“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
“I know that each of us has much to do. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the tasks we face. But if we keep our priorities in order, we can accomplish all that we should. We can endure to the end regardless of temptations, problems, and challenges.” IfsKnowsFeelsShouldEndsSometimesProblemFacesOrderChallengesTasksEndureAccomplishPrioritiesTemptationOverwhelmedProblems And Challenges Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“We should strive to develop within ourselves the traits of character of the Savior.” ShouldCharacterStriveSaviorTraits Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“We should be patient in developing and strengthening our testimonies. Rather than expecting immediate or spectacular manifestations, though they will come when needed, we should pray for a testimony, study the scriptures, follow the counsel of our prophet and other Church leaders, and live the principles of the gospel. Our testimonies then will grow and mature naturally, perhaps imperceptibly at times, until they become driving forces in our lives.” ShouldForceGrowsChurchLeaderPrinciplesStudyOur LivesPrayingNeededPatientDrivingScriptureDevelopingManifestationProphetMatureExpectingTestimonyBe PatientSpectacularStrengtheningDriving ForceChurch Leaders Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us—even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will. We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever. Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won’t, for He sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming.” KnowsGivingShouldMightTodayFatherTermLove IsForeverWonderfulBecomingGiving UpCapableYesterdaySettlingGloriousHeavenlyFlawsHis LoveHeavenly FatherYesterday And Today Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Our friends should be companions who inspire us, who help us rise to our best.” LifeInspirationalShouldHelpingFriendshipInspireFriendsCompanionCompanionshipHelping HandHelpersInspirational FriendshipHelpfulnessScrapbooking Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Our homes need to be more Christ-centered. We should spend more time at the temple and less time in the pursuit of pleasure. We should lower the noise level in our homes so that the noise of the world will not overpower the still, small voice of the Holy Ghost. One of our greatest goals as parents should be to enjoy the power and influence of the Holy Ghost in our homes.” WorldNeedsShouldStillsHomeParentEnjoyGoalVoiceChristPleasureLevelsInfluenceHolyPursuitGhostNoiseTemplesMore TimeHoly GhostSmall Voice Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“We should learn to be patient with ourselves. Recognizing our strengths and our weaknesses, we should strive to use good judgment in all of our choices and decisions, make good use of every opportunity, and do our best in every task we undertake. We should not be unduly discouraged nor in despair at any time when we are doing the best we can. Rather, we should be satisfied with our progress even though it may come slowly at times.” ShouldMayUseChoicesOpportunityDecisionProgressDespairJudgmentWeaknessTasksUnityStrivePatientSatisfiedRecognizingDiscouragedBe PatientOur ChoicesGood JudgmentChoices And Decisions 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
“Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one's voice.” ShouldSometimesSoundVoiceSimpleGratitudeTasteRainLoved OnesScentSimple ThingsYour FavoriteExpressing GratitudeInspirational GratitudeAttitude Of GratitudeFavorite FoodsSound Of Rain Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“You should look ahead now and decide what you want to do with your lives. Fix clearly in your mind what you want to be one year from now, five years, ten years, and beyond. Write your goals and review them regularly. Keep them before you constantly, record your progress, and revise them as circumstances dictate.” WantShouldWritingYearsMindLooksGoalRecordsFiveProgressCircumstancesTenWhat You WantGenerosityFive YearsReviews Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
