Heart to Heart

"Needed are...souls filled with compassion, that we might communicate not only eye to eye, or voice to ear, but in the majestic style of the Savior, even heart to heart."

President Thomas S. Monson

"Learning to endure times of disappointment, suffering, and sorrow is part of our on-the-job training. These experiences, while often difficult to bear at the time, are precisely the kinds of experiences that stretch our understanding, build our character, and increase our compassion for others."

Joseph B. Wirthlin

"Though we cannot understand "the meaning of all things," we do "know that God loveth his children" because He has said, "Behold, this is my work and my glory-to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man. Heavenly Father is able to accomplish these two great goals-the immortality and eternal life of man-because He is a God of creation and compassion. Creating and being compassionate are two objectives that contribute to our Heavenly Father's perfect happiness. Creating and being compassionate are two activities that we as

His spirit children can and should emulate."

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"Because Jesus Christ suffered greatly,

He understands our suffering. He understands our grief.

We experience hard things so that we too may have increased

compassion and understanding for others."

Joseph B. Wirthlin

"As children of God we are somebody. He will build us,

mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up,

our arms out, and walk with him."

Marvin J. Ashton

"I have always found that when we do the little things

correctly, the Lord gives us the strength to accomplish big things...

You might not always understand the reasons for some rules or

 commandments, but if you will follow them even in the

little things you will have more strength to do big things...

And you will have the great blessing of knowing that you

are on the Lord's side and that He is on yours."

Donald L. Hallstrom

"However much faith to obey God we now have,

we will need to strengthen it continually and keep it

refreshed constantly. We can do that by deciding now

to be more quick to obey and more determined to endure.

Learning to start early and to be steady are the keys

to spiritual preparation.

Procrastination and inconsistency are its mortal enemies."

Henry B. Eyring

"The Savior's loving warmth and healing touch

lift us and give us strength to endure."

More Holiness Give Me

"Meekness is vital to becoming more Christlike. Without it one cannot develop other important virtues. . . Acquiring meekness is a process. . . More meekness does not translate to weakness, but it is the presentation of self in a posture of kindness and gentleness. It reflects certitude, strength, serenity; it reflects a healthy self-esteem and a genuine self-control.

More meekness will allow us to be tutored by the Spirit."

H. David Burton

"At times many of us let that enemy of achievement--even the culprit 'self-defeat'--dwarf our aspirations, smother our dreams, cloud our vision, and impair our lives. The enemy's voice whispers in our ears, 'You can't do it.' 'You're too young.' 'You're too old.' 'You're nobody.' This is when we remember that we are created in the image of God. Reflection on this truth provides a profound sense of strength and power."

President Thomas S. Monson

"Holiness is the strength of the soul. It comes by faith and through obedience to God's laws and ordinances. God then purifies the heart by faith, and the heart becomes purged from that which is profane and unworthy. When holiness is achieved by conforming to God's will, one knows intuitively that which is wrong and that which is right before the Lord. Holiness speaks when there is silence, encouraging that which is good or reproving that which is wrong."

James E. Faust

"Patience, a Key to Happiness"

"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."

Joseph B. Wirthlin

"Sometime in the eternities to come,

we will see that our trials were calculated to

cause us to turn to our Heavenly Father for strength and support.

Any affliction or suffering we are called upon to bear may be

directed to give us experience, refinement, and perfection."

Delbert L. Stapley

"When we invite the Holy Ghost to fill our minds with light and knowledge, He "quickens" us, that is to say, enlightens and enlivens the inner man or woman. As a result we notice a measurable difference in our soul. We feel strengthened, filled with peace and joy. We possess spiritual energy and enthusiasm, both of which enhance our natural abilities. We can accomplish more than we otherwise could do on our own. We yearn to become a holier person."

Elder Keith K. Hilbig

"Thoughts mold your features. Thoughts lift your soul heavenward or drag you toward hell. … As nothing reveals character like the company we like and keep, so nothing foretells futurity like the thoughts over which we brood. … To have the approval of your conscience when you are alone with your thoughts is like being in the company of true and loving friends. To merit your own self-respect gives strength to character. Conscience is the link that binds your soul to the spirit of God."

David O. McKay

"Forgiveness is freeing up and putting to better use the energy

once consumed by holding grudges, harboring resentments,

and nursing unhealed wounds. It is rediscovering the strengths

we always had and relocating our limitless capacity

to understand and accept other people and ourselves."

"Filled with his love, we can endure pain, quell fear,

forgive freely, avoid contention, renew strength,

and bless and help others."

Elder John H Groberg

"Pray for the strength to walk the high road,

which at times may be lonely but which will lead to peace and

 happiness and joy supernal."

President Gordan B Hinckley

"Do not allow yourself to be self-condemning.

Avoid discouragement. Teach yourself correct principles

and govern yourself with honor. Appropriately involve

yourself in helping others. As we develop proper

self-image in ourself and others, I promise you the "nobody"

 attitude will completely disappear. Ever remember wherever

you are today within the sound of my voice that you are someone."

Marvin J. Ashton

"The Lord gives us a spirit of hope and a feeling of comfort and confidence that we can overcome the obstacles we face. He has shown the way to gain strength during our struggles. With His assistance, we have the ability to succeed."

L. Lionel Kendrick

"The Lord gives us a spirit of hope and a feeling of comfort

 and confidence that we can overcome the obstacles we face.

He has shown the way to gain strength during our struggles.

With His assistance, we have the ability to succeed.

Listen to His words of counsel and comfort: "Fear not,

little children, for you are mine, and

I have overcome the world and none of them that my Father

hath given me shall be lost."

L. Lionel Kendrick

"Some of our struggles involve making decisions,

while others are a result of the decisions we have made.

Some of our struggles result from choices others make that affect our lives.

We cannot always control everything that happens to us in this life,

but we can control how we respond. Many struggles come as problems and

pressures that sometimes cause pain.

Others come as temptations, trials, and tribulations."

L. Lionel Kendrick