Missionary service is a priesthood duty. Thomas S. Monson More Quotes by Thomas S. Monson More Quotes From Thomas S. Monson LOVE should be the very heart of FAMILY life. Thomas S. Monson family-lifeshouldheart With the birth of the babe in Bethlehem, there emerged a great endowment—a power stronger than weapons, a wealth more lasting than the coins of Caesar. This child was to become the King of kings and Lord of lords, the promised Messiah—Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Thomas S. Monson kingschildrenjesus I acknowledge that I do not understand the processes of creation, but I accept the fact of it. Thomas S. Monson creationacceptingfacts We need learn what we need to learn, know what we need to know, and do what we need to do. Thomas S. Monson studentsinspirationalneeds Remember that ofttimes the wisdom of God appears as foolishness to men, but the greatest single lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and a man obeys, that man will always be right. Thomas S. Monson learningwisdommen Our opportunities to give of ourselves are indeed limitless, but they are also perishable. There are hearts to gladden. There are kind words to say. There are gifts to be given. There are deeds to be done. There are souls to be saved. Thomas S. Monson heartopportunitygiving Amidst the confusion of the times, the conflicts of conscience, and the turmoil of daily living, an abiding faith becomes an anchor to our lives. Thomas S. Monson abiding-faithanchorsconfusion So frequently we mistakenly believe that our children need more things, when in reality their silent pleadings are simply for more of our time. Thomas S. Monson believechildrenreality The Savior taught His disciples, 'For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it' (Luke 9:24)."I believe the Savior is telling us that unless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives. Those who live only for themselves eventually shrivel up and figuratively lose their lives, while those who lose themselves in service to others grow and flourish—and in effect save their lives. Thomas S. Monson purposelittlesbelieve To be angry is to yield to the influence of Satan. No one can make us angry. It is our choice. If we desire to have a proper spirit with us at all times, we must choose to refrain from becoming angry. I testify that such is possible. Thomas S. Monson yieldangerchoices Youth need less critics and more models. Thomas S. Monson youthcriticsneeds Each of us has much for which to be grateful if we will but pause and contemplate our blessings. Thomas S. Monson contemplatinggratefulblessing Have times really changed? Don't we today, as always, love our children and want them to live righteously? Don't we today, as always, need God's divine protecting care? Don't we today, as always, continue to be at his mercy and in his debt for the very life he has given us? Thomas S. Monson debtchildrenneeds Who the Lord calls, the Lord will qualify. Thomas S. Monson lord A grateful heart ... comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all that they bring into our lives. Thomas S. Monson gratitudegratefulfather Sometimes we let our thoughts of tomorrow take up too much of today. Daydreaming of the past and longing for the future may provide comfort but will not take the place of living in the present. This is the day of our opportunity, and we must grasp it Thomas S. Monson comfortopportunitypast All of us remember the home of our childhood. Interestingly, our thoughts do not dwell on whether the house was large or small, the neighborhood fashionable or downtrodden. Rather, we delight in the experiences we shared as a family. The home is the laboratory of our lives, and what we learn there largely determines what we do when we leave there. Thomas S. Monson childhoodhousehome When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes. Thomas S. Monson selflessselfishdoubt This Sabbath day has been designated as a day of thanksgiving, a day of gratitude-even a day of prayer. We pause, we ponder, we reflect on the blessings an all-wise Heavenly Father has bestowed upon us, His children, by bringing peace to the battlefield of war and comfort to the hearts of so many in this wonderful world where we live and which we call home Thomas S. Monson gratitudeprayerwise Several years ago my dear wife went to the hospital. She left a note behind for the children: "Dear children, do not let Daddy touch the microwave" - followed by a comma, "or the stove, or the dishwasher, or the dryer." I'm embarrassed to add any more to that list. Thomas S. Monson daddychildrenyears
