Decisions determine destiny. Thomas S. Monson More Quotes by Thomas S. Monson More Quotes From Thomas S. Monson The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it. Thomas S. Monson spiritual inspirational life As we arise each morning, let us determine to respond with love and kindness to whatever might come our way. Thomas S. Monson kindness morning might 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 love-you love-is father 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 yards one-day deeds 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 mountain helping-others race Physically walking where Jesus walked is less important than walking as He walked. Thomas S. Monson important spiritual jesus Our most significant opportunities will be found in times of greatest difficulty. Thomas S. Monson significant adversity opportunity By learning of Him, by believing in Him, by following Him, there is the capacity to become like Him. Thomas S. Monson following capacity believe Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you if you will only believe, obey, and endure. Thomas S. Monson stores wonderful believe 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 treats should people 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 limits have-faith believe 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 differences attitude wind One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is important. Thomas S. Monson one-day important running 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 charity weakness people Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears. Thomas S. Monson women religious god 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 details believe father 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 religious christian heart Pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good. Thomas S. Monson working-together praying believe Stand for right, even if you stand alone. Thomas S. Monson moral-courage stand-alone ifs Your mind is a cupboard and you stock the shelves. Thomas S. Monson cupboards shelves mind
