"The Lord Requireth the Heart and a Willing Mind"
On the path of forgiveness, Jesus Christ’s atoning power can flow into our lives and begin to heal the deep crevasses of the heart and soul…The Lord has said, “I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.” The Lord requires us to forgive for our own good...To all within our influence, we can offer kindness for cruelty, love for hate, gentleness for abrasiveness, safety for distress, and peace for contention.
- Kristin M. Yee, Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness
Forgiving Others: An Easter Message from President Russell M. Nelson
We are taught many small and simple things in the gospel of Jesus Christ. We need to be reminded that in total and over a significant period of time, these seemingly small things bring to pass great things…Consider the scripture study we’ve been taught to incorporate into our daily lives. Or consider the personal prayers and the kneeling family prayers that are regular practices for faithful Latter-day Saints...Though each of these practices may seem to be small and simple, over time they result in powerful spiritual uplift and growth.
- President Dallin H. Oaks, Small and Simple Things
Small and Simple Things - Dallin H Oaks
A Great Work | Youth Music Festival 2021
Line Upon Line | A Children's Song About Small and Simple Means
Embrace voluntary, wholehearted obedience as part of your life...do the right things for the right reasons. The Lord, who “requireth the heart and a willing mind” and who “is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart”, knows why you go to church—whether you are present in body only or truly worshipping...Make the Church and the restored gospel your whole life, not just a part of your outward or social life...Spiritual confidence increases when you are truly striving, for the right reasons, to live a consecrated life in spite of your imperfections!
- Jörg Klebingat, Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence
"The Heart and a Willing Mind" (1999)
[W]e live in a moment of particularly strong divisions...We can be a force to lift and bless society as a whole…let us commit ourselves as members of the Lord’s Church to live righteously and be united as never before...The clarion call to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to strive to be a Zion people who are of one heart and one mind and dwell in righteousness.
- Quentin L. Cook, Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity
Have you ever wondered why we are asked to do things in God’s kingdom that feel beyond our reach?...as we participate in God’s work, we prepare ourselves and others for Christ’s return…I do not know all the Savior will ask me when I stand before Him, but perhaps one question will be “Who did you bring with you?” ...I invite...each of us to more intentionally seek...and help [all] engage in God’s work to help them prepare for Christ’s return.
- Steven D. Shumway, Participate to Prepare for Christ’s Return
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I have reflected on the divine identity and importance of God’s children, the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, and the perfect love of a Father in Heaven, who knows you and me… Jesus Christ wants you to know and have a relationship with your Father in Heaven...You are His child. If you are feeling lost, if you have questions or lack wisdom, if you are struggling with your circumstances or wrestling with spiritual dissonance, turn to Him...God’s plan of happiness is all about you. You are His precious child and of great worth. He knows and loves you.
- Alan T. Phillips, God Knows and Loves You
Our family loves the Come, Follow Me program! We have organized the weekly lessons from the Come, Follow Me lesson manual into six lessons per week that work for our young and growing children.
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