Cooperativeness is not so much learning how to get along with others as taking the kinks out of ourselves, so that others can get along with us. Thomas S. Monson More Quotes by Thomas S. Monson More Quotes From Thomas S. Monson May we muster courage at the crossroads, courage for the conflicts, courage to say, "no," courage to say, "yes," for courage counts. Thomas S. Monson crossroads conflict may How much better the world would be if we all gave gifts of understanding, and compassion, of service, and friendship, of kindness and gentleness. Thomas S. Monson understanding compassion kindness 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 problem challenges forget The ability to communicate is not something we are born with. We have to learn it and earn it. Thomas S. Monson ability-to-communicate born communication Let us open wide the windows of our hearts, that each family member may feel welcome and 'at home.' Let us open also the doors of our very souls, that the dear ________ may enter. Remember His promise: 'Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him' (Revelation 3:20). Thomas S. Monson home heart men I would hope that we would not lose the real objective of our cherished opportunities to serve. That objective, that eternal goal, is the same spoken of by the Lord and found in the Pearl of Great Price: "For behold, this is my work and my glory-to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." May we ever remember that the mantle of membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not a cloak of comfort but rather a robe of responsibility. Our duty, in addition to saving ourselves, is to guide others to the celestial kingdom of God. Thomas S. Monson real responsibility jesus How do we find the Lord? I believe we have to seek Him in simple things. I believe we have to seek Him in personal prayer. I believe we must seek Him in personal service. I believe we seek and find Jesus when we follow His example. Thomas S. Monson prayer believe jesus I testify to you that our promised blessings are beyond measure. Though the storm clouds may gather, though the rains may pour down upon us, our knowledge of the gospel and our love of our Heavenly Father and Savior will comfort and sustain us and bring joy to our hearts as we walk uprightly and keep the commandments. There will be nothing in this world that can defeat us. Thomas S. Monson rain heart father When God speaks and we obey, we will always be right. Thomas S. Monson preparedness speak Perhaps when we face our maker, we will not be asked, 'How many positions did you hold,' but rather, 'How many people did you help? Thomas S. Monson faces helping people There is no finer way to demonstrate love of God than by serving Him in the positions to which we may be called. Occasionally, the reward for that service will be prompt, and we'll see the light in the eyes of the person whom we have helped. Other times, however, the Lord will let us wait a little while and let our reward come another way. Thomas S. Monson light eye waiting With a strong testimony of the Savior and His restored gospel, you have limitless opportunities to shine. Thomas S. Monson shining strong opportunity The sweetest feeling in mortality is to realize that God, our Heavenly Father, knows each one of us and generously permits us to see and to share His divine power to save. Thomas S. Monson divine-power feelings father The effectiveness of an inspired bishop, adviser, or teacher has very little to do with the outward trappings of power or an abundance of this world's goods. The leaders who have the most influence are usually those who set hearts afire with devotion to the truth, who make obedience to duty seem the essence of manhood, who transform some ordinary routine occurrence so that it becomes a vista where we see the person we aspire to be. Thomas S. Monson essence heart teacher Find someone who is having a hard time or is ill or lonely, and do something for him or her. Thomas S. Monson hard-times ill lonely Loving service anonymously given may be unknown to man-but the gift and the giver are known to God. Thomas S. Monson given may men The future is in your hands, the outcome is up to you. Thomas S. Monson up-to-you outcomes hands It is not enough to want to make the effort... it's in the doing, not just the thinking that we accomplish our goals. Thomas S. Monson effort goal thinking Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier Thomas S. Monson lovely hope doubt On occasion I have observed parents shopping to clothe a son about to enter missionary service. The new suits are fitted, the new shoes are laced, and shirts, socks, and ties are bought in quantity. I met one father who said to me, 'Brother Monson, I want you to meet my son.' Pride popped his buttons; the cost of the clothing emptied his wallet; love filled his heart. Tears filled my eyes when I noticed that his [the father's] suit was old, his shoes well worn; but he felt no deprivation. The glow on his face was a memory to cherish. Thomas S. Monson brother memories father
