"Don't be gloomy. Do not dwell on unkind things. Stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight. Even if you are not happy, put a smile on your face. 'Accentuate the positive.' Look a little deeper for the good. Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, with great and strong purpose in your heart. Love life.
GORDON B HINCKLEY
Showing posts with label Faith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Faith. Show all posts
You will not be led astray
"I say to Israel, the Lord will never permit me or any other man who stands as president of the Church lead you astray. It is not in the program. It is not in the mind of God.
President Wilford Woodruff, The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, pp 212-13
President Wilford Woodruff, The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, pp 212-13
Children
When to have a child and how many children to have are private decisions to be made between a husband and wife and the Lord. These are sacred decisions—decisions that should be made with sincere prayer and acted on with great faith.
To a righteous father, there are no words sufficient to express the gratitude and love he feels for his wife’s incalculable gift of bearing and caring for their children.
“And [Jesus] took a child … in his arms [and] said …
“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth … him that sent me.”
What a wonderful blessing we have to receive sons and daughters of God into our home.
Let us humbly and prayerfully seek to understand and accept God’s commandments, reverently listening for the voice of His Holy Spirit.
Families are central to God’s eternal plan. I testify of the great blessing of children and of the happiness they will bring us in this life and in the eternities, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
To a righteous father, there are no words sufficient to express the gratitude and love he feels for his wife’s incalculable gift of bearing and caring for their children.
“And [Jesus] took a child … in his arms [and] said …
“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth … him that sent me.”
What a wonderful blessing we have to receive sons and daughters of God into our home.
Let us humbly and prayerfully seek to understand and accept God’s commandments, reverently listening for the voice of His Holy Spirit.
Families are central to God’s eternal plan. I testify of the great blessing of children and of the happiness they will bring us in this life and in the eternities, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Two Kinds of Faith
“There are two kinds of faith. One of them functions ordinarily in the life of every soul. It is the kind of faith born by experience; it gives us certainty that a new day will dawn, that spring will come, that growth will take place. It is the kind of faith that relates us with confidence to that which is scheduled to happen. This kind of faith was exemplified by the little Japanese girl. There is another kind of faith, rare indeed. This is the kind of faith that causes things to happen. It is the kind of faith that is worthy and prepared and unyielding, and it calls forth things that otherwise would not be. It is the kind of faith that moves people. It is the kind of faith that sometimes moves things. Few men possess it. It comes by gradual growth. It is a marvelous, even a transcendent, power, a power as real and as invisible as electricity. Directed and channeled, it has great effect.”
Boyd K. Packer, "What is Faith?" "Faith," [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1983], p. 42
Boyd K. Packer, "What is Faith?" "Faith," [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1983], p. 42
Look Not Behind Thee
I love this! I know it isn't New Years right now but this is worth watching all year round : )
Confidence
“Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward” (Hebrews 10:35; emphasis added).
"Each of us faces an uncertain future. But when we face it, remembering what we already know, we face it with faith. We face it with good cheer. We face it with confidence."
Of the Seventy
"Each of us faces an uncertain future. But when we face it, remembering what we already know, we face it with faith. We face it with good cheer. We face it with confidence."
Of the Seventy
From a Brigham Young University–Idaho devotional given on September 25, 2007.
Empowered
Only when our faith is aligned with the will of our Heavenly Father, will we be empowered to receive the blessings we seek.
Joseph B. Wirthlin, Nov. 2002, "Shall He Find Faith on Earth?"
How do We Know
"How do we know when our faith conforms to the will of our Heavenly Father and He approves of that which we seek? We must know the word of God. One of the reasons we immerse ourselves in the scriptures is to know of Heavenly Father’s dealings with man from the beginning. If the desires of our heart are contrary to scripture, then we should not pursue them further."
James E. Faust, Apr 2003, "Sustaining Power of Faith"
James E. Faust, Apr 2003, "Sustaining Power of Faith"
Truly Understood & Properly Practiced
"Truly understood and properly practiced, faith is one of the grand and glorious powers of eternity. It is a force powerful beyond our comprehension. “Through faith … the worlds were framed by the word of God.” Through faith, waters are parted, the sick healed, the wicked silenced, and salvation made possible."
Joseph B. Wirthlin, Nov. 2002, "Shall He Find Faith on Earth?"
Joseph B. Wirthlin, Nov. 2002, "Shall He Find Faith on Earth?"
Faith & Trust
"Motivating faith is centered in trust in the Lord and in His willingness to answer your needs. For “the Lord … doth bless and prosper those who put their trust in him.” The consistent, willing exercise of faith increases your confidence and ability to employ the power of faith."
James E. Faust, Apr 2003, "Sustaining Power of Faith"
James E. Faust, Apr 2003, "Sustaining Power of Faith"
Your Capacity to Exercise Faith
"God has given us the capacity to exercise faith, that we may find peace, joy, and purpose in life. However, to employ its power, faith must be founded on something. There is no more solid foundation than faith in the love Heavenly Father has for you, faith in His plan of happiness, and faith in the capacity and willingness of Jesus Christ to fulfill all of His promises."
James E. Faust, Apr 2003, "Sustaining Power of Faith"
James E. Faust, Apr 2003, "Sustaining Power of Faith"
Beyond Mere Acceptance
"Faith in Jesus Christ takes us beyond mere acceptance of the Savior’s identity and existence. It includes having complete confidence in His infinite and eternal redemptive power."
James O. Mason, Apr 2001, "Faith in Jesus Christ"
James O. Mason, Apr 2001, "Faith in Jesus Christ"
Faith vs. Hope and Charity
Faith, belief, and hope are often used interchangeably, and it may be difficult to distinguish between these words. There is a difference, however. Although we cannot have faith without belief and hope, we can believe without having faith. Elder James E. Talmage (1862–1933) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained, “Belief, in one of its accepted senses, may consist in a merely intellectual assent, while faith implies such confidence and conviction as will impel to action.” The Savior taught, “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.” The Apostle James said it another way: “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” So-called faith without works is not faith at all!
James O. Mason, Apr 2001, "Faith in Jesus Christ"
James O. Mason, Apr 2001, "Faith in Jesus Christ"
Increased Faith is Vital and Necessary
"Increased faith is as vital and necessary today as it was when Jesus walked the earth. Our modern world struggles with insufficient faith. President Gordon B. Hinckley said in a conference talk: “This is my prayer for all of us. … Increase our faith to bridge the chasms of uncertainty and doubt. … Grant us faith to look beyond the problems of the moment to the miracles of the future. … Give us faith to do what is right and let the consequences follow.”
James O. Mason, Apr 2001, "Faith in Jesus Christ"
James O. Mason, Apr 2001, "Faith in Jesus Christ"
Perfection Doesn't Come in this Life
"Perfection does not come in this life, but we exercise faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and keep our covenants. President Monson has promised, 'Your testimony, when constantly nourished, will keep you safe.' We push our spiritual roots deep, feasting daily on the words of Christ in the scriptures. We trust in the words of living prophets, placed before us to show us the way. We pray and pray and listen to the quiet voice of the Holy Ghost that leads us along and speaks peace to our soul. Whatever challenges arise, we never, never leave Him."
Neil L. Andersen General Conference, Oct. 2010, "Never Leave Him"
Neil L. Andersen General Conference, Oct. 2010, "Never Leave Him"
Approached With Faith
"As we follow the Savior, without question there will be challenges that confront us. Approached with faith, these refining experiences bring a deeper conversion of the Savior’s reality. Approached in a worldly way, these same experiences cloud our view and weaken our resolve. Some we love and admire slip from the strait and narrow path and “[walk] no more with him.”
Neil L. Andersen General Conference, Oct. 2010, "Never Leave Him"
Faith for the Future
"My beloved brothers and sisters, fear not. Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith."
President Thomas S. Monson General Conference, Oct. 2009, "Be of Good Cheer"
President Thomas S. Monson General Conference, Oct. 2009, "Be of Good Cheer"
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