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 More Quotes by Thomas S. Monson More Quotes From Thomas S. Monson May we all make the journey to Bethlehem in spirit, taking with us a tender caring heart as our gift to the Savior. Thomas S. Monson caring journey heart None of us makes it through this life without problems and challenges — and sometimes tragedies and misfortunes. After all, in large part we are here to learn and grow from such events in our lives. We know that there are times when we will suffer, when we will grieve, and when we will be saddened. However, we are told, “Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.” How might we have joy in our lives, despite all that we may face? Again from the scriptures: “Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you." Thomas S. Monson cheer grieving men We are a temple-building and a temple-attending people. Thomas S. Monson temples building people No one has learned the meaning of living until he has surrendered his ego to the service of his fellow man. Service to others is akin to duty, the fulfillment of which brings true joy. Thomas S. Monson true-joy ego men I forbid you, agnostic, doubting thoughts, to destroy the house of my faith. Thomas S. Monson agnostic doubt house Blame keeps wounds open; only forgiveness heals Thomas S. Monson wounds blame heal Our lives will depend upon the decisions which we make, for decisions determine destiny. Thomas S. Monson destiny determine decision God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one. Thomas S. Monson creation sacrifice mother From the Book of Mormon come other precious promises, including promises of peace, freedom, and blessings if we 'will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ' (Ether 2:12). Thomas S. Monson blessing book jesus Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. Thomas S. Monson christmas spirit giving It is necessary to prepare and to plan so that we don’t fritter away our lives. Without a goal, there can be no real success. One of the best definitions of success I have ever heard goes something like this: success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. Someone has said the trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never cross the goal line. Thomas S. Monson real goal running There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus Christ. It is the time to love the Lord, our God, with all our heart – and our neighbors as ourselves. It is well to remember that he who gives money gives much; he who gives time gives more; but he who gives of himself gives all. Thomas S. Monson heart giving jesus The future will present insurmountable problems- only when we consider them insurmountable. Thomas S. Monson insurmountable problem challenges We forget how the Greeks and Romans prevailed magnificently in a barbaric world and how that triumph ended-how a slackness and softness finally overcame them to their ruin. In the end, more than they wanted freedom, they wanted security and a comfortable life; and they lost all-comfort and security and freedom. Thomas S. Monson security-and-freedom triumph greek Through personal prayer, through family prayer, by trusting in God with faith, nothing wavering, we can call down to our rescue His mighty power. Thomas S. Monson wavering trust-in-god prayer One cannot remember mother and forget God. Thomas S. Monson mother forget remember When we safeguard (the heavenly virtue of freedom), when we honor it, when we protect it, we will walk with Washington, we will pray with patriots, and we shall have peace on earth, good will to men. Thomas S. Monson honor earth men To you who are parents, I say, show love to your children. You know you love them, but make certain they know it as well. They are so precious. Let them know. Call upon our Heavenly Father for help as you care for their needs each day and as you deal with the challenges which inevitably come with parenthood. You need more than your own wisdom in rearing them. Thomas S. Monson parenting father children The world around you is not equipped to provide the help you need to make it through this often treacherous journey. Thomas S. Monson lds journey needs There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted ‘The family that prays together stays together. Thomas S. Monson real sight beautiful
