I love that you have an open mind. I testify in the name of Jesus Christ that the Prophet he testified of, is a prophet of God. When God calls a prophet to the earth he doesnt represent a church, he represents Jesus Christ therefore he is responsible for warning everyone and he witnesses to everyone, not just members of his own church. Of course we (latter Day Saints) believe we are members of his (jesus Christs Church) and although Russel M. Nelson is the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints; He is Prophet to the entire world. Many will not accept him as a prophet (as in days of old) but he is still accountable to God for all of our Fathers children. Father invites all who hear to "come unto him". I think we agree turbulent days are ahead, regardless of your faith know that you have a home w/ Christ (as I'm sure you do) and as well w/ The members of his Church. God Bless you and Keep you in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Please do not put your trust in man. Ask the Lord Jesus Christ to show you the FINISHED work He accomplished for salvation. Don't put your trust in man-- no matter how good they sound
Elder Uchtdorf is one of the greatest orators of the Church. His words in print, audio and video will bring millions to know the savior for centuries to come.
I love learning that God is a God of New Beginning!!!!! It's wonderful to me to be able to begin a new life, a fresh start again and again and again. I thought that God will hate me for making a lot of errors and mistakes again and again. It is comforting that I can be forgiven and start again if I truly repent and make efforts to do better and be better. The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ will aid me and you in our quest for eternal life. As long as we are doing our best in obeying God's commandments and keeping our covenants with faith and hope in our Savior Jesus Christ, we can be forgiven and begin a new life...
It popped up to me. Oddly enough I was trying to add it just to my private faith playlist, but it would not add save it included the public music playlist. I tried removing it 5 times. Maybe I'm supposed to share this too.
1. Move toward the light 2. You’re better than you think 3. Learn to love God and love your neighbors (everyone) 4. Conflict is inevitable/conflict is a choice 5. Our Heavenly Father is a god of new beginnings
"God does not need people who are flawless, he seeks an open heart and willing mind and He will make them perfect" Thank you President Uchdorf. THANK YOU!! Amazing talk!
Although I like and " liked" your comment, I think that as people we should consider that God doesn't need anyone .I think God wants us ALL!.. God has us all.. what we do to aoreciate our gift(s) is that which varies among individuals..thank God for the good people of this and every church, amen 🙏..
Oh mannn even though I've heard this talk a lot and love it and helped me with trials I face, I today watch this talk again and opens my mind to my now new challenge as a RS President especially feeling like I may not be good enough, Sister's will hate me. Awww gosh this talk again was for me.
You sound exactly as Enoch, who doubted and told God "how can I do this? Everyone hates me!" I'm sure by now you've felt the Lord's Angels and the Holy Ghost by your side and the strength and support of the sisters in your Ward. God Bless You for humble accepting this calling. Remember, it was the Lord, who called you to it, just like he called Enoch❤
I wish the president of our country (past, present, & future) spoke to us like this, with this kind of integrity, intellect, empathy, strength, intellect, and a genuine care of the people.
He said this was a message for all of God’s children but every single one of those things is exactly what I need to hear and exactly in that order. God had me in mind when He had Elder Uchtdorf write this speech. I feel that in my heart. I felt the Spirit so strongly. I am one of God’s children!
We are really blessed to have leaders that are faithful to the Lord. It’s very difficult to find leadership in the world that chooses Gods will over their own. It’s a great tool to be able to watch these talks whenever we want wherever we are. The spirit is at our fingertips if we so choose.
Thank you Elder Utchford. There is much wisdom in your talk. I felt the Lord talking to me through your message. There are many things that I had learned and I need to change.
Thank you for the encouragement and inspiration. Move toward the light; you are better than you think you are; the Lord accomplishes the most with the humble and meek; learn to love GOD & your neighbor; conflict is inevitable, Contention is a choice; our Heavenly Father is a God of new beginnings.
I felt blessed to hear these messages from beginning to end. Exactly what I needed to hear. I felt like Heavenly Father answered my questions through this. Definitely felt the Holy Ghost and God's Love. Thank you!
Yessir, Elder; Uchtdorf is one of my favorite speaker ever..I ❤this gentleman..He speaks coming from the heart ♥. Absolutely honored! Yessss Thankyou Jesus for this beautiful gentleman..I'm a believer..yesss I' am..!🌿🛐♡😇
thank you this message has given a lot of reflection to me on whatbI need to do and chance including repentance. it caused me deep pondering and reflexion. thank you
I do too, not only this, but on a daily basis around me, to help lift me up, and send me on my way, rejoicing. I hope that I can live to merit the love of God, and of others about me. I pray that I will have a happy family one day, and be where God is. I also pray for those who need God in their lives...who need his love, especially family members and others near us, like church members and neighbors.
I also appreciate the leaders of the church. I wake up in the morning thanking God everyday for these dedicated servants of the Lord. With this great example we have to follow. I am grateful Our Father in heaven put His son Jesus Christ in the leadership of this church. I know this to be true and I cannot deny it! And I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God just as Abraham, Moses and Peter James and John. The Book of Mormon is a true word and testimony of Jesus Christ with no doubt in my mind. When I leave this world I want to serve our Lord constantly! In the name of Jesus Christ!
Thank you Elder Uchtdorf. You answered my prayers. I’m going through some trials and I’m grateful that I listen to your talk today. You made my day and I will try be a better person each day. Thank you once again. Much love all the way from Melbourne Australia ❤️
My mother, and l love this man so much❤👏 He's a very humble, and caring, servent of God!🙏😊 Never puff up, in pride but very much, the opposite. We could listen to him, forever. Thank you, so much for your kind words, of wisdom.😊🌹
He is really always there because he told me not to go to the church that I was going to I had a really strong feeling so therefore I didn't and now I know why my God is good to me I listen to him and his son Jesus Christ but I need to listen more now since they are guiding me the way
So grateful of the opportunity to hear such uplifting words from one of my favorite leader ...Elder Uchtdorf. Your message really touched my heart and lifted my spirit. Thank you so much.
I always love hearing him speak. I do enjoy everyones talks at General Conference, but I always look forward to Elder Uchtdorf and Elder Hollands talks.
I never cease to be amazed by how God always guide me to hear the right messages in the right time. I've seen this video at the beggining of last week and during all week I've been pushed to watch it. After a terrible weekend I finally decide to watch it and it touched me at the very beggining. Thank you so much for briging it for people that are not at BYU.
I woke up this morning and somehow this message popped up on LinkedIn. I am so grateful for apostles of God who speak the mind of our Heavenly Father. I truly needed to hear this today. Perfect timing. God truly knows us and hears prayers. Great words of wisdom to start a new day.
The simple message of the gospel shared by the comfort of the Holy Ghost enlightens us once more. May this loving message transform my heart as well as many others. I pray it will bless my children who have closed ears to such in ways only God can see and do. I have tried my best and I pray for the strength to continue loving them more and more.
in case it helps, Elder Renlund said to consider Isaiah 58.He said it is about fasting, the Sabbath day, and eternal families. Verses 12-14, he says, these promises comes to us if we fast and do as it says on the Sabbath. While Elder Renlund's answer was in reference to a spouse who has lost faith, I am sure you can apply this scripture to healing other kinds of breeches, too, though it might take time. Good luck, and may the Lord bless you and yours.
"You're better than you think," seems to be one of the main messages of his ministry as an apostle. I feel like the most talentless person in the church! Thank you Elder Uchdorf for so often reminding us how to live up to our potential ❤❤❤
Thank you. I needed this. Every time this man speaks he seems to speak directly to me and to be responding to my struggles, and I feel God’s love and attention
In the challenges that we,Gods children, are experiencing of today what great and uplifting advice to hear. The positive message and direction given by an Apostle of God in these lattter days. How blessed we are. Heavenly Father... Thank you for the technology of today for making it possible for us, your children on earth today, to recieve these messages of hope and inspiration and direction so that we may someday return to you and or love ones to live in eternity and peace and love.
1. Move towards the light. 2. You’re better that you think you are. 3. Learn to love God and you’re neighbor. 4. Conflict is inevitable; contention is a choice. 5. God is a God of new beginnings. All of these principles are such a refresher. Love Uchdorft. Can one remain a worthy member by holding on to these but discarding having to believe in Joseph Smith first vision and The Book of Mormon ? Asking for a friend
One can have a testimony of different things at different times, and the weak parts can grow if your friend applies prayer, effort, patience, and looks at uplifting and trusted sources of information. On every important topic or historical figure, there are many sources of misinformation running around. But, by the fruits of what a person did, you can know if they were good or evil. If the church seems good to your friend, and all the wonderful things speak to their heart, then, in a way, they do have some testimony of Joseph Smith and the first vision, because it was and is the beginning and the foundation from which all these good and beautiful things have come. Joseph was not a perfect person, and was careful to let people know this was true. But he did his best, repented often, and was a truly good person. By the things he created and led people to become, how he inspired millions to do better and be better, kinder, more charitable, and loving than they were before? By these things, we can know what he truly was, even if there are some troubling things that have also been said by some. What he made speaks for itself, and he gave his life for it. And, asking questions is WONDERFUL!! It is essential! Seeking answers with patience, prayer, and hope is the second half of that. That is how we can find truth and avoid being misled. I assure you, there are answers for those who don't stop searching for them. As for being worthy, every soul is of great worth. And yes, while only those who are at a certain level of obedience and faith can come into the temple, ALL are welcome in this church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! Especially those struggling for answers. We are ALL struggling for answers of some kind. Every single one of us who you find at church. Not one of us is perfect! I would be proud to sit by your friend at church and just... be his or her friend. And I promise, if they keep coming and searching in the way of truth, they will find what they seek. In the end, we all find what we chase after the most. Getting to the temple is usually a journey for each and every person. Don't feel bad. This is okay. Just keep searching and trying and learning. Also, please remember, the most important of all is to find a testimony of and relationship with Jesus Christ. If your friend has that, they have the most essential element which can and will guide them towards everything they need.
John 7:17 says: if any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. Just keep the commandments, keep praying, reading the scriptures, conference talks, follow the prophet, and in time, the Lord has promised he will get a testimony of the things he doesn't have a testimony of yet. Don't give up.
Who can speak to us with authority on facing trials, heartbreak and frightening situations and facing them with trust, faith, dignity and hope... Oh thankfully Elder Uchtdorf is there to lead, guide us and counsel us through the minefield of human experiences and the ever changing horizon of life. We are deeply fortunate to have this apostle of God who reminds us that... God lives, and loves us, and we are his beloved children who each have something to offer in this life. No matter how small we feel, If we surrender ourselves to Him in love, Christ can and will fill us with His joy, build us, and support us through our growing pains, and this quest called LIFE. God bless and thank you for your wisdom, love and vision yet again.
Thank you for this beautiful talk ❤️ Agency is a wonderful blessing. We can choose to be still and listen to the Holy ghost or we choose to be angry and create contention and not find peace. Jesus is very mercy full to all who come into him and bless us with love and peace 😊💕🌸 UK
I am not of your faith but I listened intently. Thank you.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoyed his message!
What can we do to help you to listen to the message of the restoration of the of the gospel in these latter days?
I love that you have an open mind. I testify in the name of Jesus Christ that the Prophet he testified of, is a prophet of God. When God calls a prophet to the earth he doesnt represent a church, he represents Jesus Christ therefore he is responsible for warning everyone and he witnesses to everyone, not just members of his own church. Of course we (latter Day Saints) believe we are members of his (jesus Christs Church) and although Russel M. Nelson is the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints; He is Prophet to the entire world. Many will not accept him as a prophet (as in days of old) but he is still accountable to God for all of our Fathers children. Father invites all who hear to "come unto him". I think we agree turbulent days are ahead, regardless of your faith know that you have a home w/ Christ (as I'm sure you do) and as well w/ The members of his Church. God Bless you and Keep you in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Feel free to listen to any of the talks any time you want. You're always welcome to do so!! 🫠🫠
Please do not put your trust in man. Ask the Lord Jesus Christ to show you the FINISHED work He accomplished for salvation. Don't put your trust in man-- no matter how good they sound
Absolutely incredible talk. I felt so much peace listening to this. It helped me feel the love and healing of God.
We're so glad to hear it.
I love listening to this man speak!
Elder Uchtdorf is one of the greatest orators of the Church. His words in print, audio and video will bring millions to know the savior for centuries to come.
I love learning that God is a God of New Beginning!!!!! It's wonderful to me to be able to begin a new life, a fresh start again and again and again. I thought that God will hate me for making a lot of errors and mistakes again and again. It is comforting that I can be forgiven and start again if I truly repent and make efforts to do better and be better. The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ will aid me and you in our quest for eternal life. As long as we are doing our best in obeying God's commandments and keeping our covenants with faith and hope in our Savior Jesus Christ, we can be forgiven and begin a new life...
“The lord often accomplishes the most, with those who feel the least accomplished.”
I needed to hear that today. Definitely an answer to a prayer.
❤
Another great talk! I hope that a like and a comment helps this talk come across someone who needs to hear it like I did!
It popped up to me. Oddly enough I was trying to add it just to my private faith playlist, but it would not add save it included the public music playlist. I tried removing it 5 times. Maybe I'm supposed to share this too.
1. Move toward the light
2. You’re better than you think
3. Learn to love God and love your neighbors (everyone)
4. Conflict is inevitable/conflict is a choice
5. Our Heavenly Father is a god of new beginnings
4. Conflict is inevitable. Contention is a choice.
Thank you both for sharing
Thank you for sharing 🙏☺️
So beautiful
Love these 5!
"God does not need people who are flawless, he seeks an open heart and willing mind and He will make them perfect" Thank you President Uchdorf. THANK YOU!! Amazing talk!
Wow that's very wonderful
Exactly what I needed to hear today
I love the BYU talks they are so inspiring!
Although I like and " liked" your comment, I think that as people we should consider that God doesn't need anyone .I think God wants us ALL!.. God has us all.. what we do to aoreciate our gift(s) is that which varies among individuals..thank God for the good people of this and every church, amen 🙏..
Thanks for that amazing talk President Ucdorf Thank you. ❤
Masterful address! Timeless counsel. Thank you. Elder Uchtdorf.
I am so glad I came across this talk it was an answer to my heart’s prayer
Oh mannn even though I've heard this talk a lot and love it and helped me with trials I face, I today watch this talk again and opens my mind to my now new challenge as a RS President especially feeling like I may not be good enough, Sister's will hate me. Awww gosh this talk again was for me.
You sound exactly as Enoch, who doubted and told God "how can I do this? Everyone hates me!" I'm sure by now you've felt the Lord's Angels and the Holy Ghost by your side and the strength and support of the sisters in your Ward. God Bless You for humble accepting this calling. Remember, it was the Lord, who called you to it, just like he called Enoch❤
Thank you, my heart is full of love for our Lord and his humble servant.
I wish the president of our country (past, present, & future) spoke to us like this, with this kind of integrity, intellect, empathy, strength, intellect, and a genuine care of the people.
This man is mostly why I became LDS.
He’s the reason why I’m thinking about joining LDS. Would love to meet him and his wife one day. Plus, he was born in Czechoslovakia as I was.
"You may be just the person God is looking for"
He said this was a message for all of God’s children but every single one of those things is exactly what I need to hear and exactly in that order. God had me in mind when He had Elder Uchtdorf write this speech. I feel that in my heart. I felt the Spirit so strongly. I am one of God’s children!
We are really blessed to have leaders that are faithful to the Lord. It’s very difficult to find leadership in the world that chooses Gods will over their own. It’s a great tool to be able to watch these talks whenever we want wherever we are. The spirit is at our fingertips if we so choose.
I love your speech President Uchtdorf, your words tender my spirt sense. Thank you so much 🤍
AMEN LORD AMEN THANK YOU LORD FOR ALL YOUR BLESSING YOU HAVE DONE FOR US TO THEE AMEN
Beautiful and inspiring message, thank you Elder Uchtdorf ❤. Just the message I needed this morning.
His voice is so comforting
My favorite speaker!!!
Thank you Elder Utchford. There is much wisdom in your talk. I felt the Lord talking to me through your message. There are many things that I had learned and I need to change.
I loved Elder Uchdtorf message, very inspiring, uplifting, spirit is so strong. Thank you Elder Uchtdorf!
Thank you Elder Uchtdorf. I love and sustain you.
Thank you for the encouragement and inspiration. Move toward the light; you are better than you think you are; the Lord accomplishes the most with the humble and meek; learn to love GOD & your neighbor; conflict is inevitable, Contention is a choice; our Heavenly Father is a God of new beginnings.
Beautiful please help me dear Savior to do them.
Thank you so much President Uchdorft. I really needed to hear this. My faith is revived and my spirit renewed.
I felt blessed to hear these messages from beginning to end. Exactly what I needed to hear. I felt like Heavenly Father answered my questions through this. Definitely felt the Holy Ghost and God's Love. Thank you!
We are so glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Elder Uchtdorf.
I enjoyed your teaching.
Yessir, Elder; Uchtdorf is one of my favorite speaker ever..I ❤this gentleman..He speaks coming from the heart ♥. Absolutely honored! Yessss Thankyou Jesus for this beautiful gentleman..I'm a believer..yesss I' am..!🌿🛐♡😇
Thank you!President Uchtdorf!❤
You sound exactly like one of Jehovah’s Witnesses! Beautiful talk, !
Love this man of God! Such an inspiration
thank you this message has given a lot of reflection to me on whatbI need to do and chance including repentance. it caused me deep pondering and reflexion. thank you
How clear and inspired way to instruct.
WE ARE, BROTHERS AND SISTERS! FROM ONE CREATER AND ONLY ONE ALMIGHTY GOD! AND HIS BELOVED SON JESUS CHRIST. AMEN
The voice of the Lord came here, Thank you so much Elder Uchtdorf for this message.
I love to hear all leaders in the quorum of the twelve apostles to stand to testify their messages that gives me a reliefs
Thankyou you answered my questions
Great messages 🙏🙏🙏
this was beautiful.xxxx❤
These messages are the most important of all I have ever had, thank God for helping me to come across this great talk.
I love Elder Uchtdorf!! What a beautiful message this is! It was so uplifting to me!! ❤
I love and appreciate the servants of our Savior Jesus Christ.
I do too, not only this, but on a daily basis around me, to help lift me up, and send me on my way, rejoicing. I hope that I can live to merit the love of God, and of others about me. I pray that I will have a happy family one day, and be where God is. I also pray for those who need God in their lives...who need his love, especially family members and others near us, like church members and neighbors.
I also appreciate the leaders of the church. I wake up in the morning thanking God everyday for these dedicated servants of the Lord. With this great example we have to follow. I am grateful Our Father in heaven put His son Jesus Christ in the leadership of this church. I know this to be true and I cannot deny it! And I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God just as Abraham, Moses and Peter James and John. The Book of Mormon is a true word and testimony of Jesus Christ with no doubt in my mind. When I leave this world I want to serve our Lord constantly! In the name of Jesus Christ!
A Great man of God...We love you, Elder Uchtdorf...
When Elder Uchtdorf speaks we would always listen and write down so motivational and uplifting thank Elder Uchtdorf
Thank you Pres Uchtdorf!!, needed this wonderful message of hope and love! ❤️
God is a God of new beginnings. I loved it. Amen.
Thank you Elder Uchtdorf. Such a happy message ! I can feel the love that you have for our Savior and us.
Sometimes being silent is best
Thanks for the message
I loved this talk. Thank you. Much needed ❤️
Thank you Elder Uchtdorf. You answered my prayers. I’m going through some trials and I’m grateful that I listen to your talk today. You made my day and I will try be a better person each day. Thank you once again. Much love all the way from Melbourne Australia ❤️
What a beautiful way to start a new day a new beginning another opportunity watching an inspired talk giving by one of our General Authorities ♥️
My mother, and l love this man so much❤👏
He's a very humble, and caring, servent of God!🙏😊
Never puff up, in pride but very much, the opposite.
We could listen to him, forever.
Thank you, so much for your kind words, of wisdom.😊🌹
He is really always there because he told me not to go to the church that I was going to I had a really strong feeling so therefore I didn't and now I know why my God is good to me I listen to him and his son Jesus Christ but I need to listen more now since they are guiding me the way
I loveee these church talks!
I always like to hear Elder Uchtdorf. He says things that make senses and he uses stories that are easy to remember.
So grateful of the opportunity to hear such uplifting words from one of my favorite leader ...Elder Uchtdorf. Your message really touched my heart and lifted my spirit. Thank you so much.
He is just amazing and I love his talks 💗
Wonderful message thank yo elder Dieter
My how we all need this wisdom!
I sure do !
Wonderful message!!
I always love hearing him speak. I do enjoy everyones talks at General Conference, but I always look forward to Elder Uchtdorf and Elder Hollands talks.
Same! 😊💜
and Pres. Nelson!
This talk is perfect. His words are so inspired and true to the faith.
You really picked 5 good ones! I needed this message, going through some intense trials and this is very helpful! Be good, be happy, be safe!
I pray n hope everything has gotten better for you sister !!
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You can do this
Amen 🙏 what a meaningful and powerful preach
Annie, get SAVED by the FINISHED work Jesus accomplished for salvation
Gratitude Elder Uchtdorf wonderful message inspiring and uplifting to hear,God bless everyone❤
I never cease to be amazed by how God always guide me to hear the right messages in the right time. I've seen this video at the beggining of last week and during all week I've been pushed to watch it. After a terrible weekend I finally decide to watch it and it touched me at the very beggining. Thank you so much for briging it for people that are not at BYU.
How timely this message is, thank you Elder Uchtdorf for your inspired message
Elder Utchdorf... we share the same birthday! We also share the same desire to find God and love Him with all our heart~
I woke up this morning and somehow this message popped up on LinkedIn. I am so grateful for apostles of God who speak the mind of our Heavenly Father. I truly needed to hear this today. Perfect timing. God truly knows us and hears prayers. Great words of wisdom to start a new day.
The simple message of the gospel shared by the comfort of the Holy Ghost enlightens us once more. May this loving message transform my heart as well as many others. I pray it will bless my children who have closed ears to such in ways only God can see and do. I have tried my best and I pray for the strength to continue loving them more and more.
in case it helps, Elder Renlund said to consider Isaiah 58.He said it is about fasting, the Sabbath day, and eternal families. Verses 12-14, he says, these promises comes to us if we fast and do as it says on the Sabbath. While Elder Renlund's answer was in reference to a spouse who has lost faith, I am sure you can apply this scripture to healing other kinds of breeches, too, though it might take time. Good luck, and may the Lord bless you and yours.
Discours puissant, merci 💖
I loved this speech!! ❤️.. Thank you so much!!!
Wonderful, thank you Elder Uchtdorf! Love the reminder of the 5! They are truly essential for our life.
I am grateful to hear this beautiful message.
Thank you Elder Uchtdorf for the five inspired messages
"You're better than you think," seems to be one of the main messages of his ministry as an apostle. I feel like the most talentless person in the church! Thank you Elder Uchdorf for so often reminding us how to live up to our potential ❤❤❤
How do you attribute your intelligence you inherited from the beginning of time
Merry Christmas
What an amazing talk from one of my favorite speakers and great examples of discipleship!
Thank you. I needed this. Every time this man speaks he seems to speak directly to me and to be responding to my struggles, and I feel God’s love and attention
I, love this brothern talk, he gives ME peace of the ❤ thank you
Always love to hear elder Uchtdorf talks he’s so inspiring and his words of wisdom fills my heart.
What an inspirational message President ❤️❤️❤️
I'm grateful for this message it's helped me to do the will of God. Thank you so much, Elder Uchtdorf
Thank you, you are correct , me all must hear these five messages .May god bless us all.
In the challenges that we,Gods children, are experiencing of today what great and uplifting advice to hear. The positive message and direction given by an Apostle of God in these lattter days. How blessed we are. Heavenly Father... Thank you for the technology of today for making it possible for us, your children on earth today, to recieve these messages of hope and inspiration and direction so that we may someday return to you and or love ones to live in eternity and peace and love.
1. Move towards the light.
2. You’re better that you think you are.
3. Learn to love God and you’re neighbor.
4. Conflict is inevitable; contention is a choice.
5. God is a God of new beginnings.
All of these principles are such a refresher. Love Uchdorft. Can one remain a worthy member by holding on to these but discarding having to believe in Joseph Smith first vision and The Book of Mormon ? Asking for a friend
One can have a testimony of different things at different times, and the weak parts can grow if your friend applies prayer, effort, patience, and looks at uplifting and trusted sources of information. On every important topic or historical figure, there are many sources of misinformation running around. But, by the fruits of what a person did, you can know if they were good or evil. If the church seems good to your friend, and all the wonderful things speak to their heart, then, in a way, they do have some testimony of Joseph Smith and the first vision, because it was and is the beginning and the foundation from which all these good and beautiful things have come. Joseph was not a perfect person, and was careful to let people know this was true. But he did his best, repented often, and was a truly good person. By the things he created and led people to become, how he inspired millions to do better and be better, kinder, more charitable, and loving than they were before? By these things, we can know what he truly was, even if there are some troubling things that have also been said by some. What he made speaks for itself, and he gave his life for it. And, asking questions is WONDERFUL!! It is essential! Seeking answers with patience, prayer, and hope is the second half of that. That is how we can find truth and avoid being misled. I assure you, there are answers for those who don't stop searching for them. As for being worthy, every soul is of great worth. And yes, while only those who are at a certain level of obedience and faith can come into the temple, ALL are welcome in this church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! Especially those struggling for answers. We are ALL struggling for answers of some kind. Every single one of us who you find at church. Not one of us is perfect! I would be proud to sit by your friend at church and just... be his or her friend. And I promise, if they keep coming and searching in the way of truth, they will find what they seek. In the end, we all find what we chase after the most. Getting to the temple is usually a journey for each and every person. Don't feel bad. This is okay. Just keep searching and trying and learning. Also, please remember, the most important of all is to find a testimony of and relationship with Jesus Christ. If your friend has that, they have the most essential element which can and will guide them towards everything they need.
John 7:17 says: if any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
Just keep the commandments, keep praying, reading the scriptures, conference talks, follow the prophet, and in time, the Lord has promised he will get a testimony of the things he doesn't have a testimony of yet. Don't give up.
Thank you so much for your message to all the children of God I love for everyone to listen to this beautiful message and embrace it God bless.Amen
Thank you. I needed to hear this message today. 🙏💛😇
Man this is powerful stuff. What a blessing for those who love the Lord.
Thank you Elder Uchtdorf for the beautiful message.
Wonderful message for all of humanity!. THANK YOU Dieter!
It’s amazing how love of God and of neighbor leads us to love of living His commandments.
Who can speak to us with authority on facing trials, heartbreak and frightening situations and facing them with trust, faith, dignity and hope... Oh thankfully Elder Uchtdorf is there to lead, guide us and counsel us through the minefield of human experiences and the ever changing horizon of life.
We are deeply fortunate to have this apostle of God who reminds us that... God lives, and loves us, and we are his beloved children who each have something to offer in this life. No matter how small we feel, If we surrender ourselves to Him in love, Christ can and will fill us with His joy, build us, and support us through our growing pains, and this quest called LIFE. God bless and thank you for your wisdom, love and vision yet again.
Thank you for this beautiful talk ❤️ Agency is a wonderful blessing. We can choose to be still and listen to the Holy ghost or we choose to be angry and create contention and not find peace. Jesus is very mercy full to all who come into him and bless us with love and peace 😊💕🌸 UK
Thank you so much. A great message of Hope and Inspiration.
Beautiful
I'm glad I could see this even though I wasn't able to attend in person. Thank you for your inspired words Elder Uchtdorf
Needed to hear these messages today