- Where and when we feel the closeness of the Savior depends on each of us.
- Those who are saddened by the loss of the joy they once had are the blessed ones. Some do not see the withering of faith within themselves.
Mary R. Durham -A Child's Guiding Gift
- At times we may all feel as if we are drowning. Life can be heavy. We live in "a noisy and busy world. ... If we are not careful, the things of this world can [drown] out the things of the Spirit."
- Act and not simply be acted upon.
- The Holy Ghost teaches you in ways that you each learn best.
Donald L. Hallstrom -I Am a Child of God
- You can have what you want or you can have something better.
- In today's world, no matter where we live and no matter what our circumstances are, it is essential that our preeminent identity is as a child of God.
Gary E. Stevenson -Where Are the Keys and Authority of the Priesthood?
- As you do these things, the Lord will make much more out of your life than you can by yourself. He will increase your opportunities, expand your vision, and strengthen you. He will give you the help you need to meet your trials and challenges.
Kevin R. Duncan -The Healing Ointment of Forgiveness
- God has provided an escape for all who fall victim to the misdeeds of others. He has taught us that we can forgive!
- Even though we may be a victim once, we need not be a victim twice by carrying the burden of hate, bitterness, pain, resentment, or even revenge. We can forgive, and we can be free!
- An unforgiving heart harbors so much needless pain. When we apply the healing ointment of the Savior's Atonement, He will soften our heart and help us to change.
- As victims, if we are faithful, we can take great comfort in knowing that God will compensate us for every injustice we experienced.
- The Lord compensates the faithful for ever loss. Every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude.
- As we strive to forgive others, let us also try to remember that we are all growing spiritually, but we are all at different levels.
- While it is easy to observe the changes and growth in the physical body, it is difficult to see the growth in our spirits.
- Too often we look at the offender the way we would look at an iceberg--we see only the tip and not beneath the surface.
- To forgive is not to condone.
- We do not rationalize bad behavior or allow others to mistreat us because of their struggles, pains, or weaknesses. But we can gain greater understanding and peace when we see with a broader perspective.
- Opportunities to listen to those of diverse religious or political persuasion can promote tolerance and learning.
- In the competitions of life, if we win, let us win with grace. If we lose, let us lose with grace.
Steven E. Snow -Be Thou Humble
- A little bit of humility right now would go a long way.
- Humility is not something reserved to be taught only to children. We must all strive to become more humble.
- Blessed are they who humble themselves without being compelled to be humble.
Dale G. Renlund -"That I Might Draw All Men unto Me"
- The greater the distance between giver and the receiver, the more the receiver develops a sense of entitlement.
- The closer we are to Jesus Christ in the thoughts and intents of our hearts, the more we appreciate His innocent suffering, the more grateful we are for grace and forgiveness, and the more we want to repent and become like Him.
- Whatever our current direction or distance to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, we can choose to turn toward Them and draw closer to Them.
- Our present circumstances may not change, but through God's compassion, kindness, and love, we will all receive more than we deserve, more than we can ever earn, and more than we can ever hope for.
Until you next see these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!
-Sarnic Dirchi
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