How does one magnify a calling? Simply by performing the service that pertains to it. Thomas S. Monson More Quotes by Thomas S. Monson More Quotes From Thomas S. Monson 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 brothermemoriesfather You can dress attractively without being immodest. Within the Lord’s guidelines, there is room for you to be lively, vibrant, and beautiful both in your dress and in your actions. Thomas S. Monson dressesbeautifulrooms Because of Jesus Christ the world has changed, the divine Atonement has been made, the price of sin has been paid, and the fearful spectacle of death yields to the light of truth and the assurance of resurrection. Though the years roll by, His birth, His ministry, His legacy continue to guide the destiny of all who follow Him as He so invitingly urged. Thomas S. Monson yielddestinyjesus Man has made remarkable strides in conquering outer space, but how futile have been his efforts in conquering inner space- the space in our hearts and minds of men. Thomas S. Monson spaceheartmen …Faith forged in the furnace of trials and tears is marked by trust and testimony. Only God can count the sacrifice; only God can measure the sorrow; only God can know the hearts of those who serve Him. Thomas S. Monson sacrificesorrowheart Can we somehow muster the courage and steadfastness of purpose that characterized the pioneers of a former generation? Can you and I, in actual fact, be pioneers [today]? Thomas S. Monson pioneersgenerationspurpose Avoid pornography at all costs! Thomas S. Monson pornographycost No temptation, no pressure, no enticing can overcome us unless we allow such. If we make the wrong choice, we have no one to blame but ourselves. Thomas S. Monson choicestemptationovercoming I extol those who, with loving care and compassionate concern, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and house the homeless. He who notes the sparrow's fall will not be unmindful of such service. Thomas S. Monson nakedhousefall Let us not only remember the past and its required sacrifice, let us also remember that we are responsible to build a legacy for the generations which follow us. Thomas S. Monson legacysacrificepast It was by faith, nothing wavering, that Joseph saw God our Eternal Father and Jesus Christ, His Son. Thomas S. Monson fathersonjesus Our challenge is to join forces of the old and the new- experience and experiment, history and destiny, the world of man and the new world of science- but always in accordance with the never-changing word of God. Thomas S. Monson new-experiencesdestinymen The Lord shapes the back to bear the burden placed upon it. Thomas S. Monson shapeslordbears May we give as the Savior gave. To give of oneself is a holy gift. We give as a remembrance of all the Savior has given. Thomas S. Monson remembrancemaygiving It is not enough to want to make the effort and to say we'll make the effort. We must actually make the effort. It's in the doing, not just the thinking, that we accomplish our goals. If we constantly put our goals off, we will never see them fulfilled. Someone put it this way: Live only for tomorrow, and you will have a lot of empty yesterdays today. Thomas S. Monson goalyesterdaythinking The needs of others are ever present, and each of us can do something to help someone.... Unless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives. Thomas S. Monson purposelittlesneeds We must not let our passions destroy our dreams. Thomas S. Monson small-dreamspassiondream Prayer can solve more problems, alleviate more suffering, prevent more transgression, and bring about greater peace and contentment in the human soul than can be obtained in any other way. Thomas S. Monson soulsufferingprayer A grateful heart, then, comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all that they bring into our lives. This requires conscious effort-at least until we have truly learned and cultivated an attitude of gratitude. Often we feel grateful and intend to express our thanks but forget to do so or just don't get around to it. Someone has said that "feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." Thomas S. Monson gratitudeattitudefather The problems of our day loom ominously before us... Surrounded by the sophistication of modern living, we look heavenward for that unfailing sense of direction, that we might chart and follow a wise and proper course. Our Heavenly Father will not leave our sincere petition unanswered. Thomas S. Monson wisefatherlooks
