Think Celestial! | Russell M. Nelson | October 2023 General Conference

[@nated4488]

I was a member of the church. I have lived a life of sin. I am an addict of two of the things that President Nelson talked about it his talk. I know first-hand how being addicted to these two things can make you feel. I have lived with guilt for so many years. My testimony and my faith they're still there but very weak. I feel very unclean very dirty almost like there's no hope. I have a great friend of mine that is working with me to help me take the necessary steps come back to church and to one day be worthy enough to be re-baptized I would love to feel peace and to be loved by Our Father in heaven. I have a long way to go.

[@akitecalledthief9382]

You will be rewarded along the way. God loves effort.

[@MikeWheeler-n2c]

Just don’t give up Nate. Heavenly Father and Jesus love you beyond all understanding. Jesus died on the cross for all of us. Everyone of us. And that absolutely includes you. Don’t let the adversary convince you that it’s not worth trying. Because that is a total lie. It is 100% worth trying. Each and every day, just keep trying. Here a little, and there a little, and before you know it, you will have made a lot of progress. I’m a convert to this Church for over 27 years, and it was the best decision I have ever made. I’m rooting for you Nate, and your in my most sincere prayers. You can make it my friend, with Jesus by your side, you can absolutely make it!😊🙏👍🏼

[@peggys121]

Heavenly Father meets you where you ARE. Right now. As you are. At this moment. He LOVES YOU AS YOU ARE. Right now. As you are. At this moment. We choose to be better for OURSELVES. Do not change for someone else. It won’t work. Do it for you and your own peace, BUT… know you are loved NO MATTER WHAT. Watch the movie “The Shack” when you won’t be interrupted. It’s a phenomenal movie. Happy healing to you!!

[@choosehigherground]

You are never too far to feel of Jesus Christ’s peace and hope. Even if you can have a desire to believe in His hope, pray to feel it. Let that prayer guide you. He will and surely answers all prayers if you do your part to receive them. You will increase in your Hope and that Hope will drive love, which will then drive change. The beauty of the Atonement of Jesus Christ is the freedom and power to “Go and sin no more”. You have the choice even now. Will you fall short? That’s up to you. But even if you do… you are every bit as capable to restart even minutes after falling short. Keep choosing to restart. Keep resetting and keep moving forward. You will find yourself out of the quicksands of life sooner than you would expect… but you’ve got to trudge forward rather than wait for tomorrow. It is only in forward momentum that you can ascend, even if in small increments at first.

[@venessavanrooyen3510]

He hasn't stopped loving you, not even once! It is because of His perfect love that you can fully repent and come back to His presence. Never doubt His love for you, it never changes. We just need to work on ourselves and return to Him. He will help us if we are willing to try again. With Christ it's never too late. Everything good is possible with Him. Pick up the pieces and yoke yourself with Him, He will make the burden light. I pray that you will be blessed to feel His love, peace, and forgiveness ❤🙏🏿.

[@KMFCenCal]

I am a baptised non denomination christian. Ive read your churches books and i truly believe President Nelson as modern day prophet he is truly ❤️ and gifted by heavenly father. Thank you church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏

[@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf]

Thanks for watching, Kevin! If you're interested, you can learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint at comeuntochrist.org?cid=42001274. We would encourage you or others interested to chat with or meet with missionaries who can answer any questions you may have and teach you more about the restored Church of Jesus Christ.

[@guembaki7794]

Kevin, thank you for sharing your testimony with us. We love you and encourage you to keep studying the scriptures.

[@safrew1]

God bless you too, Kevin!

[@ricosadventureswithbeckyan1373]

God bless you Kevin❤.

[@KMFCenCal]

@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf actually tomorrow I'm meeting with two brothers. I never knew until recently my grandfather was a church member. I have cousins in Arizona and Utah members as well. I am in the middle of a spiritual reawakening. It's as if my Grandfather is calling out to me in spirit if that makes any sense. Can't wait to talk and pray with the brothers tomorrow.

[@cyndipodell1498]

i am not a member of the lds church but i love to listen to pres. nelson. he gives me peace. i pray for his recovery!

[@pmedford65]

Come join the family, Cyndi! 🙏🏻😊

[@Mr._Wick]

The gospel is everything, not just his words. Though may be truth, he touches on a fraction of the true gospel of our Heavenly Father. Go and learn more and enter into the waters of baptism.

[@TBIhope]

President Nelson has an undeniable gift! I also love to hear him talk. He’s the best.

[@Rod_Johnson-Moroni-Saw-Me]

Come and help us become more like Jesus Christ. You will bring peace to the people who hear you speak with His Holy Spirir just like President Nelson does.

[@jaredalton5732]

Thank you for your kind words. I too feel peace when he speaks. It's as if the world slows down, I can think better and the stress of my day to day life fades away. ❤️❤️

[@truerevivalourgreatestneed]

I am a Seventh-Day Adventist Christian but I love President Nelson’s message. He is so blessed and humble May the good LORD continue blessing him. The message is powerful.

[@FromAgonyToLight]

President Nelson’s message is powerful because the Spirit of God witnesses to the divine truth of it, and that he is the Lord’s prophet on the earth today. I also humbly testify, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.

[@michaelvitta5577]

This really hits home, I am so blessed to have found the restored gospel 2 years ago. Scattered Israel is truly being gathered.

[@angelalewis3645]

❤

[@iamjoshnelson]

I have never felt the spirit as strongly as I have listening to your talk. You ARE the prophet on the earth today just as prophets as old. As tears streamed down my face over and over as desperate prayers were answered with your words by the Holy Ghost, I knew and I know that God and Jesus Christ live and are aware of me. I want nothing more than to live with them and I will do everything and anything I can to think celestial so one day I may inherit the kingdom of God. I felt Jesus Christ and God's arms around me, and I know that if I think celestial, I will one day hug both of them in the celestial kingdom. I look forward to that day. Thank you truly from the bottom of my heart for your inspired words and your validity of the representative of Jesus Christ, chosen by God, on the earth today.

[@jeffs.3348]

Could you tell me your personal experience about the comment of food addiction being offensive to God? Thanks.

[@rdancranston]

Are you asking sincerely?.... Or being a smarty?... There people who find solace in eating food when they become depressed and it becomes an addiction.People can and do become addicted to just about anything....You can mock or make fun of this message but truth is truth. He states ANY addiction. And anyways if someone where to share their personal story of food addiction would you believe them? Would it change your mindset? Would you suddenly agree with what the Prophet and his message is?...I doubt it....

[@acuerdo3]

@@rdancranston I agree with you. God doesn’t like addiction because when we are addiction, we are not free, we are not happy. God wants us to be free. He knows that the only real freedom, joy and happiness will be found in Him and Christ. The Saviour is the Prince of Peace, He is the Life and the Light. I think it was a genuine question. Maybe this person knows someone with food addiction and would like to know how to help that person.

[@LyssiaKlupenger]

This is the first general conference I have ever watched and I feel like his message is so relevant to my life right now. Thank you so much 🙏

[@AutoGenerated493]

Nice

[@MichelleCreate324]

That’s so neat! I loved this talk too. 😊

[@lorriemartin8347]

This is God's message to me

[@MikiNoodles1984]

That is how God continues to be God even today by sending living prophets to help guide us and be His mouthpiece for our time just like how He guided people anciently.

[@codykoplin5337]

Bless you

[@TheBell0410]

“Public opinion is not the arbiter of truth.” What an excellent talk!

[@ScottHerrington-tw1gt]

Wonderful speech, amen

[@timothyfloogle]

"Think celestial" simple and profound, eternal truth.

[@tifi232]

I am in Bangkok Thailand and I woke up to the news that a temple will be built in my hometown of Huancayo, Peru! This is amazing! My grandparents were the second family to be baptized in Huancayo, when services were conducted by young missionaries in a rental room close to a military base in the 60s. My grandma was the first stake Relief Society president when the first stake was established in the 80s. My family helped to build chapels with their hands, carried stones and cooked meals for builders. It is so emotional for us to see the Lord blessing my city in the Peruvian Andes. Thank you prophet for your inspired revelation!

[@danielagonzales8369]

My family were the first one to be baptized in La Oroya ❤ I share all the gratitude feelings with you, this new temple is going to bless all the member in all the center of Peru. 🎉

[@speakingscripts]

Both Thailand and Peru are truly blessed nations. Thank you for sharing your witness! The transformation of the world from Telestial to Celestial is happening right before our eyes! Hallelujah indeed!

[@hansmharoldsen]

I’m so excited for you sister! My cousin just got called to the Huancayo Peru mission. It will be an exciting time for him to serve there.

[@daniellichtenstein7541]

YAY!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@kevinharper9190]

I've been to Huanacayo 😃

[@841577]

This is the most powerful talk I have ever heard. This man is truly a prophet of God.

[@Marieanne-tj1kk]

Thanks Pres.Russel M .Nelson!! We are great for you as our living Prophet!

[@willfrederiksen1685]

“You get to choose.” That stood out to me. I fell off the recovery wagon shortly after baptism. I’m a 27 year old man who’s been converting over the past few years and was baptized 3-4 months ago. I hear the voice of Satan all the time. I don’t know if I thought of it in so many words, but I feel in my bones that, years ago, wretched and evil man that I had become, homeless and addicted to crystal meth…I sold my soul to Satan-or, I tried; not sure that was ever a valid contract. The Holy Ghost offered me God and a better way shortly before the climax of what was essentially a dark, ritualistic behavior I don’t want to describe; a behavior I engaged in whilst I chose with the words in heart and my mind to exchange goodness for unholy pleasure. His Ghost let me know that the Lord is God and offered me a way out…and I told that Ghost to kick rocks. I wanted to be evil, even knowing that God is good and Lord of all. I left true evil in the waters of the baptism, but I haven’t been able to shake this sense that I’m not eligible for the Celestial Kingdom anymore. I haven’t been able to shake the sense that I, in that moment, committed unforgivable Blasphemy Against the Holy Ghost. I’ve lied, cheated, stolen, and behaved abusively this week. I fell back into methamphetamine and lustful acts last night through this morning. I…I felt my mind split double. I recall James 1:6-8 and count myself the double-minded man who should not expect the Lord’s blessings. I don’t really want this. I wanna see the temple, man. In my heart of hearts I’d give all that I have just to abide with Heavenly Father, Mother in Heaven who I believe rescued me from committing a capital crime against a young woman during the darkest night of my soul, and my Savior, Jesus the Christ, who saved my soul after She cleansed me of the evil spell under which I somehow thought it was okay to do the unspeakable to some poor woman and probably wind up executed since I only halfway cared whether I got caught. I was such a bad man. Even now that I’ve fallen off the wagon this week, I know the baptism is true because I know restraint, I care about the fact that my behavior hurts others, Im not using with reckless abandon just breaking down and just like failing to be sober not willfully trading God for drugs so much… I’m still doing the best I’ve ever done at being a decent man even though that may sound weird from someone who just stole to finance drug abuse. My behavior is terrible but I’m not like literally evil. I really want to do better! I just have this lack of confidence that I CAN do better. I never doubt my intelligence or strengths of greatness…I’m actually extremely gifted with many talents like higher mathematics, music, writing… I just find it so hard to shake the feeling that I’ll never really be good, only just less thoroughly wicked. But when the prophet said, “You get to choose…” Idk something in me cracked and inspired me to write all this. I guess I…Satan breaks me down so constantly and with such vitriol…screaming curses and how I’ll never really do right so I might as well serve him again…tryna make me hate myself and like… I hear the adversary so loudly all the time, “you go steal those tools! You go hit that pipe! You go hurt yourself! Get in that fight! You’ll be doomed if you don’t tell that lie!” I forgot I get to choose whether I’m gonna sin or do right! Like I still can’t believe it! I guess I don’t understand like…I’m allowed to stop the drugs and violence against myself and others for good. I don’t HAVE to give in! I can’t see a way out of this one. I have so many behavioral and psychiatric issues…so much PTSD and so many addictions, so many abusive and self-destructive patterns of behavior even still; I’ve failed out of rehab multiple times and been told by a brilliant psychiatrist that I have extremely slim odds of living a normal life and not dying violently or doing serious prison time or just frying my brain beyond the hope of full recovery… I’m watching this and I’m thinking…maybe…I don’t have to listen to that evil voice anymore. Maybe I can withstand the torment he throws at me when I dare disobey him and act right. Maybe, just like the baptism made me at least like focused on goodness and really trying to live spiritual… Maybe if I can just see the inside of that temple… Maybe I can refuse to lie, steal, fight, drink, smoke, or drug no matter how insane the torment gets; no matter how many intrusive voices and disturbing images this dark being in my head punishes me with when I dare stay sober… Maybe if I can just get inside that temple and stay worthy for like idk 2 weeks…maybe it will stick. Maybe Satan can’t follow me there. I just wanna go where he can’t follow me and I can be with God, man. I don’t want this! I just wanna go to the temple so bad. Somehow I have this idea that if I can make it to the inside and abide in the full presence of the Lord… The Lord will make foolish the wisdom of this world which says that it is virtually impossible for a man like me to be cured and live forever clean. All of my hope is in the name of Jesus man. I believe what the prophet says. So I’m choosing to believe that I DO have a choice. I don’t HAVE to do what Satan wants anymore, and the already-miraculous healing the Lord has granted me CAN be complete. Pray it be so, man. I’ve been calling rehabs, and I want this rehab to be the last one. I’ve half a mind to toss my tobacco and like pour out all the coffee (except my mom’s! She’d be VERY upset lol.) God bless you all and whoever might read all this. Pray for me that I find the strength to withstand the adversary. I’m dealing with torment and temptations that just aren’t fair. God bless!

[@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf]

@willfrederiksen1685 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Despite the hopelessness you may feel at times, recovery from addiction is possible through Jesus Christ and His Atonement. We invite you and anyone else interested to join the Addiction Recovery Program, a process of studying and applying the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ to find the power to recover from addiction. Learn more and find a meeting here: addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org/what-is-an-addiction-recovery-support-group?lang=eng

[@nathanbanks2935]

Thanks for sharing! You are in my prayers. In your journey towards God and recovery, if you want him to help you, he will. You should pray for help multiple times a day, listen to what he tells you, and try to make small and simple good choices often. It can be very difficult at times to try to make good choices, and you will at times most likely slide back into old habits, but over time as long as you are making good progress, and don't ever give up hope, God will be with you in every step you take towards a holier life. He loves you so very much, and wants you to be with him. Try not to beat yourself up. It's difficult to do that, but it's worth the effort. You should also try to do The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addiction recovery programs. Talk to your bishop to try to make arrangements to sign up for these amazing life-changing programs. God bless you brother!

[@CJH_Taylor]

You are allowed to come to the grounds and sit in the foyer and read scriptures. please come to the temple and do so. I promise you that as you do, you will feel the evil burned away from you. Fast, pray, pay tithe, and study in and of Christ. It is through these things that the apostles and prophets were able to cast out demons and raise the dead. It is through this process that you will raise from the dead and carnal part of you will be burned away and sanctified. Remember that Paul was once Saul, who murdered Christians. Remember that Peter denied Christ 3 times, knowing that he was our Savior and seeing his miracles. Know that Alma the elder and the younger were the vialest of sinners, and went about to destroy the church. I feel, truly and personally that even knowing that you've spoken against the holy spirit, that if you tell Heavenly Father that you've realized the error you ways, and are wholly and truly sorrowful and wholly and truly dedicated to live the gospel, that you will be forgiven. It is those who continue to deny the Savior and the Holy Ghost that are unredeemable because they seek not to be redeemed. That's purely the reason why. The Atonement is all encompassing and all powerful. And all loving. may you have had the help that you desperately needed. We are praying for you.

[@PulusilFiliagajr]

I'm honored to listen to this gentleman speech 💬. ( When you're facing a Dilemma think celestial!) and More.. when you're focusing on thinking celestial you'll be closer to Heavenly Father.. I'am so blessed to think celestial every moment of my life..,(it's important to me).. Thank you for sharing this important information with me and others like myself..( THANKYOU-again to President Russell M Nelson for He's encouraging faith)

[@berthonytheodor7063]

I live in Haiti. Thank you, President Nelson for your powerful message. I pray for your prompt recovery ! I am engaging in the journey of thinking celestial!

[@CeciliaDeBeer-eg6ke]

😊

[@CeciliaDeBeer-eg6ke]

😮❤

[@commanderpurple5228]

Just keep trying. You will keep failing. Sometimes worse than others. But keep trying. Took me 30 years. I look back now and am amazed. Ezekiel 18:21-28. Talk to your bishop. Best thing I ever did

[@doublebrothergaming4440]

Our prez said and I quote “public opinion is not the arbiter of truth!” W I love this quote and wil use this a lot

[@dcarts5616]

Two others along the lines of “I’m not saying peace and any cost” and “we don’t seek for faithful council from faithless people” are my two favorite zingers in this one. One got ignored and one got misunderstood.

[@osim6424]

Love you prophet Nelson I’m still in tears after the announcement of the temple in our island of savaii samoa thank you God for answering our prayers!

[@SouthernAngel]

I am excited too about Samoa! I have cousins from there. Grateful for the blessings and mercy that God shows all of us

[@jimmyadair1850]

I am excited also that temples are being dotted all over the earth where others do not have a temple closed by and yet I am seeing miracles that it is being done by our Lord and Savior

[@rebeccaknudsen6190]

The people both in the church and out from the island countries I have found to be so kind. Such a good example! Congratulations on your temple. It's great to go often. May God bless your area and your temple! ❤❤❤

[@Summitclym]

Truly an incredible and well deserved blessing for the Saints of Samoa!

[@lizeta8404]

Congratulations!

[@nashemoe]

Going through a heartbreak right now, listening to this talk has helped tremendously! I love you President Nelson ❤ Thank you for your guidance!

[@kekoacummings9024]

yay we are going to have a Temple in Maui, looking forward to attending our own temple instead of going to Kona or Laie, what a blessing! Love you President Nelson.

[@31052100]

And so speaks a prophet of the Lord. Thank you President Nelson for teaching us eternal truths.

[@BobHilke]

If I were to hear only ONE sermon in my lifetime, I would want it to be this one. BEST Talk EVER! Thank you President Nelson!!!

[@iatheman]

He delivers one of his most inspiring words precisely when he is physically at his lowest point. What an example of strength, faith, and work!

[@yepokh]

Which part was inspiring?

[@IN_GODS_iTRUST]

@@yepokheverything he talked about are deep but it sounds like it’s not deep enough but we have to break it down his speech was 🔥 and deep

[@jackspencer6107]

@@yepokhThe message is inspiring in its entirety. There are no ‘parts’ per se, but there are many individual statements that you may choose to embrace or reject. If you choose to accept any, I advise you to accept them all. Otherwise, you may as well reject them all. Open your heart and mind.

[@lizeta8404]

think celestial 🎉

[@emmanuelboahene490]

@@yepokh The Resources the Lord is providing for all His Children to "Think Celestial". God is Love

[@DDELE7]

I don’t know many 99 year olds who sound as vibrant as this man of God. I’m impressed. May he live to see 100.

[@PaulHaroldsen-tl5pn]

The lds church is absolutely true ! Faith is the way Heavenly Father opens the window s of heaven. The more you study and pray with a honest heart ,he will show you many things. Faith and prayer.

[@anniebananie8100]

I thank God all the time for a prophet on earth today during these chaotic last days! Such a powerful and simple message that I know was inspired from Jesus Christ himself. Thinking celestial has gotten me through the hardest and darkest days of my life so far. Pain and despair were replaced with real and everlasting comfort and hope and Jesus Christ was the root of it all! The peace that can overtake a persons heart by having a celestial and Christ like perspective is nothing short of miraculous! Thank you Pres Nelson for your words of peace and guidance! They are a light of hope for all of us. You are a spiritual giant and a wonderful example for us all.

[@rdwrer1331]

Studied this and wrote notes. Far more powerful. So many wondrous things in here. Repent from your addiction NOW before it's too late, before you lose your family. God loves you. The Atonement is for now... not later. Please repent now. There is such happiness on the other side after full repentance and forgiveness. It's better than the addiction.

[@joanierendon9962]

Thank you President Nelson for speaking to us even though you were injured. I very much value your words to help me navigate through life. I pray that both you and Elder Holland will heal quickly!

[@bonnylouwho76]

President Nelson, I love you so much, I am so grateful that you were called to be our Prophet. Your light shines and sparkles through your eyes. May yu continue to heal as quickly as possible.

[@mustanggun]

I so needed to hear this talk again. Thank you President Nelson. I am praying for your recovery.

[@NhizRobles]

We thank thee O God,for the prophet,we love you

[@3DMOVIES4YOU]

I love you President Nelson .......I think this was one of the best messages you have ever given. You have so much love inside of you and it shows..........Love for God, Jesus, and for us, your Brothers & Sisters. I'm so pleased with you being the President of this Wonderful Church. All the best with your healing and thank you for all that you have done and for all that you continue to do. I'm sure you'll have to come down the Elevator to say "hello" to me in the next life and World.

[@camronbrewer8994]

This this talk

[@AcheliusDecimus]

100 years of experience. It is worth our time listening to such wisdom. I am going through the hardest emotional time of my life. His reminder to think Celestial was powerful.

[@SouthernAngel]

I am so grateful that we got the chance to hear from you President Nelson. I came back to church in 2020 and you sir have been my guide. My prayers are with you and I am eternally grateful to you and all the Apostles for your words of encouragement and love. It has brought me back to who I am. I am happier now than I have ever been. I struggle with chronic illness but the Lord has taught me so much through it. Thank you for speaking today. I am praying with you on your health and healing. Love Sister Thomassen

[@safrew1]

Welcome back, Sister Thomassan❤. We need you. And no one can ever replace you.

[@holleebailey8546]

Every time I think you have given your best talk, you outdo yourself. Thank you for such an intense and powerful message amidst your refiner's fire President Nelson!!!

[@timothyfloogle]

😊 keep in mind, the words may be the Prophet speaking, but the spirit bears the witness of the eternal truths.

[@gingermoore4726]

That’s so true! President Nelson is Awesome!!! ❤❤❤ Prayers for a speedy recovery President Nelson!!

[@NeilYoungHorne]

His words touched my heart. He provided an answer and direction for something I have been praying over and have been seeking help on. Thank you for speaking, even with your injury. This was one of the finest speeches President Nelson has ever given, and he has given A LOT of great speeches.

[@crisantocabrerajr.3508]

"Think Celestial" ...those two words were written in my book of remebrance by fellow missionaries at the conclusion of their parting words during transfer day. As i watched and listened to Our Father's message thru you President Nelson i felt from The Spirit the new meaning of those words and commit to do better and the best i could to help myself and my family and those who are entrusted to us to begin daily with the end in mind and garnish our thoughts unceassingly with those two powerful words..."THINK CELESTIAL" thank you,thank you,thank you President Nelson we will always pray for you and your family and all church leaders.

[@timothyfloogle]

Or as the scriptures say, "let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly" 😊

[@devonmarr9872]

The focus is always upon following the Lord, growing closer to him, repenting through him, learning to understand the holy spirit, and being guided by him. This sermon puts that as the core focus with a perspective and encouragments in how to be strengthened by the Lord.

[@SylvanRobert-yq3xc]

I truly appreciate your words and truth. I am half Jewish with a Christian mother, still I fully share your faith in Jesus Christ, the Lord God, and the Holy Spirit. God bless everyone 🙏

[@billybobjoeyo]

If you ever have any questions, you can ask here. Or ask God.

[@1zcott]

Your face shines and you blow me away with the excellence of your life! It must be amazing to know Jesus personally as you do.

[@sajor9675]

얼른 건강해 지세요! 평화를 주는 메세지 감사합니다.

[@nwilliams4714]

I’m not an LDS member or religious, but President Nelson is objectively an amazing human being who has served humanity well-as a leading surgeon and as a man of faith. He’s also a living, breathing advertisement for clean living and a life of service.

[@choosehigherground]

He is an astounding example of love and patience. He truly is one of the greatest examples I’ve seen of the Bible verse: “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

[@angelalewis3645]

Yes indeed!

[@mostwonderfulmovies9030]

Wow.! So happy you felt the spirit, thank you for your true and kind words..

[@billybobjoeyo]

If you ever have any questions, you can ask here. Or, ask of God. (You can ask God if he's real, or anything really)

[@charcW8850]

This is one of my favorite talks ever. So relevant to anyone’s life. I know president nelson is a prophet who speaks in gods name just as ancient prophets did. So grateful for his example and service!

[@crabtreecreates]

“The very things that will make your mortal life the best it can be, are exactly the same things that will make your life throughout all eternity the best it can be.” ❤ Thank you President Nelson!

[@marcusjosephmusic]

This is exactly why it's strange that he said other organizations don't influence our life in the eternal world. By the logic of this statement, having a job and generating an income, and paying for improvements based on the principle of work shouldn't have any influence on our life in the eternal world, yet these other organizations also contribute to making our mortal life the best it can be, meaning they are things that can make life throughout eternity also the best it can be. But that dissonance will go over he heads of 90% of the people commenting

[@user-xz4ke3qw7w]

@@marcusjosephmusic Could it be that possibly he meant by following the commandments of God in this mortal life the values and character we acquire will be the values we retain after this life and make it the best. Undoubtably work, serving others and many other factors improve our lives and others in this life but the core value of living the commandments will be the most of what we take with us. Blessings

[@lorihaun9956]

I am still alive today because of the loving mercy and great love Jesus has for me! Last year, I didn't think I would make it through the summer. Through a blessing, He gave me renewed hope and faith and allowed me more time here on earth to help with more missions. I hope to help bring souls to God. I thank President Nelson for his divine words! ❤ My strength is in Christ!

[@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@timothyfloogle]

❤ stay strong sis! And never be afraid to reach out. You are a child of God who has infinite worth. Life is tough, and it can get real hard especially if you feel alone. But something that i want to share with you is this Christmas gift i got one year, years ago I too felt low, alone, depressed and nearly at the edge and end of my rope. I'm glad to say that my Christmas gift was the knowledge that I am not alone. There are so many people on both sides of the veil that want whats best for you. To cheer you forward on this one wild crazy journey we call life. We have to make sure that we look out for our family in all respects, because like it or not, everyone is your family. Comes with being a child of a loving Heavenly Father, but also the responsibility of knowing that we have agency and sometimes folks decisions impact us in not great ways. We still need everyone each and every person. We are all children of our Heavenly Father who loves us enough to send his son in sacrifice for all our sins, struggles and hopes, for these reasons we have cause for gratitude. This i leave you in the name of pur Savior Jesus Christ. Amen

[@choosehigherground]

That is so wonderful to hear! I am so glad that your hope and faith has been renewed! I hope for many more years of increased joy and hope still in store for you!

[@IN_GODS_iTRUST]

Always coming back to charge my battery with this man talks , whoever the latest prophet i will always stick around to their talks always , i always believe it with my whole life that prophets give us the latest revelations

[@taykratzer]

I was telling a friend today. Ever since this talk came out I listen to it at least once a week. What a blessing this talk has been to my life. It has reduced a lot of stress and I have better family relationships because of this talk. This is also the 1000th comment 😂

[@eseraletoa]

A much needed message for our prophet. Do not let your obsession become your God. Think Celestial

[@solokiniandbetsynau4793]

I really honored that he always gives us a great speaking in the church conferences ❤ 😊

[@AlineCrisantaBalut]

I feel close to Heavenly Father every time I hear him speak. The power of the spirit is strong

[@pamhol9301]

Thank you, President Nelson. OH, so much joy you have in JESUS' NAME, AMEN😇🙏

[@LizHawkTube]

I know that President Nelson is God's Prophet. He speaks for God and I hear his voice through his prophets.

[@analizabagatnan180]

What a powerful message. Sometimes we thought that we already heard or read everything we needed to inherit the celestial glory, but the Prophet has already a perfect message in a perfect time.. Thank you for your life and dedication Pres. Nelson.

[@kristic4472]

I love you Pres. Nelson! I try to "Hear Him", and I'll try to "Think Celestial".

[@Slo457]

Love you dearly President Nelson. 100 years of blessing many lives. Such an amazing prophet of God 💖

[@MarthaCGuevara-p5g]

What an honor. Thank you President Nelson! 🌅🕊️💖

[@ValerieFulmer]

I think this talk changed me. It was absolutely powerful. I’m praying for you President Nelson, that you won’t be in as much pain. 🙏🙏🙏

[@aspenryder5091]

I know for myself by the power of the Holy Ghost that President Russell M. Nelson is God's prophet on the earth today, given authority from God to receive revelation for the entire world. This talk- and all of the talks President Nelson has given as a general authority in the Church of Jesus Christ, especially the last several given as the prophet- is a message from God to His children on the earth today. This is what we need to do. If we all do our best to follow this counsel, we will be blessed by God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit to overcome the individual hardships in our lives and to dissolve the larger societal conflicts of our era. I know this is true. I have been told by God through the Holy Ghost that it is true. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ as one of His disciples. Amen.

[@lorifoutz9332]

Thank you for sharing this message even while you are hurting. Love you!

[@gernodkresse5748]

He is the prophet, let us follow our real prophet and leader of the true church of Christ Amen

[@queensworld1814]

This message is fully packed with love and ingredients to help us survive mortality. "Think celestial in every situation you find yourself in" ❤❤

[@tshibangujeanbaptiste1451]

me and my family, we are concerned through the teachings of the prophets, thank you dear heavenly father for our president Russell M. Nelson

[@ronaleeheywood9723]

Russell M Nelson is a prophet of God! I love him! I am very grateful for his counsel!❤

[@silviahernandez4891]

Brother and Sister...Pte Nelson Russell Church Christian...*!*!Happy New Year 2024*!*!❤😊 Texas ...Good Blessing Edwin Noria Hernandez

[@firminthefaithofchrist]

Thank you for going through the pain and effort that were required to record this talk. We love you and are grateful for your unique witness of Jesus Christ!

[@daclanmelchor]

I never get tired of watching this beautiful message of President Nelson Think Celestial. I have watched it maybe a hundred times...

[@melissaanderson7813]

Yes!! I keep coming back to listen again & again!!!

[@EdmundPatak]

Cool! Maybe you can help me then? Where can I find the scripture about the covenants, contracts, bonds, etc. he quoted from? My search yields no results.

[@dcarts5616]

@@EdmundPatakyou mean besides what as a prophet, he just said? Why can’t you quote him? Did he say that he was quoting biblical or BoM scripture? I missed where it said he was quoting from?

[@plainandprecious]

@@EdmundPatak Doctrine and Covenants 132:7

[@alexmadrono4821]

A Celestial message from True a prophet of God. We love you and thank you President Nelson.

[@xanmontes8715]

I pray he can continue to guide us for many more years. How awe inspiring would it be to have a centurial prophet at the helm? There's just something thrilling about saying "Oh yes, our prophet is quite old. He recently celebrated his 101th birthday by testifying about Jesus Christ to all who could and would hear"

[@dustygrant-ic4ee]

I think the Lord Jesus Christ every day for our Prophet President Nelson!!! His message on thinking Celisteal was truly a Devine message!!!!!;!;; I just found out that I have cancer and I'm doing my best to think positive and fight this cancer with everything I am!!!;;!!! Some days it's hard so I try and be positive!!!!!!! Dear President Nelson please be positive too in all your own ailments and I will too ;;!;!!!!! I'm going to start thinking Celisteal again and give my everything to the Lord Jesus Christ everyday;!!;!!!!!;!!! Amen

[@cristyiloveyou6227]

Happy 99 bdays President Nelson.Stay healthy always❤❤❤

[@ED-wired]

I felt so much love and concern while listening to our prophet speak.

[@faltermedia]

What a witness of Jesus Christ. Thank you President Nelson.

[@BaBeez27]

This talk is the message I need from the lord. It’s like the savior was talking THROUGH his voice! This has changed my relationship with Heavenly Father too. Love you President Nelson! ❤️

[@stuartharper5646]

This was exactly what I was needing. Thank you President Nelson for sharing this message from God to us.

[@iadiramorales68]

You are so right. Let’s think celestial together ❤

[@robertliddle]

This is one of the best talks I have ever heard.

[@bethbuenaagua5684]

Thank you very much Pres. Nelson for your wonderful message. And for the new temple in the Philippines... may you continue to recieve strength. Take care and love you. You are indeed a prophet of our living God.

[@ToaRahkshi]

10:54 "Any addiction...offends God. Why? Because your obsession becomes your god! You look to *IT* rather than to *Him* for solace." Definitely needed to hear this. Such a powerful wake up call from the messenger of God.

[@Pinksodachick]

Grateful for all your love and service to all of us President Nelson. Our prayers are with you.

[@jennysparks7232]

Thank you for your dedication, service, and love of the Lord.

[@chrislebleu6821]

Amazing message. I pray our Prophet recovers easily and with the least pain possible.

[@IN_GODS_iTRUST]

Love you always Prophet, thank you for always let God prevailed in you so you can be the mouthpiece to us sinners , love you always ❤

[@aliciaaquilena6077]

Whatever yiu are facing now,THINKS CELESTIAL!Thank you so much President Russell M. Nelson for this reminder!Get well soon! Praying for your fast recovery!

[@lauralio2055]

I love you President Nelson. I thank Heavenly Father for blessing us with the truth of the Gospel and for you as our Prophet today. May heavenly Father bless you with full recovery of your back injury and continue to bless your family❤

[@franciaaquinopalo8458]

Thank you President Russell M. Nelson. I love what you said when your struggling in any kind, "think Celestial".

[@brotherofchrist7]

Merry Christmas to all loved children and families of almighty father god , by the teachings of the restored gospel amen

[@guembaki7794]

What an inspired, heartfelt and touched message from President Nelson! I strongly and firmy testify that President Nelson has been called by God to prepare us to return to His (Heavenly Father) presence.

[@Manukainiu]

Thank you for yours words President Nelson! We are praying for all apostles and your recovery 🤍

[@gingerdurbin2726]

I love you President Nelson. I needed this talk so desperately this morning.

[@aicolorz]

The fact that he is 99 years old and so coherent amazes me. What an amazing example

[@Robert.Blodgett]

Thank you for the great conference address and prophetic teachings. We are so grateful to have you as our prophet. You are in our prayers.

[@fridayeffiong3317]

I love listening to the words of President Nelson

[@TrangNguyen-sz6xh]

Thank you 🙏 so much President Nelson I am so happy to see you are still healthy at the age of 99 i really like your talk in this general conference to think Celestial what an amazing place that we can live with our family and with The Lord in all eternities God bless you and your family President Nelson ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@nontutuzelomqokozo6650]

Thank you President Nelson for this inspirational talk. I'm praying for your speedy and complete recovery.

[@bossman_lavishlife]

praying for good energy , joy and great day 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@rossallen738]

I really needed this. I have felt immensely busy the past several months and haven't felt like I had time for myself... I was comparing that I havent had time to play games. I have known that I need to prioritize my scripture study and prayer first, but haven't been doing very well... I am sure that by prioritizing God more, I will be able to enjoy this busy time of life more. Thank you president Nelson.

[@TylerDaSaint]

Me as well, since i was baptized and stopped smoking marijuana and drinking coffee, I have not felt like playing video games over studying the scriptures and learning from other members of the church. I used to play video games for hours a day getting lost in a false reality. Its cool to witness a transformation of the soul like this.

[@hockey_girl_21]

We love you, President Nelson! My heart breaks that you have been in so much pain and am so grateful you were still able to deliver your inspired words. Such a beautiful talk! We thank thee, oh God, for a prophet!! ❤

[@ronaleeheywood9723]

I love our prophet and his loving, wise counsel!! I thank God for him!!!

[@gloriabindanda8944]

I am always inspired, and I always receive responses to my questions when I hear the Lord's prophet in the earth. I really testify that President Russell M Nelson is the Prophet of God, and I am happy to be a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

[@annabeckman4386]

Watching this live, during conference i was blown away. I am so grateful to watch again and again!! Amen to all he said! He truly is a Prophet of God! Vancouver Washington Temple! 😭😭😭👏👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@merilyncoming3900]

❤❤❤ I love you so much President Russell M.Nelson😊😊😊 thank you so much for inspiring and uplifting talk 🙏♥️🙏 we love you so much ❤️❤️❤️ may God bless you always in good health to guide us always 💝🙏❤️

[@doctrinematters6900]

Better to love and follow Jesus.

[@22424]

​​@@doctrinematters6900 which is what President Nelson teaches. Maybe you can do that too...and love your neighbors as yourself and not find faults

[@BonganiMaduna-dw4vf]

The greatest gift from listening to President Russell M. Nelson, is the power of the Holy Ghost testifying to me again and again, that President Russell M. Nelson, is the Lord's prophet for the entire world. I know that with all the fiber of my being. I will never deny it, doing so will displease God.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Very Much Pride in this church. Beware. Jesus Warned us of Pride. 😊❤

[@shaneluck2570]

Maybe not Pride but thankful.