Friday, April 3, 2009

There Must Be Commitment, Devotion...:Hinckley

"In this work there must be commitment. There must be devotion. We are engaged in a great eternal struggle that concerns the very souls of the sons and daughters of God."
--President Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Nov. 1986, 44

A Friend: Monson

"A friend is more concerned about helping people than getting credit. A friend cares. A friend loves. A friend listens. And a friend reaches out."
--President Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, May 2001, 50

Choices Determine Destiny: Monson

"The choices we make determine our destiny."
--Thomas S Monson, "Choose You This Day", Ensign, November 2004 pg. 67

Most Compassionate & Significant Service: Ballard

"[Jesus Christ] concluded His mortal ministry with the single most compassionate and significant service in the history of the world: the Atonement."
--Elder Russell M. Ballard; Ensign, November 1994, page 65.

Reach Greatest Heights: Burton

"You reach the greatest heights while on your knees."
--Quoted by Bishop H. David Burton Ensign, November 2001, page 66.

Qualify Us For Great Things: James E. Faust

"May we all be faithful in doing the day to day ordinary things that prove our worthiness, for they will lead us to and qualify us for great things."
--James E. Faust, "Some Great Thing", Ensign, Nov. 2001, 46

Do All You Can Do & Leave The Rest To The Lord: Wirthlin

"At times we may be tempted to think the Savior is oblivious to our trials. In fact, the reverse is true; it is we who need to be awakened in our hearts to His teachings. Use your ingenuity, your strength, your might to resolve your challenges. Do all you can do and then leave the rest to the Lord."

--Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Finding a Safe Harbor", Ensign, May 2000, 59