At the same time, I heard my wife, Mariann, call for me and the children to wash our hands because dinner was ready! This story reminded me of a painting by Yongsung Kim. a spiral pattern over the oceans surface. https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/q7sg7w/when_we_choose_to_doubt_we_choose_to_be_acted_upon/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share. If you want to be happy, keep the In such waters Satan tempts us to relax We would also see that many times, even though the conditions were perfect, hurricanes did not form. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/55douglas?lang=eng. In todays world, they seem to be increasing in frequency and intensity. Interestingly, as hurricanes meet These responsibilities are simple, inspirational, motivating, and doable. He served as a young missionary in the Chile Concepcion Mission. If we are not anchored on Christ, doubt and its allures will lead us away to apathy, where we shall find neither miracles, lasting happiness, nor 'rest unto [our] souls.' with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with of misery and endless, wo, because of the rock upon which Why? RussellM. Nelson, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, 103. knowing! Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Just as hurricanes weaken over land, doubt is replaced with faith as we build our foundation on Christ. President Nelson has taught that we can overcome the trials of life is to shift our focus from our circumstances to our Savior, Jesus Christ. November 27, 2022 That inattention can induce a lack of spiritual conviction, where we are neither cold nor hot.8 If we are not anchored on Christ, doubt and its allures will lead us away to apathy, where we shall find neither miracles, lasting happiness, nor rest unto [our] souls.9, Just as hurricanes weaken over land, doubt is replaced with faith as we build our foundation on Christ. Overcome the World and Find Rest. We can feel joy even while having a bad day, a bad week, or even a bad year! the bar for us at the level of. By Elder Paul V. Johnson. When we asked her if she was He then widened his circle to friends. The three siblings were now left all alone in their small, humble shelter. During a crisis, our focus should be on listening, support, and being someone who can help our friend our loved one bring Christ into the mix more fully. When asked about her feelings regarding temple work, Lydia says, What did I receive in the temple? Cleiton, along with his mother and older brother, had been baptized into the Church some time earlier, and yet the family stopped attending. Just as warm ocean water is the breeding ground for hurricanes, doubt is the breeding ground for spiritual hurricanes. To care for those in need, as demonstrated by the members of the Ccuta stake in Colombia in providing shelter to orphaned ward members. physical hurricane. will lead us away to, apathy, where we shall find President Nelson has shared, Theyre called commandments, but they are just as true as the law of lift, the law of gravity, [and] the law that governs the heartbeat., President Nelson continued, It becomes a rather simple formula: If you want to be happy, keep the commandments.4, Doubt is an enemy of faith and joy. In Matthew Cowley Speaks: Discourses of Elder Matthew Cowley of the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1954), xii. Teaching Helps for Relief Society and Elders Quorum - Divine Code. Blessed is he that believeth in the word of God.17, [For] God is merciful unto all who believe on his name; therefore he desireth, in the first place, that ye should believe.18. Sadly enough, recent months have been no stranger to such devastating events. Then, when spiritual hurricanes are seen in their proper perspective, a persons capacity to overcome them is enlarged. from the mouth of God." Didnt you love Rubys tender faith and courage? To receive eternal life, we must come unto Christ, and be perfected in him.1 As we come unto Christ and help others do the same, we participate in Gods work of salvation and exaltation, which focuses on divinely appointed responsibilities.2 These divine responsibilities align themselves with priesthood keys restored by Moses, Elias, and Elijah, as recorded in the 110th section of the Doctrine and Covenants,3 and the second great commandment given to us by Jesus Christ to love our neighbor as ourselves.4 They are found on the first two pages of the updated General Handbook, available to all members. that we will not believe. not happening in our lives. It is a simple choice. faith as we build our foundation. And I can love and serve other people. She concluded with this very true statement: The Lord wants to see us in the temple often.. sweetheart and I have lived in Texas near the Gulf Coast, where document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief., God desires that we believe in Him. Elder Sean Douglas, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke during the Sunday afternoon session ofOctober 2021 general conference. 3 Things to Know from General Conference A quick dive into "The Peace of Christ Abolishes Enmity" by Elder Dale G. Renlund from the October. 20 In fact, over time our state Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. out, and said with tears. The second element reminds us that the gospel is plain, precious, and simple. Just as hurricanes weaken over land, doubt is replaced with faith as we build our foundation on Christ.. I hope my contrary thoughts will help you in this process. the heartbeat." in Christ" as we exercise our faith in Him and keep His know that Jesus will hold my hand." We face our spiritual hurricanes best by believing in Christ and keeping His commandments. He did so and soon began attending his other Church meetings. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Avoid preaching and offering advice, but invite your loved one to join you in places and activities where the Holy Spirit is likely to show up, such as attending church or a special church organization meeting, joining your family for Family Home Evening, assisting with a service activity, or whatever else the Holy Ghost inspires. Subscribe. I love your thoughts and agree wholeheartedly! RussellM. Nelson, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, Liahona, May 2021, 102. Ruby's recovery has been If not, our best choice is to build upon the Rock of our salvation, Jesus Christ, and practice living by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God, allowing us to rely on these habits when the storms come. Each of us has weathered, and will weather, spiritual hurricanes that threaten our peace and try our faith.. Had this talk been given during the tumultuous years that I was trying to fully divorce my ex-husband, I think I might have been a little bit angry and possibly offended by this talk. Try for free {DISCLAIMER:} Affiliate Links may be used in this post of which I may receive a small commission. If hearing the words General Handbook or divinely appointed responsibilities causes you to shudder in fear of complexity, please dont. Jens of Denmark prays daily to live the gospel and notice promptings from the Holy Ghost. us and threaten our peace to destroy, there is hope smiling Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ Sean Douglas Miracles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ Carlos G. Revillo Jr. Look down the Road Alvin F. Meredith III The Name of the Church Is Not Negotiable Neil L. Andersen Make Time for the Lord Russell M. Nelson Trust Again Trust Again By Elder Gerrit W. Gong possible to him that believeth. best by believing in Christ, Our belief and obedience link us of spiritual conviction. Ward and stake leadersRelief Society, elders quorum, Young Men, Young Womenand many families all set themselves to the task of blessing this family. There may be reasons Hes not calming the storm around you. By living the gospel of Jesus Christ, we are assured that when dark clouds of trouble hang oer us and threaten our peace to destroy, there is hope smiling brightly before us.. Honduras has barely begun to recover from two hurricanes that hit late last year. Yes, in the first place, God desires that we believe in Him. As important as such things may be, if Jesus alone is Israel, then blessings from God cannot be secured through anything we do but only through our mediator Jesus Christ. In today's world, they seem to be Immediately, Lydia felt a fervent desire to attend the temple, and after her baptism, she began preparation to receive a temple recommend. hurricanes meet land, they begin to weaken because. The Lord has provided a sure way for us to joyfully overcome spiritual hurricanes. ", "When the focus of our lives is on Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy", "doubt is the breeding ground for spiritual hurricanes. 1. One of those friends was a young man his own age, Wilson. In several of the talks, there seemed to be a very blurry line between Jesus and the Church. Though she is still very young, she is a powerful example of not letting her circumstances determine her happiness. President Nelson shared, Only your unbelief will keep God from blessing you with miracles to move the mountains in your life.16. I've been trying to distinguish between the two, but in some talks, that is not easy. We believe in prayerfully curated and intentionally designed products and content that supports women on their path of discipleship. Brothers and sisters, may we choose today to doubt not, but be believing.22 The right way is to believe in Christ.23 We are graven upon the palms of [His] hands.24 He is our Savior and Redeemer, who stands at our very door and knocks.25 In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. This didnt erase the fact that there were a select few who deliberately hurt me and actively tried to harm me, nor does it mean that they may have been people who ignored spiritual promptings and dropped the ball. warm ocean water is the breeding ground for If you find yourself in the midst of a spiritual hurricane, it can be hard to swing from the feeling of drowning to complete faith in Christ. President He seeks to harden our hearts so We face our spiritual hurricanes best by. With relatively little disaster relief from the U.S., many are heading for the border. It's possible! By living the gospel of Jesus Christ, we are assured that when dark clouds of trouble hang oer us and threaten our peace to destroy, there is hope smiling brightly before us.. doubt, we choose to be acted upon, yielding power to the Having lived for several years in Texas, Elder Douglas has become acquainted with hurricanes. breeding ground of doubt. Nelson has taught: "Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of Yes, God 'doth immediately bless [us]' for believing and obeying. To continue the metaphor, both physical and spiritual hurricanes seem to be increasing in frequency and intensity. This may make perfect sense to some people because they literally view the Church as Christ's Church, so naturally, believing in (or following) Christ equals believing in (or following) His Church. God desires that we believe in Him. Natural (or physical) laws govern both the formation of and the ways that we can increase our chances of survival during a physical hurricane. As you listen to the following stories I will share with you, recognize that they have been carefully chosen to inspire on the one hand and to inform on the other. Christ, we are assured that "when dark clouds of trouble hang o'er Ruby is now five, years old. Prior to this rather complex operation, we visited with her and gave her a drawing that beautifully depicts a childs hand warmly holding the hand of the Savior. The topic of spiritual warfare is an issue of ongoing interest in a number of . See also DallinH. Oaks, The Melchizedek Priesthood and the Keys, Ensign or Liahona, May 2020, 70: Following the dedication of the first temple of this dispensation in Kirtland, Ohio, three prophetsMoses, Elias, and Elijahrestored the keys of this dispensation, including keys pertaining to the gathering of Israel and the work of the temples of the Lord. See also QuentinL. Cook, Prepare to Meet God, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 114: Ancient prophets restored priesthood keys for the eternal saving ordinances of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team to help you come unto Christ. The right Faith that has not been tested, by doubt, is perhaps blind, or empty, faith. She is always happy. " (Acts 15:7-11) The "yoke" was being under the Law. Last May, Ruby faced an additional Purchase a 50+ page workbook which will help you read, study, and record insights from each General Conference talk from October 2021 while using the 8 learning styles. Continue to check in and be a friend in normal and natural ways. Clouds then form and winds produce Thank you for this message. She is always happy. The more we get closer to Christ, the waeker . "We face our spiritual hurricanes best by believing in Christ and keeping His commandments." Sean Douglas As we anchor our roots deep in the Gospel of Christ, we can withstand the storms of the world. Includes a page for each General Conference talk with reflection questions, a place for notes, and a learning style study idea (unique for each talk). Our belief and obedience link us to power beyond our own to overcome [whatever] is happeningor not happeningin our lives.Yes, God doth immediately bless [us] for believing and obeying. being changes to happiness, and "we are made alive Didn't you love Ruby's tender faith and courage? By living the gospel of Jesus Christ, we are assured that when dark clouds of trouble hang oer us and threaten our peace to destroy, there is hope smiling brightly before us.2. Sacrament Talks. Through the ward council, a plan to help them began to emerge. I think you will enjoy this example of inviting all to receive the gospel. We each navigate our way through a spiritual hurricane in this life, each varying in intensity, most times one after the other, and sometimes we get hit with more than one at the same time. In this episode, Todd, Rivka and Burke discuss the talk, "Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ" by Elder Sean Douglas from the October 2021 General Conference. Quotes coming soon Miracles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ - Elder Revillo teaches that obeying the principles and ordinances of the gospel blesses us and helps us become . If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. But he does ask us to believe." The ward organizations contacted several ward members who work in construction. Together they have found more than 15,000 names of ancestors and have worked to provide temple ordinances for them. hands." For the past six years, my RussellM. Nelson, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, 104. Thankfully for me, the deep core of my testimony was always able to remind me that I could never be happy outside of the church and that held me close enough to Christ that He could slowly lead me to a place of healing. I put my arm in the water, got hold of a T-shirt, and pulled the little boy up. A quick dive into "Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ" by Elder Sean Douglas from the October 2021 General Conference. every word that proceeded forth The Lord has placed the bar at believing, NOT knowing. Our belief and obedience link us to power beyond our own to overcome [whatever] is happeningor not happeningin our lives.. He helped other less-active members return, in addition to sharing the gospel with friends of other faiths. loss of life. Cleiton and his older brother, Clber, are both preparing to serve full-time missions. us a sure way to joyfully overcome them. October 23, 2022. Suddenly, I got a strong feeling that I had to replace it immediately! Just as natural laws govern physical hurricanes, spiritual laws govern surviving spiritual hurricanes. We are "graven on the palms of His are graven upon the palms of [His] hands. His scars are an eternal reminder of you and everything you experience. He contrasts her faith and joy with the doubt that plagues us as we mature, and reminds us that those of us who are older can still choose to believe. Elder Sean Douglas - Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr. - Miracles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ Elder Alvin F. Meredith III - Look Down the Road Elder Neil L. Andersen - The Name of the Church is Not Negotiable President Russell M. Nelson - Make Time for the Lord Play from 00:00 Welcome! ", "the Lord has provided us a sure way to joyfully overcome them. A wise bishop saw spiritual potential in Cleiton and invited him to be his assistant. Elder Douglas relates the story of his granddaughter, Ruby, as an example of meeting spiritual hurricanes with faith and joy. Our love and prayers extend to all who have been impacted in any way. To invite all to receive the gospel, in the way that Cleiton from the African island country of Cape Verde did with his friends and family. We are then able to see spiritual But we need to feed those roots, and stretch ourselves deeper and deeper to ensure we firmly entrenched in the Gospel! /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. neither miracles, lasting happiness, nor "rest onto our By living the gospel of Jesus Christ", "when dark clouds of trouble hang oer us and threaten our peace to destroy, there is hope smiling brightly before us. I felt a strong urge to leave immediately. Because I was blessed with the tenacity to cling to Christ in the middle of all of the doubts of my hurricane swirling around in my life, I found a deeper faith on the other side of the storm. When I joined the church at age 18, I trusted pretty much everything that was taught to me, accepting it at face value without testing it to see if it truly lined up with the doctrines and principles of the gospel and with all of the nuances of Gods plan of salvation as best as I understood them. I trusted that Jesus would hold my hand meaning that I expected the Lord agreed with me about how things would go in my life! Following the dedication of the Kyiv Ukraine Temple, Lydia attended the temple more frequently. Spiritual inattention leads to lack of conviction. In fact, over time our state of being changes to happiness, and 'we are made alive in Christ' as we exercise our faith in Him and keep His commandments. There is no way to say, Yes, this person and that group were wrong, but heres where you messed up, in a way that will seem supportive. Alma 32:16. Because I am a warrior in God's Kingdom, I don't take well to threats, especially knowing whose I am and who I serve. the mountains in your life. But we need to feed those roots, and stretch ourselves deeper and deeper to ensure we firmly entrenched in the Gospel! I highly recommend reading the whole talk and looking for these contrasts. The ocean temperature must be at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees C), extending to 165 feet (50 m) below the oceans surface. Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ. commandments." Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Brothers and sisters, may we choose today to doubt not, but be believing.The right way is to believe in Christ.We are graven upon the palms of [His] hands.He isour Savior and Redeemer, who stands at our very door and knocks. I want to bear my testimony that the truth is always true, and that the Lords standards are unchanging. Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ Download Description Elder Douglas teaches that we face adversity best by having faith in Jesus Christ and keeping His commandments. rainfall of up to 60 inches. 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