"Stand Ye in Holy Places"
[T]he writing of personal and family histories will do more to turn the hearts of the children to the fathers and the fathers to children than almost anything we can do. I am sure you will never turn your own children’s hearts more to you than you will by keeping a journal and writing your personal history. They will ultimately love to find out about your successes and your failures and your peculiarities. It will tell them a lot about themselves, too...these records we are commanded to write are absolutely vital, not only to the salvation of our ancestors but also to ours…
- Hartman Rector, Jr., Turning the Hearts
Why Is It Important to Keep Records? (Knowhy #345)
Teachings of Wilford Woodruff: The Importance of Record Keeping
The Lord knew—in this fast-paced world full of distractions and in commotion—that making quality time for Him would be one of the major challenges of our day…President Nelson has repeatedly pled with us to make time for the Lord in our lives...But to hear the still voice of the Lord, he counseled, “you too must be still.”...Being still is an act of faith and requires effort…As we concentrate our hearts and minds on Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and listen to the still, small voice of the Holy Ghost, we will have greater clarity about what is most needful, develop deeper compassion, and find rest and strength in Him.
- L. Todd Budge, Seek Him with All Your Heart
Recognizing Revelation | Growing Faith
Patterns of Light: Spirit of Revelation
The Lord is gathering those who are willing to let God prevail in their lives. The Lord is gathering those who will choose to let God be the most important influence in their lives...As an essential prelude to the Second Coming of the Lord, it is the most important work in the world! ...And as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...we have been charged to assist the Lord with this pivotal work...Anytime we do anything that helps anyone—on either side of the veil—to make and keep their covenants with God, we are helping to gather Israel.
- President Russell M. Nelson, Let God Prevail
Matthew 13 | The Parables of the Wheat and Tares, Mustard Seed, and Leaven | The Bible
There is an energy that comes from happiness and optimism that doesn’t just bless us—it builds everyone around us. Any small thing you do to light real happiness in others shows that you are already carrying the torch...You are the future leaders in this Church, and it will be up to you to carry this light forward...Will you be righteous?... Will your happiness in spite of your trials draw others who are good and noble and who need your friendship? Will you turn on your light?
- Sharon Eubank, Turn On Your Light
Why is it important to have living prophets to guide the true Church of Jesus Christ and its members?...The prophet can be inspired to see the future in benefit of mankind. We are told that “surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets”. We learn from this scripture that the Lord will reveal to His prophets absolutely anything that He feels is necessary to communicate to us. He will reveal His will to us, and He will instruct us through His prophets.
- Claudio R. M. Costa, Obedience to the Prophets
Prophets | Animated Scripture Lesson for Kids
The Lord said, regarding the scourges that would cover the land and would harden the hearts of many, “My disciples shall stand in holy places, and shall not be moved.”…When we stand in holy places—our righteous homes, our dedicated chapels, the consecrated temples—we feel the Spirit of the Lord with us...The battles will rage on, but we will face them with the Spirit of the Lord. We will “be not troubled” because when we stand with the Lord and stand for His principles and His eternal plan, we are standing on holy ground.
- Ronald A. Rasband, Be Not Troubled
Stand in Holy Places | Animated Scripture Lesson for Kids
Peace, Be Still | Sister Harkness, October 2020 General Conference
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