Members of the Aid Society inspired to convey others aid in worldwide devotional

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SALT LAKE CITY — President Russell M. Nelson, chief of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, advised ladies on Sunday that they’re on his thoughts usually and stated he feels indebted to them.

“A lot of the nice this church accomplishes, and a lot of the nice that occurs on the planet happen due to you. Thanks in your devotion to the Lord in addition to your efforts,” he stated.

In a devotional watched in native congregations world wide earlier than native testimony conferences, the Aid Society presidency, together with different church leaders, spoke to the ladies of the church. The occasion marks the 182nd anniversary of the founding of the ladies’s group, and the messages shared the theme “Jesus Christ is aid.”

President Nelson inspired the sisters to not attempt to do every little thing, however stated their half in constructing the dominion of God is essential.

“Sisters, we’d like your voice — educate the doctrine of Christ. We want your capacity as ladies to detect deception and to articulate fact. We want your impressed knowledge,” he stated.

He inspired Aid Society members to show to the scriptures and private prayers and stated they are going to be stunned at how God guides them to those that want them.

“I bless you to really feel deeply that Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ, know you and love you. They despatched you to work now since you are very important to the dominion of God now. I bless you to understand, and your divine items as a daughter of God gave you the facility not solely to vary lives however to vary the world.” President Nelson stated.

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Aid Society President Camille N. Johnson stated Jesus Christ gives aid by way of members of the Aid Society.

“Sisters, you might be fulfilling your divine mandate as a member of the Aid Society everytime you do something to convey aid to others — temporal or religious — since you are bringing them the love of Jesus Christ. I testify that as you do, you’ll be blessed to seek out your personal aid in him,” she stated.

President Johnson spoke of the expansion of the Aid Society, from 20 ladies in Nauvoo, Illinois, in 1840, to nearly 1,000,000 ladies now who’re main the church’s humanitarian efforts to care for girls and kids.

She stated ladies within the Aid Society are a part of this effort when caring for associates, neighbors or their very own kids. Sister Johnson stated ladies within the church all belong to the Aid Society which is “divinely instituted to convey the love and aid of Jesus Christ to others.” She stated ladies have an important position in getting ready the world for the Second Coming of Christ.

When the group was fashioned, President Johnson stated its members have been getting ready for the temple and ordinances there, and stated that continues to be an goal of the group. The presidency desires all Aid Society sisters to entry the priesthood energy out there to those that make covenants in temples, she stated.

Sister J. Anette Dennis, first counselor within the Aid Society common presidency, stated ladies who’ve obtained an endowment within the temple “have the best to attract liberally on the Savior’s energy” to assist themselves and their households.

She stated it’s a blessing to reside in a time when there’s a larger understanding of the facility that comes with having a covenant relationship with God.

“Allow us to select a deeply linked covenant relationship with our Heavenly Father in Jesus Christ, in order that we will invite their energy, their power, and their aid extra totally into our lives,” Sister Dennis stated.

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Sister Kristin M. Yee, second counselor within the Aid Society presidency, stated a blessing of constructing covenants is the partnership of Jesus Christ. She stated her relationship with God is a supply of peace and pleasure.

She advised members of the Aid Society that they’re by no means alone due to their relationship with Jesus Christ.

“You don’t want to navigate the challenges the uncertainties and the weaknesses of life alone. He might be beside us. That is our covenant promise and blessing. He loves you and wishes to be part of your life and your issues, your happiness, your choices. Jesus Christ wishes to offer you his aid,” she stated.

Sister Yee inspired the ladies to not wait till Christ comes once more to know him, however make him a part of their lives now.

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