Now Is the Time
Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
President Russell M. Nelson describes the importance of the present moment and announces plans for new temples.
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What is the significance of "now" according to President Nelson?
- How does President Nelson suggest we can increase our positive spiritual momentum?
- What role does temple worship play in our spiritual journey?
- How does the Church plan to accommodate its growth?
- What is the significance of the new temples announced by President Nelson?
Topics
Understanding the Importance of "Now"
President Nelson emphasizes the importance of acting in the present moment. He uses a poem to illustrate that we can only control the "now", and it is during this time that we can learn, repent, and bless others.
But only now can we do. Now is the time we can learn. Now is the time we can repent. Now is the time we can bless others and “lift up the hands which hang down.”
- What does President Nelson mean when he says "now" is the time we can learn, repent, and bless others?
- How does the poem President Nelson quotes relate to his message about the importance of "now"?
- How can you make better use of your "now" to learn, repent, and bless others?
- What steps can you take today to lift up the hands which hang down?
Increasing Positive Spiritual Momentum
President Nelson encourages us to increase our positive spiritual momentum by doing things that will keep us moving forward spiritually. This includes worshipping in the temple and growing in our understanding of the blessings we receive there.
Positive spiritual momentum increases as we worship in the temple and grow in our understanding of the magnificent breadth and depth of the blessings we receive there.
I plead with you to counter worldly ways by focusing on the eternal blessings of the temple. Your time there brings blessings for eternity.
- What does President Nelson mean by "positive spiritual momentum"?
- How does temple worship contribute to our spiritual momentum?
- What can you do to increase your positive spiritual momentum?
- How can you deepen your understanding and appreciation of the blessings you receive in the temple?
Building More Temples Worldwide
President Nelson announces the Church's plans to build new temples worldwide as the Church continues to grow. He emphasizes the eternal blessings these temples will bring to countless lives.
As the Church grows, we strive to keep pace by building more temples. Forty-four new temples are presently under construction. More are being renewed.
These 17 temples will bless countless lives on both sides of the veil.
- Why is the Church building more temples worldwide?
- How do these new temples bless lives on both sides of the veil?
- How can you support the construction and use of temples in your area?
- What blessings have you received from the temples that have been built?
