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HIC #014
LIVING PROPHETS
SPEAK TO THE WORLD
General Conference 2019/April
How Faith Increases Happiness
By Dug Barnett on May 5, 2019
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Hi everybody! I hope you are having a great day. This is Dug
Barnett and welcome to Episode #014 of my Happiness is a
Choice podcast: God, Religion, and Me, Why I believe: Living
Prophets and Apostles speak to the world – April 2019. How FAITH
increases happiness and enables us to have the best years of our
life.
THANKS FOR JOINING ME TODAY
As you know from my 3RD30 PODCAST, of the many things that
make me happy, being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints© is at the top of the list.
In this episode, you will learn:
God calls Prophets and Apostles
Living Prophets and Apostles are on the earth today
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They speak to all the world
Read and/or listen to their teachings
Following the Prophets strengthens your testimony
Power and blessings come from following the Prophet.
Recommended Activity
As you listen to this episode, continue writing in your Study
Journal as described in episodes #008 and #009. Try to answer the
following questions:
How can I develop attributes that will make me a more
powerful and effective member of the gospel of Jesus
Christ?
How will developing Christlike attributes help me fulfill
the purpose as a disciple of Christ?
Which attributes do I most need to develop?
How does keeping my promises and commitments to live
the commandments bring me closer to Jesus Christ?
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God Calls Prophets &
Apostles
“Surely, the Lord God will do nothing,
but he revealeth his secret
unto his servants the prophets.”
(Amos 3:7)
“And he gave some, apostles; and
some, prophets; …
(Ephesians 4:11-19)
Living Prophets Speak to All the World
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What is General Conference?
This April 6, 2019, marked the 189th Annual General Conference
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“General conferences are the semiannual worldwide gatherings
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church
members gather to receive guidance and encouragement from
Church leaders about gospel living based on the teachings of
Jesus Christ.”
General Conference meetings are held twice a year (April,
October) in the Conference Center at Temple Square. There are
usually five to six sessions with some on Saturday and some on
Sunday.
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The conferences are broadcast live all over the world. You can
watch General Conference live via satellite in thousands of
church buildings in over 100 countries, translated simultaneously
to their native languages, on TV through KSL or BYU-TV (Salt
Lake based stations), or stream it live on LDS.org.
There are over 16.3 million members of the church.
For more information, visit ComeUntoChrist.org.
For travel and dining information, visit
TempleSquare.com.
Twice a year, I make the effort to clear my schedule
from business, family, and other commitments and
activities so I can listen to God’s living Prophets and
Apostles who speak to the world every April and
October by way of the Internet, satellite, and radio.
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From the time I was three or four years old, I
remember listening and watching with my family. I
love hearing God’s messages through his servants.
I testify to you, that God has called Prophets in our
day just as he did anciently with Moses, Abraham,
Isaiah, and others … ENJOY!
In the episode notes and on the web page for this podcast, there
are links to each of the following videos.
SATURDAY MORNING: April 6, 2019
How Can I Understand?
Ulisses Soares
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
God’s prophets have consistently instructed that we need to raise
our families “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord”10 and
“in light and truth.”11 President Nelson, a prophet, recently said,
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“… parents have a sacred responsibility to teach their
children the importance of God [and Jesus Christ] in their
lives.”12
When we accept the Savior’s invitation to “come and see,” we
need to abide in Him, immersing ourselves in the scriptures,
rejoicing in them, learning His doctrine, and striving to live the
way He lived.
Only then will we come to know Jesus Christ,
and recognize His voice.
Careful versus Casual
Becky Craven
Second Counselor in Young Women General Presidency
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
we are blessed to know how and where true happiness is found. It
is found in carefully living the gospel established by our Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ, and in striving to become more like Him.
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The vision of the tree of life shows us how the effects of
casualness can lead us away from the covenant path.
(1 Nephi 8; 15)
We are disciples of Jesus Christ, and as such we are about
elevating others, lifting them to a higher, holier place where they
too can reap greater blessings.
We can rationalize all we want, but the fact is,
there is not a right way to do the wrong thing!
Answers to Prayer
Brook P. Hales
Of the Seventy
When we honor our covenants and strive to be more like our
Savior, we are entitled to a constant2stream of divine guidance
through the influence and inspiration of the Holy Ghost.
He blesses us not only according to our desires and needs but also
according to His infinite wisdom. Sometimes He needs you to
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learn something, and so He doesn’t give you everything you
want. As Elder Neal A. Maxwell, an Apostle said,
“Faith also includes trust in God’s timing.”13
Missionary Work: Sharing What Is in Your Heart
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
[The] Savior’s great commission is to “go ye therefore, and teach
all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”4
We are to:
Draw close to God and love him. (Matthew 22:37–38)
Fill your heart with love for others. (Matthew 22:39)
Walk the path of discipleship. (Doctrine and Covenants 93:12)
Share what is in your heart. (Mosiah 18:9)
Trust the Lord to work His miracles. (Matthew 5:15–16)
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The scriptures teach,
“the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind.”
(Doctrine and Covenants 64:34)
Just as He Did
W. Christopher Waddell
Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric
President Russell M. Nelson, a Prophet, [asked] each of us to care
for our brothers and sisters in a “higher, holier way.”3 Speaking of
the Savior, President Nelson taught that “because it is His
Church, we as His servants will minister to the one, just as He
did. We will minister in His name, with His power and authority,
and with His loving-kindness.”4
“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto
you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these
my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”10
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No one is too far gone, and it’s never too late
for the Savior’s loving reach.
A Home Where the Spirit of the Lord Dwells
Henry B. Eyring
Second Counselor in the First Presidency
You will find some of your greatest joys in your efforts to make
your home a place of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and a place
that is permeated with love. The pure love of Christ must come
into the hearts of those in our family.
The wise parent will see that opportunity lies in leading each
child, and themselves, to accept more fully the Lord’s invitation
to come unto Him.
A member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles once [said] to
me,
“You are worrying about the wrong problem.
You just live worthy of the celestial kingdom,
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and the family arrangements will be
more wonderful than you can imagine.”
SATURDAY AFTERNOON: April 6, 2019
The Sustaining of Church Officers
President Dallin H. Oaks
First Counselor in the First Presidency
It is proposed that we sustain Russell Marion Nelson as prophet,
seer, and revelator and President of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints; Dallin Harris Oaks as First Counselor in the
First Presidency; and Henry Bennion Eyring as Second Counselor
in the First Presidency.
It is proposed that we sustain the following as members of the
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: M. Russell Ballard, Jeffrey R.
Holland, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, David A. Bednar, Quentin L. Cook, D.
Todd Christofferson, Neil L. Andersen, Ronald A. Rasband, Gary
E. Stevenson, Dale G. Renlund, Gerrit W. Gong, and Ulisses
Soares.
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It is proposed that we sustain the counselors in the
First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve
Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators.
All in favor please manifest it.
Any opposed may so indicate.
Church Auditing Department Report, 2018
Kevin R. Jergensen
Managing Director, Church Auditing Department
Based upon audits performed, Church Auditing is of the opinion
that, in all material respects, contributions received,
expenditures made, and assets of the Church for the year 2018
have been recorded and administered in accordance with
approved Church budgets, policies, and accounting practices.
The Church follows the practices taught to its
members of living within a budget, avoiding debt,
and saving against a time of need.
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The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ
President M. Russell Ballard
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Even though we cannot control those external forces that impact
our lives here on earth, as we strive to become faithful disciples
of the Lord Jesus Christ, we can find peace, joy, and happiness
despite the worldly troubles that swirl around us.
Sin and transgression dim the Light of Christ in our lives.
“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart.
… Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”10
Seeking Knowledge by the Spirit
Mathias Held
Of the Seventy
Our mind produces one perception through our physical senses
and through our reasoning. But through the gift of the Holy
Ghost, [Heavenly] Father has also provided us with a second
perspective, which is really the most important and true one
because it comes directly from Him.
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But since the whisperings of the Spirit are often so subtle, many
people are not consciously aware of that additional source.
“By the power of the Holy Ghost
ye may know the truth of all things.”5
The Eye of Faith
Neil L. Andersen
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
“What is truth?” (John 18:36-38)
“Truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and
as they are to come.” (Doctrine and Covenants 93:24)
“Prophets see ahead. They see the harrowing dangers the
adversary has placed or will yet place in our path. Prophets also
foresee the grand possibilities and privileges awaiting those who
listen with the intent to obey.” (Russell M. Nelson) 19
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“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth,
and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,
but by me.” (John 14:6)
Feasting upon the Words of Christ
Takashi Wada
Of the Seventy
“feast upon the words of Christ,” they “will tell [us] all things [we]
should do” (2 Nephi 32:3)
First, the words of Christ can help us “increase [our] spiritual
capacity to receive revelation” (Russell M. Nelson, Ensign or
Liahona, May 2018, 96)
Second, when we struggle with our own identity and lack of self-
esteem, the “pleasing word of God” (Jacob 2:8) in the scriptures
will help us know who we really are and give us strength beyond
our own.
Third, we can lift the lives of others through the words of Christ.
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Feasting upon the words of Christ can happen at any
time and on any occasion if we prepare our hearts.
Hearing His Voice
David P. Homer
Of the Seventy
[At] critical moments in our lives, we will hear multiple voices
competing for our attention. [It] is vital that we listen to the right
ones. If we are not careful, the wrong voices can draw us away
from the gospel …
President Thomas S. Monson once taught: “We watch. We wait.
We listen for that still, small voice. When it speaks, wise men and
women obey.”21
If we are diligent, [He] will give us the direction we seek, the
strength we need, and the happiness we all desire.
The more diligently we seek His voice, the easier it
becomes to hear. It is not that His voice gets louder
but that our ability to hear it has increased.
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Behold the Lamb of God
Jeffrey R. Holland
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Our modified Sunday service is to emphasize the sacrament of
the Lord’s Supper as the sacred, acknowledged focal point of our
weekly worship experience.
“Wherefore, … thou shalt repent and call upon God in the name
of the Son forevermore.” (Moses 5:8-9)
“… Ye shall offer for a sacrifice unto me a broken heart and a
contrite spirit. And whoso cometh unto me with a broken heart
and a contrite spirit, him will I baptize with fire and with the Holy
Ghost. … (3 Nephi 9:20)
… Join the Great Physician [the great and merciful
and holy Lamb of God] in His never-ending task of
lifting the load from those who are burdened and
relieving the pain of those who are distraught.
I testify to you that God has called Prophets in our day.
By following their teachings, all of the promises they
have made can be yours, through your faithfulness.
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I testify to you, that your Heavenly Father will
answer your prayers. He will help you learn the
truth, give you the strength to obey his
commandments, and bless your life with those
promises, now and throughout eternity. (D&C 82:10).
If you would like to attend church this Sunday, I will
be happy to find missionaries in your area that will
help you find the location nearest you, introduce you
to the members, and answer questions you may have.
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Summary
I believe these things with all my heart. I testify they
are true and will bring happiness into your lives just
as they have mine.
Today, we learned:
God calls Prophets and Apostles
Living Prophets and Apostles are on the earth today
Read and/or listen to their teachings
Following the Prophets strengthens your testimony
Power and blessings come from following the Prophet.
THANKS FOR LISTENING!
In the episode notes, which you can download free, be sure to click
the hyperlinks for more detail.
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