Inspirational Message | Daily Restoration | Elder Uchtdorf

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and Church members compare drifting in life to the circles walked by test participants in a dense forest. Shadows creep in off the path, but we can chase away darkness and come back.
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[@Kerfufflefuf]

I don't know why I decided to watch this, I haven't watched any of the Church videos in my feed for a couple of years, but I am glad I did.

[@gloriouse4458]

WE’RE GLAD YOU DID, ALSO😊 YOU’RE BEING GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT 🙏🏽🍂💕

[@crown-faithfulgospeloutrea6409]

God bless you for watching

[@zm2359]

Same here

[@Nerdmaster2303]

I saw this and decided to watch it - Thanks so much!

[@christophermusangi5111]

Spoke for me too...❤❤❤❤

[@i1Schmidty]

"Do you want to change the shape of your life? Change the shape of your day." I can do that.

[@CurtisHoffmann]

Here we are among the trees, Seeking a glimpse of what God sees To rise above the vast evergreen, Gives us some hope of what this could mean.

[@martscorner8567]

I’ve always gone to church and tried to do my best to stay close to God, but struggling with bipolar disorder, it often feels like my discipleship is determined by my mood. I think what matters is God knows we’re trying even if to him we took many detours along the way. 😊

[@nel2491]

Yes the Lord's certainly loves effort and you are making it! Good for you

[@maiammyself5680]

Bipolar disorder is so difficult, I actually know how you feel. It's scary, disorganized thinking and odd thoughts. My care provider makes appointments she doesn't keep. I'm struggling too. You're not alone. I was recently introduced to the Church of Latter Day Saint faith. I'm interested yet not sure.

[@tshegofatsonkambule9130]

"He'll take it everytime, He'll never not take it" 🙌

[@happylatter-daysaint3503]

" People can come back & they can change! " 🌎 🙏🏼 💚

[@williamfindspeople4341]

Yes you can comeback, if you don't die first, then what??

[@guardianangel9517]

That's right! I'm a living testament of returning and changing through Jesus Christ's Atonement and true Gospel 🤍🕊

[@crown-faithfulgospeloutrea6409]

God bless you

[@crown-faithfulgospeloutrea6409]

It is well in Jesus name amen

[@happylatter-daysaint3503]

@@guardianangel9517 ♥️♥️♥️ I love that!

[@mezafo2544]

From my wilderness survival training: pick a tree, rock, or other object directly in your proposed straight line and walk to it. When you get there align yourself with your point of beginning. Then pick another tree directly in your direction of travel. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Then you will walk in a straight path. It works for traveling the covenant path in the gospel of Jesus Christ, too.

[@chilanga6075]

I love this metaphor. When we look back to the faith of our ancestors, and of where our righteous roots are, those can serve as “point of origin” markers which will help us keep moving forward in a straight line.

[@ianjackson9852]

@@chilanga6075 In addition to looking back on those who came before us, I think this practice also applies to month-to-month landmarks. If you're struggling it can be hard to know if you're getting any better, but you can compare yourself with the you of a few months ago. Of course we all sin and fall short so you can't get too broken up if you're worse in the present than in the past, but those past months are a good way to keep track of your habits and faith to kind of track where you'll be heading in the future.

[@azraelknightquest5754]

In the Army, we call this "dead reckoning". Part of map reading and land navigation.

[@hlillywh]

At the risk of getting off the main topic, there are different wilderness survival situations. If you are deliberately going to a specific point, your suggestion is great. However, if you are lost and don't know where you are and are not absolutely certain of which direction to travel, stay put! I mean that very seriously. I have over 30 years in search and rescue and one of the worst things a lost person can do is continue moving. We start with what information we have about where you have been and usually search beginning there. If you continue to move, you will remove yourself from the area most likely to be searched. I repeat, if you are lost, stay put. Try to protect yourself and do what you reasonably can to make yourself comfortable, but do not leave the area.

[@FFXI_Addict]

I was just thinking of the time in Final Fantasy 7 where you have to do that to get through the blizzard, placing a series of wooden stakes into the ground to mark the path traveled. I feel like I can fall back on previously learned examples from Christ when I'm stumbling, and start up again from there.

[@bmr8672]

I tested it out and yes you do walk in circles without any guidance. Thank goodness for prophets and apostles and above all our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@bilbofroggins]

Every video I watch on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' channel always makes me cry. This video was no exception.

[@crown-faithfulgospeloutrea6409]

God bless you for that

[@afbartlett4517]

There is so much wisdom in them, but for me, it's that they are delivered like a gift, with so much love, so, so much love.

[@juanb7527]

Keep your eyes on the north star, the unmoving, unchanging Savior of the world. I love this thought, the idea of wandering through the wilderness while keeping our eyes on Him will help us to course correct and recommit to His plan. Keep it up, don't give up!

[@christophermusangi5111]

Wow- this was needed....❤❤❤- I Love God and I Love our church-

[@nvm753]

Such a simple powerful message so well presented really took it to heart ♥️ thank you for the inspirational guidance 🙏♥️

[@ShanaBeidleman]

Such a good message; especially right now in 2023.... I think a lot of people "Think" they are on a straight path when in fact they are not. My favorite part of this video is the quote that is shared from Elder Uchdtorf " Do you want to change the shape of your life....Then change the shape of your day." Its so easy to get in a rut, get comfortable, get complacent. Small things can lead us off the path but small things can also lead us back on the path.

[@GourmetMom1]

I love this. Thank you for this uplift today ❤

[@crown-faithfulgospeloutrea6409]

God bless you

[@nimajnebsurrab]

I've found that I need daily restoration in my life. It is so much harder for me to deal with life's pressures, if I have not, or am not constantly throughout the day, seeking my Savior's spirit and comfort. As I strive for this, it comes more and more quickly. This can be true for all of us, no matter where we have been.

[@cjmadsen3343]

Beautiful message! By small and simple things are great miracles brought to pass.

[@CavegirlMelanieHobby]

And- is the difference between Lehi's family being led to the ocean and to the Promised land, vs. The Israelites wandering for 40 years in the desert.... when left to your own devices, you'll never get there.

[@ogroberts]

A good parallel I enjoy is the Israelite Exodus vs the Pioneer Exodus. One group spent 40 years lost due to disobedience. The other group spent 40 years building a temple. It's a good metaphor for life: You can spend your years wandering and lost or you can spend your years working toward eternity. Either way you'll spend the time (live a mortal life), but how will you spend it?

[@stephaniep1761]

Interestingly enough, Lehi left Jerusalem because the Jews were slowly lead away from the spirit of the Lord. They were lifted up in the pride of their heart. Do you, perhaps, recognize a pattern?

[@CavegirlMelanieHobby]

@@ogroberts great, great point ❤

[@charleedoessolarmaintenain9149]

Love that

[@denzelpalomo1836]

4444444

[@shantel4960]

"When I feel the Spirit, that's when I am the [most] happiest... It's up to us to make simple decisions to slowly realign ourselves with what the Lord wants." Love it! So grateful for spiritual landmarks like the restored church and gospel of Jesus Christ!

[@user-John8814]

Yes, we are nothing without Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ, We need The Lord and his comforting calming spirit👍🏻✝️

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Thank You 🙏 Jesus I am Trusting You 😇

[@StephThePinkLadyOfSLC]

I wept when I watched this. I wasn't sad, It just touched me to my core!

[@crown-faithfulgospeloutrea6409]

God bless you

[@AlexAdam-sp5ri]

That's the Holy Spirit Testifying of the Lord to you❤

[@jewelbusch2161]

I love the hope this video conveys. When we feel stuck or spiraling it can be so easy to feel hopeless, but our Savior, who sees the entire path, is always willing to help redirect us as needed in order for us to progress. No matter what part of the path we are on.

[@naturefleur2062]

I love that Grace from Jesus’ atonement is available to me and to any person each day, and the amazing thing to me is that Grace covers sins, but also is for comfort and for strength anytime we need it. God’s refreshing, restorative, revitalizing power is available to anyone who draws near to Him, even in just a simple prayer, exerting even a particle of faith. He answers privately, reaches our reaching, in our challenges, Savior and friend. I’m grateful for this awareness and understanding and for the peace it’s given me in my life. Keep the faith, hold onto hope, turn to God and be enlivened. ❤

[@nompumelelomdakane6968]

God bless the Church of latter day saints .God bless Russell M, his a true propheth of God .🥺🙏

[@CaliTcity]

😂😂I’m so happy I left this cult. Me and buddies and their family left this nonsense. 😂😂😂

[@sean9923]

Being raised in the roman catholic church and seeing flaws that are there my faith in God has never changed my faith in humanity has been deminished i find every religion fascinating never understood the kicking out your kids at 14 but to each there own i have had to missionaries stop and talked to me at my apartment one day it was a short conversation but respectful on both sides i hoped to see them again and talk im never shy on talking about my beliefs but never saw them again

[@catherinedavis1690]

Sometimes doing the same things day after day after day can feel monotonous and even pointless. However, making certain our communication connection to our Heavenly Father and the Savior is strong and clear ALL of the time is so important because we do not know when it will be desperately needed. In that moment of need we will be extremely blessed because of the strength of our connection, more so than we can know. I left the church, stayed away for 40 years. Now that I have returned I do not ever want to be disconnected from the Holy Ghost, our Heavenly Father and our Savior EVER! Not even for a few minutes! I have learned the hard way how empty life is without that spiritual companionship. With it we do not have anything to fear in life. Faith, comfort, peace and spiritual guidance is worth more than everything else in life!

[@jaimepiano1985]

What a powerful witness, thank you for sharing your testimony!

[@anaseinilangi8890]

The people who are lost walked in circles without knowing it. People can come back and change. Relationships with family, colleges and Co- Workers will be better and I believe it when we get closer to Jesus Christ we can do all things. Reading daily scriptures freshens my mind, heart and soul. I am grateful for Jesus Christ and all that He do for me each day. I can feel His love, and our Loving Father in Heaven's love daily when I do my part, daily prayers, read the scriptures, daily repentance and change. Make time for the Lord through temple worship every week with family names and I am grateful for that opportunity.

[@lifeloverlorijean]

So very true. Particularly spiritually. We must nurture and feed our spirits daily. Daily sincere scripture study, weekly church attendance, and daily prayer are the beginning. I loved the part in the video "People can come back" "Daily restoration means daily repentance" Coming to Christ is not a one time event. It's a life long daily work.

[@DiCollard]

Thanks so much for this! I really needed it today! ❤️🙏🏼

[@ashishgawai4493]

Watching from India.... Yes we truly need our Lords guidance every day otherwise we will live in misunderstanding that we are going in right direction.

[@atiyehatiyeh8322]

Beautiful message.

[@crxtodd16]

I love this. It reminds me of the circumstances I was in when I decided to pursue the Gospel - I decided to rely on Heavenly Father instead of relationships with others to find happiness. That's not to say that relationships aren't important nor do they bring happiness; instead, it's a way of not relying on others to make me happy as I instead know that Heavenly Father is always reliable, He is always there and in turn I can have full control of my own peace and happiness, as that constant (ie the Godhead) is always available as a resource.

[@etqy1231]

Please, only follow the actual gospel which is only found in the Bible and not in any other sources.

[@crown-faithfulgospeloutrea6409]

God bless you for watching this life changing video

[@TRM520]

Beautiful analogy. Very similar to Lehi's dream. We all need the direction and light that comes from our loving Heavenly Father. Thanks for the video! A wise man once said, "No one lost is free. They're just enveloped in chaos."

[@IamSamisMe]

Anyone else love the fanfare of the end screen?

[@janeenchristensen6917]

Definitely!

[@gilbertchavez6806]

God loves us all

[@idabug3]

The videos from this church inspire me to do and be better. Thank you so very much Latter Day Saints church for posting them. 🩵

[@AmericanGreg]

I'm trying to fix some things in my life and get back on the right path, so it was nice timing for this video to show up today! 😃 I have enjoyed the Book of Mormon live action videos, and look forward to more. I'm thankful for Jesus Christ. ❤️

[@jannikdettmer9279]

All the best for you, I'll pray that you'll be able to do what you need to do :)

[@AmericanGreg]

@@jannikdettmer9279 Thanks!

[@nathanbanks2935]

Hi Greg Suhr, You are in my prayers also. God loves you very much, and is very happy with the choices you are making to follow him right now. The Book of Mormon videos are amazing! If you and I choose to act in faith to follow Christ daily, our lives will be filled with abundant blessings, including faith and the hope that Christ will fulfill his promises to you and I. God bless you brother!

[@AmericanGreg]

@@nathanbanks2935 Hey, thanks! I recently posted on Facebook about how I had decided to quit tea and coffee. But I pretty quickly felt like that was a cause for stress, and that I needed to back off on that promise. And so I ended up drinking a matcha green tea today. I still think that I want to move in the direction of quitting these drinks, but I don't quite understand why the church has said that green tea is not okay. Still, even so, I don't mind trying to quit these drinks and stuff nonetheless if it is really the best thing to do. 😀 I have already quit alcohol, and don't smoke, so that's something at least. Also, I have quit pornography / strip clubs and some other bad things. I definitely have a testimony of the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and His and His Father's love for all of us! ❤️ Thanks for your prayers for me you guys.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hello @gregsuhr8408, thanks for your comments and we are glad to hear of your testimony. Great job on all of the progress you have made! To answer your question, the Word of Wisdom is a health code included in the Doctrine and Covenants, a book of scripture used by Latter-day Saints. The Word of Wisdom is most recognized for barring the use of alcohol, coffee, tea, and tobacco, but it also promises physical and spiritual blessings. We follow the Word of Wisdom because we believe it is a commandment from our Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ. You and others interested can learn more here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5m0oHSkpq6nZtk

[@AlexAdam-sp5ri]

I❤Apostle Elder Uchtdorf.

[@allangredsondasilvasilva9659]

This is soo Wander Full thanks Jesus for for Love me.

[@sunnymonkey2389]

I relate with this video message so much. It is too easy to walk off course. I’m so grateful that when I decided to return, I focused on the peaceful feeling from the Holy Spirit rather than the noise of the world or anyone else. I’m grateful for the gift of daily repentance as I am imperfect being who is trying her best.

[@magimon91834]

I needed this today

[@NeilYoungHorne]

What a great video. Reminds me of the teaching in Ether 2:5-6: "5 And it came to pass that the Lord commanded them that they should go forth into the wilderness, yea, into that quarter where there never had man been. And it came to pass that the Lord did go before them, and did talk with them as he stood in a cloud, and gave directions whither they should travel. 6 And it came to pass that they did travel in the wilderness, and did build barges, in which they did cross many waters, being directed continually by the hand of the Lord."

[@bhushanpaikrao2545]

Praise The Lord, Hallelujah,Amen

[@alicezainab2473]

“Change the shape of your day”

[@onetrippyhippy3170]

loved this ❤️

[@thekolobsociety]

Love this.

[@jdlc96]

Awesome message! Smalls steps can lead us back onto the covenant path.

[@Thehaystack7999]

Absolutely inspiring! Thank you.

[@guardianangel9517]

ABSOLUTE TRUTH 👍🏻🙏🏼

[@cozettecampbell1048]

This video really touched me and it made me cry a little bit. Whatever you're his voice he makes me cry and I love him

[@carolineadams8779]

I’m so glad to hear you heard the spirit in your life. He works in mysterious ways and to think you were confronted to cry by such a loving, powerful, and meaningful voice, isn’t that amazing? It was meant for you to here. The gifts we receive from our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are spectacular and I hope you are guided to look for the spirit more in your life. Even if you are or aren’t LDS I dearly hope you can try to read the scriptures, the Book of Mormon is a great way to start looking for everlasting strength and happiness in your life. Please stay on the covenant path because I know so deep within my soul that Heavenly Father awaits you and your gentle spirit and awesome personality. I know that what I’m saying is true because you were shocked too by the spirit, it just tells me how amazing you are! And how great is repentance that we can feel a direct source from him! He’s guided me to write my testimony for you and I hope you’ll like what i’ve said because it is true without a doubt in my heart. Your Heavenly Father loves you, Jesus Christ is the true savior and of course he loves you so much, and the Book of Mormon is another testimony of Jesus Christ and prophets are disciples of Jesus Christ. I really would love to tell you every little thing about what I know but you deserve your own time to converse with your heavenly brother, Jesus. They are the save yesterday, today and forever so keep and open mind to him in your life! I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

[@thelovelybrittany22]

Amen Lord🙏🏽❤️

[@user-cy6lf2jc5w]

감사합니다! 정말 좋은 영상이에요.

[@tylerhewlett4124]

Amen! ✝️😇❤️

[@chilanga6075]

I also think that we can each serve as a marker or “signpost” for our loved ones who have lost their way for a while. As we stand firm and true in the light of God’s teachings, we each serve as a gentle reminder of God’s truth and love to our loved ones, and we can help light the way for their journey back to God. What a powerful video and message! Thank you LDS church for providing these beautiful teachings.

[@irishrosa6115]

❤ great point, thank you so much!

[@davidthomas6302]

He's one of my favorites because I met him and he gives out a lot of love to people across the world. he makes me feel happy.

[@TheRealBostonFlammer]

Thank you elder uchdorf!

[@Pppssst]

I needed to hear this today!

[@marilynturner6212]

I love the message ❤️🙏💕

[@QUOCHAPPY]

We build up the road and guide the way for anyone who want to visit the Church easily.

[@agyaponggodfred6747]

I love Elder Uchtdorf so much❤

[@davidglover5255]

Almost daily I drift off the path. I am grateful, that I have a loving Father who will take me back. He understands me.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi David, no one is perfect; we all fall short. Our Heavenly Father loves you and will forgive you as many times as you choose to believe and repent. You can learn more about forgiveness here: www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/forgiveness/being-forgiven?cid=42001274

[@cpinkish6546]

❤

[@etqy1231]

Jesus is God!

[@crocs.appear]

Man this video got me crying 😭

[@MacieRivera]

We can change. Nobody is too far gone.

[@phav1832]

Wonderful analogy!

[@russbert3667]

I love Elder Uchtdorf's spiritual messages; they are always so on point. I always loved his airplane messages, especially the one about how being only 1 degree off with a compass will lead you hundreds, if not more, off course in your life. I also remember the time he joked that his message was **NOT** going to involve an airplane analogy. 😀

[@filiaLDS-ICT]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@zzenoblade970]

I love elder uchtdorf

[@janetjohnson7279]

Awesome and Uplifting Message!! Thanks!! 🙏♥️🙏💜

[@eriku571]

This gives merit to wandering around in the midst of darkness, unable to find and get to the Tree of Life.

[@collineaubin6915]

Realine everyday with god’s vision = feel and being guided by the spirit = Repent and strive to be worthy = come back and stay on covenant path Beautiful and inspiring video, thank you 🙏🏼✨

[@Goobicon4507]

Thank you!

[@crown-faithfulgospeloutrea6409]

God bless you

[@novawarren5089]

Love this video very much ❤️🙏

[@livingtruth2374]

Needed this today, appreciate it. Thanks

[@timheavrin2253]

Saw the same thing happen in the US Army Reserve during a similar exercise one weekend in a similar setting. A real attention getter. Danke shon Hauptmann Uctdorf. 😊

[@mckayhatch6723]

I needed this. It confirms what I have been feeling that I need to be doing for the last several months. It really does come down to making small crucial decisions every day. Because we do need the spirit in our lives. Every day.

[@crown-faithfulgospeloutrea6409]

Thank you for touching lives through this video. Thank you for changing lives through this video. God bless everyone who watched this life testing video

[@josebaltodano8009]

Wonderful message, about our savior. Yes it's true we tend to get out of our way, and when we do we forget that there is forgiveness. I accepted Jesus as my savior, with faith and strong prayer you can get on the right path.

[@aromabarrios3570]

I love the message,💕 inspiring for everyone not just for people as lose direction but people need spiritual 🙏in life.

[@ivelissejimenez2344]

We cannot die doing the same sins because it means that we honestly haven't repent with a sincere heart.

[@maryluck7056]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@na.y.]

What an inspired message! Thanks for sharing this video! 💖🙏🏼

[@mikesims1075]

I absolutely Love how Elder Uchtdorf teaches many times over the years we need to constantly “adjust our focus” to be able to stay on course!

[@graceselvaraju7956]

Amen

[@amberlove4523]

This video helped me out so much!💖💖💖

[@wasatchbackmtb4312]

Brilliant, spot on, completely true.

[@carolynkeiser7082]

Thank you

[@OTi_N]

Obrigado por isso :)

[@mrandmrsmatthew5084]

I went from “walking very tight repetitive circles” as a drug addict and alcoholic nearly killing myself multiple times. To turning to the Lord and slowly repenting and painstakingly making adjustments and transitions in my life style which expanded my circles and made them fewer and broader. It has not been easy to turn away from people places and things that had become habitual downfalls and stumbling blocks, to making scripture, prayer, Hymns and nearly constant worship to “overcome the world” - President Nelson. And over come satans constant attacks on my eternal faith. My circles have turned to a path, straight and narrow, with very few curves. I have learned like Peter to keep my focus on the Savior and when I do sink or fall I call for him and he is there immediately to lift and clean and dry me for the next several miles. Endure To The End. “in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.”- President Russell M Nelson

[@shireecox122]

I love this message. Thank you.

[@jmalko9152]

if you are led by the Spirit, these will grow: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, fidelity, tolerance and self-control.

[@ronelgarcia2668]

Thanks for these. I need to follow with faith to our Heavenly father and son Jesus Christ.

[@kangyangmathew6121]

God help me please 🙏

[@jmalko9152]

I join you in your prayer 🙏

[@DoctorSuezz]

This was one of my favorite talks. 😇🥰😘 I love the video idea with this!!

[@IamTheReaper911]

🙏

[@leonardalcalaii9277]

@TheeChurchofJESUSCHRISTofLatterDaySaints This Heavenly Inspired timing of this topic is such a blessing to me... What a Heavenly example of how Heavenly Father knows what we need to hear & think more of in our own personal lives & testimony 💖 Thank y💖u soooooo much for all you Heavenly do with all the hard as heavens work it takes out your own lives to get these Heavenly Inspired videos with all these Heavenly testimonies 💖

[@warrenvalentino5763]

Thank You So Very Much for this video. i needed to hear this today. i do testify that this is So Very True! AMEN

[@MegWasHere2011]

Beautiful message

[@sarabernpaintner4704]

I needed to hear this message today. Thanks for sharing, it was beautiful