![]() In my dream, a woman then asked how someone who has broken his or her covenants can get back on that path. The covenant path is the only path that leads to exaltation and eternal life. Ordinances and covenants give us access to godly power. Later we make additional covenants in the temple, where we receive even greater promises. 6 In return, God assures us that we may always have the Spirit of the Lord to be with us. 5 Each time we partake of the sacrament, we promise again to take the name of the Savior upon us, to remember Him, and to keep His commandments. In my dream, I explained that we enter the covenant path by being baptized and making our first covenant with God. They asked me many questions, the most frequent of which was about the covenant path and why it is so important. Not long ago, I had a vivid dream in which I met a large group of people. Today I would like to suggest five specific actions we can take to help us maintain positive spiritual momentum.įirst: Get on the covenant path and stay there. Obedience, love, humility, service, and gratitude 4 are but a few. Many actions can ignite positive spiritual momentum. Spiritual momentum can help us withstand the relentless, wicked attacks of the adversary and thwart his efforts to erode our personal spiritual foundation. Positive spiritual momentum will keep us moving forward amid the fear and uncertainty created by pandemics, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and armed hostilities. We have never needed positive spiritual momentum more than we do now, to counteract the speed with which evil and the darker signs of the times are intensifying. But we also know of once-committed believers who fell away. ![]() We know followers of Jesus Christ who became converted and grew in their faith. So I ask, what can ignite spiritual momentum? We have seen examples of both positive and negative momentum. We all have experienced it in one form or another-for example, in a vehicle that picks up speed or with a disagreement that suddenly turns into an argument. They were able to carry that momentum into the second half and win the game. With only one second left, his teammate stole the inbound pass and made another basket at the buzzer! So that team went into the locker room four points ahead with a palpable surge of momentum. Then, during the last five seconds of the first half, a guard on one team made a beautiful three-point shot. In that game, the first half was a seesaw battle, back and forth. May I underscore this call to action by discussing a concept I was reminded of recently while watching a basketball game. I plead with you to do all you can to end personal conflicts that are currently raging in your hearts and in your lives. But followers of Jesus Christ should set the example for all the world to follow. How can we expect peace to exist in the world when we are not individually seeking peace and harmony? Brothers and sisters, I know what I’m suggesting is not easy. Now more than ever, we need the peace only He can bring. And yet, the Savior admonished us to “forgive all men.” 3 It can seem impossible to forgive those whose destructive actions have hurt the innocent. It can be painfully difficult to let go of anger that feels so justified. The Savior commanded us to turn the other cheek, 1 to love our enemies, and to pray for those who despitefully use us. 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. My call today, dear brothers and sisters, is to end conflicts that are raging in your heart, your home, and your life. None of us can control nations or the actions of others or even members of our own families. Any war is a horrifying violation of everything the Lord Jesus Christ stands for and teaches. We invite everyone to continue to fast and pray for all the people being hurt by this calamity. As a church we’re doing all we can to help those who are suffering and struggling to survive. I weep and pray for all who are affected by this conflict. I love those lands, the people, and their languages. I have been to Ukraine and Russia many times. The armed conflict in eastern Europe is one of these. Others are played out on the world stage. Some trials are deeply private burdens no one else can see. ![]() I pray daily that you will be protected from the fierce attacks of the adversary and have the strength to push forward through whatever challenges you face. I cherish this opportunity to speak with you today. My dear brothers and sisters, I love you.
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