On occasion we need to make a second effort – and a third effort, and a fourth effort, and as many degrees of effort as may be required to accomplish what we strive to achieve.
Our thinking will automatically improve when we remember the words of Paul: ’know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and the spirit of God dwelleth in you?
Man has made remarkable strides in conquering outer space, but how futile have been his efforts in conquering inner space- the space in our hearts and minds of men.
Should doubt knock at your doorway, just say to those skeptical, disturbing, rebellious thoughts, I propose to stay with my faith, with the faith of my people.
Cooperativeness is not so much learning how to get along with others as taking the kinks out of ourselves, so that others can get along with us.
Our Father’s commitment to us, His children, is unwavering. Indeed He softens the winters of our lives, but He also brightens our summers.
The Lord shapes the back to bear the burden placed upon it.
I am certain that the Lord, who notes the fall of a sparrow, looks with compassion upon those who have been called upon to part, even temporarily, from their precious children.
Don’t forget: one of the saddest things in life is wasted talent.
Whatever our calling, regardless of our fears or anxieties, let us pray and then go and do.
In the private sanctuary of one’s own conscience lies that spirit, that determination to cast off the old person and to measure up to the statue of true potential.
You have a heritage honor it. You have posses a testimony share it. You will face temptations withstand it. You know the truth live it.
Our challenge is to join forces of the old and the new- experience and experiment, history and destiny, the world of man and the new world of science- but always in accordance with the never-changing word of God.
The all-important and crowning blessings of membership in the Church are those blessings which we receive in the temples of God.
Let us respect others no one lives alone in a city, a nation, or a world.
I have found that, rather than dwelling on the negative, if we will take a step back and consider the blessings in our lives, including seemingly small, sometimes overlooked blessings, we can find greater happiness.
I hope that you will learn to take responsibility for your decisions. don’t take counsel of your fears.
The way to be with God in every season is to strive to be near Him every week and each day.
Each heartfelt prayer, each Church meeting attended, each worthy friend, each righteous decision, each act of service perfomed all precede that goal of eternal life.
In reality, we are all travelers – even explorers of mortality.