“The Battle Is the Lord’s”
[F]ew of us would probably write into our stories the trials that refine us. But..[t]rials are the elements of the plot that make our favorite stories compelling, timeless, faith promoting, and worthy of telling... For David to overcome Goliath, the boy had to take on the giant. The comfortable narrative for David would have been a return to tending sheep. But instead he reflected upon his experience saving lambs from a lion and a bear... With a desire to let God prevail...the boy David defeated Goliath and saved his people... Jesus Christ stands ready to use us as divine instruments, sharpened pencils in His hand, to write a masterpiece!
- Camille N. Johnson, Invite Christ to Author Your Story
Mountains To Climb - Gaining Power To Overcome Challenges In Life
Your Great Adventure: Overcoming Life’s Obstacles
Crossing the Finish Line: A Story of Overcoming Obstacles
Inspiring Short: Trusting in God, Day by Day | D. Todd Christofferson
David and Goliath | Animated Scripture Lesson for Kids
Trust in the Lord - Youth Theme 2022
Salt. Leaven. Light. Even in very small amounts, each affects everything around it... You may be young or feel of no importance, but you can be as salt in your family, at school, and in your community... With only a small amount of leaven, bread rises, expanding to become lighter and softer…How much light does it take to pierce the darkness in a room? One small ray. And that ray of light in a dark place can emanate from the power of God in you... Your light of faith in Christ can be steady and sure, leading those around you to safety and peace…hearts can be changed and lives blessed as we offer a pinch of salt, a spoonful of leaven, and a ray of light.
- Susan H. Porter, Lessons at the Well
A Message for Children from President Russell M. Nelson | Friend to Friend
Christ is the Strength of Youth
[F]riendship is a fundamental need of our world. I think in all of us there is a profound longing for friendship, a deep yearning for the satisfaction and security that close and lasting relationships can give…What kind of parents or neighbors or servants of the Lord Jesus Christ can we be without being a friend? ... we all have the capacity to be a friend. Our Savior, shortly before His Crucifixion, said to His disciples: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends.”... At no time will we be more Christlike than when we are a friend.
- Marlin K. Jensen, Friendship: A Gospel Principle
The Savior has made it clear that to receive forgiveness you must forgive others their offenses against you...If as an innocent victim you have been seriously wronged, don’t harbor feelings of hatred, anger at what appears to be unjust... Such forgiveness is most difficult, but it is the sure path to peace and healing...Don’t burden your own life with thoughts of retribution…of all the necessary steps to repentance, the most critically important is for you to have a conviction that forgiveness comes in and through Jesus Christ.
- Richard G. Scott, Peace of Conscience and Peace of Mind
Forgiving Others: An Easter Message from President Russell M. Nelson
How Jesus Christ Restores What Is Broken
Is there a promise more powerful than the one the Savior Himself made when He declared, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock,” or call, “and it shall be opened unto you”? Prayer is the means of communication with our Heavenly Father that allows us to “call and don’t fall.” …calling is a matter of faith and action—faith to recognize that we have a Heavenly Father who answers our prayers according to His infinite wisdom, and then action consistent with what we asked for...Always think of the Lord as your first option for help.
- Taylor G. Godoy, Call, Don’t Fall
Inspiring Short: Seeking Constant Divine Communication | Patrick Kearon
Draw close to the Lord Jesus Christ. He bears a special love for those who suffer. He is the Son of God, an eternal king. In His mortal ministry He loved them and blessed them... Those who yearned for hope, who yearned for a caring touch, received it from the hand of this King of Kings, this Creator of ocean, earth, and sky. Today Jesus the Christ stands at the right hand of our Heavenly Father... Be of good cheer. The Man of Galilee, the Creator, the Son of the Living God will not forget nor forsake those whose hearts are drawn to Him.
- Joseph B. Wirthlin, Finding a Safe Harbor
Prince of Peace - Find Peace through Jesus Christ
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