"That Evil May Be Done Away"
During our sojourn in mortality, we often wrestle with what we think we know, what we think is best, and what we assume works for us, as opposed to comprehending what Heavenly Father actually knows, what is eternally best, and what absolutely works for children within His plan...[W]hen we choose to let God be the most powerful influence in our life over our self-serving pursuits, we can make progress in our discipleship...without the Lord’s inspiring guidance, we can justify almost anything we do or don’t do.
- Ulisses Soares, Aligning Our Will with His
I Will Go and Do: 2020 Youth Theme (feat. David Archuleta) — Official Music Video
We must remember to give thanks to our Heavenly Father for the blessings and gifts that have been given to us…Gratitude expressed to our Heavenly Father in prayer for what we have brings a calming peace... that helps us overcome the pain of adversity and failure. Gratitude on a daily basis means we express appreciation for what we have now without qualification for what we had in the past or desire in the future...Gratitude is a divine principle…
- Robert D. Hales, Gratitude for the Goodness of God
[T]he Lord provides direction for our journey according to the faith, diligence, and heed we give to that direction. He is not likely to reveal new paths if we have not faithfully followed Him along those He has already marked. Provident prospering along the way comes to those who diligently follow inspired counsel…prophets and apostles through the ages are our compass from the Lord. His direction through them is plain; the charted course from them is sure.
- Lowell M. Snow, Compass of the Lord
[W]hy would we listen to the faceless, cynical voices of those in the great and spacious buildings of our time and ignore the pleas of those who genuinely love us? These ever-present naysayers prefer to tear down rather than elevate and to ridicule rather than uplift...Is it wise to claim enlightenment from those who have no light to give or who may have private agendas hidden from us? …We must act, expecting that the Lord will fulfill His promise to lift us from the darkness if we draw near unto Him. The adversary, however, will try to convince us that we have never felt the influence of the Spirit and that it will be easier just to stop trying.
- Vern P. Stanfill, Choose the Light
Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness by Sister Sharon Eubank | April 2019 General Conference
If I were to ask you, “Who is the greatest leader who ever lived?”—what would you say? The answer, of course, is Jesus Christ. He sets the perfect example of every imaginable leadership quality...The world teaches that leaders must be mighty; the Lord teaches that they must be meek. Worldly leaders gain power and influence through their talent, skill, and wealth. Christlike leaders gain power and influence “by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned.”...If you are striving to be a follower of Christ, then you can help others follow Him and you can be a leader.
- Stephen W. Owen, The Greatest Leaders Are the Greatest Followers
Note: "Chapters 7–11 of Ether cover at least 28 generations. Although little detail can be given in such little space, a pattern quickly emerges about the consequences of righteous and wicked leadership." -CFM manual
What I thought was a mistake without mend was an opportunity for His merciful hand to be manifest…He was not done with me. What joy and relief filled my heart. I praised the Lord for His mercy,…[He] taught me more about His love and power to save each of us from our mistakes, weaknesses, and sins and to help us become something more.
Just as the depth of my gratitude for the Savior grew as He mercifully helped me to repair the “unrepairable”…so has my personal love and gratitude for my Savior intensified as I’ve sought to work with Him on my weaknesses and to be forgiven of my mistakes.
- Kristin M. Yee, The Joy of Our Redemption
Come Unto Christ: 2014 Theme Song
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