May 22, 2025, 4am MDT
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About this story
Read the full message here. Read a summary of Elder Roman’s message here.
overview
Elder Roman and his friends almost owned while his friends were learning to swim. After praying for a miracle, Elder Romer felt him push him towards the shallow edge of the pool and take them safely.
Faith in Christ means trusting him
Jesus Christ provides constant love and help. Those who have faith in him recognize the blessings he gives and develop a relationship of trust with him. Movement to enhance faith in Jesus Christ: Meditation on He, His tone sin, His gospel, and the happiness they bring. Think and record the spiritually defined experiences in where God was there. Pray as if it was the first time and express your love and gratitude for his blessing. Once complete, listen to his answers and begin a relationship between God and Jesus Christ.
Faith thrives with loyalty
We present our covenant and respect for building hope and faith in Jesus Christ. When Elder Romer was nine years old, he realized his mother was in pain. He always strived to be his best son and made a great impact on her by committing to her that he would be proud. This bond and his relationship with him fixed him throughout his life. Face is a principle of action. It is a bond of trust built in loyalty and love, and by faithfully observing His commandments, we express our gratitude for God’s merciful love.
Faith in the face of adversity
When you encounter dark and dangerous situations, “Turn on the lamp filled with oil of faith in Christ.” Remembering past experiences is what I want to be supported by the Lord. Expect miracles and beat God.
God’s promise to his faithful people
Believe and trust in Jesus Christ that will enable him to become a disciple. Develop a relationship with him and never abandon him. Loyalty, love and trust in Christ will shape his character and identity after him, and build confidence and strength to overcome Satan’s attacks. Hope for the future brightens, and believers are trusted with heavenly power to achieve everything he expects, “even the power to return to his existence.”
Reflection Questions
What does it mean to have faith in Jesus Christ?
How do faith and trust correlate? How do you trust Jesus Christ?
What have you experienced in the past “strengthen your hopes that the Lord will maintain you on your journey”?
How can you develop a relationship with Jesus Christ?
When did you see the Lord accomplish something “by trusting you with His power”?
Speaker quotes
“Note that faith is born so that we trust and bloom in Jesus Christ because we trust Jesus Christ, and we are faithful and faithful to him.” “Faith in Jesus Christ is a bond of trust built in loyalty and love.”
Reference Bible
“But without faith, it is impossible to please him. He who came to God must believe that he is, and he must believe that he is their rewarder who is eager to seek him.” “I knew that, and I knew that. I will show up to him.
Invitations and promises
“Try this exercise. Start by meditating on the happiness that Christ and His tone sin and the gospel brings to your life. Also, make a record of the spiritually defined memories that God was there for you.” These miracles encourage you to develop a relationship with Jesus. I hope you have the power to return to his existence. ”
story
When Elder Roman was 17, he agreed to teach his friends how to swim. One morning, during practice, Elder Roman spotted his friend drowning at the deep edge of the pool. He jumped in and immediately swam to his friend to pull him up. Now, desperately trying, his friend put him in a chokehold and climbed him onto his back. Elder Romer, both now drowning, prayed for a miracle. He slowly and steadily felt a hand that drove him and his friends safely. He asks her what’s wrong and she replies, “I need you to be a good boy.” Elder Romer knew that he was not the cause of her pain, but he made a firm promise to sole that he would strive to be his best son and would be proud of her. This promise has had a major impact on him throughout his life.
From the footnote
2. The word “faith” comes from the Latin word “fides” which means “to trust” (see Michiel de Vern, “Latin Etymology Dictionaries and Other Italic Languages” (2008), “fido”). The Greek cognate, πίστις, is translated as “trust” (see Robert Bieques, “The Dictionary of Greek Vocabulary” (2010), 1:1161-62). President Gordon B. Hinckley “prays to your heavenly Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and always, under all circumstances, demonstrates your loyalty and love by the essence of your life” (Loyalty, April 2003 General Assembly). “The Hebrew word for faith is אמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמאמ� …(That) puts action on those who “support God.” Rather than knowing that God will act, we can support the word “emna.” Jeff A. Benner, Center for Ancient Hebrew Studies, Ancient hebrew.org).
Additional resources
A story from a recent conference on faith
Who is Elder Romer?
Born in Iguara, Guerrero, Mexico, Elder Sandino Romer was maintained as a general authority of 70 on April 6, 2024. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education in 2000, and a Master of Business Administration from Brigham Young University in 2006.
