But I promise that as you continue to be obedient, expressing gratitude for every blessing the Lord gives you, and as you patiently honor the Lords timetable, you will be given the knowledge and understanding you seek. Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, stand with their grandchildren, nieces and nephews at the end of a Face to Face event for young adults broadcast from Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. We live in the day that our forefathers have awaited with anxious expectation.1 We have front-row seats to witness live what the prophet Nephi saw only in vision, that the power of the Lamb of God would descend upon the covenant people of the Lord, who were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.2. We experience what the Prophet Joseph Smith knew when he taught, By union of feeling we obtain power with God.7 No member of the First Presidency or Quorum of the Twelve would ever leave decisions for the Lords Church to his own best judgment! Learn: Study quotes on the topic for the week and journaling space to write down your inspiration. President Russell M. Nelson has taught that among all the blessings and gifts we can receive, "the privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children." 3 After baptism, we are confirmed members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and given the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands. 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. -President James E. Faust: " Our ___________ lies in paying heed to that which he says and following his counsel." (safety) Through him the Lords Church was restored to the earth. I so testify, with my expression of love for each of you, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. Difficult trials often provide opportunities to grow that would not have come in any other way. I so testify, with my expression of love for each of you, my beloved brethren, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. A spiritual giant, he left an indelible imprint upon all who knew him and upon the Church that he loved. During his April 2020 general conference address Hear Him, President Nelson spoke of how it has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you, and to do whateverit takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation. He also entreated Latter-day Saints to become more intentional disciples of Jesus Christ and to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths., Taking President Nelsons invitation to heart, Deseret Book will be releasing a new resource, Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation, to help Latter-day Saints seek personal revelation in their own lives. President Nelson as a young boy with family. I am referring to the healing power of gratitude.. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 39394. 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.. President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation. I know that Joseph Smith is the foreordained prophet whom the Lord chose to open this last dispensation. Few see 518 people who aren't members of the Church come to hear their message. Many arrived hours early to . his first general conference as President of the Church, Why the Churchs 2020 #HearHim initiative is an important reminder of the Restoration. 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. 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. There we learn how to rebuke the adversary and draw upon the Lords priesthood power to strengthen us and those we love. Many have found a fresh perspective on lifeeven an eternal perspective. Through the years, great and marvelous things have been heard from dedicated pulpits across the earth. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. You could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. There is, however, a remedy one that may seem surprising because it flies in the face of our natural intuitions. Earthquakes, fires, floods, plagues, and their aftermaths have disrupted routines and caused shortages of food, staples, and savings. As this prophet has reiterated again and again, the heavens are open to us and we should be earnestly seeking the messages that are waiting for us. In like manner, I testify that the Lord inspired the call of Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Elder Ulisses Soares to be ordained as His Apostles. How eager each of us should be to seek refuge there. Each of these stalwart souls sacrificed everything to come to Zion. Think of that! That is what personal revelation will do for you. 3.3K views, 148 likes, 103 loves, 5 comments, 109 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ToGather Saints: It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. Seek Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine and Pure Revelation. And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase, even if turbulence increases in your life.. While some have suffered more than others, we have all been challenged in some way. Sarah Jane Weaver inquired, So what do you know now that you didnt know before? I confess I wasnt ready for the question and flailed at a couple of generic answers that just didnt convey what I was suddenly feeling. My dear brethren, I have looked forward to this virtual meeting with you. They teach us about Jesus Christ and His gospel, the magnitude of His Atonement, and our Fathers great plan of happiness and redemption. Whatever our Church calling, we can pray to our Heavenly Father and receive guidance and direction, be warned about dangers and distractions, and be enabled to accomplish things we simply could not do on our own. President Russell M. Nelson Millions throughout the world have embraced a knowledge of these prophesied events. The Prophet has responded to invitation after invitation throughout his life. In each chapter, the Hear Himstudy guide also focuses on five principles that are illustrated in the following ways: Preorder the Hear Himstudy guide today. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. He pleads with us to listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, whom the Father anointed and appointed as our Mediator, Savior and Redeemer.". In the January 2021 issue of the Liahona magazine, President Russell M. Nelson shares an inspiring message on continuing in our quest to recognize the voice of the Lord in our lives in a message entitled, Grow into the Principle of Revelation. To strengthen my proposal to Wendy, I said to her, I know about revelation and how to receive it. To her creditand, as I have come to learn, typical of hershe had already sought and received her own revelation about us, which gave her the courage to say yes. Study it privately and with your family members and friends. Receiving revelation only comes, at least in my case, when I have those still and quiet moments, he wrote in a July 17 blog post. That is why He sends us to earth in families and organizes us into wards and stakes. This applies to everyone, wherever they may be the taxi driver in Calcutta, the engineer in London, the elementary school child in Ghana and the farmer in Chile, he wrote in a June 21 blog post. Ask the Lord to teach you how to open the heavens to bless your life and the lives of those you love and serve. Or we can use our time to hear the voice of the Lord whispering His guidance, comfort, and peace. They meant the world to me and taught me crucial lessons. How I love her! In each instance, just before the Father introduced the Son, the people were in a state of fear or desperation. President Russell M. Nelson seemed to forecast that even greater things are in store for us when, at the Sunday morning session of conference, he declared: Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. Today our ever-growing family is one of the greatest joys of my life. I stepped out onto the cobblestone street in Charleston, South Carolina with my hearing device snuggled in my ears. Will you allow His words, His commandments, and His covenants to influence what you do each day? They point the way as we make our way through the heart-wrenching maze of our mortal experiences. 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. The Nephites were afraid because they had been through destruction and darkness for several days. As we repeat this process, we will, in the words of the Prophet Joseph Smith, grow into the principle of revelation.. Said President Lorenzo Snow, This is the grand privilege of every Latter-day Saint that it is our right to have the manifestations of the Spirit every day of our lives.4. Reflect: A spiritual message and space to record what youve pondered over the week. 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. He loves you. Orders will begin shipping in early August. In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. NealA. Maxwell, Meek and Lowly (Brigham Young University devotional, Oct.21, 1986), 9, speeches.byu.edu. Doing so opens our minds and hearts to the Saviors teachings and truths. Having peace in your soul is possible today. April 15, 2021 Cover image via Church Newsroom. In doing so, they could know what he wants from them as they live out their lives. 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. Over the course of eight weeks, the Hear Himstudy guides eight chapters provide many opportunities to find that spiritual guidance by covering topics such as Aligning Our Will with Gods and Understanding the Lords Timing, with an ultimate goal of making personal revelation a more integrated part of everyday life. Other languages will soon follow. He speaks to us regularly at our biannual conferences, writes letters about official matters, and has communicated with us in video messages and emails during this pandemic. President Nelson invited us to receive personal revelation in our lives. Daily immersion in the word of God is crucial for spiritual survival, especially in these days of increasing upheaval. First we immerse ourselves in the scriptures, says President Nelson. Do. 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.. These efforts were made far more effective because we partnered with other humanitarian organizations, including Convoy of Hope, Feeding America, Partnership with Native Americans, the Salvation Army, the United Way, and the World Food Programme (see 2020 Year in Review, Newsroom, Dec.21, 2020, newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Increase spiritual capacity, 'hear Him' During his first general conference as the Prophet, President Nelson urged Latter-day Saints to increase their spiritual capacity to receive revelation."In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting and constant influence of the Holy Ghost," he said. Joseph sealed his testimony with his blood. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brethren, you bear the priesthood of God. What will happen as you more intentionally hear, hearken, and heed what the Savior has said and what He is saying now through His prophets? I am also grateful for those upon whose shoulders I stand. We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. My brethren of the Aaronic Priesthood and elders quorums, expand your vision of why we have quorums. Much has happened in the past two years! 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. Technology can help you. There are few pursuits more important than this. He says: On September 30, 2017, following the afternoon session of general conference, I stopped by the hospital to check on my beloved quorum member Elder RobertD. Hales. It means that you and your family can be sealed together forever! President Nelson: Hear Him - Personal Revelation. Their history demonstrates how easy it is for a majority of the people to forget God, reject warnings of the Lords prophets, and seek power, popularity, and pleasures of the flesh.4 Repeatedly, past prophets have declared great and marvelous things unto the people, which they did not believe.5. 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. When we convene as a Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, our meeting rooms become rooms of revelation. "Hear Him" is a workbook and course all in one. But in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. There the Lord teaches in His own way. In this vision, he learned that following the death of the original Apostles, Christs New Testament Church was lost from the earth. The very first word in the Doctrine and Covenants is hearken.12 It means to listen with the intent to obey.13 To hearken means to hear Himto hear what the Savior says and then to heed His counsel. It is in the ordinances [of the priesthood that] the power of godliness is manifest.4 That power is available to you and your family in your own home as you keep the covenants you have made.5. He invited us to minister in the Saviors higher, holier way. We need to carve out time good time, high priority time when we can kneel, if possible, and be vocal. President Nelson, in his first words to the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after being ordained as prophet, invited members to stay on, or return to, the covenant path. It behooves each of us to measure up to the sacred ordination we have received. 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. He invited, I extended to you at last general conference to immerse yourself in the glorious light of the Restoration of the gospel. He went on to say that the bicentennial celebration, commemorating the appearance of God theFather and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to Joseph Smith in a vision would be, a hinge point in the history of the Church and your part is vital., President Nelson invited all to hear Him., As disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. Your love of and faith in the Savior may very well be the catalyst for someone to discover the Restoration of the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 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. 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. If so, please do it! Then when we have reached complete accord, the unifying influence of the Holy Ghost is spine-tingling! You do not need to have a reason or a message or business to transact. Twice in the early days of the pandemic, President Nelson invited all the world to join in a fast. President Russell M. Nelson promises "that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him ."1 This promise is the focus of the 2021 theme for Family History in the Church, " Hear Him Through Temple and Family History Work ". We can go to the scriptures. Second: Make covenants with God and keep them. I have listed only four. As we wrestle with complex matters, a thrilling process unfolds as each Apostle freely expresses his thoughts and point of view. Commotion in the world will continue to increase. It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths.. President Nelson reminds us that we are particularly in need of this divine, personal guidance in the times we live in: Physical and spiritual tempests are a part of life on the earth, as the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us. What have you learned? As we approached the end of the interview, what has become the signature closing question of the podcast, was asked. Soon we may be able to choose to fill that time again with the noise and commotion of the world. Jesus is the Christ! Each of these blessings has come as a result of seeking and heeding the promptings of the Holy Ghost. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is featured in a new Church-produced video series about how to #HearHim. Heavenly Father knows you. As Jesus told His disciples, Iniquity shall abound before His return (Joseph SmithMatthew 1:30). I went from feeling like the heavens were closed to feeling like they were wide open, filling us with peace, joy and comfort, the Apostle wrote in a blog post dated Oct. 15. As you repeat this process day after day, month after month, year after year, you will grow into the principle of revelation.9, Does God really want to speak to you? He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. We had a wonderful visit, and he seemed to be improving. Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; emphasis added. Invitations create space for revelation, transformation and miracles. Most of our guidance comes from the . 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. Mental Health Minute: Who is Driving the Bus. I love Him and testify that He lives! During the pandemic, Sunday quorum meetings were canceled for a time. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. . He testifies of truth and will confirm what is true as you hear and read the word of the Lord. How grateful I am that the whisperings of the Holy Ghost prompted me to do something I might not have done otherwise. She and I were blessed with nine splendid daughters and one precious son. When I recently faced the daunting task of choosing two counselors, I wondered how I could possibly choose just two from twelve men whom I love and respect. But if you look at your life prayerfully, I believe you will see many ways in which the Lord has been guiding you through this time of hardship, helping you to become a more devoted, more converted mana true man of God. Personal revelation, President Nelson said, as members look to the future to . He begins the message by sharing a tender personal experience about the importance of heeding promptings as he recounts the closing days of the life of Elder Robert D. Hales. In the past two years, Sister Nelson and I have met with thousands of you around the world. 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. We declare that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, organized on April6, 1830, is Christs New Testament Church restored. As I came to understand the Word of Wisdom, I wanted my parents to live that law. Pandemic or not, each precious child of God needs to know that he or she is not alone! It is He who leads and guides His Church. Ordained Apostles of Jesus Christ always testify of Him. 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. In this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we worship Him who commenced His infinite Atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the January 2021 issue of the Liahona magazine, President Russell M. Nelson shares an inspiring message on continuing in our quest to recognize the voice of the Lord in our lives in a message entitled, Grow into the Principle of Revelation. As 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. My dear brethren, there are many things the Lord wants us to learn from our experiences during this pandemic. Throughout this year, many across the globe have responded to President Nelsons invitation by posting experiences on social media using #HearHim. He lays out a pattern that Joseph Smith demonstrated to us by example. Imagine the miracle of it! For the second time in as many weeks, Latter-day Saints and all others were called to join in a worldwide fast. The dire need is clear, but how do we go about seeking and recognizing the voice of the Spirit in our lives? Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband, answer questions from young adults during a Face to Face event in Goshen, Utah, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We also hear Him more clearly as we refine our ability to recognize the whisperings of the Holy Ghost. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Now as we contemplate this significant time in the history of the world and the Lords charge to gather scattered Israel in preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, we, the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles, issue the following proclamation. Ponder the truths and think of the impact those truths will have on your life if you will hear them, hearken to them, and heed the commandments and covenants that accompany them. On Sunday, January14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple, the First Presidency was reorganized in the simple yet sacred pattern established by the Lord. That's what happened on Sunday, Feb. 26, in Maputo, Mozambique, when Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke at a combined stake conference. 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. The recent pandemic has been unique in that it has affected everyone in the world at essentially the same time. I so testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen. Missionaries and members of the Church invited friends to learn from a current Apostle, and they came. 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. President Nelson invited all to "hear Him. What do you feel an urgent need to know or understand? Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknessesyes, the very longings of your heart. I pray constantly that the Lord will comfort you. I learned much from each of them. That is why it felt so good to administer the sacrament in your home. Then, in a moment of clarity, it came. After issuing the invitation, President Nelson asked, Areyouwilling to let God prevail in your life? If we will truly receive the Holy Ghost and learn to discern and understand His promptings, we will be guided in matters large and small. I believe that this process is basic to how God communicates with us and how He intends for us to communicate with Him, wrote Elder Holland. All rights reserved. We are to hear the words of the Lord, hearken to them, and heed what He has told us! For a time, the pandemic has canceled activities that would normally fill our lives. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow (2012), 76. Turn to Him for answers and for comfort. 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. With Moroni, I exhort you on this Easter Sabbath to come unto Christ, and lay hold upon every good gift,15 beginning with the gift of the Holy Ghost, which gift can and will change your life. He invited the youth to enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel. As I matured and began to understand the magnificence of Heavenly Fathers plan, I often said to myself, I dont want one more Christmas present! . 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. The scriptures include very few references in which the voice of God the Father has been heard. I am optimistic about the future. It means you will never be left comfortless or without access to the power of God to help you. President Nelsons emphatic invitation to Hear Him first issued on social media in February and repeated in subsequent general conference addresses is an echoed plea of his counsel to Latter-day Saints to do whatever it takes to increase spiritual capacity to receive revelation. As an example, in 2020, the Church made donations to support more than 1,000 COVID-19 relief efforts around the globe. Hear Him Hear Him By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son. Whatever your priesthood office or calling, let God prevail in your commitment as a member of your quorum and in your service. Do whatever it takes to. Let us prayerfully plead for relief from this global pandemic.". The privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Enter your email to receive updates on our LDS Living content, 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation. Every minute of that time will bless you and your family in ways nothing else can. In a February 2020 social media post, President Nelson extended an invitation tied to the 200th anniversary of the First Vision. What will you do to retain that sacred feeling in your family? Heavenly Father personally introduced His Beloved Son Jesus Christ to Joseph Smith, with a specific charge to "hear Him." President Russell M. Nelson extends an invitation on February 26, 2020, to "hear Him." 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. What have you learned in the past two years that you always want to remember? We can also hear Him in the temple. Our unity helps us to discern the Lords will for His Church. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Early in Elder Dale G. 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