Recent surveys of Church members have shown a serious erosion in the number of families who have a year's supply of life's necessities. Most members plan to do it. Too few have begun... It is our sacred duty to care for our families, including our extended families.

Thomas S. Monson

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The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

Thomas S. Monson

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As we arise each morning, let us determine to respond with love and kindness to whatever might come our way.

Thomas S. Monson

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Your Heavenly Father loves you-each of you. That love never changes. It is not influenced by your appearance, by your possessions, or by the amount of money you have in your bank account. It is not changed by your talents and abilities. It is simply there. It is there for you when you are sad or happy, discouraged or hopeful. God's love is there for you whether or not you feel you deserve love. It is simply always there.

Thomas S. Monson

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Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it's a cinch. Each of us can be true for just one day--and then one more and then one more after that--until we've lived a lifetime guided by the Spirit, a lifetime close to the Lord, a lifetime of good deeds and righteousness.

Thomas S. Monson

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Help others in their race of life. Remember that when you help another up a mountain, you are a little nearer the top yourself.

Thomas S. Monson

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Physically walking where Jesus walked is less important than walking as He walked.

Thomas S. Monson

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Our most significant opportunities will be found in times of greatest difficulty.

Thomas S. Monson

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By learning of Him, by believing in Him, by following Him, there is the capacity to become like Him.

Thomas S. Monson

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Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you if you will only believe, obey, and endure.

Thomas S. Monson

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When we treat people merely as they are, they will remain as they are. When we treat them as if they were what they should be, they will become what they should be.

Thomas S. Monson

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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

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So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment. We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. For maximum happiness, peace, and contentment, may we choose a positive attitude.

Thomas S. Monson

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One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is important.

Thomas S. Monson

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Charity is having patience with someone who has let us down. It is resisting the impulse to become offended easily. It is accepting weaknesses and shortcomings. It is accepting people as they truly are. It is looking beyond physical appearances to attributes that will not dim through time. It is resisting the impulse to categorize others.

Thomas S. Monson

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Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

Thomas S. Monson

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Our Heavenly Father is aware of our needs and will help us as we call upon Him for assistance. I believe that no concern of ours is too small or insignificant. The Lord is in the details of our lives.

Thomas S. Monson

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There is really no way we can know the heart, the intentions, or the circumstances of someone who might say or do something we find reason to criticize. Thus the commandment: 'Judge not.'

Thomas S. Monson

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Pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good.

Thomas S. Monson

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Stand for right, even if you stand alone.

Thomas S. Monson

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Your mind is a cupboard and you stock the shelves.

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