The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. How I love her! It teaches of lifes purpose and explains the doctrine of Christ, which is central to that purpose. The pages of Hear Him: A Study Guide on Personal Revelation are filled with inspirational messages, study ideas, writing prompts, journaling space, and shareable cards meant to help guide a more personal study of revelation. his first general conference as President of the Church, Why the Churchs 2020 #HearHim initiative is an important reminder of the Restoration. 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. We were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April6, 2006. Nevertheless, its effects have been validated by scientists as well as men and women of faith. My dear brethren, there are many things the Lord wants us to learn from our experiences during this pandemic. 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. 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. What have you learned? Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again. It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. 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." We extend our reach and our influence for good by working together. He invites all of us to come unto Him and His Church, to receive the Holy Ghost, the ordinances of salvation, and to gain enduring joy. President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, experienced a defining spiritual moment as a 20-year-old missionary in England. Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. Every blessing the Lord has for youeven miracleswill follow. First, President Nelson taught a principle: "Our (Heavenly) Father loves us and yearns for each one of us to choose to return to His holy presence. My brethren of the Aaronic Priesthood and elders quorums, expand your vision of why we have quorums. All rights reserved. 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. I learned much from each of them. How eager each of us should be to seek refuge there. 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. We need to carve out time good time, high priority time when we can kneel, if possible, and be vocal. President Russell M. Nelson If you know of anyone who is alone, reach outeven if you feel alone too! Some of you have lost loved ones. 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. All eight of my great-grandparents were converts to the Church in Europe. 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. Because of this, our common trial has the potential to help unite Gods children as never before. When I arrived, I could see that Elder Hales had taken a serious turn for the worse. Adversity is a great teacher. 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. . In like manner, what will your seeking open for you? Twice in the early days of the pandemic, President Nelson invited all the world to join in a fast. We affirm that God is making known His will for His beloved sons and daughters. As we feast on the words of Christ daily, the words of Christ will tell us how to respond to difficulties we never thought we would face. Second: Make covenants with God and keep them. The privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children. Nothing could be more fitting than to commemorate the most important event that ever occurred on this earth by worshipping the most important being who ever walked this earth. They point the way as we make our way through the heart-wrenching maze of our mortal experiences. Some quorums are now able to meet virtually. Are youwillingto let whatever He needs you to do take precedence over every other ambition? 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. 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. By the power of the Father, Jesus rose again and gained the victory over death. It means you will never be left comfortless or without access to the power of God to help you. Early in Elder Dale G. Renlunds marriage, his wife, Sister Ruth Renlund, became ill with cancer. 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. During the pandemic, Sunday quorum meetings were canceled for a time. God uttered this plea while introducing His Son to Peter, James and John on the Mount of Transfiguration; to the Nephites in ancient Bountiful; and to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove. He invited us to put Jesus Christ at the forefront of home-centered, Church-supported worship. This is His Church, restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith. I renew my plea for you to do whatever it takes to increase your spiritual capacity to receive personal revelation." 1 Apply: Advice from leaders and chart space to put down your thoughts and ideas. 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. Beloved brothers and sisters, that is our bicentennial proclamation to the world regarding the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fulness. Jesus is the Christ! 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. In February 2020, President Russell M. Nelson extended an invitation to Church members as we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the First Vision to think deeply and often about how we hear the Savior in our own lives. As we approached the end of the interview, what has become the signature closing question of the podcast, was asked. He invited the youth to enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel. But as our ability to gather in these places has been restricted in varying degrees, we have learned that one of the holiest of places on earth is the homeyes, even your home. How does the Lord wish you would use your quorum to accomplish His worknow? Pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father. Many have found a fresh perspective on lifeeven an eternal perspective. One of the most powerful ways to hear the Lords voice is through music, Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon said during the first ever Youth Music Festival held July 29. You and I can use this unique time as an opportunity to hear Him. , When you truly know that He sees you, He knows you, and He loves you, you can understand that you are not isolated. Nevertheless, the work that the Lord has given to priesthood quorums was never meant to be confined to a meeting. 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. Including the ultimate invitation he received from the Savior of the world to, Come follow me and I will make you a fisher of men (Matthew 4:19). Third: Help gather Israel." April 15, 2021 Cover image via Church Newsroom. Learn more ways to follow President Nelsons invitation at HearHim.org. 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). Two hundred years have now elapsed since this Restoration was initiated by God the Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. 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. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Study it privately and with your family members and friends. It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths.. She is an extraordinary womana great blessing to me, to our family, and to the entire Church. We simply cannot rely upon information we bump into on social media. 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. In a Nov. 8blog post,Elder Jeffrey R. Hollandof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained how vocalizing prayers can foster greater communication with God. I know the Lord has great and marvelous plans for usindividually and collectively. Others have lost jobs, livelihood, or health. 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. 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. 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. In the Old Testament, the word hearken is translated from the Hebrew shama, which is a strong verb that means to listen with the intent to obey. Hearken is a scriptural word that occurs in 40 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. You could never be isolated, because you have a knowledge of and a relationship with the living Son of God.. In doing so, they could know what he wants from them as they live out their lives. I know that Joseph Smith is the foreordained prophet whom the Lord chose to open this last dispensation. Let this Easter Sunday be a defining moment in your life. I plead with you to promote respect for all of Gods children.. With reverence and gratitude, we as His Apostles invite all to knowas we dothat the heavens are open. Through the years, great and marvelous things have been heard from dedicated pulpits across the earth. President Nelson offered three invitations that will help Church members "gain the elevating influence" that God is counting on them to have. Regardless of where you live or what your circumstances are, the Lord Jesus Christ is your Savior, and Gods prophet Joseph Smith is your prophet. 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. Choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly. Equally certain is the fact that holiness will vanish if there is anything in your behavior or environment that offends the Holy Spirit, for then the heavens withdraw themselves.7. The Spirit is palpably present. President Nelson invited all to "hear Him. 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." 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! How have you grown? 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. It was a time for Elder Renlund when it seemed as though the heavens were closed. During the Sunday morning session of general conference, that strong impression returned. For a time, the pandemic has canceled activities that would normally fill our lives. Learn: Study quotes on the topic for the week and journaling space to write down your inspiration. Soon we may be able to choose to fill that time again with the noise and commotion of the world. He will bring thoughts to your mind which the Father and Son want you to receive. To be sure, there may be times when you feel as though the heavens are closed. 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