If your dream requires patience, give it. M. Russell Ballard More Quotes by M. Russell Ballard More Quotes From M. Russell Ballard Though this world has a way of diminishing and demeaning men and women, the reality is we are all of royal, divine lineage. In that unprecedented appearance of the Father and the Son in the Sacred Grove, the very first word spoken by the Father of us all was the personal name of Joseph. Such is our Father's personal relationship with each of us. He knows our names and yearns for us to become worthy to return to live with Him. M. Russell Ballard father reality son We can all be more consistently involved in missionary work by replacing our fear with real faith. M. Russell Ballard involved real missionary We cannot hope to build the Church and to bring hearts and souls to Christ without using every resource the Lord has given to help us take advantage of our opportunities and address the obstacles standing in our way. M. Russell Ballard soul heart opportunity The key [to sharing the gospel] is that you be inspired of God, that you ask Him for direction and then go and do as the Spirit prompts you. M. Russell Ballard inspired keys spirit Fourth, come home from work and take an active role with your family. Don't put work, friends, or sports ahead of listening to, playing with, and teaching your children. M. Russell Ballard teaching sports children Let us remember that the Savior is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and there can be no greater promise than to know that if we are faithful and true, we will one day be safely encircled in the arms of His love (see D&C 6:20). He is always there to give encouragement, to forgive, and to rescue. Therefore, as we exercise faith and are diligent in keeping the commandments, we have nothing to fear from the journey. M. Russell Ballard encouragement journey exercise Proclaiming the gospel to all mankind is a fundamental part of the mission of the Church. M. Russell Ballard church missionary fundamentals This is God's work, and God's work will not be frustrated. But there is still much to be done. M. Russell Ballard frustrated done missionary Men and women in all parts of the world have a desperate need to take time from their demanding routines of everyday life and to quietly observe God's miracles taking place all around them. Think of what would happen if all of us took time to look carefully at the wonders of nature that surround us and devoted ourselves to learning more about this world that God created for us! M. Russell Ballard nature men thinking Sacrifice is a demonstration of pure love. M. Russell Ballard pure-love demonstration sacrifice There is no other relationship quite like that which can and should exist between a boy and his dad. It can be one of the most nurturing, joyful relationships in life, one that can have a profound impact on who boys become and also on who dads become. M. Russell Ballard impact dad boys Many council leaders and members will be surprised to discover how much more focused their work will become when they examine it through the lens of saving souls through the mission of the Church. M. Russell Ballard church leader soul Sometimes we go so focused on bringing people to the meetinghouse that we forget we are supposed to be bringing them to Christ. M. Russell Ballard forget sometimes people This is a beautiful time of year with spring beginning to burst forth in many parts of the world, bringing all of its colors, scents, and cheerful sounds. The miracle of the changing seasons, with the reawakening and rebirth in nature, inspires feelings of love and reverence within us for God's marvelous, creative handiwork. M. Russell Ballard nature spring beautiful In both the Holy Land of the New Testament and the promised land of the Book of Mormon, [our Savior] spent considerable time teaching and instructing and training His councils and council leaders, and then He sent them forth to share what they had learned with others. M. Russell Ballard land teaching book It is the parents duty to intervene when they see wrong choices being made. M. Russell Ballard parent choices teaching Remember, presidents and bishops, that the callings of your associates are just as divinely inspired as is yours, and they are therefore entitled to inspiration in their specific responsibilities. Lean upon them. Learn from them. Love them. Listen to them. M. Russell Ballard inspiration president responsibility All of us must come to an honest, open self-examination, an awareness within as to who and what we want to be. M. Russell Ballard examination priorities self It is a shortsighted priesthood leader who doesn't see the value in calling upon the sisters to share the understanding and inspiration they possess. M. Russell Ballard understanding leader inspiration Members are more likely to seek counsel from leaders from whom they feel sincere love emanating. M. Russell Ballard members sincere leader
