An understanding of God’s fabulous plan takes the mystery out of life and the uncertainty out of our future. It allows each of us to choose how we will live here on earth and where we will live forever.
Differences of opinion are part of life. I work every day with dedicated servants of the Lord who do not always see an issue the same way. They know I want to hear their ideas and honest feelings about everything we discuss—especially sensitive issues.
Those blessed with this supernal gift of charity are long-suffering and kind. They do not envy others and are not caught up in their own importance. They are not easily provoked and do not think evil of others.
Make no mistake about it: contention is evil! Those who foster contention are taking a page out of Satan’s playbook, whether they realize it or not. “No man can serve two masters.” We cannot support Satan with our verbal assaults and then think that we can still serve God.
Today we held the first-ever worldwide youth testimony meeting. What an exciting opportunity to flood the world with an outpouring of testimony from our valiant youth!
In that meeting, I shared Philippians 4:13—“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
One of the many things Jesus Christ can give us the strength to do is to get back on the covenant path. To any who have strayed, please come back! We miss you. We need you with us.
Our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son Jesus Christ are ready to bless you. It is my promise that They will not forsake you. When life feels difficult or even impossible, remember what you have been promised in scripture: through Christ, you can do all things!
The Savior’s message is clear: His true disciples build, lift, encourage, persuade, and inspire—no matter how difficult the situation. True disciples of Jesus Christ are peacemakers.
The First Presidency of has announced the 2024 open house and dedication dates for the Red Cliffs Utah Temple and the November 25, 2023, groundbreaking for the Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple. Read more about these new sacred houses of the Lord on Newsroom.
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God has always asked His covenant children to do difficult things. Because you are covenant-keeping children of God, living in the latter part of these latter days, the Lord will ask you to do difficult things. You can count on it - Abrahamic tests did not stop with Abraham.
Why do we need such resilient faith? Because difficult days are ahead. Rarely in the future will it be easy or popular to be a faithful Latter-day Saint. Each of us will be tested.
"Should there be changes which need to be made in your life, may you find the incentive and the courage to do so as you listen to the inspired words which will be spoken [in General Conference].
No matter your situation, you can make family history a part of your life right now. Primary children can draw a family tree. Youth can participate in proxy baptisms. They can also help the older generation work with computers.
With the power of the holy apostleship vested in me, I bless you in your quest to overcome this world. I bless you to increase your faith in Jesus Christ and learn better how to draw upon His power. I bless you to be able to discern truth from error.