“Key statements made by latter-day prophets are not trite clichés. They are vital counsel to us from the Lord through his prophets. We should ponder and act upon such statements.” ShouldMadeLordKeysStatementsProphetLatterPonderingLatter Days Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“The Lord is well aware of our mortality. He knows our weaknesses. He understands the challenges of our everyday lives. He has great empathy for the temptations of earthly appetites and passions.” KnowsWellsPassionChallengesLordEmpathyWeaknessEverydayTemptationMortalityAppetiteEveryday Life Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude.” KnowsWayMayTodayDesireLossLordTakenTearsGratitudeFaithfulRejoice Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Note that charity is given only to those who seek it, only to those who earnestly pray for it, only to those who are disciples of Christ. Before we can be filled with this pure love, we must start at the beginning with the first principle of the gospel. We must have "first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ."” FirstsJesusGivenChristLordPrinciplesPrayingPureJesus ChristFilledNotesCharityDiscipleLord Jesus ChristPure Love Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him.” SimpleSecretLordTrust In The Lord Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Living the gospel does not mean the storms of life will pass us by, but we will be better prepared to face them with serenity and peace. 'Search diligently, pray always, and be believing,' the Lord admonished, 'and all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly.'” IfsBelieveMeanDoeTogetherFacesWalksLordPrayingAll ThingsPreparedStormWorking TogetherSerenityStorms Of Life Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Every home is a house of learning either for good or otherwise. Family members may learn to be obedient, honest, industrious, self-reliant, and faithful in living gospel principles, or they may learn something else. Learning the gospel in the homes of Church members should be centered on the scriptures and on the words of the latter-day prophets. The Lord has commanded parents to teach their children.” ShouldMayChildrenSelfHomeHouseParentChurchLordPrinciplesTeachHonestMembersScriptureFaithfulProphetLatterObedientFamily MembersIndustriousLatter DaysSelf ReliantChurch Members Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“In life, you should seek the help you need. Do not depend on your own strength alone. You have never done all you can to finish a task until you have sought help from the Lord.” LifeNeedsShouldDoneHelpingLordDependsTasks Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“The Lord will never forsake or abandon anyone, You may abandon him, but he will not abandon you. You never need to feel that you are alone.” NeedsFeelsMayLordAbandonForsake Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Being true to one's duty is a mark of true disciples of the Lord and the children of God. Be valiant in your duty. Stay in step. Do not fail in your most important task, that of keeping your second estate. Be true to your duty, for it will bring you to God.” ChildrenImportantLordStepsFailingDutyTasksMarkBeing TrueDiscipleEstatesChild Of GodValiant Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin