Bishop L. Todd Budge: ‘Seek Him with All Your Heart’

Bishop L. Todd Budge emphasized the importance of wholeheartedly seeking Jesus Christ. He encouraged individuals to deepen their relationship with the Savior by consistently searching for Him through prayer, scripture study, and acts of service.

Bishop Budge reminded listeners that it is through diligent and sincere effort that we come to know the Savior personally and feel His influence in our lives. He emphasized that our pursuit of Christ must be both intentional and constant, ensuring that we invite Him into our daily lives. ‘Being still is an act of faith and requires effort’

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Making quality time for the Lord is one of the challenges of this fast-paced world filled with distractions and commotion.

The Lord said, “In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not” (Isaiah 30:15).

Be still in order to hear the still voice of the Lord. Being still requires making time for the Lord, and requires letting go of doubtful and fearful hearts. “Being still is an act of faith and requires effort.”

God yearns for His children to commune with Him, but He will not force them. The gospel of Jesus Christ provides opportunities to return to Him often, including daily prayers, scripture study, the sacrament ordinance, the sabbath day and temple worship.

These can be done with mindfulness and focus.

“When our focus is less on doing and more on strengthening our covenant connection with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, I testify that each of these sacred moments will be enriched, and we will receive the guidance needed in our personal lives.”

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Concentrating hearts and minds on Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and listening to the Holy Ghost will bring greater clarity, rest and strength.

Some quotes from Elder Brook P. Hales Message

“Being still, however, requires more than just making time for the Lord—it requires letting go of our doubtful and fearful thoughts and focusing our hearts and minds on Him.”

“As much as He desires our attention, He will not force us to come to Him.”

“I testify that as we return often to the Lord with full purpose of heart, we will in quietness and confidence come to know Him and feel His infinite, covenantal love for us.”