Our unity helps us to discern the Lords will for His Church. [3] 1 Kings 19:11-12. Moving forward, embracing the future with faith, seeing turbulent times as opportunities to thrive spiritually and choosing to let God prevail in our lives. 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? 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. 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. I expected my father to punish me, but he never said a word. The focus of the episode was on observations about invitations from President Russell M. Nelson. 90 views, 1 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from HearHim.PH: It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. 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. Doctrine and Covenants 87:8; see also Matthew 24:15; Doctrine and Covenants 45:3133; 101:2122. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. I am humbly grateful for your sustaining support. He will guide and protect you. Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknessesyes, the very longings of your heart. Much has happened in the past two years! 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. Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son, President Nelson told his worldwide audience during the April 2020 general conference. I am also grateful for those upon whose shoulders I stand. How blessed we are to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored to 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 means that you and your family can be sealed together forever! God lives! He will bring a feeling of peace to your heart. Listen! Even in the midst of COVID, with so much shut down, we still seem to lead busy and hectic lives, where it feels like we need to rush forward to the next thing, but President Nelson reminds us that seeking revelation involves something else after we have prayed: If we will stay on our knees for a while after we finish our prayer, thoughts, feelings, and direction will come into our mind. Read it for yourself and see if it can direct you as you move forward on the path toward hearing the Lords voice through the Spirit on a regular basis in your lives. It is because of His transcendent mission and the peace He grants His followers that my wife, Wendy, and I felt comfort late on January2, 2018, when we were awakened by a phone call telling us that President Thomas S. Monson had stepped through the veil. There we learn how to part the veil and communicate more clearly with heaven. 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. He was willing to suffer for the sins and weaknesses of each of us, which suffering caused Him to bleed at every pore.1 He was crucified on Calvarys cross2 and rose the third day as the first resurrected being of our Heavenly Fathers children. Think back on the past two years. What have you learned? Write the thoughts that come to your mind. Pages of this sacred text include an account of the personal ministry of Jesus Christ among people in the Western Hemisphere soon after His Resurrection. 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He is the Comforter. Credit: Provided by Brigham Young University Museum of Art. 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.. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are His children. Jesus Christ has once again called Apostles and has given them priesthood authority. Some quorums are now able to meet virtually. Humble yourself before God. Many arrived hours early to . 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 ". -President James E. Faust: " Our ___________ lies in paying heed to that which he says and following his counsel." (safety) It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths. Take time to ponder what you hear and feel when you are there. There we learn how to rebuke the adversary and draw upon the Lords priesthood power to strengthen us and those we love. 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. 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. Throughout the year the Prophet, the Apostles and general Church leaders shared how they hear Him through videos, social media posts and formal addresses. 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 Russell M. Nelson 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. 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. 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. Heavenly Father knows you. Following steps that President Nelson has provided for us and filled with counsel from Latter-day leaders, this guided study book will help you increase your own spiritual capacity to receive revelation. We should be quick to observe and quick to act upon such prophetic and inspired invitations. It is He who leads and guides His Church. It has been translated into 12 languages. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow (2012), 76. Learn: Study quotes on the topic for the week and journaling space to write down your inspiration. I also owe much to my forebears. Because when we seek to heartruly hearHis Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance. I have listed only four. Every blessing the Lord has for youeven miracleswill follow. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father. 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. One of his most influential challenges, Matheson said, was encouraging members to hear the word of Christ. After issuing the invitation, President Nelson asked, Areyouwilling to let God prevail in your life? And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase even if turbulence increases in your life. 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. We listen prayerfully to one another and talk with each other until we are united. I urge you to stretch beyond your current spiritual ability to receive personal revelation, for the Lord has promised that if thou shalt [seek], thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and peaceable thingsthat which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life eternal.12, Oh, there is so much more that your Father in Heaven wants you to know. 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. It is no different in our day. How have you grown? However, your commitment to make your home your primary sanctuary of faith should never end. Elder Rasband invited young adults to reflect on what they have learned by following President Nelsons invitation to hear the voice of the Lord and share a brief thought on social media using #HearHim. In 1945, while I was in medical school, I married Dantzel White in the Salt Lake Temple. All eight of my great-grandparents were converts to the Church in Europe. 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. Many arent sure what that should look like or feel like. 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. Millions throughout the world have embraced a knowledge of these prophesied events. Then, in a moment of clarity, it came. What will you do to retain that sacred feeling in your family? . It was a time for Elder Renlund when it seemed as though the heavens were closed. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is featured in a new Church-produced video series about how to #HearHim. She is an extraordinary womana great blessing to me, to our family, and to the entire Church. He will bring thoughts to your mind which the Father and Son want you to receive. Follow the example of the Prophet Joseph. 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. Amid the losses we have experienced, there are also some things we have found. President Nelson as a young boy with family. 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.. But I am also not naive about the days ahead. I promise miracles in your marriage, family relationships, and daily work. God the Father has given us the divine birth, the incomparable life, and the infinite atoning sacrifice of His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. For a time, the pandemic has canceled activities that would normally fill our lives. 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. That's what happened on Sunday, Feb. 26, in Maputo, Mozambique, when Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke at a combined stake conference. 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. President Nelson even invited us to take our vitamins to be prepared to keep up with his ever-quickening pace. 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. Jesus is the Christ! 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. 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.. Having peace in your soul is possible today. 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.. 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. And yet, even as a boy, I knew I was missing something. President Russell M. Nelson extends an invitation on Feb. 26, 2020, to "hear Him." This invitation launched a series of #HearHim videos by Church leaders. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It will be filled with opportunities for each of us to progress, contribute, and take the gospel to every corner of the earth. All rights reserved. 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." First we immerse ourselves in the scriptures, says President Nelson. 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. When I arrived, I could see that Elder Hales had taken a serious turn for the worse. 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. I loved learning about the gospel. This Church is anchored in the perfect life of its chief cornerstone, Jesus Christ, and in His infinite Atonement and literal Resurrection. We live in a world that is complex and increasingly contentious. Through the years, great and marvelous things have been heard from dedicated pulpits across the earth. Nevertheless, its effects have been validated by scientists as well as men and women of faith. Yahosh Bonner, left, and his brother, Oba Bonner, right, perform Peace in Christ during the virtual Youth Music Festival broadcast on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. My dear brothers, I testify that He has been, and is, indeed leading us along, as we seek to hear Him. 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). 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. The constant availability of social media and a 24-hour news cycle bombard us with relentless messages. 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. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. Through the manifestations of the Holy Ghost, the Lord will assist us in all our righteous pursuits. 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. 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. Yet, repeatedly, He has personally introduced His Son, Jesus Christ, with a charge to Hear Him, President Russell M. Nelson said. and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happeningor not happeningin our lives. The most important truth the Holy Ghost will ever witness to you is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. You do not need to have a reason or a message or business to transact. What wisdom do you lack? It means you will never be left comfortless or without access to the power of God to help you. Joseph Smith was in the grips of a force of darkness just before the heavens opened. The topic has also been a focus of devotionals and events for youth and young adults. How does the Lord wish you would use your quorum to accomplish His worknow? 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. He wants each of us to hear the voice of His Son, Jesus Christ, through the Holy Ghost. Ask! Because of the increasing dangers we face, our need for divine guidance has never been greater, and our efforts to hear the voice of Jesus Christour Mediator, Savior, and Redeemerhave never been more urgent. 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