Ensign College Devotionals

In this devotional, Elder Alliaud teaches students to look beyond the obvious realities of life and move forward with faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing from his experiences with education, his career, and rugby, he shares how closed doors and unexpected challenges can become experiences for our good. Elder Alliaud shares three principles to help us move forward: choose prophecy over projections, take no counsel from your fears, and be willing to go high and fly. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 17, 2026.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: Ensign College applicationEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

In this devotional, Sister Alliaud teaches the importance of trusting Heavenly Father’s perspective, even when we do not yet understand the reasons behind His plan. Using a personal experience with painting, she compares learning to respect geometry and perspective with learning to follow the Lord’s eternal perspective. She reminds us that our testimonies, faith in Jesus Christ, and willingness to hear the voice of the Spirit can strengthen us as we navigate mortality. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 15, 2026.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: Ensign College applicationEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

In this devotional, Burke Olsen teaches that each of us is a publisher, and that our words, actions, and choices can help bring peace into the world. Drawing from the history of publishing in the Restoration and his experiences in journalism, he explores three ways we can “publish peace”: through singing hymns, what we post and share online, and keeping a journal. Brother Olsen encourages students to choose peace over contention, build others up, and use every opportunity to share the light and truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 8, 2026.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

In this devotional, Tiffany Bowcut shares a powerful message about finding joy in Jesus Christ even during seasons of sorrow. Through the scriptures “Jesus wept” and “Rejoice evermore,” she teaches that faith does not mean we will never experience heartbreak, but that we never have to experience it alone. She invites us to keep turning toward Jesus Christ, knowing that because of Him, weeping never gets the final word. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 1, 2026.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

In this devotional, Jay Young teaches that becoming more like Jesus Christ doesn't usually happen through dramatic moments, but through small, consistent acts of faith and discipleship. Drawing from scripture, personal experiences, and teachings from living prophets, he explains how daily choices—such as prayer, scripture study, repentance, covenant keeping, and quiet acts of obedience—compound over time to build spiritual strength, deepen faith, and transform our character. He reminds students that God often works through ordinary people who faithfully offer what they have, and that the Savior magnifies every sincere effort placed in His hands. This devotional took place at Ensign College in Salt Lake City, Utah.👉 Interested in applying to Ensign College, click here: https://www.ensign.edu/survey-youtubeEnsign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.