Robert D. Hales -Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our Salvation
- As with voices from the dust, the prophets of the Lord cry out to us on earth today: take hold of the scriptures! Cling to them, walk by them, live by them, rejoice in them, feast on them. Don't nibble. They are "the power of God unto salvation" that lead us back to our Savior Jesus Christ.
Joseph B Wirthlin -Sunday Will Come
- "Don't be a scrub. You must do better." Scrub was her word for someone who was lazy and not living up to his potential.
- Each of us will have our own Fridays--those days when the universe itself seems shattered and the shards of our world lie littered about us in pieces. We all will experience those broken times when it seems we can never be put together again. We will all have our Fridays.
- No matter our desperation, no matter our grief, Sunday will come. In this life or the next, Sunday will come.
- When President Hinckley spoke of the terrible loneliness that comes to those who lose the ones they love, he also promised that in the quiet of the night a still, unheard voice whispers peace to our soul: "All is well."
Elaine S. Dalton -Look toward Eternity!
- Our faith will enable us to shun evil. It will be repulsive to us because "light cleaveth unto light" and "virtue loveth virtue."
Shayne M. Bowen -The Atonement Can Clean, Reclaim, and Sanctify Our Lives
- "There is no habit, no addiction, no rebellion, no transgression, no apostasy, no crime exempted from the promise of complete forgiveness. That is the promise of the atonement of Christ."
Daniel L. Johnson -The Law of Tithing
- The Lord knew from the beginning that we, His children, would be faced with temporal and spiritual adversities during this mortal life. Indeed, these adversities are a vital part of this mortal probation. He knew that we would stand in need of His blessings throughout our lives in order to not only survive our individual trials, but also to enjoy a degree of comfort and even prosperity.
- "Some may feel that they cannot afford to pay tithing, but the Lord has promised that He would prepare a way for us to keep all of His commandments. To pay tithing takes a leap of faith in the beginning. ... We learn about tithing by paying it. Indeed, I believe it is possible to break out of poverty by having the faith to give back to the Lord part of what little we have."
- As you do so and as you place your tithing obligation to the Lord as the first priority of all of your other financial obligations, you will indeed become a witness to the matchless power of the Lord as He opens the windows of heaven and pours out a blessing "that there shall not be room enough to receive it."
Dieter F. Uchtdorf -The Power of a Personal Testimony
- Our motives and thoughts ultimately influence our actions. The testimony of the truthfulness of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ is the most powerful motivating force in our lives. Jesus repeatedly emphasized the power of good thoughts and proper motives: "Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not."
- When we bear testimony, we declare the absolute truth of the gospel message. In a time when many perceive truth as relative, a declaration of absolute truth is not very popular, nor does it seem politically correct or opportune. Testimonies of things how "they really a re" are bold, true, and vital because they have eternal consequences for mankind. Satan wouldn't mind if we declared the message of our faith and gospel doctrine as a negotiable according to circumstances. Our firm conviction of gospel truth is an anchor in our lives; it is a steady and reliable as the North Star. A testimony is very personal and may be a little different for each of us, because everyone is a unique person.
- A testimony is a most precious possession because it is not acquired by logic or reason alone, it cannot be purchased with earthly possessions, and it cannot be given as a present or inherited from our ancestors. We cannot depend on the testimonies of other people. We need to know for ourselves.
- First: Desire to believe.
- Second: Search the scriptures.
- Third: Do the will of God; keep the commandments.
- Fourth: Ponder, fast, and pray.
- A testimony provides us with a reason for hope and gladness. It helps us cultivate a spirit of optimism and happiness and enables us to rejoice in the beauties of nature. A testimony motivates us to choose the right at all times and in all circumstances. It motivates us to draw nearer to God, allowing Him to draw nearer to us.
Richard G. Scott -The Atonement Can Secure Your Peace and Happiness.
- Let the Savior be your "lead" in life. He has said, "I am ... the Rock of Heaven ...; whoso cometh in at the gate and climbeth up by me shall never fall."
- The challenges you face, the growth experiences you encounter, are intended to be temporary scenes played out on the stage of a life of continuing peace and happiness. Sadness, heartache, and disappointment are events in life. It is not intended that they be the substance of life.
Until you next see these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!
-Sarnic Dirchi
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