SALT LAKE CITY-Tuesday, Elder Neil L. Andersen of The Quorum of Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke at the BYU devotional.
Elder Andersen offered six points to his audience.
- Remember you are a son or daughter of God, and the spiritual feelings that draw you to Him will grow as you respond to them.
- Keep the hope of Jesus Christ as the burning, bright powerful star in your life
- Look for the hand of the Lord in your life
- Embrace the gifts and protections of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Diminish the distractions and magnify the good that focuses your attention on the Savior and His teachings.
- Be spiritually prepared for the challenges and tests that will come into your life
Elder Andersen cited the power of prayer which resuscitated Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin back to life after suffering cardiac arrest in a January 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Elder Andersen also lauded ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky for praying on-air during a television program.
