"The Worth of Souls Is Great"
[W]e may be inclined to see the building of the kingdom as something that takes place beyond the horizon, far away from our own branch or ward…We do not have to be called to serve far from home, nor do we have to hold a prominent place in the Church or in the world to build up the Lord’s kingdom…More than anywhere else, it is within the family, in the quiet sanctuary of the home, that generations unite in building the kingdom of God
- Bruce D. Porter, Building the Kingdom
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How Can We Build Our Foundations on a Rock? (KnoWhy 659)
Let me point out the need to differentiate between two critical words: worth and worthiness. They are not the same. Spiritual worth means to value ourselves the way Heavenly Father values us, not as the world values us. Our worth was determined before we ever came to this earth. “God’s love is infinite and it will endure forever.” On the other hand, worthiness is achieved through obedience...No matter what, we always have worth in the eyes of our Heavenly Father.
- Joy D. Jones, Value Beyond Measure
Our love for the Lord and appreciation for the Restoration of the gospel are all the motivation we need to share what gives us much joy and happiness. It is the most natural thing in the world for us to do, and yet far too many of us are hesitant to share our testimonies with others…We find joy in helping others come unto Christ and feel the redemptive power of His love…Creating a gospel-sharing home is the easiest and most effective way that we can share the gospel with others.
- M. Russell Ballard, Creating a Gospel-Sharing Home
[A]sk [yourself], “Am I taking upon myself the Savior’s name as He would have me do so?” … We live the two great commandments, submit to God’s will, gather Israel, and let our light “shine before men.” We receive and live the covenants and ordinances of His restored Church. As we do this, God endows us with power to bless ourselves, our families, and the lives of others...My prayer is that we will faithfully take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ—by seeing as He sees, by serving as He served, and by trusting that His grace is sufficient to deliver us home and to enduring joy.
- Robert C. Gay, Taking upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ
Something wonderful happens in a missionary’s service when he or she realizes that the calling is not about him or her; rather, it is about the Lord, His work, and Heavenly Father’s children. I feel the same is true for an Apostle. This calling is not about me. It’s about the Lord, His work, and Heavenly Father’s children…With all my heart I want to be a true follower of Jesus Christ...I witness of His living reality. I witness that He is the Anointed One, the Messiah. I am a witness of His incomparable mercy, compassion, and love.
- Dale G. Renlund, Through God’s Eyes
Excerpts from "The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles"
He Is Risen! | A Special Easter Season Message from the First Presidency
My testimony is that the Lord is speaking to you! But with the deafening decibels of today’s environment, all too often we fail to hear him…In the Doctrine and Covenants the Lord tells us that he speaks to us through the scriptures. Of course, just reading words without our minds being centered on the message is not really listening...And thus, what to many seems to be the monologue of prayer actually becomes a dialogue with God as we immerse ourselves in the scriptures.
- Graham W. Doxey, The Voice is Still Small
#HearHim: Listen to the Voice of Jesus Christ
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