“…Enjoy the journey. The people of God are a joyful people. We understand
there are times for sobriety, reverence, and devotion; we also understand
that we possess the joyful principles of eternal life. We have so much to
smile about, be happy about, yes, even to laugh about.”
Joseph B. Wirthlin, Ensign, Dec 2000, 7
Elder Dallin H. Oaks, former justice on the Utah Supreme Court and current Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke to an audience of students at Harvard Law School. You can see the article below:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700012474/Oaks-higher-ed-marginalizing-beliefs.html
“There is no more compelling motivation to worthwhile endeavor than the
knowledge that we are children of God, the Creator of the universe, our
all-wise Heavenly Father! God expects us to do something with our lives, and
he will give us help when help is sought.” Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Aug
1988, 2–5
“As the showdown between good and evil approaches with its accompanying
trials and tribulations, Satan is increasingly striving to overcome the
Saints with despair, discouragement, despondency, and depression. Yet, of
all people, we as Latter-day Saints should be the most optimistic and the
least pessimistic. For while we know that ‘peace shall be taken from the
earth, and the devil shall have power over his own dominion,’ we also know
that ‘the Lord shall have power over his saints, and shall reign in their
midst.’ (D&C 1:35–36.)”
Ezra Taft Benson, Tambuli, Mar 1987, 2
“Do you think you can use the money you have earned in this life as currency
in the next? Put your Heavenly Father first in your life. Commit to follow
Him and obey His commandments and strive every day to become more Christlike
Focus your efforts on obtaining heavenly riches. To do otherwise will
ultimately end in disappointment and sorrow.”
Joseph B. Wirthlin, Ensign,Dec 2000, 7
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“The spectacle of a nation praying is more awe-inspiring, more powerful,
than the explosion of an atomic bomb.”
Spencer W. Kimball, Ensign, July 1973 15
“There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family
praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted ‘The family
that prays together stays together.’”
Thomas S. Monson, Liahona, Mar 2009,2–7
“Passive acceptance of the Lord is not enough. Vibrant testimony comes of
anxious seeking. Strength comes of active service in the Master’s cause.”
Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Aug 1988, 2–5