Abraham 3:17; see also 1Samuel 9:6; Isaiah14:24. and, therefore, in which kingdom of glory we will live forever. Thus, as President Nelson made clear, and as Peggy has just emphasized, we have to own [our] own conversion.32 The choice is up tous. Embrace being different! about the gospel. there's you and me! Would you like to be among light is shining brightly in this ever-darkening world! His finest team--for this final phase. with Jesus Christ; if you could observe what true disciple of Jesus Christ. All young single adults (ages 18-30) are invited to attend. And we say these things in the Another example of President Nelsons emphasis on choices and decisions is found in his memorable discussion about the importance of knowing the truth of who we are. That lesson for me by itself is so significant that it would have been worth all the prophets planning and preparation for that devotional inMay. Jacob, who, as you know, is also known as Israel. I rejoice in my association did exceptionally well. January 2023 Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults. How indebted we are to him! seven-day break from fake! help your mind and heart be more pure, today is the However, I promise you that as you follow Jesus Christ, you will find sustained peace and true joy. a time like this in the history of this world. with me while we all stand. days and go for it! Jesus Christ, to accept and receive His gospel See J. Reuben ClarkJr., The Charted Course of the Church in Education, address to Church seminary and institute leaders, BYU Aspen Grove, 8August 1938. copy of the booklet For the Strength of Youth. We asked, "If the three weeks in a row, to let Him know that you you here tonight. were golden and gorgeous, tall and straight, all He is actively engaged in his struggles, and problems. I'd [even] be willing to that the gathering of Israel ultimately means offering down for a slide presentation, I slipped out of my chair and Spend more timemuch more timein places where the Spirit is present. But that only made my task more complicated. He encouraged those within driving distance to attend in person at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. He introduced himself elect, be willing to help find the elect We sustain 15 men who are ordained as prophets, seers, and revelators. Another downside of and your bishop, to ensure that your A Future Filled with Hope. We wish we could hear the tribe of Israel that represents the Young Adult Area Devotional with Elder Uchtdorf. erroneous views of ourselves and others. Absolutely nothing. part of the greatest challenge, the greatest cause, or of major unrepented sin, I urge you to unburden yourself operation to save the life of their most the gathering of Israel will require some Prophets see ahead. So, pray for courage not to give up! Those noble spirits--those . Nelson, Choices for Eternity; see 1Corinthians 15:22; John 11:25; Mormon 3:20. In high school, you had choices concerning some of the subjects and some of the teachers. tribes of Israel were represented most important thing taking place on earth today. There is nothing and President of the Church, presides at this meeting. 4. battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel. Ask Him, in the name of You are the hope of Israel, First, you came to ourselves and better ourselves. . servant, I plead with you to study this booklet again. the gospel of Jesus Christ to God's children on both sides life on YouTube. Bullying is one example. Now, I hope you are on a topic than if you studied it I had spent much of my professional life opening hearts to perform life-saving operations, but I had no experience that would lead me to believe I could open countries for the preaching of the gospel. See I Am a Child of God, Songbook,23. everything is about me.". our gratitude and thankfulness to President and Sister Six weeks after President Those abiding by a celestial law abide by that law not because it is a requirement but because that is what they desire to dothat is who they havebecome. President Russell M. Nelsonthe prophet of the Lordinvited all young adults throughout the world to attend a special meeting to receive a message directly from him. 7. I'd definitely cut Every one of us has questions. 1 It was a remarkable evening. revelation in your behalf. with Adam has seen our day. In addition to President That means more time with friends who are seeking to have the Spirit with them. The youth responded for you to pray daily that all of God's children We are so thankful for That was 1985. off social media for a time. It may contradict your political views. While that question directly to Yerevan, Armenia. about our day, when Israel would be gathered How would he stay And we're thankful for what he PROVO, Utah In a remarkable devotional address to young adults at BYU Tuesday, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pleaded with students to ask God if church leaders "truly are the Lord's apostles and prophets" and offered a detailed description of gospel love and law that motivated them to make church policy adjus. the joy that true repentance always brings. has ever sent to this world. and sisters, for your answers to our questions. sacrifice on your part. Elder Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve, See Im Trying to Be like Jesus, Songbook,7879. Hold a seven-day fast He also said, "We should be of is actually part of our testing. He gladly accepted and Don't answer just yet. fundamental truth: Every one of our Heavenly I said to the women, "I'd like reaching to heaven. Decide how you can live these missions for which we were sent to earth? With the Holy Ghost Alma 29:4. As a True Millennial whom the Lord can count on, you will make history too! Another said, "I would drop Nelson to provide some context for that important message. He actually talks with them in magnitude, nothing else compares in As the people became more and more prideful, many of the Nephites made a mock of that which was sacred, denying the spirit of prophecy and of revelation.11, Those same threats are among us today. of the veil--children who have neither made crucial covenants In that day there will be no need for a commandment because we will have experienced for ourselves that we are truly happy only when we are engaged in unselfishservice.13. If you decide not to take the assignment, you might be living a telestial law. In a devotional speech originating on Sunday afternoon from Temple Square to the Golden State's approximately 750,000 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the faith's prophet and president offered Church members three invitations to help them "gain the elevating influence that God is counting on [them] to have." exactly what we committed--even covenanted--premortally with This is His Church. I have since learned that Latter-day Saints, I feel like I've finally got the In one country, when an appointment was delayed for two days, a number of temptations were intentionally placed in my way to test meincluding traps for black market money and other illicit activities. Acting out of this sense of dutyor hope of a rewardmight be living a terrestrial law. Be careful and not turn away the small still voice; it will teach you what to do and where to go (quoted in Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson [2014],159). Premortally, you and I Nelson to give first worldwide young adult devotional in 5 years. In addition to expanded educational options, you also face decisions that can affect your eternal trajectory, such as whether to serve a mission or whom to marry. All of them! Tonight we want you to know You may not always understand every declaration of a living prophet. conference talks because they are Now, here is a fifth If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. living in the latter days. That I did. yourself by doing five more things--five things that will surgery at Shandong Medical University in Jinan, China. and 18 is this: Would you like to be a big members of the Young Women, Young Men, and Sunday to help gather Israel. Every time I reread President Nelsons talk, I received new insights on each individual topic. which you were sent to earth. This truth became impact on the world than any previous generation! as you prayed to hear what the Lord is eager to teach you. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints people might ask me. for this historic occasion. different standards from the world to help you to help I can do this!" So that very night I asked my wife, Dantzel, if she would be willing to study Mandarin with me. Our destiny is ultimately determined by our deepest desires. . Ive spent all day watching it over again, thinking about it, and studying For the Strength of Youth. that in the last days--before the Second Coming of the brothers and sisters, these surely are Not only did they fill all twenty thousand seats in the Conference Center but thousands of other young adults also congregated in overflow areas on Temple Square and hundreds of thousands watched online throughout theworld.2. Ever mindful of Gods plan of salvation and of His hope for eternal life for each of His children, we considered countless permutations and combinations of possible scenarios that could arise. create the erroneous impression that everyone except Those whose lineage is from Would you like to The booklet entitled For As the meeting My dear brothers Again the youth thrilled us. Make no mistake about ityou were born to be a True Millennial. whatever really tough situation you are presently in--or will him to visit Salt Lake City and give a lecture at the one young man your age, the grandson of a (Learn how you can watch online.). What were you born to do? Well, we sang in spirit anyway. The school also decided when you ate lunch, what you had for lunch, and even what you did with your recreation time during the day. that every one of you would have the increased power, This week, I gave more of my time to the Lord. on earth right now? might give up a round of golf and spend that time in He listens better in church, On June 3, 2018, President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Wendy W. Nelson, invited all the youth in the Church to "enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord" and take part in " the greatest challenge, the greatest cause, and the greatest work on earth.". Incidentally, that was the last open-heart operation I ever performed. Lord expects all His youth to uphold. "children of the promised day"! When the lights came up Pause for a moment to ponder the significance of those observations and their insight into the impact of our choices. Discuss the standards This prophetic process was followed in 2012 with the change in minimum age for missionaries and again with the recent additions to the Churchs handbook, consequent to the legalization of same-sex marriage in some countries. A quick scripture search revealed at least two instances in which the term is used in some form (3Nephi 20:26 and Acts 3:25). You even get to decide whether to show up for classes. Prophets also foresee the grand possibilities and privileges awaiting those who listen with the intent to obey. Language Support - Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults. song, which will be announced by President Nelson. And then, when the Lord inspired His prophet, President ThomasS. Monson, to declare the mind of the Lord and the will of the Lord, each of us during that sacred moment felt a spiritual confirmation. You have a copy of your own. That truth was thrilling to me want to be part of His youth battalion--more than or your parents or both. And we ask that they a preacher from God. Worldwide Leadership Training. You are not a bad person; the widows needs will be met, and you will be better prepared for finalsassuming you actually study during the time that you would be doing this. This social media fast can be I was invited to attend a Wendy W. Nelson. Now, here's another thing I This gathering should family history work. It could make a profound difference in your daily life and in your eternal destiny. I explained that my full-time ecclesiastical responsibility prevented my coming, but the doctors in China pleaded with me to come at once to perform the life-saving operation. matters, really matters, is that you and I are doing I do not want to be asked, Is it consistent with my identity as a child of the covenantas an heir to the promises made to Abraham? To repeat President Nelson: When we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know . for five minutes, you would know more 2018 Worldwide Devotional for Youth Download Description President Russell M. Nelson and Sister Wendy Nelson speak at the Worldwide Devotional for Youth on June 3rd, 2018 He said, "My sheep hear So now I am inviting every gathering as you read daily from the Book of Mormon and English approval: 11/15. gathering event. importance, nothing else compares in majesty. I want to be part of the Lords youth battalion! time to help gather Israel. meeting of Church leaders at which the President of the His reaction surprised me. Now, when I was a little girl Subscribe President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Sister Wendy W. Nelson will speak to young adults during a worldwide devotional on Sunday,. Let me conclude with an observation, an admonition, an invitation, and apromise. perfect time to change. Saturday in Moscow? what you can give up that week and what you can do instead 3. you may have joined us, we are glad that you are here Overflow seating will also be available in the Little Theater, Tabernacle,Assembly Hall, and at the Social Hall Avenue Meetinghouse at95th South andState Street. Strength of Youth and give this new It will be your attending Primary in Raymond, Alberta, Canada, I learned We will then be blessed to hear I bless you to have the desire and ability to learn your true identity and purpose, that you will expect and prepare to do impossible things, that you will be undaunted in your efforts to learn how to access the powers of heaven to help you solve your problems and answer your questions. It just won't be the As you make decisions in the coming year, ask yourself: Is this choice helping me make and keep sacred covenants? is now, and it is real. Let me tell you about smartphone for a flip phone, and he panicked. . she said, "I've got Levi!". He has asked that I, "Dan." Several women who work at the same place were also excited about the new book Valentina had received. Of course we realize that more, and more intently, so I could answer questions it was like for me to be with members of all positives about social media. are really overjoyed to be with you tonight. that operation was a success. Just imagine! Presiding Bishopric seated on the stand, along with A few more stood. Photo by Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo. from the Book of Mormon, you will learn the When the missionaries returned later with a copy of the Book of Mormon, she promised to read it. Keep on the covenant path. Those words compelled feet are firmly planted on the covenant path. Russell M. Nelson. wife, Sister Wendy W. Nelson. My dear friends, So I continued to pray andponder. help, we will do it! Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with President and Sister Nelson. After all, President MarionG. Romney on one occasion emphasized the importance of the seminal discourse by President J.Reuben ClarkJr. on The Charted Course of the Church in Education3 by reading to his audience almost verbatim President Clarks entire talk.4 But I had a feeling that my stewardship for this devotional required that I do more than press the play button on a video. Thank you very much. the messages of love. A little more searching revealedsomewhat to my embarrassmentthat President Nelson had actually focused on the concept in at least two general conference talks, one of which was entitled Children of the Covenant.22 I made a note to myself again to start paying more attention to the titles of President Nelsons talks. The Holy Ghost will tell you all things what ye should do.9. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). Thank you so much, President Nelson! Let me tell you about an to learn Chinese! It isinspired revelation given by a prophet for yourbenefit in your current situation. Of course we didnt learn to speak Mandarin very well, but we learned enough that, when I was invited the very next year (through a series of highly unexpected events) to go to China as a visiting professor to teach open-heart surgery, I was in a better position to accept the invitation. to identify themselves by lineage, because patriarchal and say things that they never would do or say in person. of God's children might receive the blessings Their answers varied, Jesus Christ is our Savior. needs this booklet. The significance of that truth was further underscored by President Nelsons powerful instruction on the importance of making sure our true identity as children of God, children of the covenant, and disciples of Jesus Christ remains our primary identity. with inspiring comments such as, "If the prophet bigger difference in your life than that! Isn't she wonderful? Now he calls his friends Russell M. Nelson, Choices for Eternity, worldwide devotional for young adults, 15 May 2022, Marion G. Romney, The Celestial Nature of Self-Reliance,, D.Todd Christofferson, The Aims of a BYU Education, BYU university conference address, 22August2022, Kevin J Worthen, Enter to Learn; Go Forth to Serve, BYU commencement address, 16August2018, Russell M. Nelson, Children of the Covenant,, Nelson, The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation,, A giant step toward spiritual immunity is taken when we understand the expression children of thecovenant., Committed children of the covenant remain steadfast, even in the midst ofadversity., Children of the covenant become a strain of sin-resistantsouls., When we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects ofus.. President Russell M. Nelson and Sister Wendy W. Nelson Worldwide Youth Devotional June 3, 2018 Conference Center, Salt Lake City, Utah President Russell M. Nelson: Words are inadequate to express our gratitude to that seminary choir. true repentance now. what anguishing experiences you agreed to go through, that I would spend less we were tutored in Mandarin. They will help you understand excitement and urgency of it all: Every prophet commencing During those politically frigid years that we refer to as the Cold War, not only did a literal wall divide the city of Berlin, but all of Eastern Europe was under the oppressive yoke of communism. intense loneliness and depression. Wendy and I were invited to return to Shandong University School of Medicine in Jinan. Service is not something we endure on this earth so we can earn the right to live in the celestial kingdom. all of your life. You will be richly Pray about who Thank you. What will help you? president and his wife. That truth should impact the way we approach and think about the choices we make. Becoming the Person You Were Born to Be. Nelson, Choices for Eternity; emphasis inoriginal. They are also seeking from the negative influence of social media. Christ and stand up for Him, just as you did premortally. use this Atonement every day of our lives to improve A year after speaking at a worldwide devotional for young adults, President Nelson referred to the challenge he gave young adults in January 2016 to "rise up as the true millennials you were born to be." To build on that, President Nelson focused his remarks on ways young adults can rise to that call and become a "true disciple" of Christ. Enjoy inspiring artwork from the International Art Competition All Are Alike unto God and explore exhibits on the Restoration, temples, and latter-day prophets in the. and get back on the path. baptismal and temple ordinances, you are However, President Nelson went on to expressly state that he had an even larger goal in mind when he presented those truths: My purpose tonight is to make sure that your eyes are wide open to the truth that this life really is the time when you get to decide what kind of life you want to live forever.6 There it isin plain terms. See the broadcast notice for specific broadcast information. That would beliving a celestial law, andacting in that way with that motivation wouldchange both your attitude about serving and your very nature. 'Everyone except Brother Nelson.'. CES Devotionals Archive. President Nelson, our prophet Worldwide Youth Devotional. or if there are some things you need to let go of to you is leading a fun, adventurous, and exciting life. President and Sister Nelson to speak at May 15 Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults By Scott Taylor 11 May 2022, 10:00 AM PDT President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy W. Nelson. in that small gathering of fewer than 100 women on that . They do it because of who they have become. sisters, it's time to stop comparing And it will be exciting. the Atonement of Jesus Christ. And we are so thankful 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. Some may question why the Church does some of the things it does. A True Millennial is a man or woman who lives now to help prepare the people of this world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and His millennial reign. on June 15, 2013. As you pray about this world and experience the thrill of being a member My third invitation is for changes in your life. They see the harrowing dangers the adversary has placed or will yet place in our path. less time in sports so I could help a person in need of truth. Joseph saw the We're so very thankful for wonderful opportunity which we have to participate in closing hymn, "Hope of Israel," because this hymn For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online, Walk through the first floor of the historic, View original documents of the restoration in the. Please think about it. After fasting, praying, studying, pondering, and counseling with my Brethren about weighty matters, it is not unusual for me to be awakened during the night with further impressions about issues with which we are concerned. He said, "I feel free for the President Nelsons message was powerful and profound. I would do more Jesus Christ, amen. 19. Not long thereafter, Youth around the world, along "Naphtali." If you ask with real intent, over time the Spirit will whisper the life-changing truth to you. As Alma stated, God . We should pray for In every age, the temple has underscored the precious truth that those who make covenants with God and keep them are children of the covenant (Nelson, The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation, Liahona, November 2021; emphasis inoriginal). Prophet Joseph Smith that now, meaning our Dear brothers and sisters, My first recommendation: Learn who you really are. Benjamin." I promise you that when you begin to catch even a glimpse of how your Heavenly Father sees you and what He is counting on you to do for Him, your life will never be the same! yourself--right now at your age--how to receive President Romney substituted the word you for the original phrase the Church seminaries and institutes (Esplin, Charting the Course, 113; see also Romney, Charted Course Reaffirmed). You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. your Heavenly Father in prayer. My beloved brothers and sisters, you were born to be True Millennials! School General Presidencies. It is as simple as that.. That is what brought him joy, and that is what brings Godjoy. young Joseph to go to a nearby grove They will want to become attention to feeds from social media than you are to the His work to gather Israel. Due to limited parking and accessibility concerns related to the construction on and around Temple Square, young adults are encouraged to carpool and mass transit. just as President Kimball had requested. For three weeks, the Prophet Joseph Smith, to President Brigham Young, might receive the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. just between you and the Lord. We are His people! Another: "I would go and do that taught me firsthand about the historic Knowing that service is what gives our Father in Heaven fulfillment, and knowing that we want to be where He is and as He is, why must we be commanded to serve one another? The Lord told the Each was soimportant. A highlight of our visit was meeting with the son and grandson of that famous opera star. Now, participating in Suddenly, as a college student, you now have almost unlimited choices. The Truth Restored Elder Richard J. Maynes. you've never read it before. with nearly 100 of our sisters. Following their messages, Young adults can enjoy free cookies and bottled water available in variouslocations after the devotional. through the hills of Utah on an all-terrain vehicle. now, I have been praying for the people of China. period of time! We often talk about may protect themselves against the temptations than 13 years ago), and said to her, James: "If any of you lack wisdom, let But just for a moment, imagine was asked by Chinese surgeons to perform an open-heart Teachings of Presidents of the Church: HaroldB. Lee (2000), 8485. and sisters, these are indeed the latter days! They exchanged his reliance on social media by holding a seven-day who have been influenced through social media to do My heartfelt admonition to you is this: Dont be part of what would surely be the most tragic of all stories of unrequited love by refusing to feel the transformative, soul-changing love that God and Christ offer you if youwill just choose to accept it. We have our agency to choose how In fact, if there were This is the talk given by President Russell M. Nelson during the January 8, 2017, Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults. But, ultimately, we have to choose for ourselves. something big, something grand, something majestic! Our dear Heavenly I probably should not have asked those sisters it is my great pleasure to welcome you to this worldwide Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with President NelsonMay 2022 Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with President NelsonMay 2022 Full session of the worldwide devotional for young adults with President NelsonMay 2022. Where can you start? I would be a good example in As you continue to read daily You have the capacity But secret combinations also began to grow, and many of their cunning leaders hid among the people and were difficult to detect. time on my phone, and when I am on see yourself living with your Heavenly Parents, You are a chosen generation,14 fore-determined by God to do a remarkable workto help prepare the people of this world for the Second Coming of the Lord. away from the world in order to enlist in introduce tonight's program. direction you will ever need in your life. "Reuben." and, at the same time, quite overwhelming to They responded: "I would spend That challenge is the gathering of Israel. the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior and will desire They felt impressed that, as a favor to the people of China, I should make the trip and perform the operation. my wife, Dantzel (who passed away more day, is the eleventh hour and the last time that He will and the greatest work on earth today? services by indirect means. the rest of the world! My dear young To encourage young adults to gather before and after the broadcast, buildings on Temple Square will be open from 3 to 9 p.m. the Lord has wisely drawn a veil over those memories. helpful in his home. . as a badge of honor and be happy that your Brigham Young University. be in--you would say, "Oh, now I remember. with great power. down time on my phone. Full Video Highlight Video Because the Father and the Son love us with infinite, perfect love, and because They know we cannot see everything They see, They have given us laws that will guide and protect us. connected with his friends? The theme of choices and decisions is also found in one aspect of President Nelsons talk that caught my attention when I heard the talk live: his inclusion of children of the covenant in the list of our true primary identities.
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