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
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
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
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
[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
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
Nephi’s Courage
*Welcome Home
*I Need My Heavenly Father
*I Will Be What I Believe
As Sisters in Zion
Ye Elders of Israel
I Will Follow God’s Plan
Scripture Power
*Seek the Lord Early
Come Unto Him
I Believe in Being Honest
*As Zion’s Youth in Latter Days
*Be Thou Humble
Sweet is the Peace the Gospel Brings