What matters most is what lasts the longest and families are forever.
Focus on fruitful relationships that bring you closer to Jesus Christ.
There is no other relationship quite like that which can and should exist between a boy and his dad. It can be one of the most nurturing, joyful relationships in life, one that can have a profound impact on who boys become and also on who dads become.
The important questions focus on what matters most-Heavenly Father’s plan and the Savior’s Atonement.
We cannot foresee what the Lord has in mind for us. Our only course of action is to be prepared and worthy for whatever he requires. We must govern our actions every day with our future in mind.
It is important to be still and listen and follow the Spirit.
It is the parents duty to intervene when they see wrong choices being made.
Do not think that you are too busy to study the gospel.
Sacrifice is a demonstration of pure love.
Trust the Lord. He is the good shepherd. He knows His sheep. And His sheep know His voice.
We need to commit to serve the Lord and our communities with the same diligence and faith that the pioneers had. We must ever be on our guard that we do not become casual in keeping God’s commandments, in abiding by His laws, and in being honest and trustworthy in all that we do.
In your morning prayer each new day, ask Heavenly Father to guide you to recognize an opportunity to serve one of His precious children.
Our love for our Father in Heaven and the Lord Jesus Christ needs to be reflected in our daily choices and actions. They have promised peace, joy, and happiness to those who keep Their commandments.
All of us must come to an honest, open self-examination, an awareness within as to who and what we want to be.
Do not shift your focus from serving others to focusing exclusively on school, work, or social activities.
We cannot hope to build the Church and to bring hearts and souls to Christ without using every resource the Lord has given to help us take advantage of our opportunities and address the obstacles standing in our way.
Sometimes we go so focused on bringing people to the meetinghouse that we forget we are supposed to be bringing them to Christ.
When a leader in the Church inspires council members with vision, he helps them focus on their real mission so that they are ministering to people rather than merely administering programs.
Many council leaders and members will be surprised to discover how much more focused their work will become when they examine it through the lens of saving souls through the mission of the Church.
Members are more likely to seek counsel from leaders from whom they feel sincere love emanating.