Look Heavenward
Look Heavenward
President Quinn’s Weekly Message
California Santa Rosa Mission
October 30th, 2023
Sister Quinn and I returned Saturday evening from three days of training with the Area Presidency and the other 29 mission leaders for the North America West Area. We look forward to sharing with you the things we were taught by our leaders and the Spirit.
My daily scripture studies have me reading the account of the Savior’s visit to the people on the American continent. This account describes some of the most inspiring and tender events in scripture. In the first verses of 3 Nephi 11, the people are together in the city of Bountiful when they hear a voice. Two times the voice speaks to them. They do not understand it. The third time the voice speaks to them they:
“… did open their ears to hear it; and their eyes were towards the sound thereof; and they did look steadfastly towards heaven, from whence the sound came.” (3 Nephi 11:5)
Once the people look heavenward towards the source of the voice, they were able to hear and understand the message:
“Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name—hear ye him.” (3 Nephi 11:7)
This scriptural account teaches us an important lesson about receiving divine direction. Our Father in Heaven is the ultimate source for the most important truths in life. The Savior is our advocate and mediator to our Father in Heaven. We should look to Them through prayer and listen for divine instruction from the whisperings of the Holy Ghost.
I invite you to look heavenward for answers to your questions and concerns. In teaching us about prayer, Sister Quinn has taught “specific questions receive specific answers.”
I testify that the Lord hears and answers our prayers. I testify that He desires to be involved in the details of our life. Please remember to look heavenward for divine direction in the ambitions, concerns and desires of your life. I promise that your sincere prayers will be answered.
Love,
President Quinn
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