Jesus Christ is the Strength of Youth
Jesus Christ is the Strength of Youth
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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Takeaways:
This message is from Jesus Christ and is especially for the rising generation.
If the Savior were with you right now, He'd probably express His love for you. He wouldn't make excuses for your mistakes, but He would speak words of hope and ask you to repent and change so He can forgive you. He would want you to "see, feel, and know that He is your strength." He would want you to see yourself as He sees you, as having a divine nature and limitless potential.
The power of choice is the heart of God's plan of happiness. It is not always easy to choose right because we don't always see things clearly on earth. But we have access to truth through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The revisions to the For the Strength of Youth publication were designed to "help you find the Way and [] help you make Christ's doctrine the guiding influence in your life." "Jesus Christ is the strength of youth." The new guide points you to Him and "teaches you how to make righteous choices based on" eternal truths.
"Is it wrong to have rules? Of course not. We all need them every day. But it is wrong to focus only on rules instead of focusing on the Savior. You need to know the whys and the hows and then consider the consequences of your choices. You need to put your trust in Jesus Christ. He will lead you the right way. He is your strength."
Christ sets a high standard for his followers. He invites us to follow Him, hear Him, let Him prevail, and live in a higher and holier way. He is our perfect example.
"if the Savior were standing here today, He would express His endless love for you, His complete confidence in you. He would tell you that you can do this. You can build a joyful, happy life because Jesus Christ is your strength. You can find confidence, peace, safety, happiness, and belonging now and eternally, because you will find all of it in Jesus Christ, in His gospel, and in His Church." - Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Questions to Ponder:
"if the Savior were here right now, what would He say to you?"
Where do you turn when you are seeking clarity in your decision-making or when you need to know what is true?
Do you have confidence in your ability to make righteous choices, to receive revelation, and to live in higher and holier ways rather than being given a list of do's and don't's to follow? If yes, how can you use that confidence in your life? If not, how can you develop it?
Think about decisions you have made lately. What "sign" are you giving to God with those decisions? Do you "let God prevail" in your life with each choice you make? Do the same analysis with your Sabbath day routine, your scripture study, your prayers, the way you treat others, etc.