Rationalization is one of the real obstacles to obedience. Russell M. Nelson More Quotes by Russell M. Nelson More Quotes From Russell M. Nelson As a medical doctor, I have known the face of adversity. I have seen much of death and dying, suffering and sorrow. I also remember the plight of students overwhelmed by their studies and of those striving to learn a foreign language. And I recall the fatigue and frustration felt by young parents with children in need. Russell M. Nelson doctor face death children A faithful woman can become a devoted daughter of God - more concerned with being righteous than with being selfish, more anxious to exercise compassion than to exercise dominion, more committed to integrity than to notoriety. And she knows of her own infinite worth. Russell M. Nelson woman daughter god integrity Marriage and family are ordained of God. The family is the most important social unit in time and in eternity. Under God's great plan of happiness, families can be sealed in temples and be prepared to return to dwell in His holy presence forever. That is eternal life! Russell M. Nelson marriage family happiness life Life is filled with detours and dead ends, trials and challenges of every kind. Each of us has likely had times when distress, anguish, and despair almost consumed us. Russell M. Nelson dead trials challenges life He chose to honor us with His priesthood. So we honor Him by honoring His priesthood - both its power and those who bear it. Russell M. Nelson us who power honor Agency is a divine gift to you. You are free to choose what you will be and what you will do. Russell M. Nelson choose gift free you Even more amazing than modern technology is our opportunity to access information directly from Heaven, without hardware, software, or monthly service fees. Russell M. Nelson service technology opportunity heaven I first found delight in the Sabbath many years ago when, as a busy surgeon, I knew that the Sabbath became a day for personal healing. By the end of each week, my hands were sore from repeatedly scrubbing them with soap, water, and a bristle brush. I also needed a breather from the burden of a demanding profession. Russell M. Nelson day busy water hands While musical experts of the world focus on what choir members can do, I would like to focus on what choir members can be. Russell M. Nelson like choir focus world We need women who are devoted to shepherding God's children along the covenant path toward exaltation; women who know how to receive personal revelation, who understand the power and peace of the temple endowment; women who know how to call upon the powers of heaven to protect and strengthen children and families; women who teach fearlessly. Russell M. Nelson women god peace children Our Heavenly Father loves you. He has created you to be successful and to have joy. Russell M. Nelson you successful joy father My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. Russell M. Nelson feel focus circumstances joy To rule children by force is the technique of Satan, not of the Savior. Russell M. Nelson satan force technique children Prior to my call to the Twelve, I served as a medical doctor and surgeon. Russell M. Nelson surgeon doctor call medical Service of any type requires preparation. Russell M. Nelson any service type preparation All missionaries, younger and older, serve with the sole hope of making life better for other people. Russell M. Nelson better hope life people Obedience brings success; exact obedience brings miracles. Russell M. Nelson miracles brings obedience success Irrespective of age, we mourn for those loved and lost. Mourning is one of the deepest expressions of pure love. Russell M. Nelson loved age lost love Each daughter of God is of infinite worth because of her divine mission. Russell M. Nelson worth mission daughter god
