Do not let the future be held hostage by the past Neal A. Maxwell More Quotes by Neal A. Maxwell More Quotes From Neal A. Maxwell The more quickly we loosen our grip on the things of the world the more firmly we can take hold of the things of eternity. Neal A. Maxwell eternity world Occasionally some individuals let the seeming ordinariness of life dampen their spirits. Though actually coping and growning, others lack the quiet, inner-soul satisfaction that can steady them, and are experiencing instead, a lingering sense that there is something more important they should be doing . . .as if what is quietly achieved in righteous individual living or in parenthood are not sufficiently spectacular. Neal A. Maxwell important satisfaction soul The Lord knows our bearing capacity, both as to coping and to comprehending, and He will not give us more to bear than we can manage at the moment, though to us it may seem otherwise. Just as no temptations will come to us from which we cannot escape or which we cannot bear, we will not be given more trials than we can sustain. Neal A. Maxwell temptation justice giving We can't dwell upon another's ingratitude without using up our time and talents unprofitably. Neal A. Maxwell our-time talent time Our journey is demanding enough that the need for reassurance as well as reminders is constant. Neal A. Maxwell forgiveness journey needs I know the celestial criteria measure service, not status; the use of our talents, not the relative size of our talent inventories. I know that Church membership is not passive security but continuing opportunity. Neal A. Maxwell church use opportunity Patience helps us to view imperfections in others more generously to the end that we may learn to be more wise than they have been. Neal A. Maxwell learning views wise If the nearly one-and-a-half million babies aborted in America each year could, somehow, vote, chameleon candidates would find fresh reason to be concerned about abortion, whereas now they are unconcerned. Neal A. Maxwell baby america years Frequently, we busily search for group service projects, which are surely needed and commendable, when quiet, personal service is also urgently needed. Sometimes the completing of an occasional group service project ironically salves our consciences when, in fact, we are constantly surrounded by a multitude of opportunities for individual service. In serving, as in true worship, we need to do some things together and some things personally. Our spiritual symmetry is our own responsibility, and balance is so important. Neal A. Maxwell responsibility spiritual opportunity Our little pebble of poor performance helps to start, or to sustain, an avalanche. Neal A. Maxwell pebbles avalanches littles God’s grace will cover us like a cloak-enough to provide for survival but too thin to keep out all the cold. Neal A. Maxwell lds survival grace We, more than others, should carry jumper and tow cables not only in our cars, but also in our hearts, by which means we can send the needed boost or charge of encouragement or the added momentum to mortal neighbors. Neal A. Maxwell encouragement heart mean Trying to observe the slow shift from self-centeredness to empathy is like trying to watch grass grow. Neal A. Maxwell empathy self trying If we knew how often the obedience of others is affected by our own, and how often our stepping forth soon brings forth a whole platton of helpers, and how often our speaking forth soon creates a chorus - we would be even more ashamed of our slackess and our silence. Neal A. Maxwell obedience silence would-be Life is an 'open-book' exam, but the problem is that most of the students don't have the 'book', or refuse to open it-a fact that ought to spur us on as Church members to share the gospel more widely so that life would be meaningful for more people. Neal A. Maxwell meaningful book people Love is never wasted, even if it is not reciprocated. Neal A. Maxwell ifs love-is Having faith in the plan of salvation includes steadfastly refusing to be diverted from our true identities and responsibilities. In the brief season of our existence on earth we may serve as a plumber, professor, farmer, physician, mechanic, bookkeeper, or teacher. These are useful activities and honorable designations; but a temporary vocation is not reflective of our true identities. Matthew was a tax collector, Luke a physician, and Peter a fisherman. In a salvational sense, 'so what!' Neal A. Maxwell self-esteem responsibility teacher We can learn that at the center of our agency is our freedom to form a healthy attitude toward whatever circumstances we are placed in! Those, for instance, who stretch themselves in service- though laced with limiting diseases-are often the healthiest among us! The Spirit can drive the flesh beyond where the body first agrees to go! Neal A. Maxwell agency healthy attitude It is not the years but the changes that make us grow. Neal A. Maxwell grows change years The overwhelming joy of conversion or a new calling is often followed by feelings of being overwhelmed with duties and doctrines. The first joyous feelings are real and give one much-needed initial momentum. But the genuine exhilaration is soon followed by the need to perspire and to pedal. Neal A. Maxwell real joy giving
