The young Nephi in the Book of Mormon stirs in us a desire to develop trust in the Lord to obey His commandments...: “... I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.”…That same trust in God can bless nations...God does not rule in nations, but He is mindful of them. He can and does place people in positions of influence who want what is best for the people and who trust in the Lord… You show your trust in Him when you listen with the intent to learn and repent and then you go and do whatever He asks.
- President Henry B. Eyring, Trust in God, Then Go and Do
How I #HearHim: President Camille N. Johnson
Pray for Eyes to See as He Sees
As Church membership has grown around the world, so has the need for temples…The Church has now entered the most committed era of temple building in its history…This is an extraordinary blessing for us as members of the Church. The Old Testament describes some of the joy that comes from people building these holy places: “And they sang together … in praising and giving thanks unto the Lord. … And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid”. Watching these new temples being built, I believe that we too will have occasion to praise the Lord and weep for joy…
- David E. Sorenson, Small Temples—Large Blessings
Payson Temple Cultural Celebration Highlights
Building the Kirtland Temple: A special house for the Lord
The Process of Building a Latter-day Saint Temple
I have witnessed the joy and satisfaction that come to those who serve in the temple. I recall on one occasion a sister coming through the temple door, her face bright with anticipation and her step quickened... She grasped my hand and said, “...I love my service in the temple, and know I cannot be happy, really happy, away from it. It brings me a joy and satisfaction that is found in no other place. I feel a sense of accomplishment in doing something of eternal value...” …As we do temple work, we develop a spiritual kinship with our Heavenly Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that brings us peace, happiness, and eternal joy.
- Franklin D. Richards, Happiness and Joy in Temple Work
Elder Eyring - Holiness and the Plan of Happiness
Why is Joy Associated with Temple Work in the Scriptures? (Knowhy #372)
God is at the helm. Never doubt it. When we are confronted with opposition, He will open the way when there appears to be no way. Our individual efforts may be humble and appear somewhat insignificant. But the accumulated good works of all, laboring together with a common purpose, will bring to pass great and wondrous accomplishments...Let not any voices of discontent disturb you. Let not the critics worry you… As surely as this is the work of the Lord, there will be opposition...Meanwhile, we shall go forward, regardless of their criticism, aware of but undeterred by their statements and actions.
- President Gordon B. Hinckley, God Is at the Helm
Jesus Christ Has Overcome Unfairness for Us All
[W]e can offer hands to help and hearts to hasten Heavenly Father’s wonderful work… We…can know of our own divine heritage as beloved [children] of God and the vital work He has for us to do… We are to “lay aside the things of [the] world, … cleave unto [our] covenants,” and come unto Christ and follow Him. That’s what disciples do!… As true disciples, may we offer our willing hearts and our helping hands to hasten His work…It does not matter if we are not yet perfect and complete. We are devoted disciples who reach out and help each other along the way.
- Linda K. Burton, Wanted: Hands and Hearts to Hasten the Work
Nehemiah Rebuilds the Walls of Jerusalem | Animated Scripture Lesson for Kids
The Lord has told us that our time should “be devoted to the studying of the scriptures”… If you have not already developed the habit of daily scripture study, start now and keep studying in order to be prepared for your responsibilities in this life and in the eternities.
…Whichever way a person starts studying the scriptures, the key to unlocking important knowledge is to keep studying. I never tire of discovering the rich treasures of truth in the scriptures because they teach with “plainness, even as plain as word can be”. The scriptures testify of Christ. They tell us all things we should do. They “make [us] wise unto salvation”.
- Julie B. Beck, My Soul Delighteth in the Scriptures
Come, Follow Me—Packets of Light—Elder Scott
Teaching in the home is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, where the influence of the adversary is so widespread and he is attacking, attempting to erode and destroy the very foundation of our society, even the family. Parents must resolve that teaching in the home is a most sacred and important responsibility...Our families are an integral part of His work and glory—“to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man”…The inspired document “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” states: “...Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another"
- L. Tom Perry, Mothers Teaching Children in the Home
Enduring Love - Showing Love & Giving Service To Build Strong Marriages
Family (feat. Ysaac Martinez) | Official Lyric Video | Strive to Be
What Family Means to Me—Music Video—Jaeden Vaifanua (2017 Mutual Album)
I fear…that too many of us are either not fasting on fast day or we are doing so in a lackadaisical manner. If we are guilty of taking our fast day for granted or simply fasting Sunday morning instead of making it two complete meals—24 hours—we are depriving ourselves and our families of the choice spiritual experiences and blessings that can come from a true fast... Fasting without prayer is just going hungry for 24 hours. But fasting combined with prayer brings increased spiritual power... It is my prayer that we can improve our fasts so that we can enjoy these beautiful promised blessings.
- Carl B. Pratt, The Blessings of a Proper Fast
The Lord Loves Effort | General Conference April 2020
Decisions of character are made by remembering the right order of the first and second great commandments…While it certainly takes courage to face perils, the true badge of courage is overcoming the fear of men…That kind of courage is a gift of the Spirit to the God-fearing who have said their prayers. Queen Esther’s prayers also gave her that same courage to confront her husband, King Ahasuerus, knowing that she risked her life in doing so. Courage is not just one of the cardinal virtues, but as C. S. Lewis observed: “Courage is … the form of every virtue at the testing point”… The Savior, the only perfect being who ever lived, was the most fearless...May His inspiring example...give us courage to never cower or fawn at the feet of intimidation.
- Lynn G. Robbins, Which Way Do You Face?
Inspiring Short: True Blue, Through and Through | Jeffrey R. Holland
Choose to Serve the Lord - by Blake Gillette and Angie Killian
We frequently find that the influence of good women is underrated. It is an influence that is often subtle but yet has tremendous consequences... Esther, a Jewess in the Old Testament, saved her people... Esther, at the peril of her own life, pled with the king that her people should be spared. The king listened to her entreaty, and they were saved. One woman can make a great difference, even for a nation. These are challenging times. I believe your spirits may have been reserved for these latter days; that you, like Esther, have come to earth “for such a time as this.” It may be that your most significant, everlasting achievements will be your righteous influence on others…
- James E. Faust, The Virtues of Righteous Daughters of God
Shine Your Light So Others May See
Heavenly Father can put us in situations with specific intent in mind... Not all that the Lord asks of us is a result of how strong we are, how faithful we are, or what we may know... When we are righteous, willing, and able, when we are striving to be worthy and qualified, we progress to places we never imagined and become part of Heavenly Father’s “divine design.” Each of us has divinity within us. When we see God working through us and with us, may we be encouraged, even grateful for that guidance. When our Father in Heaven said, “This is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man,” He was talking about all of His children—you in particular.
- Ronald A. Rasband, By Divine Design
I'm So Little, What Can I Do? | A Story About Serving Others
Serving in the Savior's Way | Growing Faith
Paul conveyed sacred counsel regarding the qualifications of those who desire to represent the Savior... [and] warned that they should be “not selfwilled, not soon angry, … [and] no striker.” ...In the scriptural context, “not selfwilled” is one who refuses to act with arrogance and pride; “not soon angry” is one who avoids the natural urge to become impatient and irritated; and “no striker” refers to one who rejects contentious, aggressive, and harsh behavior verbally, physically, and emotionally... Oftentimes, the world exalts behaviors born of aggressiveness, arrogance, impatience, and excessiveness... When we turn our gaze away from the virtue of temperance... we easily fall into the enemy’s trap.
- Ulisses Soares, Adorned with the Virtue of Temperance
How can I forgive others and end conflicts? [current]
The Goal: A Story of Faith, Friendship and Forgiveness | Growing Faith
When your faith, your family, or your future are challenged—when you wonder why life is so hard when you are doing your best to live the gospel—remember that the Lord told us to expect troubles. Troubles are part of the plan and do not mean you’ve been abandoned; they are part of what it means to be His… As disciples of Jesus Christ, we understand that faith in Him requires action—especially in hard times…I try to remember that I chose to follow Christ before I came to earth and that challenges to my faith, my health, and my endurance are all part of the reason I’m here... And until the day that the everyday wounds of mortality are healed, I will wait upon the Lord and trust Him—His timing, His wisdom, His plan.
- Michelle D. Craig, Wholehearted
Inspiring Short: Trusting in God, Day by Day | D. Todd Christofferson
Yet Will I Trust In Him (Job) instrumental
Yet Will I Trust Him (music)
Trust in the Lord - Youth Theme 2022
I see the Savior’s declaration “ye are my friends” as a clarion call to build higher and holier relationships among all of God’s children “that we may be one.” We do this as we come together seeking both opportunities to unite and a sense of belonging for all…we need each other and together we need Him. Our unique gifts and talents that differentiate us in a secular world unite us in a sacred space. The Savior has called upon us to help one another, lift one another, and edify each other... As President Russell M. Nelson has taught: “The gospel net is the largest net in the world. God has invited all to come unto Him. … There is room for everyone.”
- David L. Buckner, “Ye Are My Friends”
Serving in the Savior's Way | Growing Faith
Good Friends - Nik Day | Lyrics
Our Heavenly Father did not launch us on our eternal voyage without providing the means whereby we could receive from Him guidance to ensure our safe return…Every thoughtful person has asked himself the question best phrased by Job of old: “If a man die, shall he live again?” Try as we might to put the question out of our thoughts, it always returns...But what of an existence beyond death? Is death the end of all?... My brothers and sisters, we know that death is not the end...As the result of Christ’s victory over the grave, we shall all be resurrected.
- President Thomas S. Monson, The Race of Life
#Hallelujah—A Message about Jesus Christ
Because He Lives (feat. Karen Cole) | Official Easter Music Video | Christian Music
The Resurrection from the dead is the reassuring personal pillar of our faith. It adds meaning to our doctrine, motivation to our behavior, and hope for our future… It gives us the strength to endure sorrows, failures, and frustrations. Because each of us has an assured resurrection, we know that these mortal deficiencies and oppositions are only temporary… Our Savior and Redeemer endured incomprehensible suffering to become a sacrifice for the sins of all mortals who would repent...The magnificent and incomprehensible effect of the Atonement of Jesus Christ is based on God’s love for each of us...In modern revelation, our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, declared that He “so loved the world that he gave his own life, that as many as would believe might become the sons of God”.
- President Dallin H. Oaks, What Has Our Savior Done for Us?
He Lives: Testimonies of Jesus Christ
"My Redeemer Lives" | Sacred Music Videos
Many have wondered why we must face difficult challenges…At times it may seem that our trials are focused on areas of our lives and parts of our souls with which we seem least able to cope. Since personal growth is an intended outcome of these challenges, it should come as no surprise that the trials can be very personal—almost laser guided to our particular needs or weaknesses. And no one is exempt, especially not Saints striving to do what’s right. Some obedient Saints may ask, “Why me? I’m trying to be good! Why is the Lord allowing this to happen?” The furnace of affliction helps purify even the very best of Saints by burning away the dross in their lives and leaving behind pure gold. Even very rich ore needs refining to remove impurities.
- Paul V. Johnson, More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us
Inspiring Short: “I Gave You Strength to Overcome” | Richard H. Cracroft
The Stonecutter | A Story About Trials and Adversity
The great plan of happiness is a wonderful manifestation of God’s love for us...Seeking after Him and calling upon Him will begin the process and provide space to build and strengthen our eternal relationships. It broadens our spiritual view and helps us focus on changing what we can control rather than on fears outside our control. Studying the life and ministry of our Savior, Jesus Christ, will enable us to view these other concerns with an eternal perspective…because of the Savior’s sacrifice and ransom, I will no longer refer to my challenges as trials and tribulations but as my learning experiences…
- Tanielo B. Wakolo, God Loves His Children
Years ago, while spending peaceful time in the beautiful countryside, I stepped outside after sunset to rest on a lounge chair. The night was so dark that I could hardly see anything. Instinctively, I looked up and noticed a tiny flickering point of light, then another. As my eyes adjusted to the darkness, the sky filled with stars. I thought, “This is like our relationship with God.” Some think He is distant, and life feels heavy as a result. But if they pause to reflect on His presence in their lives, they will find that He is near—quietly present, far closer than they imagine...The universe is vast beyond comprehension, yet every soul carries infinite worth in the eyes of our Creator.
- Gérald Caussé, Love All; Love Each
Our Earth, Our Home - God Created The Earth For Us To Enjoy & Take Care Of
[T]he Good Shepherd—our true shepherd—is always good. Within the fold of God, we experience His watchful, nurturing care and are blessed to feel His redeeming love. He said, “I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.” Our Savior has graven upon His palms our sins, pains, afflictions, and all that is unfair in life. All are welcome to receive these blessings, as they “are desirous to come” and choose to be in the fold... .” He said: “He that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. …And the sheep hear his voice… and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.”
- Randy D. Funk, Come into the Fold of God
Psalm 23 and the Good Shepherd (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 1-46)
The Lord is My Shepherd | Animated Scripture Lesson for Kids
The Lord is My Shepherd | The Tabernacle Choir
Standing in holy places helps us to become holy, but that is an acquired virtue that takes practice. Practice listening to the Spirit and being obedient. Practice being morally pure. Practice being reverent about sacred things. The Lord has told us to come unto Him and He can make us holy. Let Him envelop you in love and forgiveness and peace…Once you understand what holy places are, then you know where to be. It may take sacrifice of our worldly tastes or popularity. It may require humility and forgiveness or complete repentance. It does require “clean hands, and a pure heart”.
- Sharon G. Larsen, Standing in Holy Places
Worthy Of The Temple | President Russell M. Nelson
Preparation of Joseph F. Smith: I Am Clean
As followers of Christ, we are not spared challenges and trials in our lives. We are often required to do difficult things that, if attempted alone, would be overwhelming and maybe impossible. As we accept the Savior’s invitation to “come unto me,” He will provide the support, comfort, and peace that are necessary… Even in our deepest trials, we can feel the warm embrace of His love as we trust Him and accept His will... as we remain focused on Christ, we will feel peace and see God’s miracles, whatever they may be, in His time and in His way.
- John A. McCune, Come unto Christ—Living as Latter-day Saints
Joy. Forgiveness. Peace. All Are Possible #BecauseofHim
Notwithstanding God’s trust in us, our relationship with Him will grow only to the degree we are willing to place our trust in Him...Sometimes the best way to learn to trust God is simply by trusting Him…Our mortal life is a test. Challenges that stretch us beyond our own capacity come frequently... God invites us to grow by trusting His spiritual tutoring through soul-stretching experiences. Therefore, we can be sure that whatever trust we may have demonstrated in God in the past, another trust-stretching experience lies yet ahead.
- Paul B. Pieper, Trust in the Lord
Inspiring Short: Trusting in God, Day by Day | D. Todd Christofferson
Learn How to Put Your Trust in God
Trust in the Lord - Youth Theme 2022
Because the Spirit is often described as a still, small voice, it is also important to have a time of quiet in our lives as well. The Lord has counseled us to “be still, and know that I am God.” If we provide a still and quiet time each day when we are not bombarded by television, computer, video games, or personal electronic devices, we allow that still, small voice an opportunity to provide personal revelation and to whisper sweet guidance, reassurance, and comfort to us... Most importantly, we will feel Him witness to us of the Father and of the Son.
- Vicki F. Matsumori, Helping Others Recognize the Whisperings of the Spirit
Be Still and Know That I Am God: Psalm 46 (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 1-46)
Mark 4 | Calming the Tempest | The Bible
Peace, Be Still (feat. Aubrey Denton)