“Finding Joy in Christ (excerpts),” New Era, Nov. 2020, 26–27.
Finding Joy in Christ (excerpts)
The Savior’s mission has always and forever been to serve His Father by saving His children.
And the surest way to find joy in this world is to join Christ in helping others.
This is the simple truth that inspired the Children and Youth program.
All Children and Youth activities and all Children and Youth teachings are about helping young people become more like Jesus by joining with Him in His work of salvation and exaltation. …
Quorum and class presidencies, step up and take your rightful place in the Lord’s work. …
And to you of the rising generation, I testify, as one who knows, that you are beloved sons and daughters of God and He has a work for you to do.
As you rise to the majesty of your stations, with all of your hearts, might, mind, and strength, you will come to love God and keep your covenants and trust in His priesthood as you work to bless others, beginning in your own homes.
I pray that you will strive, with redoubled energy worthy of this time, to serve, exercise faith, repent, and improve each day, to qualify to receive temple blessings and the enduring joy that comes only through the gospel of Jesus Christ.