Church leaders and youth discussed the 2023 youth theme in a worldwide devotional broadcast on January 29, 2023.
The theme, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” is from Paul’s letter to the Philippians in the New Testament. The symbol accompanying the theme is a trail marker — a representation, President Lund said, of spiritual guides for youth like general conference, scripture and commandments.
Elder Gong urged youth to remember the many ways that Heavenly Father shows His love for them on the path of life.
“Please look with eyes to see,” the Apostle said. “As we’ve talked about tonight, you’ll find spiritual trail markers in many places — friends and families, quorums and classes, bishops and other leaders, patriarchal blessings, scriptures, activities and service, the Holy House of the Lord, and especially the promptings of the Holy Ghost that draw us to our Savior Jesus Christ.”
At the end of the broadcast, President Cordon gave youth a simple invitation: “What is one thing you can do — or stop doing — that will draw you closer to the Savior?”
She encouraged youth to write this down and share their stories of overcoming trials with the hashtag, #AllThingsThroughChrist.
President Lund announced that the next global youth event will be a music and arts festival in August 2023. Youth can submit original music, poetry, art or, he added, “anything else that illustrates how Jesus Christ has been your strength,” at youth.churchofjesuschrist.org and on social media using the hashtag #AllThingsThroughChrist.
If you missed this event you can watch the full broadcast here: I Can Do All Things Through Christ