The Power of Spiritual Momentum
The Power of Spiritual Momentum
Russell M. Nelson
Takeaways:
If we want peace to exist in the world, we need to individually seek peace and harmony by ending all conflicts in our hearts, homes, and lives.
We need positive spiritual momentum to keep us moving forward despite the uncertainty around us. President Nelson suggests “five specific actions we can take to help us maintain positive spiritual momentum.”
1) “Get on the covenant path and stay there.” Enter the path through baptism, regularly take the sacrament, then make temple covenants, and continue to participate in sacred ordinances. “Ordinances and covenants give us access to godly power.”
2) “Discover the joy of daily repentance.” Repentance is vital to anyone who desires eternal glory. It is the key to progress. “Please do not fear or delay repenting. Satan delights in your misery. Cut it short. Cast his influence out of your life!”
3) “Learn about God and how He works.” It is very important at this time to know how to discern between God and Satan. If you aren’t constantly strengthening your testimony with “daily experiences worshipping the Lord and studying His gospel,” your testimony will crumble with “frightening speed.”
4) “Seek and expect miracles.” “Every book of scripture demonstrates how willing the Lord is to intervene in the lives of those who believe in Him.” Recognizing God’s hand in your life will greatly accelerate your spiritual momentum.
5) “End conflict in your personal life.” Have the courage, humility, and strength to both forgive and seek forgiveness.
If we do these things, President Nelson promises “greater strength to resist temptation, more peace of mind, freedom from fear, and greater unity in your families.”
Challenges:
“We invite everyone to continue to fast and pray for all the people being hurt by [the conflict in Ukraine].”
“My call today, dear brothers and sisters, is to end conflicts that are raging in your heart, your home, and your life. Bury any and all inclinations to hurt others—whether those inclinations be a temper, a sharp tongue, or a resentment for someone who has hurt you.”
“I plead with you to do all you can to end personal conflicts that are currently raging in your hearts and in your lives.”
“Do the spiritual work to seek miracles. Prayerfully ask God to help you exercise that kind of faith.”
Questions to Ponder:
Consider the covenants you have made. Can you list them? Do you know what you have agreed to? Ponder your progress in making, keeping, and understanding the covenants of the gospel.
Do you repent daily? What would/does that look like? Do you find joy in repentance or dread? Could gaining a deeper understanding of repentance help?
What do you know about God and how He works? What sources could you use to learn more?
What miracles have you seen in your life? What miracle(s) are you hoping for? Do you expect to see those miracles? What does it mean to seek a miracle?
Ponder any sources of conflict in your life. How can you go about ending those conflicts?
“What are some things for which we can give thanks to God?” Try and list all the things you are grateful for.