My message to you today is that because Jesus Christ overcame this fallen world and because he atoned for each of us, you too can overcome this sin-saturated, self-centered and often exhausting world, President Nelson said during the penultimate session of the faiths 192nd Semiannual General Conference. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. - October 2, 2022 749 President Nelson promises peace through overcoming the world at Sunday's conference sessions President Russell M. Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 18 new temples and focused on the importance of covenants during the Sunday sessions of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference. The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square sings in the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Satan delights in your misery. Mexico's president announced Tuesday that electric car company Tesla has committed to building a major plant in the industrial hub of . The truth is that it is much more exhausting to seek happiness where you can never find it! It means loving Him and His Son more than anyone or anything else. The leader Latter-day Saints revere as the churchs 17th prophet said the current age is the most complicated in world history, a time when complexities and challenges leave many people feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, he said. Photo / AP. Elder Hugo E. Martinez, a General Authority Seventy, taught about the importance of self-reliance and how to teach it to children and youth. They asked me many questions, the most frequent of which was about the covenant path and why it is so important. 2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. None of us can control nations or the actions of others or even members of our own families. Attendees sing a congregational hymn during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Our repentance and obedience, our sacrifices and our good works do matter, he said, adding, In the midst of the refiners fire, rather than get angry with God, get close with God., In the end, it is the blessing of a close and abiding relationship with the Father and the Son that we seek, Elder Christofferson said. While decrying armed conflict as a horrifying violation of everything the Lord Jesus Christ taught and stands for,President Russell M. Nelsonalsopleaded with listenersduring the Sunday morning session of April 2022 general conference to do all you can to end personal conflicts that are currently raging in your hearts and in your lives.. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. 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In the sessions concluding message Sunday morning, April 3, the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered five actions to build and maintain positive spiritual momentum that will result in peace, strength and unity. President M. Russell Ballard and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles share a moment prior to the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Between now and the time He returns with power and great glory,1 He will bestow countless privileges, blessings, and miracles upon the faithful. As you act on these pursuits, I promise you the ability to move forward on the covenant path with increased momentum, despite whatever obstacles you face. President Russell M. Nelson, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, waves to other general authorities prior to the Saturday morning session of the 192nd . 2022 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. President Russell M. Nelson of the First Presidency was the first speaker during the Saturday morning session of general conference at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, April 2 . Cleber Quadros, Janana Quadros, Lauren Mazzia, Daniel Camargo, Elizabeth Mazzia, Claudine Barbosa and Daniel Oliveira of the Timpview 5th Ward watch the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. He said that the natural man is an enemy to God and remains so forever unless he yields to the enticings of the Holy Spirit, and putteth off the natural man and becometh a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord.9 Each time you seek for and follow the promptings of the Spirit, each time you do anything goodthings that the natural man would not doyou are overcoming the world. My dear brothers and sisters, so many wonderful things are ahead, he said. 548-1000. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.2. As the glorious Resurrection followed the agonizing Crucifixion, so blessings of every kind are poured out on those who are willing . Sister Sigasa and Sister Keitirile in the South Africa MTC watch the womens session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. Although Kentucky is deep red in federal elections, Beshear isn't just popular he's the most popular Democratic governor in the entire country, according to a January poll from Morning Consult. 2012 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Elder Michael T. Ringwood, General Authority Seventy, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. Prayers were offered by Elder Weatherford T. Clayton, General Authority Seventy emeritus, and Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon. We are the focus of our Heavenly Fathers plan and the reason for our Saviors mission, he said. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. I stand amazed at the faith and testimony you demonstrate again and again. Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife Sister Melanie Rasband leave the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Dear brothers and sisters, my message to you today is that because Jesus Christ overcame this fallen world, and because He atoned for each of us, you too can overcome this sin-saturated, self-centered, and often exhausting world. His willingness to forgive our balance due is a priceless gift. We know followers of Jesus Christ who became converted and grew in their faith. God lives! One reporter kept asking about the journey of a temple patron as he or she moves through the temple. President Nelson said a covenant relationship with God binds us to him in a way that makes everything about life easier. He said that these covenant relationships and choosing to follow the doctrine of Christ are the keys to overcoming. Obeying the commandment to build self-reliance as part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Invite others to come and see, come and serve, and come and belong.. "Your mountains may be loneliness, doubt, illness or other personal problems". One prophet14 described the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. See RussellM. Nelson, Choices for Eternity (worldwide devotional for young adults, May15, 2022), broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Thank Him for the beauty of the earth, for the Restoration of the gospel, and for the countless ways He and His Son make Their power available to us here on this earth. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. This power eases our way. Conferencegoers walk into the Conference Center for the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. . Doctrine and Covenants 64:10; see also verse9. Spiritual momentum can help us withstand the relentless, wicked attacks of the adversary and thwart his efforts to erode our personal spiritual foundation.. The reward for keeping covenants with God is heavenly powerpower that strengthens us to withstand our trials, temptations, and heartaches better. It means trusting the doctrine of Christ more than the philosophies of men. With only one second left, his teammate stole the inbound pass and made another basket at the buzzer! By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I would like to suggest five specific actions we can take to help us maintain positive spiritual momentum. Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and First Presidency participate in the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Being good examples of service to others. Again and again, I pray for you to feel Their love for you. Thus, the antidote to Satans scheme is clear: we need daily experiences worshipping the Lord and studying His gospel. Jorge Gonzalez Retamal and Yessica Calzadilla de Gonzalez of Chile watch the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. Sister J. Anette Dennis, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, spoke about loving others as Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ do. He expanded the list of three into actions: These three principles are, the Apostle said, merely an extension of who we already are as disciples of Jesus Christ.. Posted June 6, 2022. Bury any and all inclinations to hurt otherswhether those inclinations be a temper, a sharp tongue, or a resentment for someone who has hurt you. Watch this invitation video: How to Watch President Nelson's Let him know, he said, through your prayers and your actions that you are serious about overcoming the world: He also asked listeners to follow the same charge he gave the churchs young adults in May, to take charge of their own testimonies. I would like to suggest five specific actions we can take to help us maintain positive spiritual momentum. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. Invite others to come and see, come and serve, and come and belong.. I have been to Ukraine and Russia many times. It means delighting in truth, denouncing deception, and becoming humble followers of Christ.6 It means choosing to refrain from anything that drives the Spirit away. Two weeks from today we celebrate Easter. It means being willing to give away even our favorite sins.7. I cherish this opportunity to speak with you today. Believers perform simple and sometimes heroic acts of service. . What does it mean to overcome the world? Because Jesus Christ overcame this world, you can too. The answer is clear: entering into a covenant relationship with God binds us to Him in a way that makes everything about life easier. If one person abuses or assaults another, or if one takes the life of another, full restitution cannot be made. That is why the Lord warned us to pray always, that [we] may conquer Satan, and escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do uphold his work.16, Moses provided an example of how to discern between God and Satan. Today I would like to suggest five specific actions we can take to help us maintain positive spiritual momentum. President DavidO. McKay said that in the temple we take a step-by-step ascent into the Eternal Presence (in TrumanG. Madsen, The Temple: Where Heaven Meets Earth [2008], 11). The congregation sings How Firm A Foundation during the Sunday morning session of general conference in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 3, 2022. The Sunday morning session also included remarks from three members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the Young Men General President, a counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency and an emeritus General Authority. They were able to carry that momentum into the second half and win the game. Between now and then, I invite you to seek an end to a personal conflict that has weighed you down. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Believers perform simple and sometimes heroic acts of service. If forgiveness presently seems impossible, plead for power through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ to help you. He taught that those who make and keep covenants can find rest and overcome the world with the Saviors help. Now more than ever, we need the peace only He can bring. A renowned surgeon, President Nelson assisted on the first human open-heart surgery in Utah using a heart-lung machine. His gospel is a gospel of peace." One crucial element of this gathering is preparing a people who are able, ready, and worthy to receive the Lord when He comes again, a people who have already chosen Jesus Christ over this fallen world, a people who rejoice in their agency to live the higher, holier laws of Jesus Christ. Despite the distractions and distortions that swirl around us, you can find true restmeaning relief and peaceeven amid your most vexing problems. The Savior has promised: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Eternal happiness can be found through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance, forgiveness and temple covenants, Elder Gong said. May I underscore this call to action by discussing a concept I was reminded of recently while watching a basketball game. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Russell M. Nelson gestures to President M. Russell Ballard after the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles participate in the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Positive spiritual momentum will keep us moving forward amid the fear and uncertainty created by pandemics, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and armed hostilities. We cultivate faith in Jesus Christ by repenting daily and keeping covenants that endow us with power. Each of us, individually, is Their work and Their glory.. Before the historic announcement, President Nelson reiterated his invitation from the morning session to "increase your positive spiritual momentum, to keep you moving forward through . However, when you yoke yourself to Jesus Christ and do the spiritual work required to overcome the world, He, and He alone, does have the power to lift you above the pull of this world. Conferencegoers are seated during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. Ana Mara Arancibia and Carlos Ramrez of Antofagasta, Chile, watch the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Annual General Conference on April 3, 2022. Expressions of belief, hope and peace are fostered. 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