President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, reflected on his time speaking in the Rockford Illinois Stake Center to Church members from Illinois and Wisconsin in an Instagram post on Feb. 23.
He noted that they had attended that evening rather than watching the Super Bowl. President Oaks said, “I complimented them, and I am sure that the Lord is blessing them.”
He was one of several Church leaders who shared posts on social media this week.
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, on Feb. 22, referenced Jacob 3:1–2 in the Book of Mormon when he tweeted, “Not only do we study the scriptures to find answers to our questions, but we also study the scriptures to find the questions we need to ask.”
In a video shared Feb. 19 on Instagram, Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles reflected on the four times he has shared a doctrinal principle from the scriptures this year. “May we draw closer to our Savior, and may He draw us to God and each other,” he stated.
On Feb. 23, Elder Gong shared a video and invited all to join in Family Discovery Day on March 4. He tweeted, “Connecting with God and to one another is so important.”
Sister Amy A. Wright, first counselor in the Primary general presidency, testified in a social post on Feb. 23: “As we teach our children about the faith of their ancestors, it will instill in them a sense of belonging that is greater than any social trend or peer pressure.”
On Feb. 23, Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles posted about visiting the president of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, this week. “I shared with President Rajoelina how grateful The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is for his country’s commitment to religious freedom,” he tweeted.
Sister Rebecca L. Craven, second counselor in the Young Women general presidency, posted about the importance of rest. “We need rest. Rest to listen to the Spirit, to gather in peace and to feel energized and happy,” she said. “The Spirit can heal, lift and give rest to weary souls.”
Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson shared about how she likes to minister to others. “The Lord can use you to lift the hands that hang down and lighten the load of those you serve,” she said. “All He asks of us is to have a willing heart and the courage to act.”
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said as youth embrace Christ’s gospel, the future will be strong. He tweeted on Feb. 24: “This is a remarkable time to be alive, and our youth will experience unforgettable spiritual moments as they seek the Savior and keep His commandments.”
