Embrace the Future with Faith

Recognizing the Strength and Faith of Women in the Church

President Nelson acknowledges the spiritual power and influence of the women in the Church. He praises their faith, resilience, and heroic efforts during difficult times. He also underscores their essential role in the Lord's plan, as highlighted by President Gordon B. Hinckley when he introduced "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" to the sisters of the Church.

You are more than eight million strong. You have not only the numbers but the spiritual power to change the world.

You have shown that in difficult circumstances, you bravely carry on.

By doing so, President Hinckley underscored the irreplaceable influence of women in the Lord’s plan.

• How does President Nelson describe the role and influence of women in the Church?
• What examples does President Nelson give of the strength and faith of women during challenging times?
• Why does President Nelson mention "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" in this context?
• How can you use your spiritual power to influence those around you?
• In what ways can you show faith and resilience during difficult times?
• How can you contribute to the Lord's plan as a woman in the Church?

Creating Places of Security

Using Captain Moroni's example, President Nelson encourages us to create places of security, both physically and spiritually. These places, where we can feel the presence of the Holy Ghost, can be our homes, the stakes of Zion, and the temples. These are places where we can retreat and find safety, which helps us embrace the future with faith.

When your home becomes a personal sanctuary of faith—where the Spirit resides—your home becomes the first line of defense.

The temple—the house of the Lord—is a place of security unlike any other.

Simply said, a place of security is anywhere you can feel the presence of the Holy Ghost and be guided by Him.

• What does President Nelson mean by "places of security"?
• Why are homes, stakes of Zion, and temples considered places of security?
• How do these places of security help us embrace the future with faith?
• How can you make your home a place of security?
• How can you feel the presence of the Holy Ghost more often in your life?
• What steps can you take to increase your understanding of priesthood power and temple covenants and blessings?

Preparing Minds to Be Faithful to God

President Nelson teaches that preparing our minds to be faithful to God is crucial for our spiritual foundation. This preparation involves seeking learning by study and by faith, keeping God's commandments, and immersing ourselves in the Book of Mormon. Our ultimate security comes as we yoke ourselves to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Just as the physical foundation of the Salt Lake Temple must be strong enough to withstand natural disasters, our spiritual foundations must be solid.

We strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ as we strive to keep His commandments and “always remember him.”

The Book of Mormon is our latter-day survival guide.

• What does it mean to prepare our minds to be faithful to God?
• How can we strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ?
• Why is the Book of Mormon considered our "latter-day survival guide"?
• What steps can you take to strengthen your spiritual foundation?
• How can you better immerse yourself in the Book of Mormon?
• How can you yoke yourself more fully to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?

Never Stop Preparing

President Nelson emphasizes the importance of continuous preparation, both temporally and spiritually. As the adversary never stops attacking, we must never stop preparing. Being self-reliant in all aspects makes us more prepared to withstand Satan's assaults.

Even when things went well, Captain Moroni continued to prepare his people. He never stopped. He never became complacent.

The adversary never stops attacking. So, we can never stop preparing!

• Why is it important to never stop preparing, according to President Nelson?
• How does continuous preparation help us withstand Satan's assaults?
• What does it mean to be self-reliant in the context of this talk?
• How can you apply the principle of never stopping to prepare in your life?
• What steps can you take to increase your self-reliance, temporally, emotionally, and spiritually?
• In what ways can you safeguard your home and instill faith in the hearts of your loved ones?

Embracing the Future with Faith

President Nelson concludes by encouraging us to embrace the future with faith, not just endure the current season. He assures us that turbulent times are opportunities for us to thrive spiritually and that the future will be glorious for those who are prepared and continue to prepare.

Let us not just endure this current season. Let us embrace the future with faith!

I promise that as we create places of security, prepare our minds to be faithful to God, and never stop preparing, God will bless us.

• What does it mean to embrace the future with faith?
• How can turbulent times be opportunities for us to thrive spiritually?
• What is President Nelson's promise to those who are prepared and continue to prepare?
• How can you embrace the future with faith?
• How can you turn turbulent times into opportunities for spiritual growth?
• What actions can you take to prepare yourself for the future?