Come Follow Me (3 Nephi 17-19) FINDING JOY IN CHRIST (Sep 28-Oct 11)

[@sarahmorriss3273]

JOY! Thank you all so much for your time and energy you put into these lessons. They are so wonderful. Our family loves to watch them. My daughter (16) says" I bet our families would get along so well. Dad lives to talk, especially about scriptures and is funny just like steve and mom doesn't like to get up in front of people and uses essential oils like chelsea". We have enjoyed " getting to know you all" through your videos . Thank you and may God bless you and your family.

[@JanealLight]

JOY!! For the sacrament, I sometimes imagine there is an umbilical cord coming down from Heavenly Father to me. The feeling I receive knowing I'm being fed by Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ is so amazing! I am filled with JOY. I love your broadcast! 😊

[@vickieisaac4553]

This is my favorite week of Come Follow Me! The best talk of Conference was Matthew Holland! I loved his use of language. I love how he didn't trivialize our exquiste pain, like "at least you don't have it as hard as the pioneers ". He validated that the Lord understands how hard to bear our trials are, then he shows us how to turn that pain into exquisite JOY, by turning to the Savior and asking for His mercy. My favorite scripture is in this lesson. I have it written in my spa room. "Have you any that are sick among you? Bring them hither and I will heal them..." I have so many loved ones that have chronic illnesses. Just in the last couple of months 3 people have told me that they want to die because they can't continue to bear the pain. I am so looking forward to the day when Jesus comes again and will heal my friends and my family. Thanks so much for another beautiful lesson. Thanks Chelsea for getting out of your comfort zone to share your magnificent spirit!

[@donnalawson639]

Joy! I loved your lesson. I always love your lessons. This one touched me a bit more. I am a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1987, I was scheduled to have surgery. I had a dream before my surgery that I died on the operating table. This scared me because I had been taught that there was nothing after death. I did not want to be floating around in blackness for all eternity. I was actively seeking for a church whose beliefs matched mine. The night before my surgery I said a prayer that did not come from me. I asked the Lord to let me live and I would live the way He wanted me to. Needless to say, I lived. 4 months after my surgery I met someone who introduced me to the missionaries. I learned about the gospel on November 13. I was baptized November 29th. I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son Jesus Christ who sent me the missionaries when I needed them. Thank you for teaching me the these principles and doctrines. You always seem to know what I need to hear.

[@nancybrooklyn8096]

You too are so much fun, thanks for the JOY. Favorite word from conference from Elder Uchtdorf “UNIMAGINABLE”. That’s how great the future will be. Love ya, bye!

[@toniwoods7079]

I'm a single sister. Only one time during COVID, I had the opportunity to have my grandsons pass the sacrament to me while my son and son-in law bless the sacrament. It has never been that special and sacred. The tears just flowed. How amazing that was!

[@carolinesmith7571]

I read each chapter twice this week and picked out different verses that spoke to me with each read. I am a gospel doctrine teacher in a rotation of teachers. One of the things I have LOVED about Come Follow Me is the number of people who have used this (youtube) as an opportunity to share their views and insights. I generally watch three different youtube CFM lessons AFTER I have read the scriptures, and made daily notes about what I have read. It gives me a well-rounded or tilted-head perspective and helps me to be able to prepare for a class with thoughts I wouldn't have had on my own. It has been and continues to be a means to a richer, deeper scripture relationship. I love President Nelson's "How can I send you off with optimism..." I also connect to Elder Holland. A few years ago he gave an unplanned talk at a regional women's conference in Lowell, Massachusetts. He was visiting his son in Boston and dropped by to share a few thoughts. And the word is JOY! P.S. I am keeping a daily joy journel this year!

[@garrypatterson4778]

JOY! I was filed today as I took the Sacrament because my dear wife was sustained as the Relief Society President. I was over come with joy as I felt the love of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. What a wonderful feeling it was!

[@sssggg329]

Joy. I've always loved J.O.Y. Jesus, Other, Yourself. Love love love love it.

[@terri9662]

JOY. Joy in the Journey! Elder Holland is always a favorite. His talk really spoke to me! Thanks again for a great lesson. ❤️

[@dawnkern3361]

Joy! Perfect! I am most filled during the sacrament when I receive answers to prayers. I often receive answers to prayers during the sacrament.

[@sallyannsmith4429]

Joy! Thanks for being real and sharing the light of Christ with us!

[@caroleecreates2]

Let me see if I can remember everything you asked us to do. First, Conference: I ,too, loved Elder Hollands talk. I loved all the talks too. I hated to see it end. I am thankful for the ability to reread and listen to it all again via technology. Third: Sacrament. I am 'over 60' so I submit my comment under the older generation. Because of Health issues, I have not been able to attend in house sacrament long before Covid. To have the young men bring the sacrament into my home filled my heart and my Spirit. I have a testimony of the Atonement and am blessed because of the great love the Savior has for me. I am grateful that my husband has permission to administer that sacred ordinance in our home presently. I can related with Chelsea. Before my two boys went back to BYU this summer, they were the ones presenting the Sacrament. My heart was full as I saw them sustaining their Priesthood. My mamma's heart was filled knowing that they were worthy and willing to do this ordinance. Third: Word of the day; JOY. I will share with you that when taught young women's, my 'go to' acronym was GLOW. (Give Love to Others Weekly) I love listening to you both weekly . Thank you for taking your time to do this. Hugs!! From Hurricane Utah.

[@sssggg329]

NO WAY!! That's one of our family traditions!! We do a family group hug at the end of prayer every night. Our 11 year old son started it, and it has become a tradition. We love it! Love that you all do that too! Every night we read a story, ponderize a scripture (one each week, from the CFM lesson), say prayer, family hug, and then end with a family cheer (all hands in the middle, count down to 3, and cheer)--whoever says the prayer that night gets to choose what we say for our cheer, and our kids LOVE it. So fun. It's all about relationships--connecting up with our Father, and connecting with our family.

[@andreane1983]

I loved all the talks. If you are a binge watcher like me it takes two days to recover. The talks gave me spiritual food to rethink, reevaluate, refresh, etc. to move forward and continue on the covenant path.

[@sarasalmon7510]

I loved Conference! so much! I loved Elder Uchtdorf's talk. I loved when he said... " Things will not just be alright. They will be unimaginable!" I also loved Pres. Nelson's Women session talk. His 3 points of 1) Create places where you are safe 2) Prepare mind to be faithful to the Lord 3) Never stop preparing! Okay and one more point... Sister Craig totally asked YOUR QUESTIONS! 1- What am I doing that I should stop doing? 2-What am I not doing that I should start doing?

[@colleenclement8448]

I really feel JOY when I listened to all of the conference talks! I love you & am grateful for your AWESOME spirit! The sprit really touches me when I listen to you! You give me hope & are a such great examples of light!

[@sssggg329]

ME TOO!! I waited the whole conference to hear from the elder Elder Holland. (The younger was amazing as well!) But yes, I too always look forward to Elder Holland's messages. His messages speak to me. You have great taste!

[@jackieohearon3533]

JOY JOY JOY....thats what your lessons bring to my life. Thank you

[@loisarrigo5159]

What a joy it was having this lesson, many good memories came through my mind about our Savior, Steve and Chelsea, thank you. May you two always be blessed!

[@louisasoakai8113]

Thank you both for always shining your light and your love ❤️. I always walk away better from watching your videos. So thank you. The sacrament for me is life saving. Each week I come broken (mentally,physically or spiritually) but I bring all my brokenness to the sacrament table and as I partake of the bread and water. I walk out renew, filled and strengthened to conquer another week before I come back again on Sunday. There is hope, relief and Joy as I continue to focus on my loving Savior. He is my healer every Sunday. ❤️❤️❤️ I find JOY in following Him and serving others 🥰

[@jamimoysh9403]

Elder Anderson when he said We will be the ones to speak more of Him. I know I need to speak more and share my testimony more! Thank you for taking the time each week. I look forward to these lessons they bring me JOY

[@annmariewebb5334]

Joy! You two are the cutest! What a great example you are to the world! Thank you!

[@7thchildpublishing6]

I have severe Essential Tremor that makes it impossible for me to take the sacrament without help from others. This has helped me understand more deeply my dependance on Jesus Christ for what I cannot do to overcome all. Just as I feel the love of those who help me, I feel the pure love of Christ offering me such a powerful gift.

[@cherylbeam1969]

Joy...is simply found by living the gospel and doing my best each and everyday!! You two are so awesome, thank you for sharing this

[@cathyvancour6767]

Another wonderful lesson. I find joy each week as I study Come Follow Me and learn new insights from you both. Thank you!

[@wesleyhunt9652]

Watching you both teach the gospel brings us JOY!!! Zola & Wesley

[@maddogfester]

President Nelson's comment that "unusual times brings unusual rewards"

[@MsJet1]

As a convert, these scriptures opened my eyes to the Savior! He is real. He has feelings. He prays!

[@MargaretWPace]

I loved Conference!!!! I loved President Nelson's talk on the meaning of "Israel"!!!! God Will Prevail. Those who allow God to Prevail in their lives. Whew. So good!!! I also loved the closing song. I hadn't heard it before, but it was all about being called by Christ's name! Wonderful. Its what I WANT!!!

[@sarasalmon7510]

JOY!!! I loved this weeks lesson! Thank you!

[@BeFrugalLiveWealthy]

I think about the effect that hearing His prayers had on the multitude, it makes me think of the effect we can have on our family as we pray with real intent, having faith in Christ. The sweet spirit we can bring into our homes can be life changing.

[@monnielucas7416]

Regarding the sacrament...when COVID shut us down and we were not able to meet as a congregation, it took a few weeks before we got permission to have sacrament in our homes. That was a very difficult time for my husband and I to be without the sacrament. It felt so awful to not go to church and to not have the sacrament was a terrible feeling. When they gave permission for priesthood to perform that sacred ordinance in our homes, words just cannot describe the emotions that we felt that first Sunday. AND....it was especially spiritual for me because in 21 years of marriage, I had never heard my husband bless the sacrament. (We are of the "elderly" group you mentioned! )

[@billiepardoe908]

Pres Nelson...God does not love one race more than another. Your standing is not determined by the color of your skin." This is important for all of us to remember and act upon. Love everyone.

[@ginnamaggard1193]

Joy!! As I bore my testimony this today...thoughts of being thankful for a prophet that was inspired to prepare us for home study...even before we knew of COVID...were flooding my thoughts. I was/am also very thankful for your time and diligence to help us study at home! You two are amazing and I for one appreciate hour sacrifice! Love ya from Caldwell, ID

[@markloe5432]

I'm a few weeks behind and am trying to catch up......you are so right about this section....Chapter 17 is my all time favorite. It really shows the nature of Christ and helps to know Him.

[@chenningfeld7]

Enduring to the end means changing until the end. Israel are those willing to Let God Prevail. Favorite quotes from Conference. Christine near Yosemite California

[@standefiant1494]

Neil L Andersen..."If the world is going to speak less of him who is going to speak more of him? We are."

[@MrJDMarkham]

President Nelson - Let God Prevail in Your Life!!!

[@marybethlaplant4623]

I felt joy during outkr Genersl Conference. I really liked President Nelson's message at women's conf. But Sunday morning was over the top for me let God Prevail.

[@marycheney7080]

The word this week is JOY. It gives me such joy to watch your weekly videos. I can’t wait to see them each week. I have always been a snorkel studier of the scriptures, but you are spurring me on to be a scuba studier . Thank you so much for that. Be safe up there in Canada eh.🇨🇦

[@gingerallman798]

Joy! Thank you both.

[@momthebest5908]

Let the Lord prevail! 🥰

[@susieatwood2748]

I loved this. When my children were at home we used to have family hug also. I too have 7 children, 4 boys and 3 girls. 5 of them went on missions. I love that you do this podcast. I can relate the things you say to my life. Thank you. Susie from Raymond AB.

[@kathycarlsen7055]

The first 6 weeks of having sacrament meeting at home with my 2 sons, who are 21 and 23, blessing the sacrament was so sacred and so much more meaningful than ever before. I literally cried every Sunday for 2 months...I was so proud and honored that my boys were worthy and able to bless the sacrament. It gave me tremendous JOY! May God bless your family for the two of you taking time out to speak to us! I learn a lot!

[@messymusings1812]

When my friend's family had prayer together - they first went around the room to each child and asked what they needed help with. Then the family member saying the prayer was able to include a specific thing(s) for each member of the family. Think this is a great idea!!

[@billgee5086]

President Nelson's closing remarks with regard to there is NO COLOR of skin. We are all loved by our Father-in-Heaven. Plus Elder Holland - He doesn't look well. We love the both of you especially that you both wear "BLUE". I am afraid you live in a BLUE house as we do. There isn't any other color than BLUE!! Also, we love Chelsea's heir. You guys are the BEST.

[@donnalawson639]

P.S. I loved conference. I loved all the talks. They all spoke of the Savior. I loved Elder Holland's talk. I am going through a rough time right now. HIs words brought comfort to my soul.

[@marcusmcnabb6978]

Good Job! Lessons from Conference: Israel = Let God Prevail.. this opened my understanding of so many OT and P of GP doctrines.

[@becjohn8231]

Thank you I really appreciate how respectfully you talk to one another. And you are not sounding like you are in a tunnel. Thumbs up.

[@dorothyhelenmatthewsgolled7338]

joy - thank you both x

[@MichaelJones-ke6fy]

Another aside here: Elder Holland is my HERO. I love him.

[@miriambair]

Great video guys. Thanks

[@johnwilliams9764]

My family loves your podcasts!

[@melsyt]

I loved Elder Holland too. But also , President Nelson...Israel=Let God Prevail. “Are we willing to let God Work miracles in our lives?” Love you two!!

[@colinmaxwell4806]

Elder Bednar the middle of the road option is being removed. Learn to choose now.

[@vickijones9548]

Joy!

[@debbienall1173]

You bring joy to me

[@MsJet1]

I love Elder Holland! I like the analogy of "swim", "snorkel", and "scuba". My husband and I SCUBA but haven't done it for years.

[@lauriewest3206]

Thank you so much!

[@andelingubler4824]

Joy!!

[@naidakoelliker944]

J Jesus O others Y you!! Love it. Thamks

[@celiabalderas2087]

JOY. GOZO in spanish. Thanks for the great lesson.

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

It was so good, too many favorites quote, I want to share one from President Nelson “Today we often hear about “A new normal” I invite you to turn your heart, mind and soul increasing to our Heavenly Father and His son, Jesus Christ. Let that be your “ New normal”. It’s so true, think of Them always that we can find peace, joy and we can overcome all thing. Love you two😍👏

[@thomasjameson819]

I love the acronym for Joy!!!! Thank you for your insights and testimony!

[@lizstewart6406]

JOY 💡 ☀️👊🏼🖐🏼❤️

[@idahosuccesscenter3062]

I also love to scuba dive. And I loved Pres. Nelson.s preparation talk at the Wimens conference. Amazing.

[@stormegarrett5699]

Joy! :-)

[@billreinsch491]

Love both of the tslks

[@douglasbanks6809]

Really enjoyed your lesson this week. General Conference was great and all of the speakers were tremendous. I particularly love Elder Renland's talk. This morning as we read the Book of Mormon, I really tried to concentrate on the message rather than just reading the words and I could really feel the Spirit and my wife, Sylvia, and I talked about different sections as we read them. It was fantastic! Look forward to the next Come Follow Me. By the way, we enjoy Chelsey with you. Love you both.

[@shannalbretsen8637]

joy

[@aliciamilne2314]

Ohhh yes. The conference kid bomb 😂 we have two young active boys and we’re very familiar 😂 we got out the conference tent which was intended for snuggles but also turned into various competitions 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

[@rhondaharding8783]

JOY💞

[@leinani3597]

Thank you for the shoutout🤙🤙We love you too! #ScubaSteve lol Elder Holland is one of my favorite speakers! He FILLED me with Hope💛 Also Jeremy Jaggi’s talk hit the spot... “increased ⬆️patience, increased ⬆️faith, increased⬆️Joy”

[@brookekimball3555]

Chelsea you are so brave and every time you say you don’t want to do this but you do anyway to share your testimony it gives me strength and courage to also do something hard! You are a wonderful example and I love watching this every week ❤️

[@kellymcdonald1895]

I think President Nelson's talk to the Sisters was fantastic. My, he is STILL so sharp!

[@robdaku9697]

Thank you so much!! We are weekly followers, always looking forward to your lessons. from your neighbours in Grand Forks, BC. Love y'all

[@melissakibler1625]

Joy!! President Nelson’s talk from the women’s session was one of my favorite talks.

[@sheryllbaskin2658]

Asking which talk was my favorite would be like asking which kids, grandkid or great grandkid is my favorite. Well maybe not great grandkids because I only have one until next year when I will have two

[@alvinbunn8735]

"See deeply" Sister Craig. Lisa Bunn

[@lovetoflylovetofly3843]

Hi Bunns, this is Kevin Swann! 😀

[@gaynellpoulton7620]

This is the first sacrament that the Nephites ever had. How would I feel each time I partook of the sacrament after that as I remembered that moment Jesus blessed the sacrament? How does this help me remember him? This brings me joy.

[@cheryldinnell5095]

"Unimaginable"

[@frankross7982]

Gen conf message is we can disagree with decisions and we can peacefully protest but we are not to involved in destroying property and or harming people

[@jerrilufrei2795]

JOY

[@davelindsey8443]

Too many favorites... Bednar - "Are we learning the valuable lessons that only challenging experiences can bring?" Cook - "Unity and diversity are not opposites." Nelson - "We should pray to be led to those who are willing to let God prevail in their lives." Jaggi - Enoch walked with God for 365 years before he was translated. Renlund - Do justly, love mercy. Holland - "Life cannot be both faith filled AND stress free." Nelson - "The Lord wants us to have optimism for the future, with JOYFUL anticipation."

[@sylviabanks1249]

J O Y ! ! !

[@bradjames891]

Christ shows the perfect example.

[@valeriespackman4102]

Joy! Love you guys! I needed this today! BTW Chelsea, I love your blouse! I guess it could be a dress, but anyway I love it! I know, it’s totally off topic to say that.

[@bradjames891]

Bro. Scott even did a Denver Broncos Mile High Salute! GO BRONCOS!!! I guess, go Calgary Stampeders as well because the Stamps are the Broncos' CFL cousins. Thunder and Quick Six look so much alike!

[@terrystroud6593]

Carlos A. Godoy - I believe there are angels around us.

[@jbc4963]

Joy ... more than just being happy ... next time introduce us to your children when they pop in!! 🤗

[@jimlaming9965]

JOY - I LOVE Chelsie's thoughts on light. (don't know how you spell it) I LOVE the discussion on youtube. I have been with you all year. THANK YOU, GUYS! - We talked, a few weeks ago in our Zoom EQ discussion, about how the light in a flashlight is a VERY Small light source. BUT it is the reflector, the mirror of Christ, that magnifies the light and focuses it to reach even the deepest corner. I am NOT the source of the light. Christ is the source. I can only access that light and spark the light to shine in me and then Christ reflects that light and magnifies and focuses it to expand it to others.

[@sharonburress]

I provide on every Monday an email list to our ward members of all the Come, Follow Me video resources with links so they can more easily find a different one for each day of the week and maybe two on Sunday. Your presentations are often not posted by noon (EDT), so I cannot post yours. They need time to prepare their FHE time, so they need a preview, at least and some are retired and have theirs earlier in the day. If it isn't too much trouble, could you have them posted by Saturday or late Sunday or really early on Mondays? thanks. If not, they will just have to find you themselves.

[@joennanolen8547]

12.5 hours

[@terrystroud6593]

2500 people at 30 seconds would be 1250 minutes of 20.83 hours

[@frankross7982]

20 hours at 30 seconds per person

[@mamad2566]

Joy- I have 11 children; 9 still at home and 1 who brings her own 3 little ones to visit. By Sunday afternoon our home looked like a nuclear bomb had gone off in our living room. I relate...wouldn't trade it for the world!

[@ouamoulton6743]

Chelsea, you are so beautiful!!

[@rascalwind]

The assumption is that Christs ministering required "human" time. Probably consider that it was on Christs time.

[@hollyellis6319]

🤔 2,500 people at 30 seconds each means 20 hours total. Wow 😳 almost a complete 24 hour day!

[@SarahB-mr6cn]

When Jesus prays in chapter 19 who hears these prayer to Heavenly Father so they can be written in Book of Mormon. Or was author of this chapter told what to write?

[@susanwallentine8673]

20.8 hours