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President Camille N. Johnson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed young adults at a worldwide devotional held in the historic Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 4, 2025. She encouraged attendees to be "righteous stewards" over "God’s creations on this earth."
Speaking to an audience aged 18 to 35, President Johnson acknowledged the challenges faced by today's generation and emphasized their potential. "The world in which we live is ripe with challenges. And you are a generation of women and men reserved for this day,” she said.
Reflecting on her ancestors' contributions to the Tabernacle, President Johnson highlighted the historical context of resourcefulness in the Utah Territory. "'Repurpose,' 'reuse,' and 'recycle' were their buzzwords long before they became part of our vernacular," she noted.
She urged young adults to draw upon divine power to meet contemporary challenges: "You have the capacity, the attributes, the desire, and the opportunity to draw upon God’s power to meet those challenges and solve them. Your potential is divine."
President Johnson further declared that faith could counter negativity: “With confidence, I declare that, blessed with the strength and power of God available to you as you make and keep covenants with Him, you can counter the negative and shine light in every corner of darkness." She described discipleship as a form of renewable energy: "Letting the light of our discipleship in Jesus Christ shine is the ultimate form of renewable energy — energy from a source which is constantly replenished."
She advised attendees to advocate for truth and promote peace both offline and online: "So be a peacemaker in your own home, community and in your online presence. Relieve suffering in your own neighborhood.” Additionally, she encouraged them to spread positivity through their actions: "The global leader of the Church's women's organization said that young adults 'can answer negativity by flooding the world with the light and good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.'"
Addressing stewardship responsibilities, President Johnson spoke about caring for personal gifts, talents, fellow humans, and nature. “I know this is a topic about which your generation cares deeply,” she said.
“You have stewardship for your own body and mind... You have stewardship for one another,” she explained while citing church efforts such as expanding initiatives for women and children.
President Johnson concluded by inviting individuals to contribute positively within their capabilities: “I invite you to use your gifts and talents to do a few 'small and simple' things in the sphere of your stewardship.”
The devotional is accessible on-demand via YouTube (ASL YouTube) for two weeks at Broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org before being added to Gospel Library resources.
