In his first social media communication of the new year, President Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared three suggestions as many across the world are making new year’s resolutions.
“I’m sure many of you are setting aside time today to write down your resolutions for the coming year. May I make a few suggestions?
First, resolve to strengthen your spiritual foundation. This may involve setting a specific time and place to study the scriptures, praying more often, making temple worship a bigger priority, and letting God prevail in all aspects of your life.
Second, resolve to be kind to others. When the Savior Jesus Christ visited the Americas, as recorded in the Book of Mormon, one of the first things He taught was the need to eliminate contention in our lives. So, please be compassionate, be understanding, be slow to judge, and be quick to forgive.
Third, resolve to be resolute. The Lord loves effort. The Lord loves consistency. The Lord loves steadfastness. While we surely will come up short from time to time, our persistent efforts to hear Him and follow the inspiration He gives us will help us to “wax strong in the Spirit” (Mosiah 18:26).
May God bless you, my dear friends, and may this be a wonderful year of purpose and possibilities for all of us.”
It was neat to see that President Nelson also made sure to share that message in Spanish on social media.
“Estoy seguro de que muchos de ustedes están dedicando tiempo el día de hoy para anotar sus buenos propósitos para el año entrante. Permítanme ofrecerles algunas sugerencias:
Primero, tomen la determinación de fortalecer su fundamento espiritual. Esto podría implicar fijar un tiempo y un lugar específicos para estudiar las Escrituras, orar con más frecuencia, hacer que la adoración en el templo sea una mayor prioridad y dejar que Dios prevalezca en todos los aspectos de su vida.
Segundo, tomen la determinación de ser bondadosos con los demás. Cuando el Salvador Jesucristo visitó las Américas, tal como está registrado en el Libro de Mormón, una de las primeras cosas que enseñó fue la necesidad de eliminar la contención en nuestra vida. Así que, por favor, sean compasivos, comprensivos, lentos en juzgar y prestos para perdonar.
Tercero, tomen la determinación de actuar con decisión. Al Señor le encanta el esfuerzo; al Señor le encanta la constancia; al Señor le encanta la firmeza. Y aunque sin duda de vez en cuando no daremos la medida, nuestros esfuerzos persistentes por escucharlo y seguir la inspiración que Él nos da nos ayudarán a “fortalecer[nos] en el Espíritu” (Mosíah 18:26).
Que Dios los bendiga, mis queridos amigos, y que este sea un maravilloso año de propósito y posibilidades para todos nosotros.”
Sthembiso
Thursday 6th of January 2022
That will be my first imagened to fulfill all baptizing of the death at the Temple,en seal with a lovely wife the Lord God may bless me with en get a permanent job to support my family en those in need,there I will know as I know Lord God lives for all his children who walk in his foot step buy keeping commandment to love en here Jesus Christ as our sarvior en our Redeemer,I say all this in a sake of Jesus Christ Amen
Kelly Smith
Wednesday 5th of January 2022
I think it's absolutely fascinating that President Nelson is looking up in this photo. I'm not sure most people caught this but the reality is he's telling us which way to look. He's telling us something is coming and we need to be ready for it. He's telling us great changes are in the very near future. At least that's the way I interpret this.
Seward
Wednesday 5th of January 2022
Always LOVE advice from our Prophet!! Great advice to remember and put into our lives!