Think Celestial! | Russell M. Nelson | October 2023 General Conference

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  • President Nelson teaches the importance of having faith in Jesus Christ and making choices with the celestial kingdom in mind.
    Your choices will determine where you will live throughout eternity, the kind of body with which you will be resurrected, and those with whom you will live forever.
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  • @KMFCenCal
    @KMFCenCal Рік тому +2021

    I am a baptised non denomination christian. Ive read your churches books and i truly believe President Nelson as modern day prophet he is truly ❤️ and gifted by heavenly father. Thank you church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏

    • @churchofjesuschristgeneralconf
      @churchofjesuschristgeneralconf  Рік тому +162

      Thanks for watching, Kevin! If you're interested, you can learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint at comeuntochrist.org?cid=42001274. We would encourage you or others interested to chat with or meet with missionaries who can answer any questions you may have and teach you more about the restored Church of Jesus Christ.

    • @guembaki7794
      @guembaki7794 Рік тому +108

      Kevin, thank you for sharing your testimony with us. We love you and encourage you to keep studying the scriptures.

    • @safrew1
      @safrew1 Рік тому +63

      God bless you too, Kevin!

    • @ricosadventureswithbeckyan1373
      @ricosadventureswithbeckyan1373 Рік тому +58

      God bless you Kevin❤.

    • @KMFCenCal
      @KMFCenCal Рік тому +296

      @churchofjesuschristgeneralconf actually tomorrow I'm meeting with two brothers. I never knew until recently my grandfather was a church member. I have cousins in Arizona and Utah members as well. I am in the middle of a spiritual reawakening. It's as if my Grandfather is calling out to me in spirit if that makes any sense. Can't wait to talk and pray with the brothers tomorrow.

  • @nated4488
    @nated4488 Рік тому +466

    I was a member of the church. I have lived a life of sin. I am an addict of two of the things that President Nelson talked about it his talk. I know first-hand how being addicted to these two things can make you feel. I have lived with guilt for so many years. My testimony and my faith they're still there but very weak. I feel very unclean very dirty almost like there's no hope. I have a great friend of mine that is working with me to help me take the necessary steps come back to church and to one day be worthy enough to be re-baptized I would love to feel peace and to be loved by Our Father in heaven. I have a long way to go.

    • @akitecalledthief9382
      @akitecalledthief9382 Рік тому +37

      You will be rewarded along the way. God loves effort.

    • @MikeWheeler-n2c
      @MikeWheeler-n2c Рік тому +43

      Just don’t give up Nate. Heavenly Father and Jesus love you beyond all understanding. Jesus died on the cross for all of us. Everyone of us. And that absolutely includes you. Don’t let the adversary convince you that it’s not worth trying. Because that is a total lie. It is 100% worth trying. Each and every day, just keep trying. Here a little, and there a little, and before you know it, you will have made a lot of progress. I’m a convert to this Church for over 27 years, and it was the best decision I have ever made. I’m rooting for you Nate, and your in my most sincere prayers. You can make it my friend, with Jesus by your side, you can absolutely make it!😊🙏👍🏼

    • @peggys121
      @peggys121 Рік тому +30

      Heavenly Father meets you where you ARE. Right now. As you are. At this moment. He LOVES YOU AS YOU ARE. Right now. As you are. At this moment. We choose to be better for OURSELVES. Do not change for someone else. It won’t work. Do it for you and your own peace, BUT… know you are loved NO MATTER WHAT. Watch the movie “The Shack” when you won’t be interrupted. It’s a phenomenal movie. Happy healing to you!!

    • @choosehigherground
      @choosehigherground Рік тому +25

      You are never too far to feel of Jesus Christ’s peace and hope. Even if you can have a desire to believe in His hope, pray to feel it. Let that prayer guide you. He will and surely answers all prayers if you do your part to receive them. You will increase in your Hope and that Hope will drive love, which will then drive change. The beauty of the Atonement of Jesus Christ is the freedom and power to “Go and sin no more”. You have the choice even now.
      Will you fall short? That’s up to you. But even if you do… you are every bit as capable to restart even minutes after falling short. Keep choosing to restart. Keep resetting and keep moving forward. You will find yourself out of the quicksands of life sooner than you would expect… but you’ve got to trudge forward rather than wait for tomorrow. It is only in forward momentum that you can ascend, even if in small increments at first.

    • @venessavanrooyen3510
      @venessavanrooyen3510 Рік тому +21

      He hasn't stopped loving you, not even once! It is because of His perfect love that you can fully repent and come back to His presence. Never doubt His love for you, it never changes. We just need to work on ourselves and return to Him. He will help us if we are willing to try again. With Christ it's never too late. Everything good is possible with Him. Pick up the pieces and yoke yourself with Him, He will make the burden light. I pray that you will be blessed to feel His love, peace, and forgiveness ❤🙏🏿.

  • @cyndipodell1498
    @cyndipodell1498 Рік тому +739

    i am not a member of the lds church but i love to listen to pres. nelson. he gives me peace. i pray for his recovery!

    • @pmedford65
      @pmedford65 Рік тому +21

      Come join the family, Cyndi! 🙏🏻😊

    • @Mr._Wick
      @Mr._Wick Рік тому +9

      The gospel is everything, not just his words. Though may be truth, he touches on a fraction of the true gospel of our Heavenly Father. Go and learn more and enter into the waters of baptism.

    • @TBIhope
      @TBIhope Рік тому +13

      President Nelson has an undeniable gift! I also love to hear him talk. He’s the best.

    • @Rod_Johnson-Moroni-Saw-Me
      @Rod_Johnson-Moroni-Saw-Me Рік тому +12

      Come and help us become more like Jesus Christ. You will bring peace to the people who hear you speak with His Holy Spirir just like President Nelson does.

    • @jaredalton5732
      @jaredalton5732 Рік тому +17

      Thank you for your kind words. I too feel peace when he speaks. It's as if the world slows down, I can think better and the stress of my day to day life fades away. ❤️❤️

  • @MarthaCGuevara-p5g
    @MarthaCGuevara-p5g 2 місяці тому +5

    What an honor. Thank you President Nelson! 🌅🕊️💖

  • @DDELE7
    @DDELE7 11 місяців тому +7

    I don’t know many 99 year olds who sound as vibrant as this man of God. I’m impressed. May he live to see 100.

  • @ronaleeheywood9723
    @ronaleeheywood9723 2 місяці тому +3

    Russell M Nelson is a prophet of God! I love him! I am very grateful for his counsel!❤

  • @PulusilFiliagajr
    @PulusilFiliagajr 4 місяці тому +5

    I'm honored to listen to this gentleman speech 💬. ( When you're facing a Dilemma think celestial!) and More.. when you're focusing on thinking celestial you'll be closer to Heavenly Father.. I'am so blessed to think celestial every moment of my life..,(it's important to me).. Thank you for sharing this important information with me and others like myself..( THANKYOU-again to President Russell M Nelson for He's encouraging faith)

  • @truerevivalourgreatestneed
    @truerevivalourgreatestneed 11 місяців тому +104

    I am a Seventh-Day Adventist Christian but I love President Nelson’s message. He is so blessed and humble May the good LORD continue blessing him. The message is powerful.

    • @FromAgonyToLight
      @FromAgonyToLight 9 місяців тому +2

      President Nelson’s message is powerful because the Spirit of God witnesses to the divine truth of it, and that he is the Lord’s prophet on the earth today.
      I also humbly testify, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.

  • @LyssiaKlupenger
    @LyssiaKlupenger Рік тому +331

    This is the first general conference I have ever watched and I feel like his message is so relevant to my life right now. Thank you so much 🙏

    • @AutoGenerated493
      @AutoGenerated493 Рік тому +2

      Nice

    • @MichelleCreate324
      @MichelleCreate324 Рік тому +3

      That’s so neat! I loved this talk too. 😊

    • @lorriemartin8347
      @lorriemartin8347 Рік тому +2

      This is God's message to me

    • @michaelbalad4386
      @michaelbalad4386 Рік тому +1

      That is how God continues to be God even today by sending living prophets to help guide us and be His mouthpiece for our time just like how He guided people anciently.

    • @codykoplin5337
      @codykoplin5337 Рік тому +1

      Bless you

  • @iamjoshnelson
    @iamjoshnelson Рік тому +251

    I have never felt the spirit as strongly as I have listening to your talk. You ARE the prophet on the earth today just as prophets as old. As tears streamed down my face over and over as desperate prayers were answered with your words by the Holy Ghost, I knew and I know that God and Jesus Christ live and are aware of me. I want nothing more than to live with them and I will do everything and anything I can to think celestial so one day I may inherit the kingdom of God. I felt Jesus Christ and God's arms around me, and I know that if I think celestial, I will one day hug both of them in the celestial kingdom. I look forward to that day. Thank you truly from the bottom of my heart for your inspired words and your validity of the representative of Jesus Christ, chosen by God, on the earth today.

    • @jeffs.3348
      @jeffs.3348 Рік тому

      Could you tell me your personal experience about the comment of food addiction being offensive to God? Thanks.

    • @rdancranston
      @rdancranston 10 місяців тому

      Are you asking sincerely?.... Or being a smarty?... There people who find solace in eating food when they become depressed and it becomes an addiction.People can and do become addicted to just about anything....You can mock or make fun of this message but truth is truth. He states ANY addiction. And anyways if someone where to share their personal story of food addiction would you believe them? Would it change your mindset? Would you suddenly agree with what the Prophet and his message is?...I doubt it....

    • @acuerdo3
      @acuerdo3 10 місяців тому +4

      @@rdancranston I agree with you. God doesn’t like addiction because when we are addiction, we are not free, we are not happy. God wants us to be free. He knows that the only real freedom, joy and happiness will be found in Him and Christ. The Saviour is the Prince of Peace, He is the Life and the Light.
      I think it was a genuine question. Maybe this person knows someone with food addiction and would like to know how to help that person.

  • @michaelvitta5577
    @michaelvitta5577 Рік тому +140

    This really hits home, I am so blessed to have found the restored gospel 2 years ago.
    Scattered Israel is truly being gathered.

  • @tifi232
    @tifi232 Рік тому +341

    I am in Bangkok Thailand and I woke up to the news that a temple will be built in my hometown of Huancayo, Peru! This is amazing!
    My grandparents were the second family to be baptized in Huancayo, when services were conducted by young missionaries in a rental room close to a military base in the 60s. My grandma was the first stake Relief Society president when the first stake was established in the 80s. My family helped to build chapels with their hands, carried stones and cooked meals for builders. It is so emotional for us to see the Lord blessing my city in the Peruvian Andes. Thank you prophet for your inspired revelation!

    • @danielagonzales8369
      @danielagonzales8369 Рік тому +7

      My family were the first one to be baptized in La Oroya ❤ I share all the gratitude feelings with you, this new temple is going to bless all the member in all the center of Peru. 🎉

    • @speakingscripts
      @speakingscripts Рік тому +4

      Both Thailand and Peru are truly blessed nations. Thank you for sharing your witness! The transformation of the world from Telestial to Celestial is happening right before our eyes! Hallelujah indeed!

    • @hansmharoldsen
      @hansmharoldsen Рік тому +4

      I’m so excited for you sister! My cousin just got called to the Huancayo Peru mission. It will be an exciting time for him to serve there.

    • @daniellichtenstein7541
      @daniellichtenstein7541 Рік тому +2

      YAY!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    • @kevinharper9190
      @kevinharper9190 Рік тому +2

      I've been to Huanacayo 😃

  • @TheBell0410
    @TheBell0410 Рік тому +97

    “Public opinion is not the arbiter of truth.”
    What an excellent talk!

  • @841577
    @841577 Рік тому +48

    This is the most powerful talk I have ever heard. This man is truly a prophet of God.

  • @berthonytheodor7063
    @berthonytheodor7063 Рік тому +122

    I live in Haiti. Thank you, President Nelson for your powerful message. I pray for your prompt recovery ! I am engaging in the journey of thinking celestial!

  • @BobHilke
    @BobHilke Рік тому +113

    If I were to hear only ONE sermon in my lifetime, I would want it to be this one. BEST Talk EVER! Thank you President Nelson!!!

  • @nwilliams4714
    @nwilliams4714 Рік тому +39

    I’m not an LDS member or religious, but President Nelson is objectively an amazing human being who has served humanity well-as a leading surgeon and as a man of faith. He’s also a living, breathing advertisement for clean living and a life of service.

    • @choosehigherground
      @choosehigherground Рік тому +3

      He is an astounding example of love and patience. He truly is one of the greatest examples I’ve seen of the Bible verse: “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

    • @angelalewis3645
      @angelalewis3645 11 місяців тому +2

      Yes indeed!

    • @mostwonderfulmovies9030
      @mostwonderfulmovies9030 11 місяців тому +3

      Wow.! So happy you felt the spirit, thank you for your true and kind words..

    • @billybobjoeyo
      @billybobjoeyo 6 місяців тому

      If you ever have any questions, you can ask here. Or, ask of God. (You can ask God if he's real, or anything really)

  • @willfrederiksen1685
    @willfrederiksen1685 10 місяців тому +3

    “You get to choose.”
    That stood out to me.
    I fell off the recovery wagon shortly after baptism. I’m a 27 year old man who’s been converting over the past few years and was baptized 3-4 months ago.
    I hear the voice of Satan all the time. I don’t know if I thought of it in so many words, but I feel in my bones that, years ago, wretched and evil man that I had become, homeless and addicted to crystal meth…I sold my soul to Satan-or, I tried; not sure that was ever a valid contract.
    The Holy Ghost offered me God and a better way shortly before the climax of what was essentially a dark, ritualistic behavior I don’t want to describe; a behavior I engaged in whilst I chose with the words in heart and my mind to exchange goodness for unholy pleasure. His Ghost let me know that the Lord is God and offered me a way out…and I told that Ghost to kick rocks.
    I wanted to be evil, even knowing that God is good and Lord of all.
    I left true evil in the waters of the baptism, but I haven’t been able to shake this sense that I’m not eligible for the Celestial Kingdom anymore. I haven’t been able to shake the sense that I, in that moment, committed unforgivable Blasphemy Against the Holy Ghost.
    I’ve lied, cheated, stolen, and behaved abusively this week. I fell back into methamphetamine and lustful acts last night through this morning.
    I…I felt my mind split double. I recall James 1:6-8 and count myself the double-minded man who should not expect the Lord’s blessings.
    I don’t really want this. I wanna see the temple, man. In my heart of hearts I’d give all that I have just to abide with Heavenly Father, Mother in Heaven who I believe rescued me from committing a capital crime against a young woman during the darkest night of my soul, and my Savior, Jesus the Christ, who saved my soul after She cleansed me of the evil spell under which I somehow thought it was okay to do the unspeakable to some poor woman and probably wind up executed since I only halfway cared whether I got caught.
    I was such a bad man. Even now that I’ve fallen off the wagon this week, I know the baptism is true because I know restraint, I care about the fact that my behavior hurts others, Im not using with reckless abandon just breaking down and just like failing to be sober not willfully trading God for drugs so much…
    I’m still doing the best I’ve ever done at being a decent man even though that may sound weird from someone who just stole to finance drug abuse. My behavior is terrible but I’m not like literally evil. I really want to do better!
    I just have this lack of confidence that I CAN do better. I never doubt my intelligence or strengths of greatness…I’m actually extremely gifted with many talents like higher mathematics, music, writing…
    I just find it so hard to shake the feeling that I’ll never really be good, only just less thoroughly wicked.
    But when the prophet said, “You get to choose…”
    Idk something in me cracked and inspired me to write all this. I guess I…Satan breaks me down so constantly and with such vitriol…screaming curses and how I’ll never really do right so I might as well serve him again…tryna make me hate myself and like…
    I hear the adversary so loudly all the time, “you go steal those tools! You go hit that pipe! You go hurt yourself! Get in that fight! You’ll be doomed if you don’t tell that lie!”
    I forgot I get to choose whether I’m gonna sin or do right! Like I still can’t believe it! I guess I don’t understand like…I’m allowed to stop the drugs and violence against myself and others for good. I don’t HAVE to give in!
    I can’t see a way out of this one. I have so many behavioral and psychiatric issues…so much PTSD and so many addictions, so many abusive and self-destructive patterns of behavior even still; I’ve failed out of rehab multiple times and been told by a brilliant psychiatrist that I have extremely slim odds of living a normal life and not dying violently or doing serious prison time or just frying my brain beyond the hope of full recovery…
    I’m watching this and I’m thinking…maybe…I don’t have to listen to that evil voice anymore. Maybe I can withstand the torment he throws at me when I dare disobey him and act right.
    Maybe, just like the baptism made me at least like focused on goodness and really trying to live spiritual…
    Maybe if I can just see the inside of that temple…
    Maybe I can refuse to lie, steal, fight, drink, smoke, or drug no matter how insane the torment gets; no matter how many intrusive voices and disturbing images this dark being in my head punishes me with when I dare stay sober…
    Maybe if I can just get inside that temple and stay worthy for like idk 2 weeks…maybe it will stick.
    Maybe Satan can’t follow me there.
    I just wanna go where he can’t follow me and I can be with God, man. I don’t want this!
    I just wanna go to the temple so bad. Somehow I have this idea that if I can make it to the inside and abide in the full presence of the Lord…
    The Lord will make foolish the wisdom of this world which says that it is virtually impossible for a man like me to be cured and live forever clean.
    All of my hope is in the name of Jesus man.
    I believe what the prophet says. So I’m choosing to believe that I DO have a choice. I don’t HAVE to do what Satan wants anymore, and the already-miraculous healing the Lord has granted me CAN be complete.
    Pray it be so, man. I’ve been calling rehabs, and I want this rehab to be the last one. I’ve half a mind to toss my tobacco and like pour out all the coffee (except my mom’s! She’d be VERY upset lol.)
    God bless you all and whoever might read all this. Pray for me that I find the strength to withstand the adversary. I’m dealing with torment and temptations that just aren’t fair.
    God bless!

    • @churchofjesuschristgeneralconf
      @churchofjesuschristgeneralconf  10 місяців тому +2

      @willfrederiksen1685 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Despite the hopelessness you may feel at times, recovery from addiction is possible through Jesus Christ and His Atonement. We invite you and anyone else interested to join the Addiction Recovery Program, a process of studying and applying the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ to find the power to recover from addiction. Learn more and find a meeting here: addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org/what-is-an-addiction-recovery-support-group?lang=eng

    • @nathanbanks2935
      @nathanbanks2935 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing! You are in my prayers. In your journey towards God and recovery, if you want him to help you, he will. You should pray for help multiple times a day, listen to what he tells you, and try to make small and simple good choices often. It can be very difficult at times to try to make good choices, and you will at times most likely slide back into old habits, but over time as long as you are making good progress, and don't ever give up hope, God will be with you in every step you take towards a holier life. He loves you so very much, and wants you to be with him. Try not to beat yourself up. It's difficult to do that, but it's worth the effort. You should also try to do The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addiction recovery programs. Talk to your bishop to try to make arrangements to sign up for these amazing life-changing programs.
      God bless you brother!

  • @nashemoe
    @nashemoe 11 місяців тому +83

    Going through a heartbreak right now, listening to this talk has helped tremendously! I love you President Nelson ❤ Thank you for your guidance!

  • @commanderpurple5228
    @commanderpurple5228 11 місяців тому +4

    Just keep trying. You will keep failing. Sometimes worse than others. But keep trying. Took me 30 years. I look back now and am amazed. Ezekiel 18:21-28. Talk to your bishop. Best thing I ever did

  • @osim6424
    @osim6424 Рік тому +171

    Love you prophet Nelson I’m still in tears after the announcement of the temple in our island of savaii samoa thank you God for answering our prayers!

    • @SouthernAngel
      @SouthernAngel Рік тому +14

      I am excited too about Samoa! I have cousins from there. Grateful for the blessings and mercy that God shows all of us

    • @jimmyadair1850
      @jimmyadair1850 Рік тому +12

      I am excited also that temples are being dotted all over the earth where others do not have a temple closed by and yet I am seeing miracles that it is being done by our Lord and Savior

    • @rebeccaknudsen6190
      @rebeccaknudsen6190 Рік тому +11

      The people both in the church and out from the island countries I have found to be so kind. Such a good example! Congratulations on your temple. It's great to go often. May God bless your area and your temple! ❤❤❤

    • @Summitclym
      @Summitclym Рік тому +5

      Truly an incredible and well deserved blessing for the Saints of Samoa!

    • @lizeta8404
      @lizeta8404 Рік тому +2

      Congratulations!

  • @Marieanne-tj1kk
    @Marieanne-tj1kk 7 місяців тому +6

    Thanks Pres.Russel M .Nelson!! We are great for you as our living Prophet!

  • @lorihaun9956
    @lorihaun9956 Рік тому +44

    I am still alive today because of the loving mercy and great love Jesus has for me! Last year, I didn't think I would make it through the summer. Through a blessing, He gave me renewed hope and faith and allowed me more time here on earth to help with more missions. I hope to help bring souls to God.
    I thank President Nelson for his divine words! ❤
    My strength is in Christ!

    • @churchofjesuschristgeneralconf
      @churchofjesuschristgeneralconf  Рік тому +4

      Thank you for sharing your experience.

    • @timothyfloogle
      @timothyfloogle Рік тому +1

      ❤ stay strong sis! And never be afraid to reach out. You are a child of God who has infinite worth. Life is tough, and it can get real hard especially if you feel alone. But something that i want to share with you is this Christmas gift i got one year, years ago I too felt low, alone, depressed and nearly at the edge and end of my rope. I'm glad to say that my Christmas gift was the knowledge that I am not alone. There are so many people on both sides of the veil that want whats best for you. To cheer you forward on this one wild crazy journey we call life. We have to make sure that we look out for our family in all respects, because like it or not, everyone is your family. Comes with being a child of a loving Heavenly Father, but also the responsibility of knowing that we have agency and sometimes folks decisions impact us in not great ways. We still need everyone each and every person. We are all children of our Heavenly Father who loves us enough to send his son in sacrifice for all our sins, struggles and hopes, for these reasons we have cause for gratitude. This i leave you in the name of pur Savior Jesus Christ. Amen

    • @choosehigherground
      @choosehigherground Рік тому +1

      That is so wonderful to hear! I am so glad that your hope and faith has been renewed! I hope for many more years of increased joy and hope still in store for you!

  • @SylvanRobert-yq3xc
    @SylvanRobert-yq3xc 10 місяців тому +42

    I truly appreciate your words and truth. I am half Jewish with a Christian mother, still I fully share your faith in Jesus Christ, the Lord God, and the Holy Spirit.
    God bless everyone 🙏

    • @billybobjoeyo
      @billybobjoeyo 6 місяців тому

      If you ever have any questions, you can ask here. Or ask God.

  • @iatheman
    @iatheman Рік тому +165

    He delivers one of his most inspiring words precisely when he is physically at his lowest point. What an example of strength, faith, and work!

    • @yepokh
      @yepokh Рік тому +3

      Which part was inspiring?

    • @IN_GODS_iTRUST
      @IN_GODS_iTRUST Рік тому +3

      @@yepokheverything he talked about are deep but it sounds like it’s not deep enough but we have to break it down his speech was 🔥 and deep

    • @jackspencer6107
      @jackspencer6107 Рік тому +2

      @@yepokhThe message is inspiring in its entirety. There are no ‘parts’ per se, but there are many individual statements that you may choose to embrace or reject. If you choose to accept any, I advise you to accept them all. Otherwise, you may as well reject them all. Open your heart and mind.

    • @lizeta8404
      @lizeta8404 Рік тому +2

      think celestial 🎉

    • @emmanuelboahene490
      @emmanuelboahene490 Рік тому +3

      @@yepokh The Resources the Lord is providing for all His Children to "Think Celestial". God is Love

  • @kathleenwharton2139
    @kathleenwharton2139 Місяць тому +1

    Very Much Pride in this church. Beware. Jesus Warned us of Pride. 😊❤

  • @taykratzer
    @taykratzer 6 місяців тому +4

    I was telling a friend today. Ever since this talk came out I listen to it at least once a week. What a blessing this talk has been to my life. It has reduced a lot of stress and I have better family relationships because of this talk. This is also the 1000th comment 😂

  • @SouthernAngel
    @SouthernAngel Рік тому +69

    I am so grateful that we got the chance to hear from you President Nelson. I came back to church in 2020 and you sir have been my guide. My prayers are with you and I am eternally grateful to you and all the Apostles for your words of encouragement and love. It has brought me back to who I am. I am happier now than I have ever been. I struggle with chronic illness but the Lord has taught me so much through it. Thank you for speaking today. I am praying with you on your health and healing. Love Sister Thomassen

    • @safrew1
      @safrew1 Рік тому +8

      Welcome back, Sister Thomassan❤. We need you. And no one can ever replace you.

  • @3DMOVIES4YOU
    @3DMOVIES4YOU Рік тому +94

    I love you President Nelson .......I think this was one of the best messages you have ever given. You have so much love inside of you and it shows..........Love for God, Jesus, and for us, your Brothers & Sisters. I'm so pleased with you being the President of this Wonderful Church. All the best with your healing and thank you for all that you have done and for all that you continue to do. I'm sure you'll have to come down the Elevator to say "hello" to me in the next life and World.

  • @kekoacummings9024
    @kekoacummings9024 Рік тому +45

    yay we are going to have a Temple in Maui, looking forward to attending our own temple instead of going to Kona or Laie, what a blessing! Love you President Nelson.

  • @LizHawkTube
    @LizHawkTube 9 місяців тому +6

    I know that President Nelson is God's Prophet. He speaks for God and I hear his voice through his prophets.

  • @PaulHaroldsen-tl5pn
    @PaulHaroldsen-tl5pn 9 місяців тому +8

    The lds church is absolutely true ! Faith is the way Heavenly Father opens the window s of heaven. The more you study and pray with a honest heart ,he will show you many things.
    Faith and prayer.

  • @diannesabido8156
    @diannesabido8156 День тому

    I can testify the validity of the Talks that President Russell M Nelson gives us from Our Saviour Jesus Christ. I have been a member since 1975, and the changes started for me in 2005, when walking to then the Santa Monica Ward, and the Holy Spirit came and said I needed to move to Arizona, (My youngest son had moved there with his girlfriend and her mother) He said this to me twice, and I thought to myself I did not want to move there. However not saying anything to anyone, when Sacrament was over my Bishop told me he wanted to speak with me, and I thought I was in Trouble for something, however, he was smiling so, ok, I am not in trouble. I went in and he said to me, "Sister Sabido, when the Holy Spirit says you need to go to Arizona you need to go!" I was taken aback, as I had just been told that on the way to church and had not spoken to me. He did give an explanation as to how he knew. I did move to Arizona in 2005, and the Saviour Jesus Christ started to mold me into the person he wanted me to have a chance to be. I am a full tithe Payer along with Fast Offerings. I was Lead Family History Consultant, and Sunday school greeter. All of these calling have helped me as well as attending the Temple. I am blest that all the love that Heavenly Father has for us, can not only be given by just listening and obeying what The Holy Spirit has been sent to guide us with Can Help us to Think Celestial. now a member 49 years I am finally shone more than I could ever known. I know Russell M Nelson is our Modern day Prophet, and We are so blessed that he is here in addition to the Holy Spirit to give us directions that Heavenly Father wants so much for us to learn so we can have the Celestial life. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ.

  • @AcheliusDecimus
    @AcheliusDecimus Рік тому +56

    100 years of experience. It is worth our time listening to such wisdom. I am going through the hardest emotional time of my life. His reminder to think Celestial was powerful.

  • @BaBeez27
    @BaBeez27 4 місяці тому +1

    This talk is the message I need from the lord. It’s like the savior was talking THROUGH his voice! This has changed my relationship with Heavenly Father too. Love you President Nelson! ❤️

  • @aicolorz
    @aicolorz Рік тому +36

    The fact that he is 99 years old and so coherent amazes me. What an amazing example

  • @joanierendon9962
    @joanierendon9962 Рік тому +44

    Thank you President Nelson for speaking to us even though you were injured. I very much value your words to help me navigate through life. I pray that both you and Elder Holland will heal quickly!

  • @crisantocabrerajr.3508
    @crisantocabrerajr.3508 Рік тому +179

    "Think Celestial" ...those two words were written in my book of remebrance by fellow missionaries at the conclusion of their parting words during transfer day. As i watched and listened to Our Father's message thru you President Nelson i felt from The Spirit the new meaning of those words and commit to do better and the best i could to help myself and my family and those who are entrusted to us to begin daily with the end in mind and garnish our thoughts unceassingly with those two powerful words..."THINK CELESTIAL" thank you,thank you,thank you President Nelson we will always pray for you and your family and all church leaders.

    • @timothyfloogle
      @timothyfloogle Рік тому +1

      Or as the scriptures say, "let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly" 😊

  • @ToaRahkshi
    @ToaRahkshi Рік тому +12

    10:54 "Any addiction...offends God. Why? Because your obsession becomes your god! You look to *IT* rather than to *Him* for solace."
    Definitely needed to hear this. Such a powerful wake up call from the messenger of God.

  • @mustanggun
    @mustanggun 11 місяців тому +42

    I so needed to hear this talk again. Thank you President Nelson. I am praying for your recovery.

  • @31052100
    @31052100 8 місяців тому +6

    And so speaks a prophet of the Lord. Thank you President Nelson for teaching us eternal truths.

  • @gernodkresse5748
    @gernodkresse5748 11 місяців тому +3

    He is the prophet, let us follow our real prophet and leader of the true church of Christ Amen

  • @dustygrant-ic4ee
    @dustygrant-ic4ee 11 місяців тому +5

    I think the Lord Jesus Christ every day for our Prophet President Nelson!!! His message on thinking Celisteal was truly a Devine message!!!!!;!;; I just found out that I have cancer and I'm doing my best to think positive and fight this cancer with everything I am!!!;;!!! Some days it's hard so I try and be positive!!!!!!! Dear President Nelson please be positive too in all your own ailments and I will too ;;!;!!!!! I'm going to start thinking Celisteal again and give my everything to the Lord Jesus Christ everyday;!!;!!!!!;!!! Amen

  • @crabglen
    @crabglen Рік тому +172

    “The very things that will make your mortal life the best it can be, are exactly the same things that will make your life throughout all eternity the best it can be.” ❤ Thank you President Nelson!

    • @marcusjosephmusic
      @marcusjosephmusic 2 місяці тому

      This is exactly why it's strange that he said other organizations don't influence our life in the eternal world. By the logic of this statement, having a job and generating an income, and paying for improvements based on the principle of work shouldn't have any influence on our life in the eternal world, yet these other organizations also contribute to making our mortal life the best it can be, meaning they are things that can make life throughout eternity also the best it can be. But that dissonance will go over he heads of 90% of the people commenting

    • @user-xz4ke3qw7w
      @user-xz4ke3qw7w 2 місяці тому

      @@marcusjosephmusic Could it be that possibly he meant by following the commandments of God in this mortal life the values and character we acquire will be the values we retain after this life and make it the best. Undoubtably work, serving others and many other factors improve our lives and others in this life but the core value of living the commandments will be the most of what we take with us. Blessings

  • @ValerieFulmer
    @ValerieFulmer Рік тому +41

    I think this talk changed me. It was absolutely powerful. I’m praying for you President Nelson, that you won’t be in as much pain. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @aspenryder5091
    @aspenryder5091 11 місяців тому +4

    I know for myself by the power of the Holy Ghost that President Russell M. Nelson is God's prophet on the earth today, given authority from God to receive revelation for the entire world. This talk- and all of the talks President Nelson has given as a general authority in the Church of Jesus Christ, especially the last several given as the prophet- is a message from God to His children on the earth today. This is what we need to do. If we all do our best to follow this counsel, we will be blessed by God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit to overcome the individual hardships in our lives and to dissolve the larger societal conflicts of our era. I know this is true. I have been told by God through the Holy Ghost that it is true. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ as one of His disciples. Amen.

  • @Ember3221
    @Ember3221 11 місяців тому +2

    I love our Prophet! I keep returning to this video, to remind me to “think celestial”.

  • @1zcott
    @1zcott Рік тому +36

    Your face shines and you blow me away with the excellence of your life! It must be amazing to know Jesus personally as you do.

  • @anniebananie8100
    @anniebananie8100 10 місяців тому +18

    I thank God all the time for a prophet on earth today during these chaotic last days! Such a powerful and simple message that I know was inspired from Jesus Christ himself. Thinking celestial has gotten me through the hardest and darkest days of my life so far. Pain and despair were replaced with real and everlasting comfort and hope and Jesus Christ was the root of it all! The peace that can overtake a persons heart by having a celestial and Christ like perspective is nothing short of miraculous! Thank you Pres Nelson for your words of peace and guidance! They are a light of hope for all of us. You are a spiritual giant and a wonderful example for us all.

  • @solokiniandbetsynau4793
    @solokiniandbetsynau4793 11 місяців тому +14

    I really honored that he always gives us a great speaking in the church conferences ❤ 😊

  • @jennysparks7232
    @jennysparks7232 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for your dedication, service, and love of the Lord.

  • @bonnylouwho76
    @bonnylouwho76 11 місяців тому +22

    President Nelson, I love you so much, I am so grateful that you were called to be our Prophet. Your light shines and sparkles through your eyes. May yu continue to heal as quickly as possible.

  • @holleebailey8546
    @holleebailey8546 Рік тому +96

    Every time I think you have given your best talk, you outdo yourself. Thank you for such an intense and powerful message amidst your refiner's fire President Nelson!!!

    • @timothyfloogle
      @timothyfloogle Рік тому +2

      😊 keep in mind, the words may be the Prophet speaking, but the spirit bears the witness of the eternal truths.

    • @gingermoore4726
      @gingermoore4726 Рік тому +3

      That’s so true! President Nelson is Awesome!!! ❤❤❤ Prayers for a speedy recovery President Nelson!!

  • @NeilYoungHorne
    @NeilYoungHorne Рік тому +116

    His words touched my heart. He provided an answer and direction for something I have been praying over and have been seeking help on. Thank you for speaking, even with your injury. This was one of the finest speeches President Nelson has ever given, and he has given A LOT of great speeches.

  • @doublebrothergaming4440
    @doublebrothergaming4440 10 місяців тому +10

    Our prez said and I quote “public opinion is not the arbiter of truth!” W
    I love this quote and wil use this a lot

    • @dcarts5616
      @dcarts5616 7 місяців тому

      Two others along the lines of “I’m not saying peace and any cost” and “we don’t seek for faithful council from faithless people” are my two favorite zingers in this one. One got ignored and one got misunderstood.

  • @tshibangujeanbaptiste1451
    @tshibangujeanbaptiste1451 9 місяців тому +5

    me and my family, we are concerned through the teachings of the prophets, thank you dear heavenly father for our president Russell M. Nelson

  • @charcW8850
    @charcW8850 10 місяців тому +12

    This is one of my favorite talks ever. So relevant to anyone’s life. I know president nelson is a prophet who speaks in gods name just as ancient prophets did. So grateful for his example and service!

  • @queensworld1814
    @queensworld1814 Рік тому +106

    This message is fully packed with love and ingredients to help us survive mortality. "Think celestial in every situation you find yourself in" ❤❤

  • @anubis1949
    @anubis1949 Місяць тому

    Hail Prophet and love. The door at the bottom at will. Love ❤️ thy family brother i love you.

  • @NhizRobles
    @NhizRobles 9 місяців тому +5

    We thank thee O God,for the prophet,we love you

  • @devonmarr9872
    @devonmarr9872 11 місяців тому +17

    The focus is always upon following the Lord, growing closer to him, repenting through him, learning to understand the holy spirit, and being guided by him.
    This sermon puts that as the core focus with a perspective and encouragments in how to be strengthened by the Lord.

  • @sajor9675
    @sajor9675 11 місяців тому +31

    얼른 건강해 지세요! 평화를 주는 메세지 감사합니다.

  • @tamatoafilianga618
    @tamatoafilianga618 5 місяців тому +2

    Yesss, I'am thinking Celestrial everyday. Through my storms of life..amen 😢. I believe..♡🛐😪
    Wow, today is May 16th 2024 Thurs 😢..I'm still a true follower of Jesus Christ and, thinking Celestrial everyday ♡🌾WHY? Because I believe in Jesus Christ my older brother..😢Amen..( I ♡ you Jesus Christ for ever and Always ...😢🛐)

  • @pamhol9301
    @pamhol9301 10 місяців тому +17

    Thank you, President Nelson. OH, so much joy you have in JESUS' NAME, AMEN😇🙏

  • @Hannahbaker1996
    @Hannahbaker1996 Рік тому +13

    I was baptized on August 26th 2023 and I got to say hearing president Nelson special talk has brought me more courage to think spirituality as long as I live I will keep my faith and the Holy Spirit with me even while my grandmother Charlene Stockard is battling cancer I’m going to think spirituality I say this all in the name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen ❤❤❤

    • @Thebigsigh1975
      @Thebigsigh1975 Рік тому +1

      You are aware its a doomsday cult founded by a pedophile right ?

    • @akanisiv9786
      @akanisiv9786 Рік тому

      🙏❤🙏❤

    • @lauraj8429
      @lauraj8429 Рік тому

      @@Thebigsigh1975 Yep. I hope this person uses the internet wisely to do some real research.

    • @choosehigherground
      @choosehigherground Рік тому

      There will be commentators who work the works of satan. Remember what the Book of Mormon has taught:
      1 Nephi chapter 8:
      “26 And I also cast my eyes round about, and beheld, on the other side of the river of water, a great and spacious building; and it stood as it were in the air, high above the earth.
      27 And it was filled with people, both old and young, both male and female; and their manner of dress was exceedingly fine; and they were in the attitude of mocking and pointing their fingers towards those who had come at and were partaking of the fruit.
      28 And after they had tasted of the fruit they were ashamed, because of those that were scoffing at them; and they fell away into forbidden paths and were lost.”
      You can always rest assured that anyone who seeks to mock or tear you down is part of the great and spacious building, and in turn works the works of satan. The Savior taught in the Bible that His disciples are known by their love. Ridicule, contention, mocking has never and will never be the way of Jesus Christ. Any who follow those ways, are not His.
      Don’t heed the wicked or you will be ashamed and fall away. Always keep your focus on the fruit of the tree of life, which is Jesus Christ’s love. Heed not what anyone will or can say, because you know the love you’ve felt. Never give that love away for anyone.
      “33 And great was the multitude that did enter into that strange building. And after they did enter into that building they did point the finger of scorn at me and those that were partaking of the fruit also; but we heeded them not.
      34 These are the words of my father: For as many as heeded them, had fallen away.”
      Remember that the world fought against the Savior and His apostles:
      “35 And the multitude of the earth was gathered together; and I beheld that they were in a large and spacious building, like unto the building which my father saw. And the angel of the Lord spake unto me again, saying: Behold the world and the wisdom thereof; yea, behold the house of Israel hath gathered together to fight against the twelve apostles of the Lamb”. You will face resistance and scoffing and ridicule, but the Master we follow showed us we can bear it.

  • @Slo457
    @Slo457 Рік тому +89

    Love you dearly President Nelson. 100 years of blessing many lives. Such an amazing prophet of God 💖

  • @IN_GODS_iTRUST
    @IN_GODS_iTRUST 11 місяців тому +5

    Always coming back to charge my battery with this man talks , whoever the latest prophet i will always stick around to their talks always , i always believe it with my whole life that prophets give us the latest revelations

  • @luizgonzaga6679
    @luizgonzaga6679 Рік тому +3

    Your obsession becomes your God. The highlight.

  • @annabeckman4386
    @annabeckman4386 Рік тому +15

    Watching this live, during conference i was blown away. I am so grateful to watch again and again!!
    Amen to all he said! He truly is a Prophet of God!
    Vancouver Washington Temple! 😭😭😭👏👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @silviahernandez4891
    @silviahernandez4891 9 місяців тому +4

    Brother and Sister...Pte Nelson Russell Church Christian...*!*!Happy New Year 2024*!*!❤😊 Texas ...Good Blessing Edwin Noria Hernandez

  • @stuartharper5646
    @stuartharper5646 Рік тому +30

    This was exactly what I was needing. Thank you President Nelson for sharing this message from God to us.

    • @iadiramorales68
      @iadiramorales68 Рік тому

      You are so right. Let’s think celestial together ❤

  • @analizabagatnan180
    @analizabagatnan180 Рік тому +22

    What a powerful message. Sometimes we thought that we already heard or read everything we needed to inherit the celestial glory, but the Prophet has already a perfect message in a perfect time.. Thank you for your life and dedication Pres. Nelson.

  • @nnuonaokerekeizuogu6783
    @nnuonaokerekeizuogu6783 11 місяців тому +3

    Thank you President Nelson .You are a prophet of God.
    I thank out heavenly father for directing me to this Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints and i know this is the only through church.Thank you President Nelson for teaching me us to think celestial in every situation of our mortal life .
    Thank you for another temple in Calabar Nigeria

  • @lauralio2055
    @lauralio2055 10 місяців тому +7

    I love you President Nelson. I thank Heavenly Father for blessing us with the truth of the Gospel and for you as our Prophet today. May heavenly Father bless you with full recovery of your back injury and continue to bless your family❤

  • @firminthefaithofchrist
    @firminthefaithofchrist Рік тому +90

    Thank you for going through the pain and effort that were required to record this talk. We love you and are grateful for your unique witness of Jesus Christ!

  • @alexmadrono4821
    @alexmadrono4821 Рік тому +68

    A Celestial message from True a prophet of God. We love you and thank you President Nelson.

    • @xanmontes8715
      @xanmontes8715 Рік тому

      I pray he can continue to guide us for many more years. How awe inspiring would it be to have a centurial prophet at the helm?
      There's just something thrilling about saying "Oh yes, our prophet is quite old. He recently celebrated his 101th birthday by testifying about Jesus Christ to all who could and would hear"

  • @KamatsuPapua-b7k
    @KamatsuPapua-b7k 11 місяців тому +2

    Nothing will stop the world of God ❤thank you my dear beloved Prophet Russell M Nelson ❤im a student of the Church College Fiji and im so grateful to be in a school where i deepen my conversion to Jesus Christ and his restoreed Gospel,The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day saints ❤

  • @robertliddle
    @robertliddle Рік тому +40

    This is one of the best talks I have ever heard.

  • @j.gverse6344
    @j.gverse6344 Рік тому +37

    Don’t make your prayers sound like a shopping list. Turn them into a shopping mall. Such inspiring words!

  • @kristic4472
    @kristic4472 Рік тому +61

    I love you Pres. Nelson! I try to "Hear Him", and I'll try to "Think Celestial".

  • @AlineCrisantaBalut
    @AlineCrisantaBalut 11 місяців тому +6

    I feel close to Heavenly Father every time I hear him speak. The power of the spirit is strong

  • @eseraletoa
    @eseraletoa Рік тому +28

    A much needed message for our prophet. Do not let your obsession become your God. Think Celestial

  • @daclanmelchor
    @daclanmelchor 9 місяців тому +6

    I never get tired of watching this beautiful message of President Nelson Think Celestial. I have watched it maybe a hundred times...

    • @melissaanderson7813
      @melissaanderson7813 8 місяців тому +1

      Yes!! I keep coming back to listen again & again!!!

    • @EdmundPatak
      @EdmundPatak 7 місяців тому

      Cool! Maybe you can help me then? Where can I find the scripture about the covenants, contracts, bonds, etc. he quoted from? My search yields no results.

    • @dcarts5616
      @dcarts5616 7 місяців тому

      @@EdmundPatakyou mean besides what as a prophet, he just said? Why can’t you quote him? Did he say that he was quoting biblical or BoM scripture? I missed where it said he was quoting from?

    • @plainandprecious
      @plainandprecious 6 місяців тому

      @@EdmundPatak Doctrine and Covenants 132:7

  • @samahangparacalenonagkakaisa
    @samahangparacalenonagkakaisa 10 місяців тому +4

    Im a Catholic
    But Mormons are great
    I thinked that The president of The Church of Christ is like The Pope of The Roman Catholic Church

    • @billybobjoeyo
      @billybobjoeyo 6 місяців тому +1

      In our church, The President, counsel, apostles, 70, etc. are called by God. When our President dies, there is no commotion about who the next president will be. We already know. There is order. When the Pope dies, it takes some time for a new one to be selected, during which there is no direct leader.
      While there are similarities, there are differences.

    • @billyhess2983
      @billyhess2983 6 місяців тому

      Ladder Day Saints n thank you. You do realize that there can be only one church on earth that is commissioned n authorized by Jesus Christ. I know for myself that The Book of Mormon is true as well as other standard works/ books the church has. I know the Lord leads this church. He has proven it. Hope you decide to explore it further. This is His church restored by His own efforts. A very real claim in deed!!! Take care!

  • @aliciaaquilena6077
    @aliciaaquilena6077 Рік тому +7

    Whatever yiu are facing now,THINKS CELESTIAL!Thank you so much President Russell M. Nelson for this reminder!Get well soon! Praying for your fast recovery!

  • @davidk7672
    @davidk7672 10 місяців тому +3

    FACTS

  • @lorifoutz9332
    @lorifoutz9332 Рік тому +34

    Thank you for sharing this message even while you are hurting.
    Love you!

  • @cristyiloveyou6227
    @cristyiloveyou6227 10 місяців тому +8

    Happy 99 bdays President Nelson.Stay healthy always❤❤❤

  • @brotherofchrist7
    @brotherofchrist7 9 місяців тому +3

    Merry Christmas to all loved children and families of almighty father god , by the teachings of the restored gospel amen

  • @ED-wired
    @ED-wired Рік тому +60

    I felt so much love and concern while listening to our prophet speak.

  • @AndyJames-gt3cl
    @AndyJames-gt3cl 10 місяців тому +2

    Think Celestial!!! Alma 4

  • @Robert.Blodgett
    @Robert.Blodgett Рік тому +49

    Thank you for the great conference address and prophetic teachings. We are so grateful to have you as our prophet. You are in our prayers.

  • @jtwoolley
    @jtwoolley 3 місяці тому

    He blew this talk right out of the water (in a good way). This is a good talk

  • @Suckerforbooks
    @Suckerforbooks 10 місяців тому +3

    I come from a family who are members of the church. And recently found out that my story goes all the way back to when the church became a church. And i know that president Nelson is a prophet from heavenly Father. Thank you President Nelson for all your hard work in the church.

  • @TrangNguyen-sz6xh
    @TrangNguyen-sz6xh Рік тому +13

    Thank you 🙏 so much President Nelson I am so happy to see you are still healthy at the age of 99 i really like your talk in this general conference to think Celestial what an amazing place that we can live with our family and with The Lord in all eternities God bless you and your family President Nelson ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @IN_GODS_iTRUST
    @IN_GODS_iTRUST 10 місяців тому +3

    Love you always Prophet, thank you for always let God prevailed in you so you can be the mouthpiece to us sinners , love you always ❤

  • @Pinksodachick
    @Pinksodachick Рік тому +65

    Grateful for all your love and service to all of us President Nelson. Our prayers are with you.

  • @blueavianbeing2530
    @blueavianbeing2530 8 місяців тому +1

    Jesus Christ has been visiting and given visions and dreams to various people worldwide.
    He said to them, "Tell my people, I'm coming very, very, very soon in your lifetime".

    • @Hustada
      @Hustada 5 місяців тому

      Every generation has thought that.

  • @bossman_lavishlife
    @bossman_lavishlife 11 місяців тому +3

    praying for good energy , joy and great day 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @faltermedia
    @faltermedia Рік тому +32

    What a witness of Jesus Christ. Thank you President Nelson.