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The Greatest Gift: A Living Prophet

By Rachel Peterson
, December 11, 2023

We can deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ this Christmas season as we listen to God鈥檚 living prophet

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Christmastime is a season of giving. One of the gifts Heavenly Father gives to His children is a prophet who leads and directs us. During the , President Russell M. Nelson, the prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared guidance for us to follow as the year finishes.

Understand the Savior鈥檚 love for you

President Russell M. Nelson
President Russell M. Nelson
Because of the Savior鈥檚 Atonement, He knows the trials you鈥檙e going through 1
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and each effort you make to overcome them. As President Nelson explained, 鈥淗e has perfect compassion for your struggles, and rejoices every time you press forward in righteousness, during good times and bad.鈥� 2
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Gain your own witness of the Savior

The Savior invites us to learn about and follow Him. 3
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He is full of godly power that can help, strengthen, and heal us as we develop faith in Him and His Atonement. Each time we pray, read the scriptures, take the sacrament, and attend the temple, we show our willingness to know Jesus Christ deeply and personally.

Take advantage of the Savior鈥檚 Atonement

We celebrate the Savior鈥檚 birth because we understand the purpose of His life and mission: to save us from physical and spiritual death. We use the Savior鈥檚 Atonement when we choose to make changes in our lives 鈥� big or small 鈥� to come closer to Jesus Christ. As we do so, we also gain strength to endure and conquer life鈥檚 challenges.

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Jesus Christ can support us during any circumstances.

Deepen your personal worship

Jesus Christ is the greatest champion of your success. 鈥淣o one on this earth loves you as much as He does,鈥� President Nelson said. 鈥淣o one here is more eager for you to become everything you can become.鈥� 4
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 As we remember the Savior鈥檚 example in our personal study and day-to-day interactions with others, we will naturally become more like Him.

President Brian K. Ashton said, 鈥淲e can give ourselves a gift of personal and spiritual growth by following the counsel of the prophet. I invite you to pray about what you can do to better listen to the prophet鈥檚 words this Christmas season. As you follow God鈥檚 chosen servants, you and your family will be blessed.鈥�

Article published on December 11, 2023

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Prophets and ApostlesJesus ChristSpiritual GrowthPersonal GrowthGospelFaithHopeChristmas