Few things stir the heart like hearing a prophet say, “I promise you.” Those three words from President Russell M. Nelson have become anchors for millions of Saints around the world. In a turbulent age, he has promised safety, strength, and serenity through covenant living. He has promised joy that transcends trials and light that pierces the darkest night. These prophetic promises remind us that God’s arm is not shortened and His love is not distant—it is present, powerful, and personal.

Above everything today: Happy birthday, dear President Nelson! Your life stands before us like a banner of enthusiasm, steadiness, obedience, sacrifice, brilliance and being precious to us all.

In today’s cover story, we have gathered many of President Nelson’s promises and have paused to gather ourselves to attention in contemplation of his righteous and wonderful life. Reading these promises not only inspire us but they give us a powerful sense of hope.

Thank you, President Nelson for who you are. We love you. Happy 101st birthday today. May God’s choicest blessings be upon you in every way.

Open your heart to receive the blessings of these powerful promises.

(To read all of the Russell M. Nelson 101 articles, see links at the end of this article.)

Speaking at the Alliance for Marriage in Washington D.C.

Greater Joy, Greater Unity and Miracles

As you choose to let God prevail in your lives, I promise you greater joy in your lives, greater love in your hearts, greater unity in your families, and greater peace in your homes. I promise you miracles in your marriages, in your families, and in your daily work. And I promise that your capacity to feel joy will increase even if turbulence increases in your life.
Opening the Heavens for Help (Apr 2020)

You Will Make Better Decisions—Every Day

When we seek to hear—truly hear—His Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance. I promise that as you prayerfully study the Book of Mormon every day, you will make better decisions—every day. I promise that as you ponder what you study, the heavens will open for you. The Lord will bless you with increased inspiration and revelation.
Hear Him (April 2020)

Arriving at the youth celebration of the Brigham City Temple dedication.

The Lord Will Bring the Miracles He Knows You Need

I promise that as you increase your time in the temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him. And I promise you that the Lord will bring the miracles He knows you need as you make sacrifices to serve and worship in His temples.
Let God Prevail (October 2020)

Your Life Will Be Dramatically Different

I plead with you today to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord in your life—each and every day. … If you will make time for the Lord, I promise you that your life will be dramatically different. You will be guided in matters large and small. I promise you protection from the temptation of the adversary. I promise that the windows of heaven will open for you.
The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation (October 2021)

WIth President Gordon B. Hinckley at the youth celebration of the Accra Ghana Temple dedication.

You Will Experience More Joy in Your Life

I promise that as you seek to overcome the world and strive to live in harmony with God’s will, you will experience more joy in your life, even amid trials. I promise that you will find rest from the intensity, uncertainty, and anguish of this world. I promise you greater peace, confidence, and joy.
Overcome the World and Find Rest (October 2022)

Increased Time in the Temple Will Bless Your Life in Ways Nothing Else Can

Let us never lose sight of what the Lord is doing for us now. He is making His temples more accessible. He is accelerating the pace at which we are building temples. He is increasing our ability to help gather Israel. He is also making it easier for each of us to become spiritually refined. I promise that increased time in the temple will bless your life in ways nothing else can.
Focus on the Temple (October 2022)

Talking to the Saints at the Accra Ghana Temple dedication.

Confusion Will Give Way to Clarity

I promise that as you increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation, you will be protected against the increasing attacks of the adversary. I promise that confusion will give way to clarity and greater faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. I promise that as you choose to be obedient, you will be blessed with greater certainty, peace, and joy.
Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation (October 2021)

You Will Have Great Strength to Resist Temptation

I promise that as you choose to maintain your momentum in the Lord’s way, you will have greater strength to resist temptation, to overcome discouragement, and to move forward with faith. You will find that spiritual momentum will keep you moving steadily along the covenant path.
The Power of Spiritual Momentum (April 2022)

Arriving with Sister Wendy Nelson at the Rome Italy Temple dedication.

You Will Have Greater Peace, Confidence, Joy and Rest

I promise that if you will sincerely and persistently do the spiritual work needed to develop the habit of daily worship, you will have greater peace, confidence, joy, and yes, rest. And I promise that as you do this, your capacity to receive revelation will increase, your ability to discern truth will improve, and your faith in the Lord will grow stronger.
Hear Him (April 2020)

Your Heart Will Grow in Compassion

I promise you that as you consistently give your heart and your best to ministering, you will find that your heart will grow in compassion, your capacity to love will increase, and your ability to bless others will expand. I promise you that you will feel greater joy as you follow the Savior’s example in ministering.
Ministering with the Power and Authority of God (April 2018)

Rejoicing in being with the Saints at the Rome Italy Temple dedication.

You Will Have Greater Light in Your Life

I promise that as you focus your life on Jesus Christ, you will have greater light in your life. He will lift the burden from your shoulders and bring you peace even in times of trial. I promise that you will see miracles in your life and in the lives of those you love.
The Answer Is Always Jesus Christ (April 2023)

He Will Direct Your Path

I plead with you to make time for the Lord in your life—each and every day. If you will, I promise that He will direct your path. I promise that He will increase your spiritual capacity and your ability to hear Him. I promise you greater protection from temptation. And I promise you increased joy as you draw closer to Him.
Make Time for the Lord (October 2021)

His personality shines through to the Saints in Rome.

Your Confidence in Doing the Lord’s Will Will Increase

I promise that as you study the Book of Mormon each day, you will make better decisions. I promise that as you prayerfully ponder your study, you will hear the voice of the Spirit more often and more clearly. I promise that as you act on the promptings you receive, your confidence in doing the Lord’s will will increase, and you will see the hand of the Lord guiding your life.
Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel (October 2018)

May we so live our lives so that we may obtain these prophetic promises.

Read President Nelson 101: The Atonement of Jesus Christ

Read President Nelson 101: The Temple

Read President Nelson 101: The Temple, Part 2

Read President Nelson 101: The Gathering of Israel