During his time as the prophet, President Russell M. Nelson has asked over 70 questions over the pulpit in general conference. While we often talk about prompts like “Are you willing to let God prevail in your life?” there are many other inspired questions that we sometimes forget in our gospel discussions. These prophetic words can ignite our spiritual momentum and help bring us closer to Christ.
So, as we prepare for the upcoming general conference in October, here are 11 encouraging (and we think, underrated) questions from President Nelson.
On Confidence and Courage
1. “How much does it increase your confidence to know that, as an endowed woman or man armed with the power of God, you do not have to face life alone?” (“Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys,” April 2024).
2. “What courage does it give you to know that angels really will help you?” (“Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys,” April 2024).
On Peace
3. “How can we expect peace to exist in the world when we are not individually seeking peace and harmony?” (“The Power of Spiritual Momentum,” April 2022).
On Spiritual Growth
4. “[How] will we be different because of what we have heard and felt [at general conference]?” (“Make Time for the Lord,” October 2021).
5. “What have you learned in the past two years that you always want to remember?” (“What We Are Learning and Will Never Forget,” April 2021).
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On Faith
6. “What would you do if you had more faith?” (“Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains,” April 2021).
On Priorities
7. “Will you allow His voice to take priority over any other?” (“Let God Prevail,” October 2020).
On Divine Power
8. “How do I draw the Savior’s power into my life?” (“Spiritual Treasures,” October 2019).
9. “What could possibly be more exciting than to labor with the Spirit to understand God’s power—priesthood power?” (“Spiritual Treasures,” October 2019).
On Becoming Like Christ
10. “Brothers and sisters, how can we become the men and women—the Christlike servants—the Lord needs us to be?” (“Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives,” April 2018).
On Continuing Revelation
11. “What do you feel an urgent need to know or understand?” (“Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives,” April 2018).
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