The day before conference, we received the confirmation that our baby will be born with Down syndrome. We went through a rollercoaster of emotions. It was difficult to hear, and we were nervous about the life we would now face. So many questions and fears. I prayed and prayed that at least one speaker would be able to share something that was an answer to our prayers. Many speakers shared wonderful messages. And we felt so uplifted and comforted. And then Elder Holland spoke. It was a mic drop moment. Exactly what we needed to hear! And now we look forward to our unexpected future with hope and faith and EXCITEMENT!!!!! We know we will face challenges. But we also know we won’t walk that path alone. There will be help and there will be peace and joy and happiness and comfort. Our little one will bless our lives more than we could ever imagine. And his middle name will be “Holland.” ❤️
I have a family member who has a child with Down Syndrome. They didn’t know until she was born that she had Downs. It was hard. Not that they didn’t love or want her, but it was a change in what they thought their future holds. She is in her teens now. They have had struggles and challenges. But the joy and love far outweighs the struggles. She is such a light to their family, my family and every person she meets. She truly has touched so many lives. I hope your little one is doing well and you are feeling love and joy through the harder moments.
I used to be in an elders quorum presidency in West Jordan that had a group home that had cerebral palsy residents. We would go and visit and take some of them to the temple with us. My elders quorum present always told us that when you're in the presence of these people you're in the presence of celestial beings. I've never forgotten that statement.
I'm very glad that I chose to listen to this talk. I am battling a serious illness, and am starting to lose patience. This talk has given me a real boost. I am thankful for my testimony of the Lord's church, and for his servants like Elder Holland.
I just listened to this for the second time and for some reason it resounded with me personally like it hadn't before. I'm a ball of tears but full of faith in my Lord. If it needs be then God let this all happen. Either way I have pure faith that somehow, someway, I will be on the top of my mountains victorious. Never lose faith because if we truly believe then we must know that God is all powerful and nothing in heaven or hell will stop this work until it is finished.
I love his talk, he has a tender heart, for what we are going through, and I need to keep hearing this over and over, to know it’s God’s timing, and not my will, which I’m struggle for for relief through the challenges, that seem to keep hammering me, to hope for that brighter day ahead. Thank you Elder Holland, May you light keep shining bright for us.
Thank you Elder Holland, My heart is full once again. I am renewed, my cup runneth over I am grateful to you for bringing up these subjects that we all go through. Take care of yourself we love you we pray for you and your family
I love Elder Holland 's talks! This particular talk helps put my trials, and those of my friend's, in perspective and reminds me that God's calendar is filled with His love.
This is a brilliant and loving explanation of all the "WHYs" we hold in our hearts and mind...patience and waiting upon the Lord is a heavenly ingredients we must adopt into our senses if we want to feel happiness amidst our trials.
Having recently endured a broken neck, and not knowing the reason for this trial. I am comforted by Holland’s words and his passionate fervor in which he delivered it. Thank you Holland.
@Brockdama, we're sorry to hear about your recent injury. We're glad this message brought you comfort, and we hope you'll continue to turn to the Savior for help and hope. Take care!
I am so sorry to hear of the challenge that you face. There are people that can relate to similar situations. Recently I watched Walk, Ride, Rodeo on Netflix. It shows some of the challenges that someone goes through in a life changing event. Seeing the strength of others and in Christ can be uplifting.
Certainly, there is no way I could possibly understand the Bitterness of the Cup from which you have been called to drink, but remember: There is One who can. (See Alma 7:11-12.) Best wishes.
I look forward to hearing Elder Holland speak at every conference. I've watch this talk twice and has reached my spirit. I testify that he is an apostle of our Lord, Jesus Christ. What a spirit I felt. Thank you Elder Holland.
I love Elder Holland and his wisdom knowing our pain brings us closer to our Savior. He has brought hope and deep faith into my life. Please pray for Him.
Dear Elder Holland 15 years ago you laid your hands on my head and in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ set me apart as a Counsellor in a new Stake Presidency. I will never forget the many miracles associated with that experience. May the Lord bless you to recover from whatever ails your body. Obviously your valiant spirit is stronger than ever. I love you and sustain you and your brethren as prophets, seers and revelators❤️
I know it takes time for prayers to be answered. Thankfully relief came for my daughter through much research and I felt I was guided to a cure for her with an expert in homeopathic medicine. No lifelong meds for her. My answer took 5 years. 🙏❤
Elder Holland, I learned a few years ago, that everything happens in God’s time and ways. We don’t always know why we have to wait patiently, until the trial of our faith is complete. I fully trust God’s plans for my life. It’s not easy being single, waiting for the right woman to come, so I can be sealed in a temple. But I appreciate the reminders that you give to me and everyone else, that God knows us and loves us. All blessings will be ours when it’s the right time. Thank you for your messages, thank you for your love and prayers for us. Thank you for being a true disciple and apostle, seer, and revelator, and teaching us Gods will.
I can relate. I remember hiding in a closet crying my eyes out because I couldn’t find someone to love you. I do know that the Lord answers prayers. I finally met my husband and Have three children. Don’t give up. The Lord is aware and the time will come.
Such a great talk. Thank you Elder Holland. I just paused this to write a quote in my journal about some of my worries and thoughts I had written this morning. " The times and seasons of our mortal journey are His, and they are His alone to direct. "
Thank you so much Elder Holland. I needed to hear this talk! Thank you for reminding me that our prayers are always heard and answered, but not always in the time or in the way we expect them to be.
I’m going through a rough time right now and Elder Holland put my struggles into perspective. I now thank God for my struggles and pray that they will make me more Christ-like.
"Favoriete apostel" - ik heb daar moeite mee. Is het een wedstrijd aan het worden? Typisch Amerikaans om overal een wedstrijdje van te maken. E. Holland is een groot apostel maar ik begin me goed te irriteren aan het gedweep van de naam Elder Holland. Je leest 30x dankjewel E.Holland in de comments en 1x dankjewel Jezus.
I loved this talk by Elder Holland. It’s like he has reached into the hearts of all of us and has seen our difficulties and challenges. I am so grateful for our church leaders and their unshakable faith ❤️🙏
I love and adore you Elder Holland. Whatever physical ailment is vexing you at this time President, I wish you faith and that it will be resolved by and by. Thank you for your uplifting words.
I am so grateful for the love that our heavenly father has for us to provide us with prophets and apostles to teach and direct us through his son Jesus Christ in the perilous days.
I am so glad that I saw this video today. I have been sick since May 2020 . I had covid and now still having some long haul covid. I have trouble breathing and have not been able to go to church. I have been going to church my whole life except when I had to work or take care of my mom who had a stroke. I watched preachers on TV but it is not the same as being there. I have prayed for healing and I believe in God's healing power. He will never leave me.
This talk was a testimony that He lives and knows exactly what we are going through when we feel forsaken... and want to give up... I love how you brought peace to my soul at one the hardest times in mine and my children’s lives. Thanks for bringing. this message in such difficult times Elder Holland. I am so grateful... 🙏🙏🙏
I love to hear your talks and the realism in them. Just a thought I hope you will share, I am recently divorced after 38 years of marriage. It is often talked about children going astray, spouses leaving, divorcing, addictions, disease, poverty, etc. but I know many members with children that their mothers or fathers have gone astray or have no contact with them any longer, I would like these children struggling with divorce and/or a parent leaving the church would have some kind of acknowledgement to stay strong. I am probably still sensitive but these children need to know they prayed for and thought of.
I divorced and raised 5 children on little or no child support. It was unbelievably difficult but by some miracle we are all doing OK. The aching pain in my heart went away after a year. One day at a time and minute at a time on some days were all I could handle. Thank heavens for prayer.
My husband passed away in 2013. My youngest was 5 and oldest the next day after he passed turned17, and I have 4 children. They have all left Christ. So difficult! I keep getting blessings, one from my bishop who promised my husband shall assist them. Miracles happen! My heart is broken now and so much pain. I’m waiting on a prayer....many prayers. Keep the faith my brothers and sisters God knows and has our children in His arms!
Thank you very much again for bringing us the wonderful talk of Jeffrey R Holland that he gave this past weekend with General Conference!!! As I see just Jones just commented that Jeffrey R Holland has been his favorite! I think he too has been my favorite also… Though there are some others that run a very close second! He really hits the bull’s-eye I think, speaking of the gospel and Jesus Christ! And his language or choice of words is so beautiful, everything he says is so well said! Thank you, Elder Holland! And to the church and all the people that work for it or have callings in it, thank you for all your work and all that is done for each and every member!
By far this Man is MY FAV. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A TIME I LISTENED AND DIDNT HAVE CROCODILE TEARS FALLING FROM MY FACE.... Closeness to the GOSPEL IS AN AWARENESS AND ARMOR FOR ALL.... Thank you ELDER HOLLAND FOR DUMBING THE MESSAGE DOWN, if ANY who are LOST and low in SPIRIT I PROMISE YOU THIS MESSAGE WILL BE UPLIFTING # 😇
I wish I could give him a hug. His words fill my heart with hope and love. May God continue to bless him. Alma is my favorite ❤️. Looking forward to our harvest. Waiting is the hardest. With His word I can and will. Thank you Jesus.
Watching this again, l come to realize, what powerful words this dear servant of the Lord was trying to convey. The words came to mind, of another servant telling us, that the Lord gives nothing to his children that they cannot endure! Likewise l also, was reminded of the savior word's which tells us to come unto him, who is heavily ladened and He will give us rest. Though his mercy, though his grace are we made whole, not of ourselves! My walk with my savior Jesus Christ is a gift, which l hope lm always worthy to follow. I may stumble, and fall, many times. But l have come to know, his tender loving arms are always, there to catch me. I walk upright because of his grace, and favor. For with out him, lam nothing with him, lam everything. Moira From England.
I loved Elder Hollands talk. it made me cry but helped me so very much. I just lost both of my parents that i adored so very much. it was hard durring this pandamic. but i know i will see them again. l sure love the gospel of jesus christ. l am greatful for there prayers.
You empatheticly revealed my reality and why I should wait with patience and long suffering. You must have experienced the waiting your self to know the reality of waiting for an answer and with the answer a conviction that it comes from a God who wants us to join Him in declaring “Be of good cheer!” This teaching is one of those answers to my prayers. No more waiting in this case. Bless you.
He seemed to me that he was talking to me about my daily struggle to live ever since I was born. After 67 years of pain I finally understand. How can I complain of my suffering when the Lord suffered beyond my comprehension for me. I now see it as a blessing towards my testimony. To know first-hand compassion, spiritual strength, faith and hope! Thank you for your talk.
I watched this last year and undoubtedly needed to hear it back then. This morning I was feeling like I could use a pick-me-up and searched for “conference talks trials,” and this was the first result. I apparently needed to hear it again. Elder Holland is truly a man of God and testifies with the Spirit. Great reminder that we’re not on our own timetable, and that our Heavenly Father is always aware of what we’re going through.
While dealing with a crisis of faith the past 2 years, I decided to just wait on the Lord and keep my covenants and experience the trial. It's not over and the rubble of my personal temple still surrounds me, but I wait upon Him to heal me in His time. Much love, Elder Holland.
I am so grateful for the words of our Prophet and apostles, they continue to guide us through the storms of life. With much gratitude, Thank You. #GiveThanks
I am now listening to this for the first time. I was in the hospital with COVID. I am saddened by what is going on around us. My lungs are forever damaged. It is hard for me to feel His love. It is so hard
LaRae, we're sorry to hear you were sick, and we're sorry you are feeling distanced from God's love. He knows you and your challenges and He loves you. We hope the messages from general conference bring you comfort and hope. Continue to turn to Jesus Christ and find rest in His promises. Take care!
LaRae, I am so sorry that this pandemic has affected you this much. I don't know you but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that you get all that you stand in need of. Having any type of illness is hard, especially if you have had good health most of your life. I have 1 suggestion for you, ask for help. That seems simple but it is the hardest thing to do when we are taught to be self-sufficient and we are used to helping others and not asking for anything for ourselves and our family. But I believe that asking for help and being determined to get it is a lesson for all of us to learn while we are here in our mortal life because 1. We need to rely on the Lord and His servants. In other words, become humble. 2. We need to understand how burdened down our leaders and ministering bros/sisters are. Every one has a hectic personal and family life, then add the callings on top of that and it is a miracle that anything gets done. But the brothers and sisters are valiantly trying to help those who need it. So sometimes they don't remember everyone or get to all there calls, especially when junior is throwing up and their worried about Covid19. This means that some people unfortunately fall through the cracks. It doesn't mean you aren't loved or that Heavenly Father has forgotten you. It just means that sometimes people in a calling need help identifying where or what help is needed. They especially need our prayers and support. 3. We need to learn when and how to speak up. Speaking with the Relief Society President is usually a good start and she should be able to guide you as to whether or not you need to speak to the Bishop or maybe the Elder's Quorum President all depending on your need. I joined the Church as a widow with 3 children and over the years I have had A LOT of health problems. I learned that the loving squeeky wheel gets the oil. So when I needed help moving I arranged it with the EQ President and the Sunday before I moved I reminded the EQ President, and told the YM President before Church and then in Relief Society announcements were going on I asked the Sisters if they could remind their husbands and sons because if I had enough help their men could be home by noon. On moving day at least 6 trucks with Elders and their sons showed up and my stuff was out of my house and into my new apartment within 90 minutes!! Now it did take me awhile to unpack but I could do that slowly. 4. We need to learn that when we don't ask for help we are robbing others of the blessings received for being of service to others. I don't know about you but when I am able I need to be of service as much as possible because I need those blessing and I don't want to deny the possibility of blessings to other. ALSO, it's kind of being rude to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. They set up this Church in such a way that member's spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional needs could be met. When we don't take advantage of these organizations it's like telling Heavenly Father that we don't need him. That's hurtful, I have a son who is not only inactive he doesn't speak to me and has blocked me on social media. It hurts. I don't ever want Heavenly Father to feel that way because of me. So the moral is that Heavenly Father gives us human angels here on Earth but we have to remember that they are flawed just like us. So we need to be specific about what we need to our leaders, be willing to compromise, help ourselves wherever we can, and learn to remind those who are helping us. For instance, if someone says that they can drive me to a doctor's appointment I always call or text them the day before to confirm that we are both on the same page. I kind look at it like if I order something I want to be able to verify the order so that there is no confusion. I get what I need and the company doesn't get a complaint. 😊 I hope that this post finds you better, even if it's just a small increment. Love and peace to you, Becki 👵
@@mslinstrot4643 god bless you for your effort and your time to really help it helped me a lot blessings be with those who are sickness in bed and also to your family good lesson
I am sorry but heavenly father gave you this trial to feel his tender love and spirit. Isn't Wonder ful you are still here. I don't know you but I am glad you are still here because you are Heavenly Father's beloved daughter. I hope when you read this you are still here. If not then Heavenly Father knows you anyway. If you are he knows you now.
The day before conference, we received the confirmation that our baby will be born with Down syndrome. We went through a rollercoaster of emotions. It was difficult to hear, and we were nervous about the life we would now face. So many questions and fears. I prayed and prayed that at least one speaker would be able to share something that was an answer to our prayers. Many speakers shared wonderful messages. And we felt so uplifted and comforted. And then Elder Holland spoke. It was a mic drop moment. Exactly what we needed to hear! And now we look forward to our unexpected future with hope and faith and EXCITEMENT!!!!! We know we will face challenges. But we also know we won’t walk that path alone. There will be help and there will be peace and joy and happiness and comfort. Our little one will bless our lives more than we could ever imagine. And his middle name will be “Holland.” ❤️
You will be blessed with light in your life from your little one always .
I have a family member who has a child with Down Syndrome. They didn’t know until she was born that she had Downs. It was hard. Not that they didn’t love or want her, but it was a change in what they thought their future holds. She is in her teens now. They have had struggles and challenges. But the joy and love far outweighs the struggles. She is such a light to their family, my family and every person she meets. She truly has touched so many lives.
I hope your little one is doing well and you are feeling love and joy through the harder moments.
I used to be in an elders quorum presidency in West Jordan that had a group home that had cerebral palsy residents. We would go and visit and take some of them to the temple with us.
My elders quorum present always told us that when you're in the presence of these people you're in the presence of celestial beings. I've never forgotten that statement.
They are a nightmare to look after. Be strong. Trust in Heavenly Father.
just read your comment and was touched! i hope all is going well, what a blessing to have their special spirit in your home 🤍
I'm very glad that I chose to listen to this talk. I am battling a serious illness, and am starting to lose patience. This talk has given me a real boost. I am thankful for my testimony of the Lord's church, and for his servants like Elder Holland.
Thanks for sharing your experience and faith, William. Take care!
Yes! I am too!
Hope you get well soon xxx
Praying for you, Brother! Life can seem almost too much sometimes, but the Lord has your back, and always will. No one better to be by your side.
Me, too, Brother William. Be strong! Dig in. I try to share happiness with others. It lifts my spirits. You can do it, too.
I come back to this talk multiple times in the last several years. It brings me comfort every time.
Thank you for sharing.
"Why should we think to earn a great reward, if we now shun the fight?' Thank you, Elder Holland.
Such a beautiful message!!!
I'm listening this because I'm barely alive. But I love how brother Holland is inspired of God.
The more I listen to this talk the more I learn. General Conference is so, so inspired.
I just listened to this for the second time and for some reason it resounded with me personally like it hadn't before. I'm a ball of tears but full of faith in my Lord. If it needs be then God let this all happen. Either way I have pure faith that somehow, someway, I will be on the top of my mountains victorious. Never lose faith because if we truly believe then we must know that God is all powerful and nothing in heaven or hell will stop this work until it is finished.
pookiehoney I appreciate your comment of faith.
"Trust God in the good times, and the bad." ❤
I’ve been struggling with a lot of things in my personal life. I feel this talk is something I needed to hear.
You got this! God loves you!
I love his talk, he has a tender heart, for what we are going through, and I need to keep hearing this over and over, to know it’s God’s timing, and not my will, which I’m struggle for for relief through the challenges, that seem to keep hammering me, to hope for that brighter day ahead. Thank you Elder Holland, May you light keep shining bright for us.
Yes, I agree! Thanks for sharing!
Yes, Elder Holland is so loving.
I love this talk too.i need to keep hearing this too.
Thank you Elder Holland,
My heart is full once again.
I am renewed, my cup runneth over
I am grateful to you for bringing up these subjects that we all go through. Take care of yourself we love you we pray for you and your family
I know I am heard every time I pray I know Heavenly Father hears me always and I know He Loves me Thank you very much
Thank you Elder Holland! Bless you! You have a heart as big as all outdoors!
I love Elder Holland 's talks! This particular talk helps put my trials, and those of my friend's, in perspective and reminds me that God's calendar is filled with His love.
Yes! It reminded me so much of why we’re here and that He is in control. That we should not fear.
So beautifully said!
This is a brilliant and loving explanation of all the "WHYs" we hold in our hearts and mind...patience and waiting upon the Lord is a heavenly ingredients we must adopt into our senses if we want to feel happiness amidst our trials.
Having recently endured a broken neck, and not knowing the reason for this trial. I am comforted by Holland’s words and his passionate fervor in which he delivered it. Thank you Holland.
I pray for you! You will be made whole through Jesus Christ! What a trial you are dealing with! You will get through this with God's help!
@Brockdama, we're sorry to hear about your recent injury. We're glad this message brought you comfort, and we hope you'll continue to turn to the Savior for help and hope. Take care!
I am so sorry to hear of the challenge that you face. There are people that can relate to similar situations. Recently I watched Walk, Ride, Rodeo on Netflix. It shows some of the challenges that someone goes through in a life changing event. Seeing the strength of others and in Christ can be uplifting.
I'm praying for you.
Certainly, there is no way I could possibly understand the Bitterness of the Cup from which you have been called to drink, but remember: There is One who can. (See Alma 7:11-12.) Best wishes.
Thank you Elder Holland for these comforting thoughts!
I enjoyed the very depth of this talk..life is not a bed of roses
Yeah, this talk was intended for me.
I am very thankful to hear the words of God again through His servants!!!!!
You are an amazing daughter of God that allows Him to prevail in your life! I love and appreciate the prophet so much!
Life still can have the beauty of a bed of roses; just remember there are lots of thorns to give you challenges!
This talk brought hope once more to me!
We love and support you elder Holland!
I look forward to hearing Elder Holland speak at every conference. I've watch this talk twice and has reached my spirit. I testify that he is an apostle of our Lord, Jesus Christ. What a spirit I felt. Thank you Elder Holland.
I love Elder Holland and his wisdom knowing our pain brings us closer to our Savior. He has brought hope and deep faith into my life. Please pray for Him.
Dear Elder Holland 15 years ago you laid your hands on my head and in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ set me apart as a Counsellor in a new Stake Presidency. I will never forget the many miracles associated with that experience. May the Lord bless you to recover from whatever ails your body. Obviously your valiant spirit is stronger than ever. I love you and sustain you and your brethren as prophets, seers and revelators❤️
Love you always Elder Holland 😘 always look forward for your talk .
Elder Holland is indeed a chosen vessel of The Lord Jesus Christ.
I know it takes time for prayers to be answered. Thankfully relief came for my daughter through much research and I felt I was guided to a cure for her with an expert in homeopathic medicine. No lifelong meds for her. My answer took 5 years. 🙏❤
Elder Holland, I learned a few years ago, that everything happens in God’s time and ways. We don’t always know why we have to wait patiently, until the trial of our faith is complete. I fully trust God’s plans for my life. It’s not easy being single, waiting for the right woman to come, so I can be sealed in a temple. But I appreciate the reminders that you give to me and everyone else, that God knows us and loves us. All blessings will be ours when it’s the right time.
Thank you for your messages, thank you for your love and prayers for us. Thank you for being a true disciple and apostle, seer, and revelator, and teaching us Gods will.
Thanks for sharing!
I can relate. I remember hiding in a closet crying my eyes out because I couldn’t find someone to love you. I do know that the Lord answers prayers. I finally met my husband and Have three children. Don’t give up. The Lord is aware and the time will come.
He gives some of the most powerful testimonies. My heart and spirit are always comforted and i feel my heavenly fathers, and my saviors love
What a divine speaker he is and I thank the Lord we still have him to stand up and speak! He always has a great message. One of the chosen😀
Such a great talk. Thank you Elder Holland. I just paused this to write a quote in my journal about some of my worries and thoughts I had written this morning. " The times and seasons of our mortal journey are His, and they are His alone to direct. "
Thanks for sharing, April.
How incredibly blessed we are to be so instructed, taught, encouraged, by the Lords Servants! ❤️
Always stay safe and healthy Elder Holland, I'm always looking forward to your messages 💟
This gave me much, much needed comfort
Elder Holland, thank you for this healing message.
Sweet Elder Holland. I'm listening to this wonderful talk again this morning.
Listened to this more than 5 times already. Always puts me on tears... I really needed this.
Best speech ever! it totally filled my heart with love and understanding! trials will pass but by and by
I work for the new construction of the Salt Lake City Temple, its been such an honor.
Thanks for sharing your experience working on the Salt Lake Temple!
A high honor. Take care. ❤️
Thank you for your service at the temple! It will be beautiful! What an honor for you to be a part of it!
Elder Holland thank you helping us accept His will....it is a joy to be in suffering, even as Jesus Christ has suffered. Yorkshire England
The best talk of this october 2020 general conference !
Thank you so much Elder Holland. I needed to hear this talk! Thank you for reminding me that our prayers are always heard and answered, but not always in the time or in the way we expect them to be.
I appreciated this message, thank you.
Timely message any day. Thank you, Elder Holland.
Elder Holland has always been my favorite, didn’t disappoint yet again 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Why do you say that?
Agreed
I'm right there with you guys
Agree
Well said😊❤
Love elder holland he is the best he is such a blessing for us 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you Elder Holland! We love you!
I’m going through a rough time right now and Elder Holland put my struggles into perspective. I now thank God for my struggles and pray that they will make me more Christ-like.
I have to say this Elder Holland is one of my favorite apostles
Me too, Elder Holland is my favorite apostle. I love his talks and advices. It is helpful and uplifting, etc.
"Favoriete apostel" - ik heb daar moeite mee. Is het een wedstrijd aan het worden? Typisch Amerikaans om overal een wedstrijdje van te maken. E. Holland is een groot apostel maar ik begin me goed te irriteren aan het gedweep van de naam Elder Holland. Je leest 30x dankjewel E.Holland in de comments en 1x dankjewel Jezus.
I loved this talk by Elder Holland. It’s like he has reached into the hearts of all of us and has seen our difficulties and challenges. I am so grateful for our church leaders and their unshakable faith ❤️🙏
I love and adore you Elder Holland. Whatever physical ailment is vexing you at this time President, I wish you faith and that it will be resolved by and by. Thank you for your uplifting words.
I needed to hear this, so grateful for prophets and apostles in these days. Thank you President Holland
I am so grateful for the love that our heavenly father has for us to provide us with prophets and apostles to teach and direct us through his son Jesus Christ in the perilous days.
Thank you Elder Holland for your lifelong testimony!
I love this talk and this wonderful servant of our Savior.
Elder Holland's words brought tears to my eyes both of repentance and hope.
I am so glad that I saw this video today. I have been sick since May 2020 . I had covid and now still having some long haul covid. I have trouble breathing and have not been able to go to church. I have been going to church my whole life except when I had to work or take care of my mom who had a stroke. I watched preachers on TV but it is not the same as being there. I have prayed for healing and I believe in God's healing power. He will never leave me.
This talk was a testimony that He lives and knows exactly what we are going through when we feel forsaken... and want to give up...
I love how you brought peace to my soul at one the hardest times in mine and my children’s lives. Thanks for bringing. this message in such difficult times Elder Holland. I am so grateful... 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for listening! Take care.
Love for Elder Holland's talks!!!!
Needed to hear this today!! Calmed me down. Thank you, Father, for hearing my prayers and knowing my heart. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Never does he disappoint
Neither does heavenly father. Jesus came through for us.
I love to hear your talks and the realism in them. Just a thought I hope you will share, I am recently divorced after 38 years of marriage. It is often talked about children going astray, spouses leaving, divorcing, addictions, disease, poverty, etc. but I know many members with children that their mothers or fathers have gone astray or have no contact with them any longer, I would like these children struggling with divorce and/or a parent leaving the church would have some kind of acknowledgement to stay strong. I am probably still sensitive but these children need to know they prayed for and thought of.
Divorced after 35 yrs so so hard
Thanks for your thoughts and perspective.
I divorced and raised 5 children on little or no child support. It was unbelievably difficult but by some miracle we are all doing OK. The aching pain in my heart went away after a year. One day at a time and minute at a time on some days were all I could handle. Thank heavens for prayer.
My husband passed away in 2013. My youngest was 5 and oldest the next day after he passed turned17, and I have 4 children. They have all left Christ. So difficult! I keep getting blessings, one from my bishop who promised my husband shall assist them. Miracles happen! My heart is broken now and so much pain. I’m waiting on a prayer....many prayers. Keep the faith my brothers and sisters God knows and has our children in His arms!
Thank you Elder Holland!! Your words pierced my heart and soul. I needed this talk so much. It was timely, sincere, and full of the spirit. Bless you.
Thank you very much again for bringing us the wonderful talk of Jeffrey R Holland that he gave this past weekend with General Conference!!! As I see just Jones just commented that Jeffrey R Holland has been his favorite! I think he too has been my favorite also… Though there are some others that run a very close second! He really hits the bull’s-eye I think, speaking of the gospel and Jesus Christ! And his language or choice of words is so beautiful, everything he says is so well said! Thank you, Elder Holland! And to the church and all the people that work for it or have callings in it, thank you for all your work and all that is done for each and every member!
By far this Man is MY FAV. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A TIME I LISTENED AND DIDNT HAVE CROCODILE TEARS FALLING FROM MY FACE.... Closeness to the GOSPEL IS AN AWARENESS AND ARMOR FOR ALL.... Thank you ELDER HOLLAND FOR DUMBING THE MESSAGE DOWN, if ANY who are LOST and low in SPIRIT I PROMISE YOU THIS MESSAGE WILL BE UPLIFTING # 😇
Faith means trusting Heavenly Father in goods times and bad.
I prayed for this talk is for me the Lord answer my prayers bless my Precious President Holland ❤️❤️❤️
I wish I could give him a hug. His words fill my heart with hope and love. May God continue to bless him. Alma is my favorite ❤️. Looking forward to our harvest. Waiting is the hardest. With His word I can and will. Thank you Jesus.
Watching this again, l come to realize, what powerful words this dear servant of the Lord was trying to convey.
The words came to mind, of another servant telling us, that the Lord gives nothing to his children that they cannot endure!
Likewise l also, was reminded of the savior word's which tells us to come unto him, who is heavily ladened and He will give us rest.
Though his mercy, though his grace are we made whole, not of ourselves!
My walk with my savior Jesus Christ is a gift, which l hope lm always worthy to follow. I may stumble, and fall, many times. But l have come to know, his tender loving arms are always, there to catch me.
I walk upright because of his grace, and favor. For with out him, lam nothing with him, lam everything.
Moira
From England.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and testimony, Moira!
@@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf
Aww bless, your most welcome
And thank you.
Moira 🤗
Talk about Words of Wisdom. Thank you Elder Holland for your timely and inspiring words.
I loved Elder Hollands talk. it made me cry but helped me so very much. I just lost both of my parents that i adored so very much. it was hard durring this pandamic. but i know i will see them again. l sure love the gospel of jesus christ. l am greatful for there prayers.
@Irma Handlock, we're so sorry to hear of the loss of your parents. We hope you continue to feel peace through your faith in Jesus Christ. Take care!
How powerfull words! I love him. I love my GOD AND LORD
man i need to see this over and over again until i finally learn it. Thank you Elder Holland!
❤ you elder Holland n thankyou for sharing. Felt this just what I needed
You empatheticly revealed my reality and why I should wait with patience and long suffering. You must have experienced the waiting your self to know the reality of waiting for an answer and with the answer a conviction that it comes from a God who wants us to join Him in declaring “Be of good cheer!” This teaching is one of those answers to my prayers. No more waiting in this case. Bless you.
When I feel overwhelmed with loneliness, I always turn to this talk.
This was beautiful
I THINK THE JEFFREY R.HOLLAND IS SO HAPPY SO CONGRANTULATIONS nwn
I'm feeling the spirit and after I'm going to listen broken things to mend.
“God’s love and restoration of his gospel which is in one way or another the answer to every issue we face in life” LOVE THAT
He seemed to me that he was talking to me about my daily struggle to live ever since I was born. After 67 years of pain I finally understand. How can I complain of my suffering when the Lord suffered beyond my comprehension for me. I now see it as a blessing towards my testimony. To know first-hand compassion, spiritual strength, faith and hope!
Thank you for your talk.
Holland nailed it! Love this man ❤️
Thanks Elder Holland.
I watched this last year and undoubtedly needed to hear it back then. This morning I was feeling like I could use a pick-me-up and searched for “conference talks trials,” and this was the first result. I apparently needed to hear it again. Elder Holland is truly a man of God and testifies with the Spirit. Great reminder that we’re not on our own timetable, and that our Heavenly Father is always aware of what we’re going through.
This is a great talk, one of my favorites . Thank You Elder Holland .
thank you for your service at this level ...joseph smith
While dealing with a crisis of faith the past 2 years, I decided to just wait on the Lord and keep my covenants and experience the trial. It's not over and the rubble of my personal temple still surrounds me, but I wait upon Him to heal me in His time. Much love, Elder Holland.
This is an amazing talk.
In difficulty I learn more than at comfortable times. Patience, dependence on the Lord, how to pray fervently, and hope.
I am so grateful for the words of our Prophet and apostles, they continue to guide us through the storms of life. With much gratitude, Thank You. #GiveThanks
Wishing you the many blessings that I know our Savior will provide for you n your baby! ❤
I needed this so very much in my life right now. What comfort it brings.
I love Elder Hollands talks. 💙
Can’t even begin to count how many talks Elder Holland has given, that has helped me to keep going.
All I can say is
I am now listening to this for the first time. I was in the hospital with COVID. I am saddened by what is going on around us. My lungs are forever damaged. It is hard for me to feel His love. It is so hard
LaRae, we're sorry to hear you were sick, and we're sorry you are feeling distanced from God's love. He knows you and your challenges and He loves you. We hope the messages from general conference bring you comfort and hope. Continue to turn to Jesus Christ and find rest in His promises. Take care!
Hugs to you LaRae Parry.
Keep holding on! Hoping for you to get well soon.
-Arbee
LaRae, I am so sorry that this pandemic has affected you this much. I don't know you but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that you get all that you stand in need of. Having any type of illness is hard, especially if you have had good health most of your life.
I have 1 suggestion for you, ask for help. That seems simple but it is the hardest thing to do when we are taught to be self-sufficient and we are used to helping others and not asking for anything for ourselves and our family.
But I believe that asking for help and being determined to get it is a lesson for all of us to learn while we are here in our mortal life because
1. We need to rely on the Lord and His servants. In other words, become humble.
2. We need to understand how burdened down our leaders and ministering bros/sisters are. Every one has a hectic personal and family life, then add the callings on top of that and it is a miracle that anything gets done. But the brothers and sisters are valiantly trying to help those who need it. So sometimes they don't remember everyone or get to all there calls, especially when junior is throwing up and their worried about Covid19. This means that some people unfortunately fall through the cracks. It doesn't mean you aren't loved or that Heavenly Father has forgotten you. It just means that sometimes people in a calling need help identifying where or what help is needed. They especially need our prayers and support.
3. We need to learn when and how to speak up. Speaking with the Relief Society President is usually a good start and she should be able to guide you as to whether or not you need to speak to the Bishop or maybe the Elder's Quorum President all depending on your need. I joined the Church as a widow with 3 children and over the years I have had A LOT of health problems. I learned that the loving squeeky wheel gets the oil. So when I needed help moving I arranged it with the EQ President and the Sunday before I moved I reminded the EQ President, and told the YM President before Church and then in Relief Society announcements were going on I asked the Sisters if they could remind their husbands and sons because if I had enough help their men could be home by noon. On moving day at least 6 trucks with Elders and their sons showed up and my stuff was out of my house and into my new apartment within 90 minutes!! Now it did take me awhile to unpack but I could do that slowly.
4. We need to learn that when we don't ask for help we are robbing others of the blessings received for being of service to others. I don't know about you but when I am able I need to be of service as much as possible because I need those blessing and I don't want to deny the possibility of blessings to other.
ALSO, it's kind of being rude to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. They set up this Church in such a way that member's spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional needs could be met. When we don't take advantage of these organizations it's like telling Heavenly Father that we don't need him. That's hurtful, I have a son who is not only inactive he doesn't speak to me and has blocked me on social media. It hurts. I don't ever want Heavenly Father to feel that way because of me.
So the moral is that Heavenly Father gives us human angels here on Earth but we have to remember that they are flawed just like us. So we need to be specific about what we need to our leaders, be willing to compromise, help ourselves wherever we can, and learn to remind those who are helping us.
For instance, if someone says that they can drive me to a doctor's appointment I always call or text them the day before to confirm that we are both on the same page.
I kind look at it like if I order something I want to be able to verify the order so that there is no confusion. I get what I need and the company doesn't get a complaint. 😊
I hope that this post finds you better, even if it's just a small increment.
Love and peace to you,
Becki 👵
@@mslinstrot4643 god bless you for your effort and your time to really help it helped me a lot blessings be with those who are sickness in bed and also to your family good lesson
I am sorry but heavenly father gave you this trial to feel his tender love and spirit. Isn't Wonder ful you are still here. I don't know you but I am glad you are still here because you are Heavenly Father's beloved daughter. I hope when you read this you are still here. If not then Heavenly Father knows you anyway. If you are he knows you now.
Oh Elder Holland- we love you so much... Thank you
At 0:25 I really wish there had been a live audience to laugh at that zinger!
Classic chrome dome comedy
And 7:12.
This man can clarify things so well, he is amazing
Amazing and inspiring. I love Elder Holland.