He shall be called Wonderful

 

 

“Several years ago just before Christmas, my niece, Shelly, grabbed her mom’s hand and, without explanation, led her into the privacy of the laundry room. ‘Mom,’ she asked in a serious whisper, ‘is it okay if I believe just one more year?’  Since that memorable happening, our family has established a family tradition. Each Christmas Eve, we gather together around the tree. With the lights low and the fire burning in the fireplace, we ask the question once again, the most important question of the year, ‘Is it okay if we believe one more year?’ not only believe in the traditions of childhood with Santa Claus and reindeer, but more importantly in the message of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whose birthday we are celebrating. Do we believe in his mission, his atonement, his resurrection? Do we believe in his invitation to come and follow him?  Of course we are not really committing ourselves for only a year. We are pledged to follow the Savior forever. But we live life a day, a week, a month, a year at a time,

and Christmas is a season to focus on the year ahead and reconfirm our discipleship.”

Ardeth G. Kapp

“In each of us there is at Christmastime something of our childhood. We all revel in the fun of Christmas of giving and receiving tinseled presents, of singing favorite carols, of feasting on goodies we never miss at other seasons, of gathering together as family and friends, all having a wonderful time. But there is something else, something better, and that is to sit together as families and read again the fascinating story of the birth of Jesus, who was born in Bethlehem of Judea.”

 

Gordon B. Hinckley

 

“This is a glorious time of the year, simple in origin, deep in meaning, beautiful in tradition and custom, rich in memories, and charitable in spirit. It has an attraction to which our hearts are readily drawn. This joyful season brings to each of us a measure of happiness that corresponds to the degree in which we have turned our mind, feelings, and actions to the spirit of Christmas, to the Savior, whose birth we celebrate.”

Thomas S. Monson

 

 

“May we remember these ABCs as we begin our journey into the New Year, cultivation a positive Attitude, a Belief that we can achieve our goals and resolutions, and the Courage to face whatever challenges may come our way.

 

Then the abundant life will be ours.”

 

Thomas S. Monson

 

 

“Don't limit yourself and don't let others convince you that you are limited in what you can do. Believe in yourself and then live so as to reach your possibilities. You can achieve what you believe you can. Trust and believe and have faith.”

 

Thomas S. Monson

 

 

“…there is so much to be grateful for. I give my thanks to our Heavenly Father and to all of you. This is a time when we ponder our blessings and when we also prepare for the new year, for which we should make new resolves and set new personal goals… Please do the same within your families. Count your blessings, and express your gratitude to your eternal partners, to your children, and to your parents for all that they do.”

 

Spencer W. Kimball

 

 

“This is the beginning of a new year, and each of us might well say to himself, ‘Today is the first day of the rest of my life. Let me begin now to prepare for eternal life, that I may know a fullness of joy and happiness now and forever.’

 

After all, this is really what each of us wants,

 

and it is most important that we take time to find out how to get it and begin now to work at it day by day.”

 

N. Eldon Tanner

 

 

“Father in Heaven clothed your intelligence with spirit

 

and made it possible for you to enjoy the wonder of a physical body…….

Upward growth occurs in cycles that build upon each other in an ascending spiral of capacity and understanding. They are often not easy, but they are always beneficial. As you walk the path of righteousness, you will grow in strength, understanding, and self-esteem. You will discover hidden talents and unknown capacities. The whole course of your life may be altered for your happiness and the Lord’s purposes.”

 

Richard G. Scott

 

 

“One day we will take that unavoidable step and cross from this mortal sphere into the next estate. One day we will look back at our lives and wonder if we could have been better, made better decisions, or used our time more wisely.
To avoid some of the deepest regrets of life, it would be wise to make some resolutions today. Therefore, let us:

 Resolve to spend more time with those we love.

 

 Resolve to strive more earnestly to become the person God wants us to be.

 

 Resolve to find happiness, regardless of our circumstances.

 

It is my testimony that many of the deepest regrets of tomorrow can be prevented by following the Savior today.”

 

Dieter F. Uchtdorf