- As disciples of Jesus Christ who strive to be in the world but not of the world, we sometimes feel like outsiders. We, better than many, know that certain doors can be closed to those who are considered to be different.
- In this Church there are no strangers and no outcasts. There are only brothers and sisters. The knowledge that we have of an Eternal Father helps us be more sensitive to the brotherhood and sisterhood that should exist among all men and women upon the earth.
- Unity is not achieved by ignoring and isolating members who seem to be different or weaker and only associating with people who are like us. On the contrary, unity is gained by welcoming and serving those who are new and who have particular needs.
Randy D. Funk -Called of Him to Declare His Word
- Wherever you are sent, to whichever mission you are assigned, know that a member of the Twelve duly recommended that assignment and you are called by the Lord's prophet. You are called "by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands."
- "Without the Spirit, you will never succeed regardless of your talent and ability."
- "A knowledge of truth and the answers to our greatest questions come to us as we are obedient to the commandments of God." How reassuring it is to know that through our obedience we gain knowledge.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf -You Can Do It Now!
- Brethren, there may be times in our lives when rising up and continuing on may seem beyond our own ability.
- And sometimes we just need someone to look us in the eyes, take our hand, and say, "You can do it now!"
- I have watched men filled with potential and grace disengage fro the challenging work of building the kingdom of God because they had failed a time or two. These were men of promise who could have been exceptional priesthood holders and servants of God. But because they withdrew from their priesthood commitments and pursued other but less worthy endeavors.
- No one likes to fail. And we particularly don't like it when others--especially those we love--see us fail. We all want to be respected and esteemed. We want to be champions. But we mortals do not become champions without effort and discipline or without making mistakes.
- Brethren, our destiny is not determined by the number of times we stumble but by the numbers of times we rise up, dust ourselves off, and move forward.
- True repentance is about transformation, not torture or torment.
- Satan's purpose is to tempt us to exchange the priceless pearls of true happiness and eternal values for a fake plastic trinket that is merely an illusion and counterfeit of happiness and joy.
- Another method the adversary uses to discourage us from rising up is to make us see the commandments as things that have been forced upon us. I suppose it is human nature to resist anything that does not appear to be our own idea in the first place.
- "Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men."
- My dear friends and brethren, no matter how many times you have slipped or fallen, rise up! Your destiny is a glorious one! Stand tall and walk in the light of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ! You are stronger than you realize. You are more capable than you can imagine. You can do it now!
Henry B. Eyring -Bind Up Their Wounds
- You cannot help people repair spiritual damage unless your own faith is vibrant.
Thomas S. Monson -True Shepherds
- Home teaching is more than a mechanical visit once per month. Ours is the responsibility to teach, to inspire, to motivate, and where we visit those who are not active, to bring to activity and to eventual exaltation the sons and daughters of God.
- "If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend."
- "Above all, be a genuine friend to the individuals and families you teach. ... A friend makes more than a dutiful visit each month. A friend is more concerned about helping people than getting credit. A friend cares. A friend [shows love]. A friend listens, and a friend reaches out."
- There are lives to brighten. There are hearts to touch. There are souls to save. Ours is the sacred privilege to brighten, to touch, and to save those precious souls entrusted to our care. We should do so faithfully and with hearts filled with gladness.
Until you next see these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!
-Sarnic Dirchi
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