Notable quotes:
"All Heavenly Father asks of us is to do the very best we can each day."
"As we strive to become faithful disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we can find peace, joy, and happiness despite the worldly troubles that swirl around us."
"As we keep our testimonies simple and focused on the gospel of Christ, He will provide spiritual renewal as we share our testimonies with one another."
Summary points:
Talk summary:
While worldly troubles and external forces such as poverty, war and natural disasters can cause pain and struggles in this mortal life, those who strive to follow Christ "can find peace, joy and happiness."
Our Father in Heaven simply asks us to "do the very best we can each day." If you can do that, "you will come to realize that your Heavenly Father knows you and that He loves you. And when you know that — really know it — your life will have real purpose and meaning, and you will be filled with joy and peace."
The Lord's "work and glory" is to "bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of [men and women]." And while sin and transgression "dim the light of Christ in our lives," the "true, pure, simple gospel" of Christ is the "saving doctrine of Christ" which is available to all God's children.
Inspired changes implemented in the last several months have been introduced to simplify and return focus to "[preaching] the first principles of the gospel — faith, repentance, baptism, the gift of the Holy Ghost and enduring to the end." Repetition and practice by learning and teaching these basic principles can reveal additional light and understanding to those who seek it.
Fostering simple testimonies, focused on the gospel of Christ, will provide spiritual renewal to God's children as they share their faith and knowledge with one another. The purpose of the Church is to help all members "work in a balanced effort to rescue individuals, strengthen families … and gather Israel through conversion, retention, and activation." Keep it simple, and in that simplicity, all can find peace, joy and happiness.
