Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf delivered a message titled ‘A Higher Joy’ during the Saturday evening session of the 194th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 6, 2024. He emphasized that the peace bestowed by following the Savior surpasses worldly offerings, being superior, loftier, and more sacred.
Elder Uchtdorf underscored joy as the ultimate purpose of God’s plan for His children. While temporary happiness fades, divine joy persists eternally, enduring through heartache, sorrow, and solitude.
In outlining steps toward discovering this profound joy, Elder Uchtdorf urged individuals to draw nearer to God, actively seek joy, and share burdens with others. By adhering to these principles, one can experience the transcendent peace of God, lifting the spirit above earthly concerns.
Notable quotes from his discourse include the assertion that God offers a deeper, more sublime joy, one capable of enduring life’s trials and triumphs. This joy, being eternal like God Himself, contrasts with the fleeting nature of earthly pleasures. Additionally, Elder Uchtdorf emphasized the importance of actively seeking eternal joy, as it is often found through deliberate pursuit.