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During a 10-day ministry in the Mexico Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with members, missionaries, local Church leaders and government officials in cities across Mexico.
He was accompanied by his wife, Sister Kathy Christofferson; members of the Mexico Area presidency; and Area Seventies assigned to the cities and missions he visited.
Elder Christofferson also participated in a 36-minute radio interview with Mariano Osorio, a well-known radio host in Mexico, as part of the ministry.
God’s promise of ‘divine support’
During his conversation with Osorio, Elder Christofferson shared a few lessons he’s learned while serving as an Apostle. He highlighted a visit to Botswana where, amid a severe drought, he felt inspired to pray with local Church leaders.
Shortly after, it began to rain heavily, he explained. This experience taught him “God sometimes wants us to ask Him for the blessings He already desires to give us.”
Reflecting on why bad things happen to good people, Elder Christofferson explained that one’s decisions and the decisions of others affect one’s life. Even so, he taught, “God promises divine support to overcome challenges and find joy, especially through prayer and the Spirit’s guidance.”
Elder Christofferson then testified of the Spirit’s ability to minister individually to millions of people. He also described the plan of salvation and invited listeners to prepare spiritually for eternity, specifically counseling the youth to follow the Savior’s example, study the scriptures daily and pray constantly.
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