I believe our differences are the little pinches of salt that can make the marriage seem more flavorful. James E. Faust More Quotes by James E. Faust More Quotes From James E. Faust Adversity is the refiner's fire that bends iron but tempers steel. James E. Faust iron adversity fire We acquire a testimony of the principles of the gospel by obediently trying to live them. James E. Faust testimony principles trying Some parents have difficulty expressing their love physically or vocally. I do not ever recall my own father using the words, "Son, I love you," but he showed it in a thousand ways which were more eloquent than words. He rarely missed a practice, a game, a race, or any activity in which his sons participated. James E. Faust love father son You must have the strength to discipline yourselves so that you can accomplish your goals and enhance your natural strengths. Habits of self-discipline formed while you are young will become part of the makeup of your character for the rest of your lives. James E. Faust makeup self character Some, like Ebenezer Scrooge in Dickens's A Christmas Carol, have a hard time loving anyone, even themselves, because of their selfishness. Love seeks to give rather than to get. Charity towards and compassion for others is a way to overcome too much self-love James E. Faust hard-times compassion self You want to make your own decisions, but you ought to make those decisions with an eternal perspective. James E. Faust perspective decision want Most of us cannot afford to store a year's supply of luxury items, but find it more practical to store staples that might keep us from starving in case of emergency. James E. Faust luxury might years The depth of our belief in the Resurrection and the Atonement of the Savior will, I believe, determine the measure of courage and purpose with which we meet life's challenges. James E. Faust depth challenges believe Into every life there come the painful, despairing days of adversity. James E. Faust refiners-fire adversity painful The Lord has a great work for each of us to do. You may wonder how this can be. You may feel that there is nothing special or superior about you or your ability. ... The Lord can do remarkable miracles with a person of ordinary ability who is humble, faithful, and diligent in serving the Lord and seeks to improve himself. This is because God is the ultimate source of power. James E. Faust faithful miracle humble True disciples are those who go beyond simply believing. They act out their belief. James E. Faust disciple belief believe Leaders receive and give assignments. This is an important part of the necessary principle of delegating. No one appreciates a willing volunteer more than I, but the total work cannot be done as the Lord wants it done merely by those doing the work who may be present at meetings. James E. Faust volunteer appreciate giving As a young man, I lived through the Great Depression, when banks failed and so many lost their jobs and homes and went hungry. I was fortunate to have a job at a canning factory that paid 25 cents an hour. James E. Faust home jobs men Cheating in school is a form of self-deception. We go to school to learn. We cheat ourselves when we coast on the efforts and scholarship of someone else. James E. Faust self cheating school A conviction that you are a daughter of God gives you a feeling of comfort in your self-worth. It means that you can find strength in the balm of Christ. It will help you meet the heartaches and challenges with faith and serenity. ... A woman can and must have an identity and feel useful, valued, and needed whether she is single or married. She must feel that she can do something for someone else that no one else ever born can do James E. Faust daughter heart mean A rebirth out of spiritual adversity causes us to become new creatures. James E. Faust adversity causes spiritual Look at everything through the lens of eternity. If you will do this, life will take on a different perspective. James E. Faust lenses perspective different May we dedicate our lives to serving the Lord and not worry about offending the devil. James E. Faust offending devil worry We must at times search our own souls and discover what we really are. Our real character, much as we would wish, cannot be hidden. James E. Faust real soul character The saving principles and doctrines of the Church are established, fixed, and unchangeable. James E. Faust doctrine church principles
