Quotes from the First Presidency
President Thomas S. Monson
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Adversity
Remember that the Lord will shape the back to bear the burden placed upon it. Thomas S. Monson - To Learn, to Do, to Be - October 2008 Commandments God’s commandments are not given to frustrate us or to become obstacles to our happiness. Just the opposite is true. Thomas S. Monson - Keep the Commandments - October 2015 The commandments…were God-given. Using our agency, we can set them aside. We cannot, however, change them. Thomas S. Monson - Keep the Commandments - October 2015 Endure to the End In the search for our best selves, several questions will guide our thinking: Am I what I want to be? Am I closer to the Savior today than I was yesterday? Will I be closer yet tomorrow? Do I have the courage to change for the better? Thomas S. Monson - On Being Spiritually Prepared - February 2010 We were not placed on this earth to walk alone. What an amazing source of power, of strength, and of comfort is available to each of us. Thomas S. Monson - We Never Walk Alone - October 2013 Light Things which make us different…also provide us with that light…that will shine in an increasingly dark world. Thomas S. Monson - Be an Example and a Light - October 2015 Love We cannot truly love God if we do not love our fellow travelers on this mortal journey. Likewise, we cannot fully love our fellowmen if we do not love God, the Father of us all. Thomas S. Monson - Love--the Essence of the Gospel - April 2014 Obedience Obedience The answers to our greatest questions come to us as we are obedient to the commandments of God. Thomas S. Monson - Obedience Brings Blessings - April 2013 Prayer With all the strength of my soul I testify that our Heavenly Father loves each one of us. He hears the prayers of humble hearts; He hears our cries for help ... His Son, our Savior and Redeemer, speaks to each of us today: “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him.” Thomas S. Monson - Mrs. Patton--the Story Continues - October 2007 Prophets Although we live in increasingly perilous times, the Lord loves us and is mindful of us. Thomas S. Monson - God Be with You Till We Meet Again - October 2012 Testimony When firmly planted, our testimonies of the gospel, of the Savior, and of our Heavenly Father will influence all that we do. Thomas S. Monson - Keep the Commandments - October 2015 |
President Henry B. Eyring
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Agency
Heavenly Father and the Savior are our perfect examples. …They never force righteousness because righteousness must be chosen. Henry B. Eyring - A Priceless Heritage of Hope - April 2014 Atonement The Atonement of Jesus Christ is real. And the promise is real that we can become new, changed, and better. Henry B. Eyring - In the Strength of the Lord - April 2004 Book of Mormon As you read and ponder the Book of Mormon, verses you have read before will appear new to you and bring new ideas. Henry B. Eyring - A Living Testimony - April 2011 Callings My encouragement is to help you know that when you do your part, the Lord adds His power to your efforts. Henry B. Eyring - You Are Not Alone in the Work - October 2015 Charity We lighten the loads of others best by helping the Lord strengthen them. That is why the Lord included in our charge to comfort others the command to be His witnesses at all times and in all places. Henry B. Eyring - The Comforter - April 2015 Endure to the End As we are faithful to the promises we have made, we will feel our love for Him. It will increase because we will feel His power and His drawing near to us in His service. Henry B. Eyring - Come unto Me - April 2013 The message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ is that we can and must expect to become better as long as we live. Henry B. Eyring - Our Perfect Example - October 2009 Faith Remember ... What is impossible for you is possible with God’s help in His service. Henry B. Eyring - God Helps the Faithful Priesthood Holder - October 2007 Fasting Your fast offering will do more than help feed and clothe bodies. It will heal and change hearts. Henry B. Eyring - Is Not This the Fast That I Have Chosen? - April 2015 Happiness We also know that maintaining happiness is not easy unless, as with the Nephites after the Savior’s visit, “the love of God” dwells in our hearts. Henry B. Eyring - Happiness for Those We Love - January 2016 Obedience Whoever you are and wherever you may be…every day and every hour you can choose to make or keep a covenant with God. Henry B. Eyring - A Priceless Heritage of Hope - April 2014 Revelation We all know that human judgment and logical thinking will not be enough to get answers to the questions that matter most in life. We need revelation from God. And we will need not just one revelation in a time of stress, but we need a constantly renewed stream. Henry B. Eyring - Continuing Revelation - October 2014 |
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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Adversity
In stories, as in life, adversity teaches us things we cannot learn otherwise. Adversity helps to develop a depth of character. Dieter F. Uchtdorf - Your Happily Ever After - April 2010 Endure to the End Oh, how we need to love God! For what we love determines what we seek. What we seek determines what we think and do. What we think and do determines who we are—and who we will become. Dieter F. Uchtdorf - The Love of God - October 2009 Faith God will take you as you are at this very moment and begin to work with you. All you need is a willing heart, a desire to believe, and trust in the Lord. Dieter F. Uchtdorf - It Works Wonderfully! - October 2015 Gospel The gospel is the way of discipleship. As we walk in that way, we can experience confidence and joy—even during times of peril, sorrow, and uncertainty. Dieter F. Uchtdorf - The Way of the Disciple - April 2009 Gratitude When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation. Dieter F. Uchtdorf - Grateful in Any Circumstances - April 2014 Those who set aside the bottle of bitterness and lift instead the goblet of gratitude can find a purifying drink of healing. Dieter F. Uchtdorf - Grateful in Any Circumstances - April 2014 We can choose to be grateful, no matter what. Dieter F. Uchtdorf - Grateful in Any Circumstances - April 2014 Humility In these simple words, “Lord, is it I?” lies the beginning of wisdom and the pathway to personal conversion and lasting change. Dieter F. Uchtdorf - Lord, Is It I? - October 2014 Jesus Christ There will be days ... when your hearts are heavy and your heads hang down. Then, please remember, Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, is the Head of this Church. It is His gospel. He wants you to succeed. He gave His life for just this purpose. Dieter F. Uchtdorf - Have We Not Reason to Rejoice? - October 2007 Restoration One of the glorious messages of the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ is that God continues to speak to His children! He is not hidden in the heavens but speaks today as He did in ancient days. Dieter F. Uchtdorf - Why Do We Need Prophets? - March 2012 |