“May we ever be courageous and prepared to stand for what we believe, and if we must stand alone in the process, may we do so courageously, strengthened by the knowledge that in reality we are never alone when we stand with our Father in Heaven."
-Thomas S. Monson
We are truly ever alone. Heavenly Father is always there to help and guide us. Even admit the stress and frustrations of life, Heavenly Father is always there, holding out His hand, waiting for us. We don't have to go through this life alone- were weren't meant to. He wants to help us and He will, all we have to do is reach out and take His hand.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Have Courage
"My earnest prayer is that you will have the courage required to refrain from judging others, the courage to be chaste and virtuous, and the courage to stand firm for truth and righteousness. As you do so, you will be 'an example of the believers,' and your life will be filled with love and peace and joy."
-Thomas S. Monson
It can be hard to not just judge others, as I'm sure you all know. I find myself judging others, even when I don't realize it. But when we judge others, we don't even give them a chance to share themselves with us, we shut them out and lose an opportunity to learn from someone else.
We need to hold true to our standards in a world where it seems anything goes. We need to be the example for others because there are many people out there who don't know what they are doing wrong. They are not as blessed as we are to have the gospel in their lives. It is our job and responsibility to share this joyous gospel with them and show them the correct way.
It could mean giving a Book of Mormon or inviting someone to church, but most of the time it is in the unsaid things we do that make the most difference and leave the biggest impression on people.
We need to be the example in a world that is drifting far off the path and leading people astray. It will be hard, but I know if we act as we know we should and do what we are suppose to, we will have lives filled with joy and service.
-Thomas S. Monson
It can be hard to not just judge others, as I'm sure you all know. I find myself judging others, even when I don't realize it. But when we judge others, we don't even give them a chance to share themselves with us, we shut them out and lose an opportunity to learn from someone else.
We need to hold true to our standards in a world where it seems anything goes. We need to be the example for others because there are many people out there who don't know what they are doing wrong. They are not as blessed as we are to have the gospel in their lives. It is our job and responsibility to share this joyous gospel with them and show them the correct way.
It could mean giving a Book of Mormon or inviting someone to church, but most of the time it is in the unsaid things we do that make the most difference and leave the biggest impression on people.
We need to be the example in a world that is drifting far off the path and leading people astray. It will be hard, but I know if we act as we know we should and do what we are suppose to, we will have lives filled with joy and service.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
We Sow Our Thoughts, We Reap Our Actions
"We sow our thoughts, and we reap our actions; we sow our actions and we reap out habits; we sow our habits and we reap out characters; and we reap our destiny."
-David O. McKay
I know this may seem like a silly idea, but the it is true that if we think something we are more likely to act on that thought, those actions then become habits and our habits shape who we become. Because of this, it is so important that we watch what we think. We need to be filling our minds with good thoughts, which means listening to clean music, reading the best books and watching clean movies and television. It may seem like a repeated idea that we hear often, but it is only because it is so important, so I urge all of us, myself included, to watch what we put into our minds and the thoughts that we have because of it.
-David O. McKay
I know this may seem like a silly idea, but the it is true that if we think something we are more likely to act on that thought, those actions then become habits and our habits shape who we become. Because of this, it is so important that we watch what we think. We need to be filling our minds with good thoughts, which means listening to clean music, reading the best books and watching clean movies and television. It may seem like a repeated idea that we hear often, but it is only because it is so important, so I urge all of us, myself included, to watch what we put into our minds and the thoughts that we have because of it.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Spirit
"We should endeavor to discern when we 'withdraw [ourselves] from the spirit of the Lord...' [and] attend to and learn from the choices and influence that separate us from the Holy Spirit."
-David A. Bednar
The Spirit is such an important part of our lives and needs to be, especially in the world we live in today. There is so much evil in the world that is disguised to be good. We need to have the Spirit to know what it good and what is not.
If there is something in your life that is not good and does not bring the Spirit, get rid of it right now. Even if you have done wrong in the past, you can change. Everyone makes mistakes and has to repent, it is part of living and being human. The important thing is that you do repent and keep moving on the path towards Heavenly Father.
If we live with the Spirit and live worthy to have it in our lives I know that we will be happier and we will be blessed.
-David A. Bednar
The Spirit is such an important part of our lives and needs to be, especially in the world we live in today. There is so much evil in the world that is disguised to be good. We need to have the Spirit to know what it good and what is not.
If there is something in your life that is not good and does not bring the Spirit, get rid of it right now. Even if you have done wrong in the past, you can change. Everyone makes mistakes and has to repent, it is part of living and being human. The important thing is that you do repent and keep moving on the path towards Heavenly Father.
If we live with the Spirit and live worthy to have it in our lives I know that we will be happier and we will be blessed.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Do Your Very Best
"I have been quoted as saying, 'Do the best you can.' But I want to emphasize that it be the very best. We are too prone to be satisfied with mediocre performance. We are capable of doing so much better."
-Gordon B. Hinckley
We as human beings underestimate ourselves and others in what we are able to accomplish. We are able to do so much! Even at times that we think we cannot do anything, I am almost sure that there is something you can do, even if it small, it can make a huge difference in someone else's life.
What is the point of putting time into something if it is not our best? Time is a precious gift that we need to use to our full advantage and for the best things. Don't spend time doing things half way when you could spend one more minute and make it your best.
We can do amazing things with Christ and Heavenly Father helping us and if we strive to try or best to give our best, I know that we will be blessed.
-Gordon B. Hinckley
We as human beings underestimate ourselves and others in what we are able to accomplish. We are able to do so much! Even at times that we think we cannot do anything, I am almost sure that there is something you can do, even if it small, it can make a huge difference in someone else's life.
What is the point of putting time into something if it is not our best? Time is a precious gift that we need to use to our full advantage and for the best things. Don't spend time doing things half way when you could spend one more minute and make it your best.
We can do amazing things with Christ and Heavenly Father helping us and if we strive to try or best to give our best, I know that we will be blessed.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Developing Christ-Like Attributes
"The cultivation of Christlike qualities is a demanding and relentless task- it is not for the seasonal worker or for those who will not stretch themselves, again and again."
-Spencer W. Kimball
Developing Christlike attributes like charity, long suffering and obedience can be hard and a daunting task at times. As you develop those qualities though, you become more like the person that you want to be- more like Christ. Developing Christ-like qualities is not something you can do in one day or over night, they require work and diligence to really implement those qualities in your lives. I know that as well all strive to develop Christ-like qualities that we will be happier and come closer to our Beloved Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
-Spencer W. Kimball
Developing Christlike attributes like charity, long suffering and obedience can be hard and a daunting task at times. As you develop those qualities though, you become more like the person that you want to be- more like Christ. Developing Christ-like qualities is not something you can do in one day or over night, they require work and diligence to really implement those qualities in your lives. I know that as well all strive to develop Christ-like qualities that we will be happier and come closer to our Beloved Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
I am a Child of God
" I would charge you to say again and again to yourselves... 'I am a daughter of God' and by so doing begin today to live closer to those ideals which will make your life happier and more fruitful because of an awakened realization of who you are."
-Harold B. Lee
We are all precious sons and daughters of God. He is our Father and He loves us all so dearly. There is such power in those words, "I am a daughter (or son) of God". We are all magnificent beings created in His image. We are truly royal and blessed. If we live with the knowledge that we are royal and are a child of God, I know that our actions, thoughts and behavior will change for the better. We are all children of God and I know if we live that way our lives will be happier and more joyful.
-Harold B. Lee
We are all precious sons and daughters of God. He is our Father and He loves us all so dearly. There is such power in those words, "I am a daughter (or son) of God". We are all magnificent beings created in His image. We are truly royal and blessed. If we live with the knowledge that we are royal and are a child of God, I know that our actions, thoughts and behavior will change for the better. We are all children of God and I know if we live that way our lives will be happier and more joyful.
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