If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues. Thomas S. Monson More Quotes by Thomas S. Monson More Quotes From Thomas S. Monson As a result of the sacred ordinances performed in the holy house of God, no light need be permanently extinguished, no voice permanently stilled, no place in our heart permanently left vacant. Thomas S. Monson voice light heart We are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness... We are the Lord’s hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift His children. He is dependent upon each of us Thomas S. Monson encouragement kindness children So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. Thomas S. Monson differences spiritual attitude I add my personal witness: Our missionaries are not salesmen with wares to peddle; rather, they are servants of the Most High God, with testimonies to bear, truths to teach, and souls to save. Each missionary who goes forth in response to a sacred call becomes a servant of the Lord whose work this truly is. Do not fear, young men, for He will be with you. He never fails. He has promised: "I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up" Thomas S. Monson angel heart men What will you and I give for Christmas this year? Let us in our lives give to our Lord and Savior the gift of gratitude by living His teachings and following in His footsteps. It was said of Him that He “went about doing good.” As we do likewise, the Christmas spirit will be ours. Thomas S. Monson gratitude teaching years Let us not demean or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging. Thomas S. Monson belittle compassionate We are going to make mistakes, but none of us can become an expert in family history work without first being a novice. Thomas S. Monson novices experts mistake There will be occasions in each of our lives when we will be called upon to explain or to defend our beliefs. When the time for performance arrives, the time for preparation is past. Thomas S. Monson preparation belief past When we encounter challenges and problems in our lives, it is often difficult for us to focus on our blessings. However, if we reach deep enough and look hard enough, we will be able to feel and recognize just how much we have been given. Thomas S. Monson focus blessing challenges Let me begin now, this very night, to emulate Christ. Cast off forever will be the old self and with it defeat, despair, doubt, and disbelief. To a newness of life I come--a life of faith, hope courage, and joy. No task looms too large; no responsibility too heavy; no duty is a burden. All things become possible. Thomas S. Monson responsibility self night To you who are worthy and able to attend the temple, I would admonish you to go often. The temple is a place where we can find peace. There we receive a renewed dedication to the gospel and a strengthened resolve to keep the commandments. Thomas S. Monson dedication temples able Courage is required to make an initial thrust towards ones coveted goal, But even greater courage is called for when one stumbles and must make a second effort to achieve. Thomas S. Monson effort achieve goal We cannot truly love God if we do not love our fellow travelers on this mortal journey. Thomas S. Monson traveler god-love journey The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility. Thomas S. Monson disappointment courage life My brothers and sisters, do we remember to give thanks for the blessings we receive? Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God's love. Thomas S. Monson gratitude brother blessing Whenever we are inclined to feel burdened down with the blows of life, let us remember that others have passed the same way, have endured, and then have overcome. Thomas S. Monson overcoming blow way Temples are more than stone and mortar. They are filled with faith and fasting. They are built of trials and testimonies. They are sanctified by sacrifice and service. Thomas S. Monson fasting sacrifice trials May we show increased kindness toward one another, and may we ever be found doing the work of the Lord. Thomas S. Monson lord kindness may Christmas is a glorious time of the year, simple in origin, deep in meaning, beautiful in tradition and custom, rich in memories, and charitable in spirit. Thomas S. Monson simple beautiful memories True love is a reflection of the Savior's love. In December of each year we call it the Christmas Spirit. Thomas S. Monson reflection love-is years
