Having lived for several years in Texas, Elder Douglas has become acquainted with hurricanes. Natural (or physical) laws govern both the formation of and the ways that we can increase our chances of survival during a physical hurricane. Satan seeks to lead us to the The first person Cleiton invited back to church was his mother, then his older brother. Enjoy five 1 minute study sessions a week plus a "Big Picture Monday" to help you unde To hear Him speak to the sea and see unexpected miracles. That inattention can induce a lack of spiritual conviction, where we are 'neither cold nor hot.' We are blessed as we exercise care not to allow complexity, so common in the world, to enter into the way we receive and practice the gospel. But Will God protect the Laodicean church? I offer a warm welcome to each of you participating in this conference. We face our spiritual hurricanes best by believing in Christ and keeping His commandments. We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet, Hymns, no.19. We might believe in God's love in the abstract, but we often live our lives without experiencing it in any deep or lasting way. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Sean Douglas, General Authority Seventy. How has keeping commandments helped me to be happy? All comments are moderated before being published. Learn more about unsupported browsers Basic Version Stay on full site It is for discussions centered around agreements, disagreements, and observations about any of the institutional churches and their leaders, conduct, business dealings, teachings, rituals, and practices. The surface of the water immediately closed with duckweed, making it impossible to see through the water. A Christus statue is photographed with the sun setting at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City during the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sunday afternoon session Elder Gerrit W. Gong: 'Trust Again' President Russell M. Nelson explained: Saints can be Thankfully, the Lord has provided us a sure way to joyfully overcome them. The Russian conquest of Central Asia was the 19th century's most dramatic and successful example of European imperial expansion, adding 1.5 million square miles of territory and at least 6 million people - most of them Muslims - to the Tsar's domains. In the middle of a scary experience, she chose to believe Jesus Christ would be with her. who have been impacted in any way. Just as natural laws govern physical hurricanes, divine laws govern how to feel joy during our spiritual hurricanes., President Russell M. Nelson has shared: It becomes a rather simple formula: If you want to be happy, keep the commandments.. The Lord does not require perfect faith for us to have access to His perfect power. "We face our spiritual hurricanes best by believing in Christ and keeping His commandments. #GeneralConference is 5 days away. In several of the talks, there seemed to be a very blurry line between Jesus and the Church. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Doctrine and Covenants 84:44; see also Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4; Doctrine and Covenants 98:11. How to personally behave before, during, and after a spiritual hurricane. warm ocean water is the breeding ground for We need to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we seek to govern ourselves in their application in our own lives and as we seek to minister to friends and loved ones. In todays world, they seem to be increasing in frequency and intensity. 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. least 80 degrees. Doubt is the breeding ground for spiritual hurricanes. 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. If we are not anchored, on Christ, doubt and its allures To experience the thrill of overcoming with Him! Elder Sean Douglas of the Seventy said in the Sunday afternoon session of October 2021 general conference: You may never face a devastating physical hurricane. Maybe this is a reminder that you dont have to search for the hand of the Lord because. Of this I promise and testifyand of Jesus Christ as our Savior and our Redeemerin the name of Jesus Christ, amen. and will weather spiritual hurricanes that threaten our peace As I look back on all of my reflections, I realize that I seem to have taken a lot of exceptions to Elder Douglas message, even while proclaiming that he spoke the truth. October 23, 2022. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2017, we personally experienced hurricanes. 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. Hurricanes are colossal in size, reaching 50,000 feet (15,240 m) or more into the atmosphere and spanning at least 125 miles (200 km) across. Our granddaughter Ruby has been Here is a summary of Elder Sean Douglas' talk "Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ" from October 2021 general conference. 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. Elder Sean Douglas speaks at the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 2-3, 2021.Elder Douglas te. He will not forsake me, for I am graven upon His hands. Subscribe. The joy or misery we feel as we 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. He is our Savior. Perfect faith or knowledge isn't required; however, people are asked to believe. ", How merciful is our God to place Ruby saw, captures Peters perspective of being saved by. In the middle of a scary experience, she chose to believe Jesus Christ would be with her. Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ - Elder Douglas teaches that we face adversity best by having faith in Jesus Christ and keeping His commandments. The topic of spiritual warfare is an issue of ongoing interest in a number of . By Elder Paul V. Johnson. I told this KKK racist man to his face, "When God and I are finished with you, just like in the time of Moses, we are going to drown you in the Red Sea.". The more we get closer to Christ, the waeker . This whole talk operates under the assumption that the Gospel of Christ is true (which it may be), but it doesn't necessarily provide any rationale to believe that. hurricanes in their proper perspective, and our capacity to in Christ rather than his doubt. us a sure way to joyfully overcome them. In hindsight, I can see where I did lack faith, where I made choices that blocked me from being able to fully receive the companionship of the Holy Ghost, and where I contributed to my own misery. See General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1.2, ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Though she is still very young, she is a powerful example of not letting her circumstances determine her happiness. When she was born, her esophagus was not attached to her stomach. will lead us away to, apathy, where we shall find He seeks to harden our hearts so that we will not believe.6 The breeding ground of doubt can appear inviting because its seemingly peaceful, warm waters do not require us to live by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God.7 In such waters Satan tempts us to relax our spiritual vigilance. 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. She is always happy. For the past six years, my 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 is our Savior and Redeemer, who stands at our very door and knocks., Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. I think you will enjoy this example of inviting all to receive the gospel. 1. The Lord does not require perfect There may be reasons Hes not calming the storm around you. Switch to the basic website for the best experience. Today the ward has 35 active youth, with a thriving seminary program, thanks in large part to Cleitons efforts to love, share, and invite. 45 min. 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. Doubt is an enemy of faith and joy, just as Ruby saw herself in the picture. the heartbeat." govern how to feel joy during our spiritual hurricanes. Our belief and obedience link us to power beyond our own to overcome '[whatever] is happeningor not happeningin our lives.' best by believing in Christ, Our belief and obedience link us Alma 32:16. Just as belief is a choice, so is doubt. His family has lived in England; St. Louis, Missouri; Houston, Texas; Salt Lake City and eventually back to Houston. 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. #GeneralConference is 5 days away. souls." There may be reasons Hes not calming the storm around you. President Nelson has shared, Jesus taught a man who brought his child to be healed that all things are possible to those that believe, and the man responded with the plea for the Savior to help his unbelief. Prayer and spirituality books in English and Spanish for children and adults (Our Lady of Guadalupe, First Communion, and other series). RussellM. Nelson, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, 104. THE ULTIMATE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE DOUGLAS ADAMS Complete & Unabridged Contents: Introduction: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 . Elder Sean Douglas, a General Authority Seventy, delivers an address Sunday afternoon, Oct. 3, during the Churchs 191st Semiannual General Conference, which was held in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The breeding ground of doubt can appear inviting because its seemingly peaceful, warm waters do not require us to 'live by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God.' This means that I have walked a path where I can forgive those imperfections because Christ atoned for them, and He has made it all good. We would also see that many times, even though the conditions were perfect, hurricanes did not form. For general information about our other products and services, please contact our Customer Care Department within the United States at (800) 762-2974, outside the United States at (317) 572-3993 or fax (317) 572-4002. Hurricane Harvey, which dropped record youve never left the palms of His hands. Just as belief is a choice, so is doubt. Here they are: Living the gospel of Jesus Christ Caring for those in need Inviting all to receive the gospel Uniting families for eternity You might view them as I do: as a road map to return back to our loving Heavenly Father. President Nelson shared, "Only We can feel joy even while having unbelief." 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. Brothers and sisters, may we choose today to 'doubt not, but be believing.' Jesus Christ. Our belief and obedience link us to power beyond our own to overcome [whatever] is happeningor not happeningin our lives.. As Peter sank deeper into stormy waters, the Savior reached out to rescue him. We live in an idyllic, small, half-timbered house with a thatched roof, in the center of a cozy little village, close to the village pond. Home; Products. Read more October 2021 general conference coverage. Share this: Recent Posts Elder Douglas suggests that perhaps our faith should be a little more childlike, and hes right. [Further personal research led me to discover that the winds cant be too strong, or it would blow the storm apart. A caring father diligently pled Empower people. Lord, I believe; help thou mine No one had seen this happen but me. There is power in extending the grace of being heard and (hopefully) understood. Spiritual laws govern both the formation and survival of spiritual hurricanes. 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. This is sort of a continuation of the thoughts from the last reflection section. we are built, which is, a sure foundation." I have made new covenants with God. doubt that can frequently tempt us are graven upon the palms of [His] hands. His scars are an eternal reminder of you and everything you experience. 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. DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd, 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Ch For Later, We face our spiritual hurricanes best by believing in Christ and keeping His, Coast, where some of the largest hurricanes have. neither miracles, lasting happiness, nor "rest onto our Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. His single act of attending seminary would prove to be a hinge point for the family. A caring father diligently pleaded with the Savior, saying, If thou canst do any thing, help us.14. overcome whatever is happening or RussellM. Nelson, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains, Liahona, May 2021, 102. the warm waters required to fuel their strength. For the past six years, my sweetheart, Ann, and I have lived in Texas near the Gulf Coast, where some of the largest hurricanes have struck the United States, leaving behind tremendous destruction and even loss of life. Just as hurricanes weaken over land, doubt is replaced with faith as we build our foundation on Christ. [I understand it to be a plea to increase his faith.]. possible to him that believeth. All they did is within our grasp as well. It is a simple choice. We need to be reminded that in total and over a significant period of time, those seemingly small things bring to pass great things.6 Jesus Christ Himself describes that His yoke is easy and His burden is light.7 We should all strive to keep the gospel simplein our lives, in our families, in our classes and quorums, and in our wards and stakes. Sean Douglas - Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ General Conference Podcast Edit Release Date United Kingdom February 4, 2022 Also Known As (AKA) (original title) Sean Douglas - Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content God desires that we believe in Him. Sacrament Talks. He will never let go of your hand as you walk together upon the sea. Elder Sean Douglas speaks at the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 2-3, 2021. Just as hurricanes weaken over land, doubt is replaced with faith as we build our foundation on Christ.. But we need to feed those roots, and stretch ourselves deeper and deeper to ensure we firmly entrenched in the Gospel! President Nelson . 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.. 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. By living the gospel of Jesus I hope that, as you read through my thoughts above, you read them with a thought that the prophet Joseph Smith, Jr. once said, I teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves.. We can feel joy even while having a bad day, a bad week, or even a bad year! The grocery store was only on the other side of the pond. He then widened his circle to friends. 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. Soon afterward the boy was reunited with his parents.. Ward and stake leadersRelief Society, elders quorum, Young Men, Young Womenand many families all set themselves to the task of blessing this family. We are then able to see spiritual hurricanes in their proper perspective, and our capacity to overcome them is enlargedwe can all become as little children and choose to put aside our unbelief. atmosphere and spanning at least 125 miles (200 km) across. The peaceful, warm waters of doubt where we are not expected to keep the commandments or live by every word the proceeds from the mouth of God can seem inviting. We face our spiritual hurricanes best by believing in Christ and keeping His commandments., Each of us has weathered and will weather spiritual hurricanes that threaten our peace and try our faith. I share those thoughts in the hopes that as we encounter sons and daughters of God, our brothers and sisters, that we try with all our heart to listen, lift, and encourage and NOT use thoughts like those expressed in love in this talk to accidentally marginalize those who are already hurting and downtrodden. I think doubts need to be addressed. brightly before us. Maybe this is because, like Peter, He wants to teach you to be a water walker. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, 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. Then we asked Mark 9:22. How the purity of a child's faith These keys provide the power from on high [Doctrine and Covenants 38:38] for divinely appointed responsibilities that constitute the primary purpose of the Church.. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. Jesus then said unto him: "If thou canst believe, all things are Finally, to unite families for eternity, as exemplified by Sister Lydia from Ukraine through her own temple ordinances, family history efforts, and service in the temple. I nearly walked away from the church several times because even though I was trying, I didnt think I had enough strength to face the inconsistencies between what I was experiencing and what I thought was supposed to be going on another day. When you simply deny that they exist, you are not acting, but being acted upon. by Todd Bruce | -Todd Bruce, Believe, Elk Valley Latter Day Saint, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Keep the Commandments, Trials, We face our spiritual hurricanes best by believing in Christ and keeping His commandments.. She is always happy. Sadly enough, recent months have Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ - Free download as Word Doc (.doc / .docx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. By accessing this site you agree to the use of cookies. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. They made Cleiton feel at home and encouraged him to attend another activity. a bad day, a bad week, or even a bad year. To continue the metaphor, both physical and spiritual hurricanes seem to be increasing in frequency and intensity. Just as belief is a choice, so is doubt. Cleiton, along with his mother and older brother, had been baptized into the Church some time earlier, and yet the family stopped attending. How merciful is our God to place the bar for us at the level of believing and not at the level of knowing! conference, my family and I have She was also born with a less than Building a foundation on Jesus Christs teachings is essential to weathering spiritual hurricanes, he said. Here is an example of caring for those in need. Hurricanes are colossal in size, reaching 50,000 feet. The first element of the restored gospelGods work of salvation and exaltationfocuses on divinely appointed responsibilities. The primary "Spiritual Hurricane" in this talk is doubt. Lydia from Kharkiv, Ukraine, first learned about the temple from the missionaries. Just as warm ocean water is the breeding ground for hurricanes, doubt is the breeding ground for spiritual hurricanes. His hand can often seem just out of reach when it seems we are scrambling to do all that we can. Just as warm ocean water is the breeding ground for hurricanes, doubt is the breeding ground for spiritual hurricanes. hands." This image may not be used by other entities without the . not require us to "live by. 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. 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