never forget you. Jesus knows what you are feeling and He will always be there to comfort you.
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
— Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and happy! Do not fear and have no fear of anyone. God is with you wherever you go and He will not fail for abandon you. As long as you seek for His presence, God will always be near you. We have no reason to fear because if God is with you, what can stand in your way? Nothing!
“While Tanner’s soccer career didn’t last long, his lesson to me that day will never fade. We all occasionally get distracted from why we are here and divert our energies somewhere else. One of Satan’s most powerful weapons is to distract us with good and better causes which, in times of need, may blind and bind us away from the best cause-the very work that called us into this world.”
— Bonnie H. Cordon
At times we can get distracted by the things in the world. We forget who we are and why we are here and because of this, we divert our energy in less important places in life. Satan has a battle plan and one of his strategies is to distract us with good things that are not as important as the better things in life. We need to make sure we are not distracted and we need to make Jesus Christ the center of our lives. If we do this, it is harder to get distracted by other things!
“Because of God’s perfect love for us and the eternal sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our sins- both great and small- can be blotted out and remembered no more. We can stand before Him pure, worthy, and sanctified.”
— Elder Uchtdorf
God loves you so much He gave His only begotten son, Jesus Christ, to die and suffer for our sins. Because of this all of our sins, big or small, can be removed from our lives and we can become closer to God! We can be worthy and able to live with Him again.
“The compassionate attitude of Jesus is rooted in charity, namely, in His pure and perfect love, which is the essence of His atoning sacrifice. Compassion is a fundamental characteristic of those who strive for sanctification, and this divine quality intertwines with other Christian traits such as morning with those who morn and having empathy, mercy, and kindness.”
— Ulisses Soares
We all need the attribute of compassion in our lives. Christ’s compassionate attitude is the essence of the atonement. He died because of compassion and His love for us. This attribute goes hand and hand with many other Christian attributes.
“As we come to Him, we see others through His eyes. Come unto Christ, come now, but don’t come alone! The gospel of Jesus Christ is not just nice; it is essential for all. “There is no other way or means whereby [we] can be saved, only in and through Christ.” We need Jesus Christ! The world needs Jesus Christ.”
— Bonnie H. Cordon
When we come unto Christ, we can see other people through His eyes! We are able to see they are His children, no matter their mistakes, and how much He loves them! Come unto Christ but don’t come alone. I need Jesus, you need Him and the world needs Him. Therefore, come unto Christ but don’t come alone!
“I bear witness of Him, even Jesus Christ, the Master Minister and Savior of us all. I invite each of us to seek out the “pobrecitos,” the “poor little ones” among us who are in need. This is my hope and prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.”
— Jorge T. Becerra
Elder Becerra has invited all of us to seek and find those that are in need. Since Christ laid down His life for you, it is your job to live for Him. Do what He would do, treat others the way He did. Follow Christ’s example and you will truly be God’s child.
“Yes, you are here for something grand. I join with President Nelson, who said: “The Lord needs you to change the world. As you accept and follow His Will for you, you will find yourself accomplishing the impossible!”
— Bonnie H. Cordon
The Lord needs you in His army!!! You, yes you! You have the potential to become a strong force for good in His army. He needs you to join His army and change the world. If you accept His will over yours, you will soon find yourself accomplishing what you thought was never possible!
“The expression of compassion for others is, in fact, the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ and a marked evidence of our spiritual and emotional closeness to the savior. Furthermore, it shows the level of influence He has on our way of life and demonstrates the magnitude of our spirits.”
— Elder Ulisses Soares
Having the expression of compassion for others is very important. The spirit of compassion is an important part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Christ himself had and still has the spirit of compassion for all. Therefore, we should also do whatever we can to also have the spirit of compassion for our fellow men and women.
“Our Heavenly Father loves us profoundly and perfectly. In His love, He created a plan, a plan of redemption and happiness to open to us all the opportunities and joys we are willing to receive, up to and including all that He has and is. To achieve this, He was even willing to offer His Beloved son, Jesus Christ, as our Redeemer.”
— Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Heavenly Father loves all of His children and deeply desires with all His heart for all of His children to return home to Him in the Celestial Kingdom. To give us experience so we can become like Him and to test us to see if we are worthy to live with Him, God created a plan. Heavenly Father loves us so much besides creating a plan, gave His only begotten son to be slaughtered for our sins so we can repent and return to Him. Now I don’t know about you but who doesn’t want to live with God again and become just like Him? Who doesn’t want Christ’s sacrifice to not be in vein? If you want to return to God and inherit His kingdom, keep His commandments, repent and do all of the necessary things to return to Him!
“Our Savior Declared, “Behold I am the light; I have set an example for you.” We will feel the love and peace of the Savior as we join Him in saving God’s family, for He has promised, “He that followers me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” What a glorious time to be engaged in the cause of Christ!”
— Bonnie H. Cordon
Jesus Christ is the light and He is the perfect example of what we should do and act. As we help gather Isrrael and bring God’s children back home, we will be able to better feel of Christ’s love and the peace He offers. Now is the time to be engaged in the cause of Jesus Christ!
“Just like the sinful woman and the widow of Nain, many people within our circle of influence are seeking comfort, attention, inclusion, and any help that we can offer them. We all can be instruments in the Lord’s hands and act compassionately toward those in need, just as Jesus did.”
— Elder Ulisses Soares
Many people we know are in need of attention, comfort and any help we can provide to them. All of us can be instruments in God’s hands to be compassionate to others just like Jesus Christ did.
“Do not let unfairness harden you or corrode your faith in God. Instead, ask God for help. Increase your appreciation for and reliance on the Savior. Rather than becoming bitter, let Him help you become better.”
— Dale G. Renlund
Instead of letting unfairness bring us down and harden us, ask God for help. We have to remember that unfairness is apart of life and we need it to become more like Him. In the end, God will make all things fair whether it’s in this life or the next.
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