Desire to look upward

 

We are gathered together for the purpose of learning what to do with this present life and with the present blessings bestowed upon us. If we do not learn these lessons, how can we expect to be trusted with the riches of eternity; for he that is faithful over a few things shall be made ruler over many things.”

Brigham Young

 

"Supposing today were your last day on earth,
The last mile of the journey you've trod;
After all your struggles, how much are you worth?
How much can you take home to God?"

 

“As you feel the need to confide in the Lord or to improve the quality of your visits with him … may I suggest a process to follow: go where you can be alone, go where you can think, go where you can kneel, go where you can speak out loud to him. … Now, picture him in your mind’s eye. Think to whom you are speaking, control your thoughts don’t let them wander, address him as your Father and your friend. Now tell him things you really feel to tell him not trite phrases that have little meaning, but have a sincere, heartfelt conversation with him. Confide in him, ask him for forgiveness, plead with him, enjoy him, thank him,

express your love to him, and then listen for his answers.”

H. Burke Peterson

“Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got.”

Before you speak THINK

T- is it true?

H - is it helpful?

I - is it inspiring?

N - is it necessary?

K - is it kind?

Marvin J. Ashton

Even when you think your daughter is not listening to a thing you say.

She is still learning from you as she watches you to see if your actions match your words.

“As I walked out the door toward my freedom I knew that if I did not leave all the anger,

hatred & bitterness behind that I would still be in PRISON.”

Nelson Mandela

 

“I am still determined to be cheerful and to be happy in whatever situation I may be,

for I have also learnt from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery

depends upon our dispositions and not upon our circumstances.”

 

Martha Washington

 

 

Humility is not thinking less of yourself,

 

but thinking of yourself Less.

 

C. S. Lewis

 

 

The Phrase “do not be afraid” is written in the Bible 365 times.

That’s a daily reminder form God to live every day being fearless.

 

 

 

You are never lost if you can See the Temple

 

 

“I give counsel to husbands and wives. Pray for the love which allows you to see the good in your companion. Pray for the love that makes weakness and mistakes seem small. Pray for the love to make your companion’s joy your own. Pray for the love to want to lessen the load and soften the sorrows of your companion.”

 

Henry B. Eyring

 

 

"What a great strength it would be to all of us in times of desperation and wonderment to humbly approach his throne with "Please hear my prayers. Answer them in thy great wisdom for my best good. But please give me the constant reassurance that thou art there and that peace, contentment, and the courage to continue are mine because I have faith and can come to Thee who has promised not to forsake us."

 

Marvin J. Ashton

I recall an experience of a few years ago. A group of friends were trail riding on strong Morgan horses when we came to a clearing which opened on a lush grass meadow with a small, clear stream meandering through it. No mule deer could wish for a better home. However, there was a danger lurking. The wily deer can detect the slightest movement in the surrounding bush; he can hear the crack of a twig and discern the scent of man. He is vulnerable from but one direction overhead. In a mature tree, hunters had erected a platform high above the enticing spot. Though in many places this is illegal, the hunter takes his prey as it comes to eat and to drink. No twig would break, no movement disturb, no scent reveal the hunter’s whereabouts. Why? The magnificent buck deer, with its highly developed senses to warn of impending danger, does not have the capacity to look directly upward and thus detect the enemy. The deer finds himself in harm’s way. Man is not so restricted. His greatest safety is found in his ability and his desire to look upward to “look to God and live.”

But chief of all thy wondrous works Supreme of all thy plan,

Thou hast put an upward reach Into the heart of man.

Thomas S. Monson

“A proud man is always looking down on things and people;

and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.”

C. S. Lewis