“I do not think it pleases the Lord when we worry because we think we never do enough or that what we do is never good enough.” ThinkingEnoughLordWorryPleaseGood EnoughNever Good Enough Author:Boyd K. Packer
“An unusual thing happened after that great first vision. The Prophet Joseph received no additional communication for three years. However, he did not wonder, he did not question, he did not doubt the Lord. The Prophet Joseph patiently waited. The Prophet Joseph taught us the principle of patience-by example.” YearsFirstsThreeWonderVisionLordPrinciplesDoubtHappenedExampleTaughtCommunicationThings HappenProphetUnusualThree YearsTaught UsUnusual Things Author:Boyd K. Packer
“You ought to know that the Lord loves you. He will make that known to you, and it will be a very private and individual experience, something you cannot explain to anyone else.” KnowsIndividualKnownLordLove YouOught Author:Boyd K. Packer
“Some worry endlessly over missions that were missed, or marriages that did not turn out, or babies that did not arrive, or children that seem lost, or dreams unfulfilled, or because age limits what they can do. I do not think it pleases the Lord when we worry because we think we never do enough or that what we do is never good enough....Some needlessly carry a heavy burden of guilt which could be removed through confession and repentance.” ThinkingChildrenEnoughDreamSeemsAgeTurnsLostCan DoLordWorryBabyPleaseLimitsGuiltBurdenHeavyMissionsRepentanceGood EnoughConfessionHeavy BurdensNever Good Enough Author:Boyd K. Packer
“Teenagers also sometimes think, 'What's the use? The world will soon be blown all apart and come to an end.' That feeling comes from fear, not from faith. No one knows the hour or the day (see D&C 49:7), but the end cannot come until all of the purposes of the Lord are fulfilled. Everything that I have learned from the revelations and from life convinces me that there is time and to spare for you to carefully prepare for a long life.” ThinkingKnowsWorldLongEndsSometimesUseFeelingsPurposeHoursLordTeenagerRevelationsConvinceI Have LearnedFulfilledSparesLong LifeFear Not Author:Boyd K. Packer
“Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.” RememberSinLordForgiven Author:Boyd K. Packer
“One thing is very clear: the safest place and the best protection against the moral and spiritual diseases is a stable home and family. This has always been true; it will be true forever. We must keep that foremost in our minds. The scriptures speak of 'the shield of faith wherewith,' the Lord said, 'ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked' (D&C 27:17). This shield of faith is best fabricated in a cottage industry. While the shield can be polished in classes in the Church and in activities, it is meant to be handcrafted in the home and fitted to each individual.” MindSaidHomeAbleSpiritualIndividualSpeakChurchMoralLordClassForeverClearOne ThingIndustryActivityDiseaseProtectionScriptureBeing TrueWickedMeant To BeStableShieldsPolishedFieryCottagesQuenchDartsHome And FamilyHandcrafted Author:Boyd K. Packer
“Teaching some things that are true, prematurely or at the wrong time, can invite sorrow and heartbreak instead of the joy intended to accompany learning.... The scriptures teach emphatically that we must give milk before meat. The Lord made it very clear that some things are to be taught selectively and some things are to be given only to those who are worthy.” GivingMadeJoyGivenLordTeachClearTeachingTaughtSorrowWorthyScriptureMade ItMeatInvitesMilkAccompanyWrong Time Author:Boyd K. Packer
“It is in the ordinances of the temple that we are placed under covenant to Him….[If] we will enter into our covenants without reservation or apology, the Lord will protect us. We will receive inspiration sufficient for the challenges of life.” IfsInspirationChallengesLordProtectSufficientTemplesApologyCovenantReservationsOrdinances Author:Boyd K. Packer
“Temple. One other word is equal in importance to a Latter-day Saint. Home. Put the words holy temple and home together, and you have described the house of the Lord!” HomeTogetherHouseLordHolyEqualImportanceSaintLatterTemplesLatter DaysLatter Day Saints Book:The shield of faith Source: The shield of faith
“I'm not ashamed to say that I want to be good. And I've found in my life that it has been critically important to establish this intention between me and the Lord so that I knew that HE knew which way I committed my agency. I went before Him and said, 'I'm not neutral, and you can do with me what you want. If you need my vote-it's there. I don't care what you do with me and you don't have to take anything from me because I give it to you-everything. All I own. All I am.' And THAT has made all the difference.” IfsWayWantNeedsGivingHas BeensMadeSaidImportantCareFoundCan DoDifferencesLordVoteIntentionCommittedDon't CareBe GoodWhat You WantI Don't CareAgencyAshamedMissionary Author:Boyd K. Packer
“I bear witness of the power of the priesthood given to the Church to protect us and guide us. And because we have that, we have no fear of the future. Fear is the opposite of faith. We move forward, certain that the Lord will watch over us, particularly in the family.” MovingCertainGivenChurchLordWatchesBearsProtectOppositesGuidesMoving ForwardWitnessNo FearPriesthoodHave No FearFear Of The Future Author:Boyd K. Packer
“The Lord will bless us as we attend to the sacred ordinance work of the temples. Blessings there will not be limited to our temple service. We will be blessed in all of our affairs.” LordBlessingBlessedSacredAffairTemplesBlessOrdinancesBeing Blessed Book:The shield of faith Source: The shield of faith
“If you have seen one of the temples at night, fully lighted, you know what an impressive sight that can be. The house of the Lord, bathed in light, standing out in the darkness, becomes symbolic of the power and the inspiration of the gospel of Jesus Christ standing as a beacon in a world that sinks ever further into spiritual darkness.” IfsKnowsWorldLightInspirationSpiritualNightHouseJesusChristLordDarknessJesus ChristStandingSightTemplesStanding OutImpressiveSymbolicBeaconsSpiritual Darkness Book:The shield of faith Source: The shield of faith
“Do you realize how marvelous it is that you can call upon the Atonement? The Lord effected the Atonement for our sakes. And there isn’t anything that you can’t repent from and that you can’t be rescued from if you will repent and be determined to make the decision.” IfsRealizingDecisionLordSakeDeterminedMarvelousRepentAtonement Author:Boyd K. Packer
