Elder Uchtdorf's conference talk is delightful and promises a memorable discussion for your group. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivers a message Sunday morning, Oct. 3, 2021, during the 191st Semiannual General Conference held in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. In fact, most of the scriptural references do not speak of gratitude for things but rather suggest an overall spirit or attitude of gratitude. The diversity of persons and peoples all around the globe is a strength of this Church. He is not a scenic byway or even a major landmark. It requires that we trust God and hope for things we may not see but which are true.8 By being grateful, we follow the example of our beloved Savior, who said, Not my will, but thine, be done.9. Love our neighbor. Knowing this, how could we ever murmur or remain embittered? And yet He taught them many of the same things He taught in the Holy Land. Some are facing the end of a cherished relationship, such as the death of a loved one or estrangement from a family member. He would know your hearts desires. If we earnestly keep practicing, always striving to keep Gods commandments, and committing our efforts to repenting, enduring, and applying what we learn, line upon line, we will gather light into our souls.10 And though we may not fully comprehend our full potential now, we know that, when [the Savior] shall appear, we will see His countenance in us and shall see him as he is.11, Yes, the world is in turmoil. But whenever I watch someone learning to ride a bike for the first time, Im reminded that its not easy balancing yourself on those two narrow wheels. My mother and father shared little about this burden with us four children. And one day He wants you to inherit all He has.6. Is everyone given the . Doctrine and Covenants 59:7; see also Ephesians 5:20; 1Thessalonians 5:18; Mosiah 26:39; Alma 7:23; Doctrine and Covenants 98:1. It inspires humility and fosters empathy toward our fellowmen and all of Gods creation. It is contained in the gospel of Jesus Christ. In the October 2022 general conference, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf announced an updated version of the youth standards guidebook For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices.Elder Uchtdorf explained that the booklet "has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day." Nothing could keep them from fulfilling their mission. When the entire truth is eventually known, things that didnt make sense to us before will be resolved to our satisfaction. The recounting of his youth, and the chaotic wartimes of East Germany - impressed the depth of his trials upon us. My dear brothers and sisters and my dear friends, there will be times when you wish you could do more. Our children and youth are invited to grow in a balanced way as they follow Jesus Christ, who as a young man increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man (Luke 2:52). It is difficult to develop a spirit of gratitude if our thankfulness is only proportional to the number of blessings we can count. And the invitation to earnestly seek His will and live by His truths is the highest standard possible! 10. The waiter could scarcely wait for the mans reaction. Elder Cook teaches about the importance of gaining our own testimonies of Jesus Christ, repenting of our sins, and staying true to God and His work. There are many reasons for this, but may I offer a few? If these are your desires, then regardless of your circumstances, your personal history, or the strength of your testimony, there is room for you in this Church. Thomas S. Monson. Job 36:26 - no one can know the number of God's years. I testify that this is true, as I also testify that Jesus Christ is our Master, our Redeemer, and our one and only Way back to our beloved Father in Heaven. How to distribute your time and energy among your many important tasks will vary from person to person and from one season of life to another. Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You 6 years ago Overcome the World and Find. Romans 8:17; see also Doctrine and Covenants 84:38. He will lead you the right way. And that is what happens when they join with usthey have many opportunities to transform their talents, compassion, and time into good works. When you have questions, Jesus Christ and His restored gospel are the best answer. 223. Nevertheless, I have learned that there is something that would take away the bitterness that may come into our lives. What the Pharisees got wrong was that they thought their rules would save them. President Eyring shows how his mother and the prophet Mormon encouraged their posterity to qualify for eternal life through all the trials of mortality. President Lund describes the spiritual strength that comes from FSY conferences and teaches how youth can maintain that strength. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks in the Saturday Afternoon Session of the October 2020 General Conference. Commandments are opportunities to exercise our agency and to receive blessings. SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 6: Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the Mormon First President speaks during the fourth session of the 183rd Semi-Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 6, 2013. What about your weekly church services? But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.6. You know what to watch and read, where to spend your time, and with whom to associate. When we feel insignificant, cast off, and forgotten, we learn that we may be assured that God has not forgotten usin fact, that He offers to all His children something unimaginable: to become heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ.2, That we will live forever, receive a fulness of joy,3 and have the potential to inherit thrones, kingdoms, principalities, and powers.4. Now, for those who are avid bicyclists, comparing discipleship to riding a bike may be a helpful analogy. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. Some struggle with unanswered questions about things that have been done or said in the past. Another reason a principle-based approach is needed today is the increasing cultural diversity of the Lords Church. The best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. In this way, we see in our lives a fulfillment of the prophecy of the Apostle Paul: In the dispensation of the fulness of times [God will] gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth: even in him (Ephesians 1:10). We all have things, large and small, we need to sacrifice in order to follow Jesus Christ more completely.8 Our sacrifices show what we truly value. Elder Holland talks about a powerful tool you can use when your faith starts to waiver. Another reason is because the Church provides opportunities for doing good. All of His commandments are given to make blessings available to us. It is the work of loving and serving God. Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God. Collected Talks of Dieter F. Uchtdorf Ben Crowder Collected Talks of Dieter F. Uchtdorf If you're aware of any talks available online that aren't listed here, please let me know. This is the bull's-eye of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Coreyb. Jesus taught that our offering may be large or it may be small, but either way, it must be our heartfelt all. To you, my dear brothers and sisters, my dear friends, and to all who are searching for answers, truth, and happiness, I do offer the same counsel: keep searching with faith and patience.27, Ask, and you will receive. It has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day. I believe He would start by expressing His deep love for you. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Keeping Covenants Protects Us, Prepares Us, and Empowers Us, Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work. We can choose to be like the Mormon pioneers, who maintained a spirit of gratitude during their slow and painful trek toward the Great Salt Lake, even singing and dancing and glorying in the goodness of God.6 Many of us would have been inclined to withdraw, complain, and agonize about the difficulty of the journey. There may have been things said or done that were not in harmony with our values, principles, or doctrine. We openly acknowledge that in nearly 200 years of Church historyalong with an uninterrupted line of inspired, honorable, and divine eventsthere have been some things said and done that could cause people to question. Struggling? The next day, when the man returned, the waiter doubled the amount of bread, giving him four slices instead of two, but still the man was not happy. There are times when we have to answer the same question. Talk summary: God lives and cares about all His children, even in hours of turmoil, confusion and chaos. He is not a rest stop in our journey. They changed the world. So the problem with listing every possible do and dont isnt just that its impractical and unsustainable. Put simply, an aircraft flies only when air is moving over its wings. But He works through usHis imperfect childrenand imperfect people make mistakes. You know what you want to accomplish. When we see one thingloving and serving God and His children, in a hundred different waysthen we can work on those things with joy. One might ask, If the gospel is so wonderful, why would anyone leave?. This is the way it has always been and will be until the perfect day when Christ Himself reigns personally upon the earth. But when you earnestly seek the trutheternal, unchanging truthyour choices become much clearer. Many issues become nonissues! The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ speaks of such an appearance to the people on the American continent. This type of gratitude transcends whatever is happening around us. Elder McConkie teaches about the importance of learning about Jesus Christ and helping one another come unto Him. I often have wondered, What would Jesus teach and do if He were among us today? However, there are some who leave the Church they once loved. By David W. Smith. Like a musician rehearsing scales, we can see our missteps, flaws, and sins as opportunities for greater self-awareness, deeper and more honest love for others, and refinement through repentance. In this Church that honors personal agency so strongly, that was restored by a young man who asked questions and sought answers, we respect those who honestly search for truth. When the Apostles recognized the risen Christwhen they experienced the glorious Resurrection of their beloved Saviorthey became different men. I invite you to pray, he said, to identify the debris you should remove from your life so you can become more worthy (Welcome Message, Liahona, May 2021, 7). For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. The following is a summary of what he said. Elder Gong teaches that as we follow Gods plan for us, we will find eternal joy with our families. Elders SpencerW. Kimball and LeGrand Richards extended the call. This was the question the multitude asked Jesus on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. It is unfortunate that some have stumbled because of mistakes made by men. As followers of Jesus Christ, we follow this example. Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, BishopsShepherds over the Lords Flock, What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution. You might remember mistakes youve made, times you gave in to temptation, things you wish you hadnt doneor wish you had done better. For those who are not, dont worry. I could never join a church that had someone like him as a member.. a revised version of For the Strength of Youth, Church releases revised For the Strength of Youth guide based on principles, agency, See the full text of Elder Uchtdorfs talk: Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth, pilot, captain and corporate executive for the German airline Lufthansa, Elder Uchtdorf, a former refugee, promises Ukrainian refugees in Poland: You are not alone, 2022 Sharing the Gospel broadcast: Invitations from Elder Bednar, Elder Uchtdorf, Elder Cook to love, share, invite, Elder Uchtdorf offers apostolic assurance to FSY participants in Seattle: Your strength is the Savior, Elder Uchtdorf visits Navajo community where the Church is helping bring electricity and water, Elder Uchtdorfs general conference addresses, Read more October 2022 general conference coverage, He met his wife, Sister Harriet Reich Uchtdorf, in their teens while attending a branch in Frankfurt, Germany, soon after she and her family joined the Church. Born on November 6, 1940, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Dieter F. Uchtdorf had a childhood colored by the horror of World War II. Isaiah 41:4 - only God is the . This new guide is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices and focuses on values, principles and doctrine rather than specific behavior. While this may seem like a juvenile and overly simplistic analogy, it's still a good way to illustrate these principles. If you expect to find perfect people here, you will be disappointed. That with His help, there are no limits to what you can accomplish. How priceless are these words to us today! Their Lord appeared to them and declared, Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself.11. We sometimes think that being grateful is what we do after our problems are solved, but how terribly shortsighted that is. They are merely interruptionstemporary pauses that one day will seem small compared to the eternal joy awaiting the faithful. As it was with the citizens of Berlin, so it can be with us. Throughout the ages, God has spoken through His servants, the prophets.1 This morning we have had the privilege to hear the prophet of God speak to all the world. Elder Uchtdorf was quick to point out that his family joined the Church through the efforts of a member missionary while his wife's family found the truth through full-time missionaries. To make this possible, He sent Jesus Christ to be your Savior. Matthew 14:27; John 16:33; Doctrine and Covenants 61:36; 68:6; 78:18. Tragic things. Are You Sleeping through the Restoration? By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles If we want the Savior to lift us heavenward, then our commitment to Him and His gospel can't be casual or occasional. Weve been riding long enough that we dont even think about thatit has become normal and natural for us. Bishop Causs teaches the duty we have to take care of Gods creations as stewards over them. 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