Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi, a member of the Pacific Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addressed New Zealand teenagers, ages 16-18 years at the "For the Strength of Youth" Conference (FSY) on Tuesday, 9 January 2023.
Also attending was Elder Jared V. Ormsby, Area Seventy.
The five-day conference followed a similar conference held the previous week for younger teens.
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Elder Jaggi pleaded with youth to do all they can to know for themselves that “The Lord knows you and loves you and that He, Jesus Christ is the strength of youth.”
“Everybody has trials. No one is immune,” Elder Jaggi said. “But when we let the Saviour into our lives and let Him run to us, then He will give us the strength we need to fight the battles that we are facing.”
“We can feel the Saviour is with us when we pray, when we read the scriptures, and when we attend the House of the Lord,” Elder Jaggi said.
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Youth listen to Elder Jaggi speak at devotional at FSY, Kings College 9 January 2024.2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.He encouraged the gathering to “prepare yourselves to receive your endowment in the temple.” He added, “Strength comes from participating in ordinances and making covenants with Jesus Christ.”
Elder Jaggi reminded the young Latter-day Saints to keep moving along the covenant path. “You have participated in the baptism ordinance symbolising your commitment to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.”
He continued, “You received the gift of the Holy Ghost following your baptism. He will comfort you, guide you, warn you, sanctify you and will bear witness to you of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.”
“Let the testimony of Jesus Christ, that lies inside of you come out,” Elder Jaggi said.
Following Elder Jaggi’s address, young people shared their thoughts.
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Youth listen to Elder Jaggi speak at devotional at FSY, Kings College 9 January 2024.2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Larell Armstrong said, “I feel inspired to better balance my life between sports, school and church and not push the Lord away.”
Fuli Tautaga said, “I know God will always be there for me. I want to read my scriptures more.”
Asovalu Tauiliili said, “I loved learning about the temple and the ordinances of the gospel. I am excited to go to the temple to receive my endowment.”
Funaki Lousiale said, “Jesus Christ is always near, and it is up to me to let Him into my life. I want to let God prevail and to allow Him to help me.”