Welcome Message

Recognizing the Lord's Hand in the Church

President Nelson affirms his testimony that the Lord directs the affairs of His Church, often interceding in challenging circumstances. He also reflects on how the Lord has hastened His work, even during a global pandemic.

For example, I know for sure that the Lord directs the affairs of His Church. He said, “I will show [you] that I am able to do mine own work.”

Often, my counselors and I have watched through tear-brimmed eyes as He has interceded in extremely challenging circumstances after we had done our best and could do no more.

Over and over again I have rejoiced as He has directed and executed the hastening of His work—even during a global pandemic.

• What examples does President Nelson give of the Lord directing the affairs of His Church?
• How has the Lord hastened His work during the global pandemic?
• In what ways have you personally witnessed the Lord's hand in the Church?
• How can you contribute to the hastening of the Lord's work?

Cultivating Testimonies and Studying the Gospel at Home

President Nelson observes that many members have increased their study of the gospel at home during the past year, emphasizing the importance of cultivating testimonies within the home.

My dear brothers and sisters, the strength of the Church lies in the efforts and ever-growing testimonies of its members.

Testimonies are best cultivated in the home. During this past year, many of you have dramatically increased the study of the gospel in your homes.

• Why does President Nelson emphasize the importance of cultivating testimonies at home?
• What is the role of gospel study in strengthening testimonies?
• How have you cultivated your testimony at home?
• What strategies can you implement to increase your personal and family gospel study?

Removing Debris and Embracing Repentance

Drawing a parallel with the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple, President Nelson encourages members to remove the "debris" in their lives with the Savior's help. He highlights the gospel of Jesus Christ as a gospel of repentance, change, growth, hope, healing, progress, and joy.

As I have watched workers dig out old tree roots, plumbing, wiring, and a leaky fountain, I have thought about the need for each of us to remove, with the Savior’s help, the old debris in our lives.

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.

• What does President Nelson mean by "debris" in our lives?
• How does the gospel of Jesus Christ invite us to change, grow, and become more pure?
• What "debris" do you feel prompted to remove from your life?
• How can you embrace the gospel's invitation to change and grow more fully?

Preparing for the Second Coming

President Nelson emphasizes the importance of becoming worthy and willing to help prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord. He invites members to identify and remove any hindrances from their lives to become more worthy.

Part of the gathering of Israel, and a very important part, is the charge for us as a people to be worthy and willing to help prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord.

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 debris you should remove from your life so you can become more worthy.

• What is our role in preparing for the Second Coming of the Lord?
• How does becoming more "worthy" relate to preparing for the Second Coming?
• What steps can you take to become more worthy and willing to prepare the world for the Second Coming?
• What might you need to remove from your life to become more worthy?