Thomas S. Monson, “Priesthood Power,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2011, 66. Another powerful protection from the whirlwinds of life is the Book of Mormon. See Dallin H. Oaks, “Preparation for the Second Coming,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2004, 7–10. You will rejoice that God has placed you here to be a part of the final preparations for Christ’s glorious return. ‘You are selfish.’ ‘You are judgmental.’ One compared me to a slave owner. Have you ever stood in the temple, dressed in white, waiting to do baptisms? Why do we continue to talk about this? Harnessed, this energy gives rise to … Traditionally: European – Dreaming of whirlwind or whirlpool: unfavorable fate will be revealed. As winds whip around a young sapling, forces inside the tree do two things. On the sea this takes up small particles of water from the sea and condenses some of the moisture in the clouds above, forming a great funnel-shaped column. When President Henry B. Eyring was a teenager, his family moved to a new city. Considerable damage might be done to a small ship overtaken by them. He felt like he didn’t fit in with the students in his high school. In the desert sand is taken up in the same way, causing terrible sandstorms which are greatly dreaded by caravans. There is a tangible feeling of holiness in the temple. On the spiritual level whirlwind or whirlpool is a symbol of creativity. The whirlwind indicates the power and might of Yahweh: "Yahweh hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm" (Nahum 1:3); He "answered Job out of the whirlwind" (Job 38:1). Don’t let the whirlwinds drag you down. Not all the whirlwinds in life are of your own making. Don’t let the whirlwinds drag you down. Follow more diligently His example and His commandments. See Neil L. Andersen, “Find Our Cousins!” (address given at RootsTech 2014 Family History Conference, Feb. 8, 2014); lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/find-our-cousins. … If a man desired to serve God, it was his privilege; … but if he did not believe in him there was no law to punish him” (Alma 30:7, 9). All rights reserved. Certain circumstances could … I know that He lives, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. President Thomas S. Monson has said, “Where once the standards of the Church and the standards of society were mostly compatible, now there is a wide chasm between us, and it’s growing ever wider.”6 This chasm, for some, stirs strong spiritual whirlwinds. When Elder Dallin H. Oaks was seven years old, his father died suddenly. Now there are 142. “With my profile picture, I added the caption ‘I believe in marriage between a man and a woman.’ Almost instantly I started receiving messages. The whirlwinds in your youth, like the wind against a young tree, can increase your spiritual strength, preparing you for the years ahead. He designated the purposes of marriage to go far beyond the personal satisfaction and fulfillment of adults to, more importantly, advancing the ideal setting for children to be born, reared, and nurtured. Yours is a chosen generation of destiny, and I speak especially to you. These are your days—to stand strong as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.24. 1:3. This past month the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve published a letter to leaders of the Church across the world. Orr, James, M.A., D.D. Learn more. How did you feel? Home / W / Whirlwind; Whirlwind-a whirlwind can be symbolic of God's presence, Nah. In nature, trees that grow up in a windy environment become stronger. You are His son or His daughter. "Entry for 'WHIRLWIND'". Challenges will come to you, but as you trust in God, they will strengthen your faith. "Out of the .... south cometh the storm" (Job 37:9); yet in Ezekiel's vision he saw a whirlwind coming out of the north (Ezekiel 1:4). There is, of course, a powerful force that will subdue the whirlwinds of sin. I quote from her email: “This past year some of my friends on Facebook began posting their position on marriage. Later in the temple you will learn more about the Creation of the world, about the patterns in the lives of Adam and Eve, and most importantly, about our Savior, Jesus Christ.