A covenant made with God should be regarded not as restrictive but as protective. Russell M. Nelson More Quotes by Russell M. Nelson More Quotes From Russell M. Nelson Be patient with yourself. Perfection comes not in this life, but in the next life. Don't demand things that are unreasonable, but demand of yourself improvement. As you let the Lord help you through that, He will make the difference. Russell M. Nelson change motivational life When we love somebody, we show it by doing something nice. So learn to serve: find a need and fulfill a need. Surprise people with a good deed they hadn't planned on. We have that opportunity at home, at school, and at church. Russell M. Nelson nice home school Counting blessings is better than recounting problems Russell M. Nelson counting problem blessing Keep studying the scriptures, keep doing the things that build your faith in Jesus Christ and then notice the wise choices you are naturally drawn to make Russell M. Nelson choices wise jesus We should not be discouraged or depressed by our shortcomings. No one is without weakness. As part of the divine plan, we are tested to see whether we master weakness or let weakness master us. Proper diagnosis is essential to proper treatment. The Lord gave us this remarkable assurance: "Because thou hast seen thy weakness thou shalt be made strong" (Ether 12:37). But wishing for strength won't make us strong. It takes faith and work to shore up a weakened cord of integrity. Russell M. Nelson strong wish integrity The wise use of your freedom to make your own decisions is crucial to your spiritual growth, now and for eternity. You are never too young to learn, never too old to change. Your yearnings to learn and change come from a divinely instilled striving for eternal progression. Each day brings opportunity for decisions for eternity. Russell M. Nelson spiritual wise opportunity Who are we? We are children of God. Our potential is unlimited. Our inheritance is sacred. May we always honor that heritage - in every thought and deed. Russell M. Nelson healing life children Even if everyone is doing it, wrong is never right Russell M. Nelson ifs Unfinished business is our worst business. Perpetual procrastination must yield to perceptive preparation. Today we have a little more time to bless others-time to be kinder, more compassionate, quicker to thank and slower to scold, more generous in sharing, more gracious in caring. Russell M. Nelson unfinished-business procrastination caring God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, but we are not. Each day, ours is the challenge to access the power of the Atonement so that we can truly change, become more Christlike, and qualify for the gift of exaltation and live eternally with God, Jesus Christ, and our families. For these powers, privileges, and gospel gifts, thanks be to God! Russell M. Nelson yesterday forever jesus Have faith to keep all the commandments of God, knowing that they are given to bless His children and bring them joy. [You] will encounter people who pick which commandments they will keep and ignore others that they choose to break. I call this the cafeteria approach to obedience. This practice of picking and choosing will not work. It will lead to misery. To prepare to meet God, one keeps all of His commandments. It takes faith to obey them, and keeping His commandments will strengthen that faith. Russell M. Nelson knowing practice children We were born to die and we die to live. As seedlings of God, we barely blossom on earth; we fully flower in heaven. Russell M. Nelson flower god heaven I urge you to choose companions well and cherish those friends who lift you and make you better in their presence. And be such friends to one another. Russell M. Nelson companion wells cherish Danger lurks when we divide ourselves with expressions such as "my private life," "my professional life," or even "my best behavior." Living life in separate compartments can lead to internal conflict and exhausting tension....Inner peace comes only as we maintain the integrity of truth in all aspects of our lives. When we covenant to follow the Lord and obey His commandments, we accept His standards in every thought, action, and deed. Russell M. Nelson live-life expression integrity Act by inspiration, motivated by love. Russell M. Nelson motivated inspiration Sweet serenity is found in fervent prayer. Then, we forget ourselves and remember the reaching hands of the Savior, who said, "Come unto me, all ye that are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." As our burdens are shared with Him, they do become lighter. Russell M. Nelson prayer sweet hands Love for family and friends, great as it may be, is much more profound when anchored in the love of Jesus Christ. Parental love for children has more meaning here and hereafter because of Him. All loving relationships are elevated in Him. Love of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ provides the illumination, inspiration, and motivation to love others in a loftier way. Russell M. Nelson motivation children jesus Keeping divine commandments brings blessings, every time! Breaking divine commandments brings a loss of blessings, every time! Russell M. Nelson divine blessing loss I doubt that the Lord cares much which honorable vocation you choose. But He does care if you love one another and serve one another. Russell M. Nelson care doubt doe Each marriage starts with two built-in handicaps. It involves two imperfect people. Russell M. Nelson funny-marriage two people
