Invitations
President Nelson urged the young adults of the church and the youth to take charge of THIS.... work for it. Nurture it so that it will grow. Feed it with truth. Don't pollute it with false philosophies of unbelieving men and women.
What is "your own testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel".
President Nelson encouraged us to "Cast Satan's influence out of [our] lives... let God prevail... Give Him a fair share of your time."
Entering into a covenant relationship with God binds us to Him in a way that makes everything about life _____.
What is "easier".
"The reward for keeping covenants with God is heavenly power--power that strengthens us to withstand our trials, temptation, and heartaches betters. This power eases our way." President Nelson
Prior to President Nelson, which Prophet had announced 78 temples, which was the largest number of temples of any previous Prophet.
Who is "President Hinckley"
"The temple lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are at the very heart of the temple." President Nelson
President Nelson said, "We are here on earth to be tested, to see if we will choose to follow Jesus Christ, to repent regularly, to learn and to progress. Our spirits long to progress. And we do that best by staying firmly on THIS.
What is "covenant path"
President Nelson affirms that "We have front-row seats to witness live what the prophet Nephi saw only in vision that 'the power of the Lamb of God' would descend 'upon the covenant people of the Lord... and they were armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory.' -- you are among those that Nephi saw."
In the recent youth fireside, President Nelson reiterated that THESE are the 3 most important things you can know about yourself.
What is 1) that you are a child of God, 2) that you are a child of the covenant and 3) that you are a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Any identifier that is not compatible with those three basic designations will ultimately let you down, said President Nelson.
"Make no mistake about it: Your potential is divine. With your diligent seeking, God will give you glimpses of who you may become."
President Nelson encouraged us in a recent conference talk about overcoming the world to:
Ask [God] to enlighten your mind and send the help you need
Each day record the thoughts that come to you as you pray and
Follow through diligently
then spend more time in THIS...
What is the Temple.
"I plead with you to counter worldly ways by focusing on the eternal blessings of the temple. Your time there brings blessings for eternity." President Nelson
President Nelson promised that "if we will do our best to restore THIS, [God] will pour down His power and blessings upon the heads of the Latter-day Saints, the likes of which we have never seen... to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord."
What is "the correct name of the Lord's Church."
Acceptable references are:
According to our Prophet, "Nothing will strengthen your spiritual foundation like" THIS
What is "temple service and temple worship"
President Nelson said, "Please schedule regular time to worship and serve in the temple. Every minute of that time will bless you and your family in ways nothing else can. Take time to ponder what you hear and what you feel when you are there."
Choosing to be of "Israel" refers to becoming a person who is willing to let God do THIS in your life.
What is "prevail"
"We can choose to be of Israel or not. We can choose to let God prevail in our lives, or not." We can choose to let God be the most powerful influence in our lies, or not." President Nelson
"If you have sincere questions about the gospel or Church, as you choose to let God prevail, you will be led to find and understand the absolute, eternal truths that will guide your life." President Nelson
President Nelson said THIS is not a punishment. It's a desire to change... "change the way we love, think, serve, spend our time, treat our wives, teach our children, and even care for our bodies."
What is Repentance
President Nelson said, "Embrace your new normal by repenting daily. Seek to be increasingly pure in thought, word and deed. Minister to others. Keep an eternal perspective. Magnify your callings. And whatever your challenges... live each day so that you are more prepared to meet your Maker."
One of the first invitations President Nelson gave us after being called as a prophet in 2018 was to mark passages about THIS in the scriptures.
Who is "Jesus Christ"
"As we seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ, our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths." President Nelson
In his talk "Embrace the Future with Faith", President Nelson said "...as the turmoil rages around us, we need to create places where we are safe, both physically and spiritually. Name TWO of the FOUR places where we can find safety.
What is:
"In coming days, we will se the greatest manifestations of the Savior's power that the world has ever seen... He will bestow countless privileges, blessings, and miracles upon the faithful." President Nelson
The Lord's ordinances and covenants prepare us for THIS, the greatest of all of God's blessings.
President Nelson said, "Each person who makes covenants in baptismal fonts and in temples -- and keeps them -- has increased access to the power of Jesus Christ." (making and keeping covenants actually makes life easier)
President Nelson has said that, "Anytime we do anything that helps anyone -- on either side of the veil -- to make and keep their covenants with God, we are helping to do THIS.
What is "Gather Israel"
"The Lord is gathering those who will choose to let God be the most important influence in their lives." President Nelson
In the recent youth testimony fireside, President Nelson said THIS will help you discern true friends.
What is "personal revelation"
"Live without God is a life filled with fear. Life with God is a life filled with peace. This is because spiritual blessing come to the faithful. Receiving personal revelation is one of the greatest of those blessings." President Nelson
In the last conference President Nelson invited us to be spiritually minded.... to "begin with the end in mind" and to "take the long view -- an eternal view. Put Jesus Christ first because your eternal life is dependent upon your faith and Him and His Atonement." What did he say we should do before we make any decisions in our lives?
What is "Think Celestial"
"Thinking celestial means being spiritually minded. We learn from the Book of Mormon prophet Jacob that 'to be spiritually minded is life eternal.'" President Nelson (SMILE)
According to our Prophet, few thing build faith more than regular immersion in THIS
What is the "Book of Mormon"
President Nelson also said, "Nothing opens the heavens quite like the combination of increase purity, exact obedience, earnest seeking, daily feasting on the words of Christ in the Book of Mormon, and regular time committed to the temple and family history work."
THIS refers to the quantity of motion an object has. President Nelson used this modified physics term to describe our ability to moved forward on the covenant path.
What is "positive spiritual momentum"
The following are five things we can do to "ignite positive spiritual momentum in our lives."
As you act on these pursuits, I promise you the ability to move forward on the covenant path with increased momentum, despite whatever obstacles you face. And I promise you greater strength to resist temptation, more peace of mind, freedom from fear, and greater unity in your families." President Nelson
The adversary never stops attacking. So, we can never stop THIS
What is "Preparing"
"As we create places of security, prepare our minds to be faithful to God, and never stop preparing, God will bless us. He will "deliver us; yea insomuch that he [will] speak peace to our souls, and [will] grant unto us great faith" President Nelson
President Nelson said that charity is the antidote to THIS problem in the world today.
What is "Contention"
President Nelson said,
"Contention drives away the Spirit -- every time."
"When we humble ourselves before God and pray with all the energy of our hearts, God will grant us charity."
He invited us "to examine your discipleship within the context of the way you treat others" and blessed us "to make any adjustments so that [our] behavior is... representative of a true follower of Jesus Christ."
Speaking of the renovations of the Salt Lake temple as a metaphor for our own lives, President Nelson said, "As we listen to the messages that have been carefully prepared by our leaders under the direction of the Holy Ghost, I invite you to pray to identify the ____ you should remove from YOUR life so you can become more worthy."
What is "debris"
"...the charge for us as a people is to be worthy and willing to help prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord." President Normal
"...Every blessing the Lord has for you - even miracles - will follow." President Nelson
This is the number of Temples announced since President Nelson was called as a prophet as of October 2023.
What is 153
This brings our total number of temples + those announced to 335.
This is the dispensation when no spiritual blessing will be withheld from the righteous. Despite the world's commotion, the Lord would have us look forward to the future "with joyful anticipation." Let us not spin our wheels in the memories o yesterday. The gathering of Israel moves forward. The Lord Jesus Christ directs the affairs of His Church, and it will achieve it's divine objectives. The challenge for you and me is to achieve our divine ________.
What is "potential."
"The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of repentance... Because of the Savior's Atonement, His gospel provides an invitation to keep changing, growing, and becoming more pure. It is a gospel of hope, healing, and progress. Thus, the gospel is a message of joy!"
Favor or disfavor with God is dependent upon your devotion to God and His commandments and not THIS.
What is "the color of your skin."
The question for each of us... is the same. Are you willing to "Let God prevail in your life?"