Cross Reference

Helaman 5:12

And now my sons, remember, remember that it is

upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son

of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when 

the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his 

shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his

mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no

power over you to drag you down to the gulf of

misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon 

which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a 

foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.

rock:

Psalms 71:3

Matthew 7:24 (24-27)

D&C 6:34

Moses 7:53

TG Cornerstone

TG Rock

foundation:

 Isaiah 28: 16 (14-17)

Jacob 4:16

storm:

Alma 26:6

3 Nephi 14:25 (25, 27)

 Excerpts from Spiritual Whirlwinds by Neil L. Andersen

 given during the April 2014 General Conference

"In nature, trees that grow up in a windy environment become stronger. As winds whip around a young sapling, forces inside the tree do two things. First, they stimulate the roots to grow faster and spread farther. Second, the forces in the tree start creating cell structures that actually make the trunk and branches thicker and more flexible to the pressure of the wind. These stronger roots and branches protect the tree from winds that are sure to return.

You are infinitely more precious to God than a tree. You are His son or His daughter. He made your spirit strong and capable of being resilient to the whirlwinds of life. The whirlwinds in your youth, like the wind against a young tree, can increase your spiritual strength, preparing you for the years ahead."

"Don’t let the whirlwinds drag you down. These are your days—to stand strong as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Build more firmly your foundation upon the rock of your Redeemer.

Treasure more completely His incomparable life and teachings.

Follow more diligently His example and His commandments.

Embrace more deeply His love, His mercy and grace, and the powerful gifts of His Atonement.

As you do, I promise you that you will see the whirlwinds for what they are—tests, temptations, distractions, or challenges to help you grow. And as you live righteously year after year, I assure you that your experiences will confirm to you again and again that Jesus is the Christ. The spiritual rock under your feet will be solid and secure. You will rejoice that God has placed you here to be a part of the final preparations for Christ’s glorious return."