Copyright 2021 Elizabeth Burr There is a very distinct parallel to each of us today in this passage of Scripture because if we are Christians, then our bodies are called the temple of the Holy Spirit or the temple of the Living God or just the temple of God (see 1 Cor. You are free to choose who you will beand with whom you will bein the world to come! But I do attend church, hold a calling, and actually re-listened to the prophet's message. Hezekiah could have had a private ceremony. It is imperative that we daily dedicate ourselves to the Lord and offer our bodies, our temples, as instruments of righteousness. He is the One who wants you to experience fully His sacred ordinances. Everything taught in the temple, through instruction and through the Spirit, increases our understanding of Jesus Christ. Ive been thinking of reading and studying two books: The Holy Temple by Boyd K. Packer and House of Glory: Finding Personal Meaning in the Temple by S. Michael Wilcox. Ask the Lord God to help you discover what defilements in your own heart need to go. preorder your april 2023 general conference workbook! We too, may be exposed at timesvictim to the breaking waves of mortality and adversity, leaving us exhausted and stripped to the core. What is the Spirit prompting you to do without? You will learn how to part the veil between heaven and earth, how to ask for Gods angels to attend you, and how better to receive direction from heaven. President Henry B. Eyring teaches us how to receive revelation by exercising faith (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Whether it happens in a neighborhood in West Africa, an urban center in Europe and the Middle East, or small-town America, the effect is the same: people encounter the message of Jesus through the scripture and lives are transformed. Your true kingdom of loyalty is not housed here on earth. If you arent at a place where you love going to the temple, go more often and allow the Lord to change your heart while you are there. Jesus is the Christ! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The wording is PRECISE and the poor kid reciting the prayer has to say it again if he slips in an extra "and" or "always". 7: 25). Strive to stabilize your nations economy? And the Most Holy One has a mandate for you to help a nation seek His kingdom and His righteousness. The way you are going to do that is through reestablishing holy worship of God among the people. Heis the One who wants you to experience fullyHissacred ordinances. on The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation, House of Glory: Finding Personal Meaning in the Temple, {REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Science: Mammals, MRI / Hearing Screening / Genetic Testing, The Need for a Church The Berning Bunch. Thus was one of my favorites talks. PRESCHOOL: Starting as early as 18-months old in our toddler program, we provide a secure and loving place for growth and transition. hbbd```b`` z ? It might work for a while, but eventually you find yourself unable to keep up. If you are single and seeking to marry, search for a companion who can worthily take you to the temple (and be worthy yourself). Then have someone read this quote and start a class discussion with thought-provoking questions (some suggestions found after the quote). Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham said the closing prayer. We believe in prayerfully curated and intentionally designed products and content that supports women on their path of discipleship. It was . Can you imagine giving that advice to a battered spouse? 3 And oh, how we will need His power in the days ahead. And what reinforcement to your testimony and understanding of the gospel are needed?. I think the example of the sacrament that he gives is disingenuous. Possible discussion questions: What is the Spirit prompting you to begin doing? 2:21-22; 1 Peter 2:4-5). His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. Maybe its the place where you hoard things. Bless you heart! The Lord has declared that despite todays unprecedented challenges, those who build their foundations upon Jesus Christ, and have learned how to draw upon His power, need not succumb to the unique anxieties of this era. Every participating choir member is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and had been recently tested. Echoing previous invitations he has extended since becoming Prophet on January 14, 2018, President Nelson suggested five specific actions that can help maintain positive spiritual momentum. Be prepared to share something personal if no one volunteers immediately. %PDF-1.6
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This is a prophetic warning. Elder Quentin L. Cook teaches about finding personal peace through five works of righteousness (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). The Lord instructed Adam and Eve to pray, make covenants, and offer sacrifices. Some might even consider that the kind of senility that would warrant an arrest to the mental institution or the kind of political motive that might label you a traitor charged with treason. It is something I really want to dive into the next six months and how I can improve my own discipleship. Unless you opt to spend a lot of time on a particular quote, try to pick around 2 questions per quote. He makes it very clear that the temple will offer no protection if you are wicked. Elder Ulisses Soares teaches how we can follow the Saviors example of compassion (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Spend time with Him there. He encouraged church members to recognize that the gospel requires some things to happen sequentially, including covenants and ordinances, miracles and repentance. If you and I are to withstand the forthcoming perils and pressures, it is imperative that we each have a firm spiritual foundation built upon the rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. President Russell M. Nelson teaches about how the temple can help us reinforce our spiritual foundations (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). Then, as we keep our covenants, He endows us with His healing, strengthening power. Jesus is the Christ! In like manner, it is now time that we each implement extraordinary measures perhaps measures we have never taken before to strengthen our personal spiritual foundations. Capture your enemies? This was as much a physical act as it was a spiritual act. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches that we can do simple things each day to renew and restore ourselves spiritually (excerpts from the October 2021 general conference). When renovations on the Salt Lake Temple are completed, there will be no safer place during an earthquake in the Salt Lake Valley than inside the temple. And then, there are those miraculous moments that testify to the impossible becoming possible, as in Hezekiahs mission. Can God change your life? Begin with the temple. I promise you that over time, the temple will become a place of safety, solace, and revelation. There's even more in this talk, but this post is already long. President Camille N. Johnson, Primary general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. I am very thankful that I know we have a Prophet to lead us and if we follow the counsel he shares, we can bear these troubling times. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. All quotes by President Russell M. Nelson and in blue (unless otherwise noted). "Temple ordinances and covenants are ancient." Elder Vaiangina Sikahema noted that hundreds and maybe thousands of young missionaries of the church from his native Tonga have been unable to return home at the end of their missionary service during the COVID-19 pandemic. "My dear brothers and sisters, these are the latter days. Not only that, but the group was to participate in worshipping the Lord. Here are the final details about yourself to complete the picture: You are the youthful age of 25, your name is Hezekiah, you are king over Judah around 729 B.C., and your first activity, in light of the mandate, is to get the Temple of the Lord consecrated and ready for use, basically reopened for business, to use a colloquial phrase. What would you do in your first month if you became king of a country that is facing the threat of attack by enemy forces, is severely lacking in military strength, is in desperate need of political organization, and is spiritually hardened? The ongoing Restoration needs ongoing revelation.". Its where you hide things. President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, greets Amos and Asher Geilman after the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. "My dear brothers and sisters, with all the pleadings of . The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Do you believe the prophet can receive ongoing revelations about the temple ceremony? President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tours the renovation work at tours the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. to begin building on your spiritual foundation, you have to start clearing out all the junk, all the sin, and all the unrighteousness in your life that will hinder your ultimate spiritual . You are free to choose who you will be and with whom you will be in the world to come! Specialties: Temple Aliyah is a Jewish Synagogue with preschool, kindergarten and Parent & Me serving Woodland Hills and the West Valley. Share your prayer requests, receive prayer and pray for others! Spiritual doors will open. The items that remain must be repaired, organized neatly, and ready for use. I think this talk was a mess from top to bottom. Have you ever tried to clean up your act by yourself? We just need to be willing and obedient participants as we enter into the shadowy and cluttered sections of our soul and clean up our lives as He directs. He wants you to comprehend your privileges, promises, and responsibilities. Those who try to center everything on the temple and its ordinances might like to read Jeremiah 7. He wants you to have spiritual insights and awakenings youve never had before. All must be saved on the same principles [Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, sel. However, personal peace can be achieved despite the anger, contention, and division that blights and corrupts our world today. Using television and the Internet, CBN is proclaiming the Good News in 149 countries and territories, with programs and content in 67 languages. [] The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation by President Russell M. Nelson []. I think this could possibly be seen as blame avoidance, or in other words, throwing God under the bus. hb```a``Z0A2l@q!`zn00P pP@B,N_00Utt40I!`/r@`bd6eRlK He suggested five works of righteousness to help members find peace among disputation and contention: Human beings tend to wander, a fact proved in a study that showed people without landmarks walk in circles, said Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. 10 a.m. Sunday meditation followed by service featuring local musicians at 10:30. 6:16; Eph. It has never been more important to seek personal peace.. Then, when spiritual earthquakes occur, you will be able to stand strong because your spiritual foundation is solid and immovable. Jesus can restore back to the temple of our hearts a right spirit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control, which are the fruits of the Spirit. Make temple covenants your goal and strive to live worthy to enter His holy house. President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife Sister Wendy Nelson tour the renovation work at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Another theme I havent seen recently that I felt repeated several times in conference was that of discipleship. Changes in the temple ceremonies (and by extension in other procedures and methods in the church) are evidence that the Lord is actively guiding and directing His church. He delivered the message, accompanied by striking video and other images of his visit to the renovation site in May, during the 191st Semiannual General Conference. His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants. Learning Light Foundation has been gratefully serving the Orange County spiritual community for. When your spiritual foundation is build solidly upon Jesus Christ, you have no need to fear. Second and more importantly, rededication must equal realignment with Christ. (hint: you are of the house of Israel), This is a beautiful closing statement by President Nelson. Elder Quentin L. Cook, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Sunday morning session of the 191st Semiannual General Conference in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. This button displays the currently selected search type. Whenever any kind of upheaval occurs in your life, the safest place to be spiritually is living inside your temple covenants! Lets take that first step of repairing the door to our hearts. We attend the temple and receive greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/introduction-to-family-history-student-manual/chapter-10?lang=eng. Does it need repairing? And oh, how we will need His power in the days ahead.". Many times, cultural teachings have crept in and disguised themselves as doctrine, which leads to perplexing situations and uncomfortable course corrections. I can testify with amazement, how much empowering grace settled upon my soul just being there. Hewants you to comprehend your privileges, promises, and responsibilities. Isnt that so powerful? , including covenants and ordinances, miracles and repentance take that first step of repairing the door our. 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