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... Faith forged in the furnace of trials and tears is marked by trust and testimony.
Only God can count the sacrifice; only God can measure the sorrow; only God can know the hearts of those who serve Him. -- Thomas S. Monson
My brothers and sisters, do we remember to give thanks for the blessings we receive? Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God's love. -- Thomas S. Monson
We will never regret the kind words spoken or the affection shown. Rather, our regrets will come if such things are omitted from our relationships with those who mean the most to us.
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Your patriarchal blessing is your passport to peace in this life. It is a Liahona of light to guide you unerringly to your heavenly home. -- Thomas S. Monson
Choose good friends. Friends help to determine your future. You will tend to be like them and to be found where they choose to go. Remember, the path we follow in this life leads to the path we follow in the next. -- Thomas S. Monson
The road back to God is not nearly so steep nor is it so difficult as some would have us believe. -- Thomas S. Monson
To live greatly, we must develop the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and triumph with humility. -- Thomas S. Monson
Have we been guilty of declaring, 'I've been thinking about making some course corrections in my life. I plan to take the first step - tomorrow'? With such thinking, tomorrow is forever. Such tomorrows rarely come unless we do something about them today. -- Thomas S. Monson
The face of sin today often wears the mask of tolerance. Do not be deceived; behind that facade is heartache, unhappiness and pain.. YOU be the one to make a stand for right, even if you stand alone. Have the moral courage to be a light for others to follow. -- Thomas S. Monson
One man said, "I looked at my brother through the microscope of criticism, and I said, "How coarse my brother is." Then I looked at my brother through the telescope of scorn, and I said, "How small my brother is." Then I looked into the mirror of truth and I said, "How like me my brother is." -- Thomas S. Monson
Have times really changed? Don't we today, as always, love our children and want them to live righteously? Don't we today, as always, need God's divine protecting care? Don't we today, as always, continue to be at his mercy and in his debt for the very life he has given us? -- Thomas S. Monson
Our Father's commitment to us, His children, is unwavering. Indeed He softens the winters of our lives, but He also brightens our summers. -- Thomas S. Monson
Times change, years speed by, but Christmas continues sacred. It is through giving, rather than getting, that the spirit of Christ enters our lives. God still speaks. He prompts. He guides. He blesses. He gives. -- Thomas S. Monson
You can dress attractively without being immodest. Within the Lord's guidelines, there is room for you to be lively, vibrant, and beautiful both in your dress and in your actions. -- Thomas S. Monson
Some are young people who don't know who they are, what they can be or even want to be. They are afraid, but they don't know of what. They are angry, but they don't know at whom. They are rejected and they don't know why. All they want is to be somebody. -- Thomas S. Monson
The drive was brief and the conversation limited, but oh, what a legacy of love! Father never read to me from the Bible about the good Samaritan. Rather, he took me with him and Uncle Elias in that old 1928 Oldsmobile and provided a living lesson I have always remembered. -- Thomas S. Monson
The reward of eternal life requires effort. -- Thomas S. Monson
Temples are more than stone and mortar. They are filled with faith and fasting. They are built of trials and testimonies. They are sanctified by sacrifice and service. -- Thomas S. Monson
We are going to make mistakes, but none of us can become an expert in family history work without first being a novice. -- Thomas S. Monson
Balanced service is a virtue to be cherished. There is to be time in our life to serve God, to serve our family, to serve our country and community, to serve our employer. Wise persons budget available time so that no significant area of one's life falls into a state of neglect. -- Thomas S. Monson
The sweetest feeling you can have in this world is to feel the hand of the Lord upon your shoulder. In my patriarchal blessing as a boy, I was promised that I would have the gift of discernment. I have to acknowledge that such a declaration has been abundantly fulfilled in my life. -- Thomas S. Monson
We are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness ... We are the Lord's hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift His children. He is dependent upon each of us -- Thomas S. Monson
Our challenge is to join forces of the old and the new- experience and experiment, history and destiny, the world of man and the new world of science- but always in accordance with the never-changing word of God. -- Thomas S. Monson
When we deal in generalities, we shall never succeed. When we deal in specifics, we shall rarely have a failure. When performance is measured, performance improves. When performance is measured and reported, the rate of performance accelerates. -- Thomas S. Monson
We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. For maximum happiness, peace, and contentment, may we choose a positive attitude. -- Thomas S. Monson
So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment. -- Thomas S. Monson
It is the immutable law that the more you give away, the more you receive. You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give. -- Thomas S. Monson
Let us not demeanor or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging,. We must be careful that we do not destroy another person's confidence through careless words. or actions. -- Thomas S. Monson
If we do not have a deep foundation of faith and a solid testimony of truth, we may have difficulty withstanding the harsh storms and icy winds of adversity which inevitably come to each of us. -- Thomas S. Monson
May I share with you a formula that in my judgment will help you and help me to journey well through mortality ... First, fill your mind with truth; second, fill your life with service; and third, fill your heart with love. -- Thomas S. Monson
What ideals, when followed, will bring to you those blessings you so much seek, even a quiet conscience, a peace-filled heart, a loving family, a contented home? May I suggest these three: Choose your friends with caution. Plan your future with purpose. Frame your life with faith. -- Thomas S. Monson
With the birth of the babe in Bethlehem, there emerged a great endowment - a power stronger than weapons, a wealth more lasting than the coins of Caesar. This child was to become the King of kings and Lord of lords, the promised Messiah - Jesus Christ, the Son of God. -- Thomas S. Monson
When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the spirit of Christ, for the Christmas spirit is the Christ spirit. -- Thomas S. Monson
Along that straight and true path there are other goals: missionary service, temple marriage, Church activity, scripture study, prayer, temple work. There are countless worthy goals to reach as we travel through life. Needed is our commitment to reach them. -- Thomas S. Monson
Our thinking will automatically improve when we remember the words of Paul: 'know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and the spirit of God dwelleth in you? -- Thomas S. Monson
This is not a time for fear, brethren, but rather a time for faith - a time for each of us who holds the priesthood to be his best self. -- Thomas S. Monson
The opportunity to declare a truth may come when we least expect it. Let us be prepared. -- Thomas S. Monson
The strength which we earnestly seek in order to meet the challenges of a complex and changing world can be ours when, with fortitude and resolute courage, we stand and declare with Joshua, 'As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.' [Joshua 24:15]. -- Thomas S. Monson
How long has it been since you looked into the eyes of your mother and, holding nothing back, spoke those welcome words, 'Mother, I truly love you'? How about Father, who daily toils to provide for you? Fathers appreciate hearing those same precious words from the lips of a child, 'I love you.' -- Thomas S. Monson
I once sacrificed something I love for the God I love even more, and He has never forgotten me for it. -- Thomas S. Monson
We cannot truly love God if we do not love our fellow travelers on this mortal journey. -- Thomas S. Monson
My brothers and sisters, may the spirit of love which comes at Christmastime fill our homes and our lives and linger there long after the tree is down and the lights are put away for another year. -- Thomas S. Monson
In short, if you have any question about whether a particular movie, book, or other form of entertainment is appropriate, don't see it, don't read it, don't participate. -- Thomas S. Monson
I know that God lives, my brothers and sisters. There is no question in my mind. I know that this is His work, and I know that the sweetest experience in all this life is to feel His promptings as He directs us in the furtherance of His work. -- Thomas S. Monson
The hand of a bride becomes the hand of a mother. Ever so gently she cares for her precious child. Bathing, dressing, feeding, comforting-there is no hand like mother's. Nor does its tender care diminish through the years. -- Thomas S. Monson
The ability to communicate is not something we are born with. We have to learn it and earn it. -- Thomas S. Monson
I have found that, rather than dwelling on the negative, if we will take a step back and consider the blessings in our lives, including seemingly small, sometimes overlooked blessings, we can find greater happiness. -- Thomas S. Monson
There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus the Christ. It is the time to love the Lord, our God, with all our heart - and our neighbors as ourselves. -- Thomas S. Monson
If we will put our trust in the Lord, he will help us through our difficulties, whatever they my be. -- Thomas S. Monson
When you see people your own age afflicted and experiencing life-threatening illnesses, I think it prompts you to apply to yourself the philosophy, 'I want to do the best I know how to do every day.' -- Thomas S. Monson
Youth of the Church, the world is in need of your help. There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save. The harvest truly is great. Let there be no mistake about it; the missionary opportunity of a lifetime is yours. -- Thomas S. Monson
Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier -- Thomas S. Monson
We must not let our passions destroy our dreams. -- Thomas S. Monson
To you who are worthy and able to attend the temple, I would admonish you to go often. The temple is a place where we can find peace. There we receive a renewed dedication to the gospel and a strengthened resolve to keep the commandments. -- Thomas S. Monson
As the Christmas season envelops us with all its glory, may we, as did the Wise Men, seek a bright, particular star to guide us in our celebration of the Savior's birth. -- Thomas S. Monson
No problem is too small for His attention nor so large that He cannot answer the prayer of faith. Prayer surely is the passport to spiritual power. -- Thomas S. Monson
No member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who has canned peas, topped beets, hauled hay, shoveled coal, or helped in any way to serve others ever forgets or regrets the experience of helping provide for those in need. -- Thomas S. Monson
The problems of our day loom ominously before us. Surrounded by the sophistication of modern living, we look heavenward for that unfailing sense of direction, that we might chart and follow a wise and proper course. He whom we call our Heavenly Father will not leave our sincere petition unanswered. -- Thomas S. Monson
Reading is one of the true pleasures of life. In our age of mass culture, when so much that we encounter is abridged,adapted, adulterated, shredded, and boiled down, it is mind-easing and mind-inspiring to sit down privately with a congenial book ... -- Thomas S. Monson
May each of us remember this truth; 'one cannot forget mother and remember God. One cannot remember mother and forget God.' Why? Because these two sacred persons, God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one. -- Thomas S. Monson
Keep the commandments of God. If you have sinned, the sooner you begin to make your way back, the sooner you will find the sweet peace and joy that come with the miracle of forgiveness. Happiness comes from living the way the Lord wants you to live and from service to God and others. -- Thomas S. Monson
Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval. -- Thomas S. Monson
Be not weary in well-doing. ... Out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind. -- Thomas S. Monson
Don't limit yourself and don't let others convince you that you are limited in what you can do. Believe in yourself and then live so as to reach your possibilities. You can achieve what you believe you can. Trust and believe and have faith. -- Thomas S. Monson
Cooperativeness is not so much learning how to get along with others as taking the kinks out of ourselves, so that others can get along with us. -- Thomas S. Monson
Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with family and friends. -- Thomas S. Monson
Find someone who is having a hard time, or is ill, or lonely, and do something for him or her. -- Thomas S. Monson
Dare to Stand Alone -- Thomas S. Monson
Every bishop can testify to the promptings that attend calls to serve in the Church. Frequently the call seems to be for the benefit not so much of those to be taught or led as for the person who is to teach or lead. -- Thomas S. Monson
My brothers and sisters, true love is a reflection of the Savior's love. In December of each year we call it the Christmas spirit. You can hear it. You can see it. You can feel it. -- Thomas S. Monson
The holy scriptures contain no proclamation more relevant, no responsibility more binding, no instruction more direct than the injunction given by the resurrected Lord as He appeared in Galilee to the eleven disciples. -- Thomas S. Monson
Sometimes we let our thoughts of tomorrow take up too much of today. Daydreaming of the past and longing for the future may provide comfort but will not take the place of living in the present. This is the day of our opportunity, and we must grasp it -- Thomas S. Monson
The question each of us must answer is ... What shall I do with Jesus? He Himself has provided us the answer: "Follow me, and do the things which ye have seen me do" -- Thomas S. Monson
The gospel of Jesus Christ is that penetrating light which shines through the darkness of our lives. -- Thomas S. Monson
This is my philosophy on all life, not just when it comes to love. All the best things are terrifying, but that's why they're the best things. Nothing worth having comes easy. You have to be afraid to want it, afraid to lose it, afraid to try. If you feel that, then you know you're on to a winner. -- Thomas S. Monson
Our problem is that we often expect instantaneous solutions to such challenges, forgetting that frequently the heavenly virtue of patience is required. -- Thomas S. Monson
I counseled many returning missionaries. I interviewed 1,700 missionaries all over the world. My advice to them is that you should study and prepare for your life's work in a field that you enjoy. -- Thomas S. Monson
Let us make of our homes sanctuaries of righteousness, places of prayer, and abodes of love, that we might merit the blessings that can come only from our Heavenly Father. -- Thomas S. Monson
Christmas is a glorious time of the year, simple in origin, deep in meaning, beautiful in tradition and custom, rich in memories, and charitable in spirit. -- Thomas S. Monson
Pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good. -- Thomas S. Monson
Lessons learned in the home, last the longest. -- Thomas S. Monson
You see your children growing. You look at your grandchildren, and you say to yourself, 'What if I weren't here? Have I done all I can to prepare them for their role in life?' You realize that you never quite do everything, but you want to do better than what you have done. -- Thomas S. Monson
By choosing our path, we choose our destination. -- Thomas S. Monson
In sickness, with its attendant pain, patience is required. If the only perfect man who ever lived-even Jesus of Nazareth-was called upon to endure great suffering, how can we, who are less than perfect, expect to be free of such challenges? -- Thomas S. Monson
When we are on the Lord's errand, we are entitled to the Lord's help. Remember that the Lord will shape the back to bear the burden placed upon it. -- Thomas S. Monson
How much better the world would be if we all gave gifts of understanding, and compassion, of service, and friendship, of kindness and gentleness. -- Thomas S. Monson
Profane, vulgar, or crude language and inappropriate or off-color jokes are offensive to the Lord. Never misuse the name of God or Jesus Christ. -- Thomas S. Monson
Loving service anonymously given may be unknown to man-but the gift and the giver are known to God. -- Thomas S. Monson
Through tears and trials, through fears and sorrows, through the heartache and loneliness of losing loved ones, there is assurance that life is everlasting. Our Lord and Savior is the living witness that such is so. -- Thomas S. Monson
Work will win when wishy washy wishing won't. -- Thomas S. Monson
How you speak and the words you use tell much about the image you choose to portray. Use language to build and uplift those around you. -- Thomas S. Monson
Permissiveness, immorality, pornography, drugs, the power of peer pressure-all these and more-cause many to be tossed about on a sea of sin and crushed on the jagged reefs of lost opportunities, forfeited blessings, and shattered dreams. -- Thomas S. Monson
We find real joy when we keep the Savior the focus of the season. -- Thomas S. Monson
Few see beyond the outward appearance
And recognize the true worth of a human soul.
When they do, miracles occur. -- Thomas S. Monson
Having gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a gift and not deliver it. -- Thomas S. Monson
A grateful heart ... comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all that they bring into our lives. -- Thomas S. Monson
Remember to pray fervently. -- Thomas S. Monson
Finding the real joy of Christmas comes not in the hurrying and the scurrying to get more done, nor is it found in the purchasing of gifts. We find real joy when we make the Savior the focus of the season. -- Thomas S. Monson
Let us relish life as we live it and ... find joy in the journey. -- Thomas S. Monson
Do not procrastinate. Someone has said that procrastination is the thief of time. Actually, procrastination is much more. It is the thief of our self-respect. It nags at us and spoils our fun. It deprives us of the fullest realization of our ambitions and hopes. -- Thomas S. Monson
Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. It is discarding the meaningless and stressing the true values. -- Thomas S. Monson
By learning of Him, by believing in Him, by following Him, there is the capacity to become like Him. -- Thomas S. Monson
May we realize how close to us He is willing to come, how far He is willing to go to help us and how much He loves us. -- Thomas S. Monson
Glance backward, look heavenward, reach outward, press onward -- Thomas S. Monson
Do we give thanks to God 'for his unspeakable gift' and His rich blessings so abundantly bestowed upon us? -- Thomas S. Monson
As we follow that Man of Galilee-even the Lord Jesus Christ-our personal influence will be felt for good wherever we are, whatever our callings. -- Thomas S. Monson
How do we find the Lord? I believe we have to seek Him in simple things. I believe we have to seek Him in personal prayer. I believe we must seek Him in personal service. I believe we seek and find Jesus when we follow His example. -- Thomas S. Monson
What will you and I give for Christmas this year? Let us in our lives give to our Lord and Savior the gift of gratitude by living His teachings and following in His footsteps. -- Thomas S. Monson
If we are to have the very best Christmas ever, we must listen for the sound of sandaled feet. We must reach out for the Carpenter's hand. With every step we take in his footsteps, we abandon a doubt and gain a truth. -- Thomas S. Monson
May you constantly nourish your testimonies of the gospel that they will be a protection to you against the buffetings of the adversary. -- Thomas S. Monson
Because He came to earth, we have a perfect example to follow. As we strive to become more like Him, we will have joy and happiness in our lives and peace each day of the year. It is His example which, if followed, stirs within us more kindness and love, more respect and concern for others. -- Thomas S. Monson
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
He who gives money gives some, he who gives time gives more, and he who gives of himself gives all. -- Thomas S. Monson
God left the world unfinished; the pictures unpainted, the songs unsung, and the problems unsolved, that man might know the joys of creation. -- Thomas S. Monson
How grateful we are that the heavens are indeed open, that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored, and that the Church is founded on the rock of revelation. We are a blessed people, with apostles and prophets upon the earth today. -- Thomas S. Monson
Through humble prayer, diligent preparation, and faithful service, we can succeed in our sacred callings. -- Thomas S. Monson
Opportunities are everywhere. Needed are eyes to see the pitiable plight and ears to hear the silent pleadings of a broken heart. -- Thomas S. Monson
Through personal prayer, through family prayer, by trusting in God with faith, nothing wavering, we can call down to our rescue His mighty power. -- Thomas S. Monson
As we seek Christ, as we find Him, as we follow Him, we shall have the Christmas spirit, not for one fleeting day each year, but as a companion always. -- Thomas S. Monson
When we safeguard (the heavenly virtue of freedom), when we honor it, when we protect it, we will walk with Washington, we will pray with patriots, and we shall have peace on earth, good will to men, -- Thomas S. Monson
In our day the spirit of giving gifts plays a large role in commemorating the Christmas season. I wonder if we might profit by asking ourselves, What gifts would the Lord have me give to Him or to others at this precious season of the year? -- Thomas S. Monson
Let us not demean or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging. -- Thomas S. Monson
Look to the lighthouse of the Lord. There is no fog so dense, no night so dark, no gale so strong, no mariner so lost but what its beacon light can rescue. -- Thomas S. Monson
It is our solemn duty, our precious privilege-even our sacred opportunity-to welcome to our homes and to our hearts the children who grace our lives. -- Thomas S. Monson
How grateful we should be that a wise Creator fashioned an earth and placed us here, with a veil of forgetfulness of our previous existence so that we might experience a time of testing, an opportunity to prove ourselves in order to qualify for all that God has prepared for us to receive. -- Thomas S. Monson
It is in the home that we form our attitudes, our deeply held beliefs. It is in the home that hope is fostered or destroyed. Our homes are to be more than sanctuaries; they should also be places where God's Spirit can dwell, where the storm stops at the door, where love reigns and peace dwells -- Thomas S. Monson
The storm stops at the door. Love reigns, peace dwells. -- Thomas S. Monson
Choose your friends with caution; plan your future with purpose, and frame your life with faith. -- Thomas S. Monson
We can bolster human spirits, clothe cold bodies, feed hungry people, comfort grieving hearts, and lift to new heights precious souls. -- Thomas S. Monson
So frequently we mistakenly believe that our children need more things, when in reality their silent pleadings are simply for more of our time. -- Thomas S. Monson
Wishing will not make it so. The Lord expects our thinking. He expects our action. He expects our labors. He expects our testimonies. He expects our devotion. -- Thomas S. Monson
The Lord's purposes are often accomplished as we pay heed to the guidance of the Spirit. I believe that the more we act upon the inspiration and impressions which come to us, the more the Lord will entrust to us His errands. -- Thomas S. Monson
As we emulate His example, we will bless lives, including our own. -- Thomas S. Monson
Needed are ... [souls] filled with compassion, that we might communicate not only eye to eye, or voice to ear, but in the majestic style of the Savior, even heart to heart. -- Thomas S. Monson
When fear replaces faith, remember prayer. -- Thomas S. Monson
All that occurs within the walls of the temple is uplifting and enobling. -- Thomas S. Monson
The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it. -- Thomas S. Monson
Prayer is the passport to peace. -- Thomas S. Monson
Heavenly Father loves you - each of you. That love never changes. -- Thomas S. Monson
In the temple we can find peace. The blessings of the temple are priceless. -- Thomas S. Monson
Many more people could ride out the storm-tossed waves in their economic lives if they had their year's supply of food ... and were debt-free. Today we find that many have followed this counsel in reverse: they have at least a year's supply of debt and are food-free. -- Thomas S. Monson
In this marvelous dispensation of the fulness of times, our opportunities to give of ourselves are indeed limitless, but they are also perishable. -- Thomas S. Monson
There is no tomorrow to remember if we don't do something today, and to live most fully today, we must do that which is of greatest importance. Let us not procrastinate those things which matter most. -- Thomas S. Monson
You can't be right by doing wrong; you can't be wrong by doing right. -- Thomas S. Monson
As we survey the challenges of life, that which is easy is rarely right. In fact, the course that we should properly follow appears at times impossible, impenetrable, hopeless. -- Thomas S. Monson
To be angry is to yield to the influence of Satan. No one can make us angry. It is our choice. If we desire to have a proper spirit with us at all times, we must choose to refrain from becoming angry. I testify that such is possible. -- Thomas S. Monson
Have the determination to make the effort, the single-mindness to work toward a worthy goal, and the courage not only to face the challenges that inevitably come but also to make a 2nd effort, should such be required, -- Thomas S. Monson
The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. It illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out upon the world's busy life and become more interested in people than in things. -- Thomas S. Monson
The Lord is in all of our lives. He loves us. He wants to bless us. He wants us to seek His help. As He guides us and directs us and as He hears and answers our prayers, we will find the happiness here and now that He desires for us. May we be aware of His blessings in our lives. -- Thomas S. Monson
At times some may think that no one cares
but someone always cares! Your Heavenly Father will not leave you to struggle alone, but stands ever ready to help. -- Thomas S. Monson
Man has made remarkable strides in conquering outer space, but how futile have been his efforts in conquering inner space- the space in our hearts and minds of men. -- Thomas S. Monson
The future will present insurmountable problems- only when we consider them insurmountable. -- Thomas S. Monson
Along your pathway of life you will observe that you are not the only traveler. There are others who need your help. There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save. -- Thomas S. Monson
I think there is no place in the world where I feel closer to the Lord than in one of His holy temples. -- Thomas S. Monson
When you're at a funeral and you're crying, you're crying for yourself -- Thomas S. Monson
Anger does not solve anything; it builds nothing. -- Thomas S. Monson
May your homes be filled with peace, harmony, courtesy, and love. May they be filled with the Spirit of the Lord. -- Thomas S. Monson
As we remember prayer and take time to turn to the scriptures, our lives will be infinitely more blessed and our burdens will be made lighter. -- Thomas S. Monson
Recent surveys of Church members have shown a serious erosion in the number of families who have a year's supply of life's necessities. Most members plan to do it. Too few have begun ... It is our sacred duty to care for our families, including our extended families. -- Thomas S. Monson
Amidst the confusion of the times, the conflicts of conscience, and the turmoil of daily living, an abiding faith becomes an anchor to our lives. -- Thomas S. Monson
There are those who struggle every day with challenges. Let us extend to them our concern, as well as a helping hand. As we care for each other, we will be blessed. -- Thomas S. Monson
Things which provide deep and lasting happiness and gratitude are the things which money cannot buy: our families, the gospel, good friends, our health, our abilities, the love we receive from those around us. -- Thomas S. Monson
The road to anywhere is the road to nowhere, and the road to nowhere leads to dreams sacrificed, opportunities squandered, and a life unfulfilled. In our journey we will encounter forks and turnings in the road. -- Thomas S. Monson
Thinking is the hardest work anyone can do, which is probably the reason why we have so few thinkers. -- Thomas S. Monson
Men and women of integrity, character, and purpose have ever recognized a power higher than themselves and have sought through prayer to be guided by that power. Such has it ever been. So shall it ever be. -- Thomas S. Monson
Those who understand the eternal blessings which come from the temple know that no sacrifice is too great, no price too heavy, no struggle too difficult in order to receive those blessings. -- Thomas S. Monson
We were not placed on this earth to walk alone. -- Thomas S. Monson
When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes. -- Thomas S. Monson
Remember who you are and what God expects you to become. -- Thomas S. Monson
To express gratitude is gracious and honorable, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live with gratitude ever in our hearts is to touch heaven. -- Thomas S. Monson
Spirituality is not like a water faucet in that it can be turned off or turned on at will. Some make the fatal error of assuming that religion is for others now and perhaps someday for us. Such thinking is not based on fact or experience, for we are daily becoming what we shall be. -- Thomas S. Monson
None of us will honor our Heavenly Father and our Savior more than by serving as a devoted, compassionate missionary, "For them that honour me I will honour." -- Thomas S. Monson
Prayer can solve more problems, alleviate more suffering, prevent more transgression, and bring about greater peace and contentment in the human soul than can be obtained in any other way. -- Thomas S. Monson
Avoid pornography at all costs! -- Thomas S. Monson
Each of us can do something to help someone. -- Thomas S. Monson
I hope I work effectively, but I never feel I have exhausted what I should be doing ... I believe we have a responsibility to be a good influence on others. -- Thomas S. Monson
The way to be with God in every season is to strive to be near Him every week and each day. -- Thomas S. Monson
The goal of gospel teaching ... is not to 'pour information' into the minds of class members ... The aim is to inspire the individual to think about, feel about, and then do something about living gospel principles. -- Thomas S. Monson
Blame keeps wounds open, only forgiveness heals. -- Thomas S. Monson
Avoid any semblance of pornography. It is dangerous and addictive. If you continue to view pornography, your spirit will become desensitized and your conscience will erode. -- Thomas S. Monson
Courage is required to make an initial thrust towards ones coveted goal, But even greater courage is called for when one stumbles and must make a second effort to achieve. -- Thomas S. Monson
As I approached my 18th birthday and prepared to enter military service in World War II, I was recommended to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood. -- Thomas S. Monson
Christ instructs us to stand up bravely for our beliefs ... He asks us to let our lights shine. -- Thomas S. Monson
Time is a gift, a treasure not to be put aside for the future but to be used wisely in the present. -- Thomas S. Monson
Stick to a task 'til it sticks to you ... for beginners are many, but finishers few. -- Thomas S. Monson
We may not only find faith in God in our sorrow. We may also become faithful to Him in times of calm. -- Thomas S. Monson
I hope with all my heart and soul that every young man who receives the priesthood will honor that priesthood and be true to the trust which is conveyed when it is conferred. May each of us who holds the priesthood of God know what he believes. -- Thomas S. Monson
As we arise each morning, let us determine to respond with love and kindness to whatever might come our way. -- Thomas S. Monson
There are hearts to gladden ... kind words to say ... gifts to be given ... deeds to be done. -- Thomas S. Monson
Our lives will depend upon the decisions which we make, for decisions determine destiny. -- Thomas S. Monson
The courage to say no, the courage to say yes. Decisions do determine Destiny. -- Thomas S. Monson
We learn from the hard taskmaster of experience. We discern between good and evil. We differentiate as to the bitter and the sweet. We discover that decisions determine destiny. -- Thomas S. Monson
Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it's a cinch. Decisions Determine Destiny. -- Thomas S. Monson
One, two, three ... let's go shopping! -- Thomas S. Monson
Don't save something for a special occasion. Every day of your life is a special occasion. -- Thomas S. Monson
Make room for the Lord in your homes and in your hearts, and He will be your companion. He will be by your side. -- Thomas S. Monson
Your mind is a cupboard and you stock the shelves. -- Thomas S. Monson
Children learn through gentle direction and persuasive teaching. -- Thomas S. Monson
Faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at the same time, for one will dispel the other. -- Thomas S. Monson
True love can alter human lives and change human nature. -- Thomas S. Monson
Let us be kind to one another, to be aware of each other's needs, and try to help in that regard. -- Thomas S. Monson
Whatever our calling, regardless of our fears or anxieties, let us pray and then go and do. -- Thomas S. Monson
Avoid the philosophy and excuse that yesterday's luxuries have become today's necessities. They aren't necessities unless we ourselves make them such ... It is essential for us to live within our means. -- Thomas S. Monson
The world in which we live is filled with diversity. We can and should demonstrate respect toward those whose beliefs differ from ours. -- Thomas S. Monson
I remember that our deportment in Primary was not always as it should be. I had a lot of energy and found it difficult to sit patiently in a class. -- Thomas S. Monson
Dare to be a Mormon.
Dare to stand alone.
Dare to have a purpose firm;
Dare to make it known. -- Thomas S. Monson
We need to learn how to separate need from greed. -- Thomas S. Monson
We truly need Him every hour, whether they be hours of sunshine or of rain. -- Thomas S. Monson
I'm a great believer that the Lord provides us specific experiences to prepare us to deal with some of the challenges that we're going to encounter in our own period of service. -- Thomas S. Monson
Until you have entered the house of the Lord and have received all the blessings which await you there, you have not obtained everything the Church has to offer. The all-important and crowning blessings of membership in the Church are those blessings which we receive in the temples of God -- Thomas S. Monson
True love is a reflection of the Savior's love. In December of each year we call it the Christmas Spirit. -- Thomas S. Monson
I urge you to live within your means. One cannot spend more than one earns and remain solvent. I promise you that you will then be happier than you would be if you were constantly worrying about how to make the next payment on nonessential debt. -- Thomas S. Monson
Courage becomes a worthwhile and meaningful virtue when it is regarded not so much as a willingness to die manfully but as a determination to live decently. -- Thomas S. Monson
Should doubt knock at your doorway, just say to those skeptical, disturbing, rebellious thoughts, I propose to stay with my faith, with the faith of my people. -- Thomas S. Monson
Never, never, never postpone following a prompting. -- Thomas S. Monson
Missionary service is a priesthood duty. -- Thomas S. Monson
Our task is to become our best selves. One of God's greatest gifts to us is the joy of trying again, for no failure ever need be final. -- Thomas S. Monson
As you walk through life, always walk toward the light, and the shadows of life will fall behind you. -- Thomas S. Monson
I plead with you to have the courage to refrain from judging and criticizing those around you, as well as the courage to make certain that everyone is included and feels loved and valued. -- Thomas S. Monson
[The Lord] has indicated that the greatest work we parents can do is performed in our homes, and our homes can be heaven, particularly when our marriages are sealed in the house of God. -- Thomas S. Monson
There will come into every life moments of despair and the need for direction from a divine source-even an unspoken plea for help. -- Thomas S. Monson
Each heartfelt prayer, each Church meeting attended, each worthy friend, each righteous decision, each act of service perfomed all precede that goal of eternal life. -- Thomas S. Monson
One cannot remember mother and forget God. -- Thomas S. Monson
May we show increased kindness toward one another, and may we ever be found doing the work of the Lord. -- Thomas S. Monson
No one can make us angry. It is our choice. -- Thomas S. Monson
"President Monson, I may never see the Prophet. I may never hear the Prophet. But President, far better, now that I am a member of this Church, I can obey the Prophet." -- Thomas S. Monson
He will lift you and guide you. He will not always take your afflictions from you, but He will comfort and lead you with love through whatever storm you face. -- Thomas S. Monson
How does one magnify a calling? Simply by performing the service that pertains to it. -- Thomas S. Monson
Often we live side by side but do not communicate heart to heart. -- Thomas S. Monson
The battle for self-discipline may leave you a bit bruised and battered but always a better person. -- Thomas S. Monson
Though we may not necessarily forfeit our lives in service to our God, we can certainly demonstrate our love for Him by how well we serve Him. -- Thomas S. Monson
We must learn to separate need from greed ... We must not allow our yearnings to exceed our earnings. -- Thomas S. Monson
Ours is the responsibility to show our gratitude by the actions of our lives. -- Thomas S. Monson
You have a heritage honor it. You have posses a testimony share it. You will face temptations withstand it. You know the truth live it. -- Thomas S. Monson
The Book of Mormon changes lives. -- Thomas S. Monson
There are lives to brighten. There are hearts to touch. There are souls to save. -- Thomas S. Monson
On occasion we need to make a second effort - and a third effort, and a fourth effort, and as many degrees of effort as may be required to accomplish what we strive to achieve. -- Thomas S. Monson
A friend is more concerned about helping people than getting credit. A friend cares. A friend loves. A friend listens. And a friend reaches out. -- Thomas S. Monson
Gaze Upward, Look Inward, Reach Outward, Press Forward. -- Thomas S. Monson
Obedience brings blessings. -- Thomas S. Monson
Each of us has much for which to be grateful if we will but pause and contemplate our blessings. -- Thomas S. Monson
I promise you that one day you will stand aside and look at your difficult times, you will realize that he was always there beside you. -- Thomas S. Monson
The good you have done, the kind words you have spoken, the love you have shown to others, can never be fully measured. -- Thomas S. Monson
May I always be found 'on the Lord's errand.' -- Thomas S. Monson
Serving throughout the world is a great missionary force going about doing good. Missionaries teach truth. They dispel darkness. They spread joy. They bring precious souls to Christ. -- Thomas S. Monson
Our Heavenly Father can appreciate our love for Him by how well we serve Him and how well we serve our fellowmen. -- Thomas S. Monson
The sweetest feeling in mortality is to realize that God, our Heavenly Father, knows each one of us and generously permits us to see and to share His divine power to save. -- Thomas S. Monson
Ideals are like the stars - you can't touch them with your hands, but by following them you reach your destination. -- Thomas S. Monson
Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you, if only you will believe, obey, and endure. -- Thomas S. Monson
Study with purpose, both in church and in school. Write down your goals and what you plan to do to achieve them. Aim high, for you are capable ... -- Thomas S. Monson
The greatest force in the world today is the power of God as it works through man. -- Thomas S. Monson
The mantle of leadership is not the cloak of comfort but rather the robe of responsibility. -- Thomas S. Monson
Together we shall move forward doing [the Lord's] work -- Thomas S. Monson
When we qualify for the help of the Lord, we can build boys, we can mend men, we can accomplish miracles in His holy service. Our opportunities are without limit. -- Thomas S. Monson
As I contemplate all that you face in the world today, one word comes to my mind. It describes an attribute needed by all of us but one which you-at this time of your life and in this world-will need particularly. That attribute is courage. -- Thomas S. Monson
If any has stumbled in his journey, there is a way back. The process is called repentance. Our Savior died to provide you and me that blessed gift. Though the path is difficult, the promise is real: 'Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow' (Isaiah 1:18). -- Thomas S. Monson
The most constant thing is change. -- Thomas S. Monson
As we touch the temple and love the temple, our lives will reflect our faith. As we go to the holy house, as we remember the covenants we make therein, we will be able to bear every trial and overcome each temptation. -- Thomas S. Monson
Home should be a haven of love. Honor, courtesy, and respect symbolize love and characterize the righteous family. -- Thomas S. Monson
This will equally apply to every Latter-day Saint. Salvation is an individual operation. -- Thomas S. Monson
Traveling is difficult when you go for long stretches at a time, but you always come back refreshed, feeling that you've accomplished something. I'm on my knees before I go anywhere in this world. -- Thomas S. Monson
We tend to become like those whom we admire. -- Thomas S. Monson
Think to Thank. In these three words are the finest capsule course for a happy marriage, formula for enduring friendship, and a pattern for personal happiness. -- Thomas S. Monson
Testimony bearing is the key to missionary work -- Thomas S. Monson
The power to lead is the power to mislead, and the power to mislead is the power to destroy. -- Thomas S. Monson
There is absolutely nothing in this world that will provide more comfort and happiness than a testimony of the truth. -- Thomas S. Monson
The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility. -- Thomas S. Monson
Physically walking where Jesus walked is less important than walking as He walked. -- Thomas S. Monson
Remember that ofttimes the wisdom of God appears as foolishness to men, but the greatest single lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and a man obeys, that man will always be right. -- Thomas S. Monson
Happiness comes from living the way the Lord wants you to live. -- Thomas S. Monson
The world around you is not equipped to provide the help you need to make it through this often treacherous journey. -- Thomas S. Monson
Our most significant opportunities will be found in times of greatest difficulty. -- Thomas S. Monson
I hope that you will learn to take responsibility for your decisions. Don't take counsel of your fears. -- Thomas S. Monson
As you and I walk the pathway Jesus walked, let us listen for the sound of sandaled feet. Let us reach out for the Carpenter's hand. Then we shall come to know Him. -- Thomas S. Monson
It is imperative that we recognize that whatever has happened to us has happened to others. They have coped and so must we. We are not alone. Heavenly Father's help is near. -- Thomas S. Monson
When we treat people merely as they are, they will remain as they are. When we treat them as if they were what they should be, they will become what they should be. -- Thomas S. Monson
In reality, we are all travelers - even explorers of mortality. -- Thomas S. Monson
The knowledge which we seek, the answers for which we yearn, and the strength which we desire today to meet the challenges of a complex and changing world can be ours when we willingly obey the Lord's commandments. -- Thomas S. Monson
The priesthood is not really so much a gift as it is a commission to serve, a privilege to lift, and an opportunity to bless the lives of others. -- Thomas S. Monson
Despite the changes which come into our lives and with gratitude in our hearts, may we fill our days-as much as we can-with those things which matter most. May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word and in deed. -- Thomas S. Monson
We should strive for steadiness, and for a commitment to God that does not ebb and flow with the years or the crises of our lives. -- Thomas S. Monson
The lighthouse of the Lord sends forth signals readily recognized and never failing -- Thomas S. Monson
There is really no way we can know the heart, the intentions, or the circumstances of someone who might say or do something we find reason to criticize. Thus the commandment: 'Judge not.' -- Thomas S. Monson
Without a goal there can be no real success. -- Thomas S. Monson
It's not enough to wish, it's not enough to dream, it's not enough to promise. We must do. -- Thomas S. Monson
Graduation is not the conclusion of an achievement but simply the ending of one chapter and the beginning of another chapter -- Thomas S. Monson
May we muster courage at the crossroads, courage for the conflicts, courage to say, "no," courage to say, "yes," for courage counts. -- Thomas S. Monson
Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith. -- Thomas S. Monson
Fill your mind with truth; fill your heart with love; fill your life with service. -- Thomas S. Monson
LOVE should be the very heart of FAMILY life. -- Thomas S. Monson
Love is the catalyst that causes change. Love is the balm that brings healing to the soul. -- Thomas S. Monson
Forgiveness should go hand-in-hand with love. -- Thomas S. Monson
Choose your love. Love your choice. -- Thomas S. Monson
Chose your love, love your choice. -- Thomas S. Monson
With a strong testimony of the Savior and His restored gospel, you have limitless opportunities to shine. -- Thomas S. Monson
None within the sound of my voice should be in any doubt concerning what is moral and what is not, nor should any be in doubt about what is expected of us ... We have been and continue to be taught God's laws. Despite what you may see or hear elsewhere, these laws are unchanging. -- Thomas S. Monson
Remember that the mantle of leadership is not the cloak of comfort, but the robe of responsibility. Accountability is not for the intention but for the deed. You must continue to choose the harder right, instead of the easier wrong. -- Thomas S. Monson
Whatever ideals we would impress upon others we must first have realized in ourselves. -- Thomas S. Monson
We continue to build temples. We desire that as many members as possible have an opportunity to attend the temple without having to travel inordinate distances. -- Thomas S. Monson
Can we somehow muster the courage and steadfastness of purpose that characterized the pioneers of a former generation? Can you and I, in actual fact, be pioneers [today]? -- Thomas S. Monson
From the Book of Mormon come other precious promises, including promises of peace, freedom, and blessings if we 'will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ' (Ether 2:12). -- Thomas S. Monson
Difficulties allow us to change for the better. -- Thomas S. Monson
Don't forget: one of the saddest things in life is wasted talent. -- Thomas S. Monson
Dedicated missionary service returns a dividend of eternal joy which extends throughout mortality and into eternity. -- Thomas S. Monson
May we all make the journey to Bethlehem in spirit, taking with us a tender caring heart as our gift to the Savior. -- Thomas S. Monson
Your future depends on your Faith. -- Thomas S. Monson
Ours is the responsibility to keep our light bright for others to see and follow. -- Thomas S. Monson
Kneel down to pray. Step up to serve. Reach out to rescue. Each is a vital page of God's blueprint to make a house a home and a home a heaven. -- Thomas S. Monson
We need learn what we need to learn, know what we need to know, and do what we need to do. -- Thomas S. Monson
Inasmuch as the trend in society today is rapidly moving away from the values and principles the Lord has given us, we will almost certainly be called upon to defend that which we believe. Will we have the courage to do so? -- Thomas S. Monson
The work is demanding, the impact everlasting. This is no time for 'summer soldiers' in the army of the Lord. -- Thomas S. Monson
Each of our temples is an expression of our testimony that life beyond the grave is as real and as certain as is our life here on earth. -- Thomas S. Monson
Any excuse, no matter how valid, only weakens the character. -- Thomas S. Monson
Our Heavenly Father is aware of our needs and will help us as we call upon Him for assistance. I believe that no concern of ours is too small or insignificant. The Lord is in the details of our lives. -- Thomas S. Monson
We do not find truth groveling through error. -- Thomas S. Monson
Youth need less critics and more models. -- Thomas S. Monson
All men have their FEARS. But those who face their fears with FAITH have COURAGE as well. -- Thomas S. Monson
May we give as the Savior gave. To give of oneself is a holy gift. We give as a remembrance of all the Savior has given. -- Thomas S. Monson
I testify that each one of us can feel the Lord's inspiration as we live worthily and strive to serve Him. -- Thomas S. Monson
If you will study the scriptures diligently, your power to avoid temptation and to receive direction of the Holy Ghost in all you do will be increased. -- Thomas S. Monson
Several years ago my dear wife went to the hospital. She left a note behind for the children: "Dear children, do not let Daddy touch the microwave" followed by a comma, "or the stove, or the dishwasher, or the dryer." I'm embarrassed to add any more to that list. -- Thomas S. Monson
Who the Lord calls, the Lord will qualify. -- Thomas S. Monson
When you're on the Lord's errand, you're entitled to the Lord's blessings. -- Thomas S. Monson
Our code of conduct is definitive; it is not negotiable. It is found not only in the Ten Commandments but also in the Sermon on the Mount, given to us by the Savior when He walked upon the earth. It is found throughout His teachings. It is found in the words of modern revelation. -- Thomas S. Monson
Everyone can be discontented if he ignores his blessings and looks only at his burdens. -- Thomas S. Monson
If you are persistent, you will succeed -- Thomas S. Monson
May we be faithful followers of Christ, examples of righteousness, thus becoming lights in the world. -- Thomas S. Monson
We are a temple-building and a temple-attending people. -- Thomas S. Monson
Daydreaming of the past and longing for the future may provide comfort but will not take the place of living in the present. -- Thomas S. Monson
A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well. -- Thomas S. Monson
It was by faith, nothing wavering, that Joseph saw God our Eternal Father and Jesus Christ, His Son. -- Thomas S. Monson
In the private sanctuary of one's own conscience lies that spirit, that determination to cast off the old person and to measure up to the statue of true potential. -- Thomas S. Monson
I acknowledge that I do not understand the processes of creation, but I accept the fact of it. -- Thomas S. Monson
If you want to give a light to others, you have to glow yourself. -- Thomas S. Monson
Gracias, danke, merci - whatever language is spoken, "thank you" frequently expressed will cheer your spirit, broaden your friendships, and lift your lives to a higher pathway as you journey toward perfection. There is a simplicity - even a sincerity - when "thank you" is spoken. -- Thomas S. Monson
There will be occasions in each of our lives when we will be called upon to explain or to defend our beliefs. When the time for performance arrives, the time for preparation is past. -- Thomas S. Monson
Work will work when wishy washy wishing won't. -- Thomas S. Monson
Christ's peace can permeate any heart - hearts that are troubled, burdened with grief, confused, and pleading for help. -- Thomas S. Monson
One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is important. -- Thomas S. Monson
I testify that when we do all we can to accomplish the work that is before us, the Lord will make available to us the sacred key needed to unlock the treasure which we so much seek. -- Thomas S. Monson
Choose a field that will supply sufficient remuneration to provide adequately for your companion and your children. I bear testimony that these criteria are very important in choosing your life's work. -- Thomas S. Monson
When we encounter challenges and problems in our lives, it is often difficult for us to focus on our blessings. However, if we reach deep enough and look hard enough, we will be able to feel and recognize just how much we have been given. -- Thomas S. Monson
I wasn't with Joseph, but I believe him. My faith did not come to me through science, and I will not permit so-called science to destroy it. -- Thomas S. Monson
Spiritual strength frequently comes through selfless service. -- Thomas S. Monson
We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thought and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude. -- Thomas S. Monson
Have an attitude of gratitude. -- Thomas S. Monson
The future is in your hands, the outcome is up to you. -- Thomas S. Monson
As a result of the sacred ordinances performed in the holy house of God, no light need be permanently extinguished, no voice permanently stilled, no place in our heart permanently left vacant. -- Thomas S. Monson
I forbid you, agnostic, doubting thoughts, to destroy the house of my faith. -- Thomas S. Monson
One sees a blatant disregard for the precious souls of mankind. -- Thomas S. Monson
I urge you to hold fast to your standards. I plead with you not to waver. -- Thomas S. Monson
The temples are a refuge from life's storms even a never-failing beacon guiding us to safety. -- Thomas S. Monson
Missionary work is an identifying feature of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Always has it been; ever shall it be. -- Thomas S. Monson
If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues. -- Thomas S. Monson
I ask you to make INSTITUTE a PRIORITY. -- Thomas S. Monson
Self-discipline is a rigorous process at best; too many of us want it to be effortless and painless. -- Thomas S. Monson
Prayer continues to provide power
spiritual power. Prayer continues to provide peace
spiritual peace. -- Thomas S. Monson
Perhaps when we face our maker, we will not be asked, 'How many positions did you hold,' but rather, 'How many people did you help? -- Thomas S. Monson
Stand for right, even if you stand alone. -- Thomas S. Monson
A happy home is but and earlier Heaven. -- Thomas S. Monson
Choose your friends carefully, for you will tend to be like them and be found where they choose to go. -- Thomas S. Monson
We learn to pray by praying. One can devote countless hours to examining the experiences of others, but nothing penetrates the human heart as does a personal fervent prayer and its heaven sent response. -- Thomas S. Monson
Let us not only remember the past and its required sacrifice, let us also remember that we are responsible to build a legacy for the generations which follow us. -- Thomas S. Monson
Happiness comes when we stop complaining about the troubles we have and offer thanks for all the troubles we don't have. -- Thomas S. Monson
You will never be able to measure your influence for good. -- Thomas S. Monson
A woman needs to be told she is beautiful. She needs to be told she is valued. She needs to be told she is worthwhile. -- Thomas S. Monson
Let us respect others no one lives alone in a city, a nation, or a world. -- Thomas S. Monson
The needs of others are ever present, and each of us can do something to help someone ... Unless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives. -- Thomas S. Monson
I testify that this work in which we're engaged is the Lord's work. I've felt His sustaining influence. -- Thomas S. Monson
Appearances can be so deceiving, such a poor measure of a person. Admonished the Savior, 'Judge not according to the appearance. -- Thomas S. Monson
No force in this world can stop the work of God. -- Thomas S. Monson
Find joy in the journey. -- Thomas S. Monson
Do not pray for tasks equal to your abilities, but pray for abilities equal to your tasks. Then the performance of your tasks will be no miracle, but you will be the miracle. -- Thomas S. Monson
Whenever we are inclined to feel burdened down with the blows of life, let us remember that others have passed the same way, have endured, and then have overcome. -- Thomas S. Monson
Missionary work is a priesthood duty - an obligation the Lord expects of us who have been given so very much. -- Thomas S. Monson
Heavenly Father has a picture of you on His dresser. He loves you and will help you. Call upon Him. -- Thomas S. Monson
We are reminded that anger doesn't solve anything. It builds nothing, but it can destroy everything. -- Thomas S. Monson
You can share your testimony in many ways, by the words you speak, by the example you set, by the manner in which you live your life. -- Thomas S. Monson
I am certain that the Lord, who notes the fall of a sparrow, looks with compassion upon those who have been called upon to part, even temporarily, from their precious children. -- Thomas S. Monson
Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect. -- Thomas S. Monson
Many years ago, it was my opportunity to serve as president of the Canadian Mission. There we had a branch with very limited priesthood. We always had a missionary presiding over the branch. I received a strong impression that we needed to have a member of the branch preside there. -- Thomas S. Monson
We must develop the capacity to see men not as they are at present but as they may become. -- Thomas S. Monson
Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears. -- Thomas S. Monson
We learn and grow and become stronger as we face and survive the trials through which we must pass. -- Thomas S. Monson
I believe that no concern of ours is too small or insignificant. -- Thomas S. Monson
