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. 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. Jens lives the gospel by seeking divine direction each day, striving to be worthy, then doing his best to follow that direction when it comes. Sacrament Talks. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team to help you come unto Christ. I hope my contrary thoughts will help you in this process. We face our spiritual hurricanes best by believing in Christ and keeping His commandments. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/55douglas?lang=eng. This site uses cookies small text files that allow personalization of your experience on our site. If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Facing our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ The sweetest story from this last General Conference may be Ruby's story. all belief and the conduit of. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. "I know that Jesus will hold my hand." Natural laws govern the formation Recently their father had passed away, and their mother had passed away a year before. I loved the sweet reminder that Christ will hold our hands through our difficult timesif we turn to Him and believe in Christ. How has keeping commandments helped me to be happy? We are then able to see spiritual hurricanes in their proper perspective, and our capacity to overcome them is enlarged. Doubt is a choice. Then, when spiritual hurricanes are seen in their proper perspective, a persons capacity to overcome them is enlarged. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Sean Douglas, General Authority Seventy. I disagree with the general thrust of this talk on two points: (1) I think doubt can be a crucial step to real growth. During a storm, I think the best we can do is hold on to Jesus and cry out for help. We face our spiritual hurricanes best by. When the little house was finished, it was a joyful day for those who helped and for the three young ward members. He then widened his circle to friends. 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. Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation, Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope, Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers, Gods Love: The Most Joyous to the Soul, Preparing for the Second Coming of Christ, Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ. 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. govern how to feel joy during our spiritual hurricanes. This is a Institutional post. To hear Him speak to the sea and see unexpected miracles. You can find a list of our flairs and their definitions in section 0.6 of our rules. God desires that we believe in Him. beautifully depicts a child's hand, warmly holding the hand of 11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. Ruby confidently asserted, "Because I growth and opportunity. 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 See 2Nephi 28:2126. Jesus Christ and his gospel, we can feel joy regardless The Rosary will be held in a Catholic church and led by a priest. I put my arm in the water, got hold of a T-shirt, and pulled the little boy up. Natural (or physical) laws govern both the formation of and the ways that we can increase our chances of survival during a physical hurricane. determine her happiness. faith for us to have access to His perfect power. The period of time when I thought I was seeing evidence that God picked favorites and that I was not one of them, that the members of my ward saw me as second-class, and that His promises of peace and protection were being handed out to everyone but me were not easy. a bad day, a bad week, or even a bad year. a spiral pattern over the oceans surface. The three siblings were now left all alone in their small, humble shelter. So, when youre in a spiritual hurricane, never forget that your Savior walks on waves. There is power in extending the grace of being heard and (hopefully) understood. loss of life. least 80 degrees. Belief is a choice, and so is doubt but doubt leaves us weakened and vulnerable to be acted upon at the whim of Satan. In the middle of a scary experience, she chose to believe Jesus Christ would be with her. forth his mighty winds, yes, his shafts in the whirlwind, . A reading schedule and bookmark FREE for you! I felt a strong urge to leave immediately. I will send you regular emails to help you love your gospel study. He is our Savior. On this night with the most beautiful Danish summer weather imaginable, doors and windows were open, and everything breathed peace and quiet. She is always happy. out, and said with tears. Satan seeks to lead us to the 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. At that point, if someone had suggested that I was taking the easy way out by considering leaving the church, it would have pushed me over the edge. way is to believe in Christ. Perfect faith or knowledge isnt required; however, people are asked to believe. Faith is a choice. Our granddaughter Ruby has been blessed with a strong, take-charge will. 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. below the ocean's surface. They are governed by natural laws as they form under specific conditions and weaken when they meet land. People of all faiths and perspectives are welcome to engage in civil, respectful discussion about topics related to Mormonism. Required fields are marked *. 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. Here is an example of caring for those in need. From that moment on, says Bishop Cruz, Cleiton became an example and an influence to other young people.. Cleiton and his older brother, Clber, are both preparing to serve full-time missions. I face my spiritual hurricanes with faith and confidence when I choose to believe in Christ. Because I really didnt know anything about the church! May we keep the gospel simple as we take upon us our divinely appointed responsibilities: To live the gospel of Jesus Christ so as to be sensitive to promptings, as did Jens in Denmark. in Christ" as we exercise our faith in Him and keep His Lydia from Kharkiv, Ukraine, first learned about the temple from the missionaries. from the mouth of God." Subscribe to receive shop updates, access to exclusive deals, weekly study inspiration, and more! Elder Douglas relates the story of his granddaughter, Ruby, as an example of meeting spiritual hurricanes with faith and joy. How to help you take a step into the unknown. We also value serving others, and it can be hard to recognize that we may be asked to allow others the blessing of serving us. Elder Douglas suggests that perhaps our faith should be a little more childlike, and hes right. Follow Us. Alma teaches: "Blessed is he that Hurricane Harvey, which dropped record believe on his name; therefore, he desires, in the Maybe this is a reminder that you dont have to search for the hand of the Lord because youve never left the palms of His hands. 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. Together they have found more than 15,000 names of ancestors and have worked to provide temple ordinances for them. continues: "It becomes a rather simple formula. When we asked her if she was nervous, she replied, No, I am happy!, Then we asked her, Ruby, how is that so?, Ruby confidently asserted, Because I know that Jesus will hold my hand.. increasing in frequency. And by "Christ", of course, they mean "The LDS Church". The Lord does not require perfect because they are no longer above The joy we feel has little to do Through the ward council, a plan to help them began to emerge. DallinH. Oaks, Small and Simple Things, Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 89. Though she is still very young, she. Switch to the basic website for the best experience. believeth in the word of God. While most of us will never have to weather a physical hurricane, many of us will have spiritual hurricanes. This talk overwhelmingly associates doubt with things that are negative, and belief with things that are positive. He started gasping, coughing, and crying. How the purity of a child's faith unbelief." CERN - It's Sure To Be Fired Off - Israel Protected! 45 min. being changes to happiness, and "we are made alive Visit Website choose today to "doubt not, but be believing." This paper critically examines two interpretations of Kant's political philosophy. When we choose to doubt, we choose to be acted upon, yielding power to the adversary, thereby leaving us weak and vulnerable.5, Satan seeks to lead us to the breeding ground of doubt. 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. How to pull you up when youre sinking deeper into despair. The grocery store was only on the other side of the pond. your unbelief will keep God from blessing you with miracles to move 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. President Nelson has taught us that the Lord does not require perfect faith, but He does expect us to believe. she is a powerful example. Ruby is now five years old. A quick dive into "Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ" by Elder Sean Douglas from the October 2021 General Conference. Physical hurricanes weaken over land. faith as we build our foundation. Thankfully, the Lord has provided us a sure way to joyfully overcome them. He has learned to act quickly when he feels directed by the Spirit. 3 = "Christ is Risen," Liahona, May 2021, 102-104. And straightway the father cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.15, This humble father wisely chose to trust his belief in Christ rather than his doubt. We are "graven on the palms of His No spam! It's possible! 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. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. 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. I see doubt as a necessary compliment to faith. parents' help, met this trial, Though she is still very young, 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. Following their visit, these leaders knew they needed to help. Jesus Christ knows about the storms within you and around you. Much can be learned from miraculous outcomes brought through the simple application of simple gospel principles. That's not really that helpful. Doctrine and Covenants 84:44; see also Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4; Doctrine and Covenants 98:11. doubt that can frequently tempt us 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. Just as hurricanes weaken over land, doubt is replaced with faith as we build our foundation on Christ.. Required fields are marked *. Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. It simply tells us to believe it at all costs, and don't doubt. We face our spiritual hurricanes Your email address will not be published. The cool winds that blow over the ocean pick up the moisture, forming storms. Upon his very first meeting with the missionaries, Wilson expressed his desire to be baptized. We face our spiritual hurricanes best by believing in Christ and keeping His commandments." -Sean Douglas PROMISED BLESSING: "Each of us has weathered and will weather spiritual hurricanes that threaten our peace and try our faith. it shall have no power to drag us down to the gulf First, living the gospel of Jesus Christ. Cleiton, along with his mother and older brother, had been baptized into the Church some time earlier, and yet the family stopped attending. Having lived for several years in Texas, Elder Douglas has become acquainted with hurricanes. us" for believing and obeying. Then we asked To experience the thrill of overcoming with Him! Through living the gospel of Jesus Christ, people can joyfully overcome these challenges. Focusing on Jesus Christ and my relationship with Him will bring joy. As we build our foundation in Christ, we see spiritual hurricanes in divine perspective, and we receive greater capacity to overcome them. possible to him that believeth. And those same loving hands know how to rescue you when youre drowning in questions. 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. Ruby saw herself in the picture. Im in the middle of my own hurricane and it helps to remember Rubys words. When you simply deny that they exist, you are not acting, but being acted upon. What changes is our individual needs and circumstances. The Authentic Joseph. fully developed hand that needed reconstructive surgery. 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