Because we are learning to treasure heavenly things

"…Faith forged in the furnace of trials and tears is marked by trust and testimony.

Only God can count the sacrifice; only God can measure the sorrow;

 only God can know the hearts of those who serve Him."

Thomas S. Monson

"Gaze upward, look inward, reach outward, and press forward."

Thomas S. Monson

The reward of eternal life requires effort.

Thomas S. Monson

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“Anger is not an expression of strength.  It is an indication of one’s inability to control his thoughts,

words, his emotions… When the weakness of anger takes over, the strength of reason leaves.”

Gordon B. Hinckley

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“To succor means to ‘run to.’  I testify that in my fears and in my infirmities the Savior has surely run to me. I will never be able to thank Him enough for such personal kindness and such loving care.”

Jeffrey R. Holland

Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.

Thomas S. Monson

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I am certain that the Lord, who notes the fall of a sparrow, looks with compassion upon those who have been called upon to part, even temporarily, from their precious children.

Thomas S. Monson


I hope that you will learn to take responsibility for your decisions. don't take counsel of your fears.

Thomas S. Monson ~

“Spiritual maturity is understanding that we cannot blame anybody else for our actions. Some factors may make it harder for us to perform according to God’s plan for us, but being accountable for how we use our agency means being answerable for our own behavior.”

Elaine Cannon

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“Gifts of the Spirit which the Lord bestows upon those who believe and obey the gospel of Christ are called signs.  That is, their receipt stands as an evidence or sign of the presence of that faith which results from believing the truth.  Signs are wonders and miracles;

they always and invariably are manifest to and among the faithful saints.”

Bruce R. McConkie

In reality, we are all travelers even explorers of mortality.

Thomas S. Monson

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On occasion we need to make a second effort and a third effort, and a fourth effort, and as many degrees of effort as may be required to accomplish what we strive to achieve.

Thomas S. Monson

 “We should seek to be happy and cheerful and not allow

Satan to overcome us with discouragement, despair, or depression.”

Joseph B. Wirthlin

“Life is full of difficulties, some minor and others of a more serious nature. There seems to be an unending supply of challenges for one and all. Our problem is that we often expect instantaneous solutions to such challenges, forgetting that frequently the heavenly virtue of patience is required.”

Thomas S. Monson

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"Do we really believe you can earn your way to heaven?" "Absolutely not! We are not paying our way into heaven. We are preparing for it."….the miracle of the Atonement is that not only can we be cleansed and consoled, but we can be transformed. Christ chose to become like us so that, through His grace, we can choose to become like Him. It's a lofty goal and a long and difficult process. When we get discouraged, it is easy to feel like giving up. But we can find renewed motivation when we feel God's love and power. Keep trying. Keep practicing. It will be worth it not because we are earning a treasure in heaven,

but because we are learning to treasure heavenly things.

Brad Wilcox