The needs of others are ever present, and each of us can do something to help someone.... Unless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives. Thomas S. Monson More Quotes by Thomas S. Monson More Quotes From Thomas S. Monson There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save Thomas S. Monson feethearthands Everyone can be discontented if he ignores his blessings and looks only at his burdens. Thomas S. Monson burdenblessinglooks The storm stops at the door. Love reigns, peace dwells. Thomas S. Monson stormreigndoors Heavenly Father loves you—each of you. That love never changes. Thomas S. Monson never-changelove-youfather Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect. Thomas S. Monson respectintegrityinspirational Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval. Thomas S. Monson smilecouragehappiness Because sexual intimacy is so sacred, the Lord requires self-control and purity before marriage, as well as full fidelity after marriage... Tears inevitably follow transgression. Men, take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears. Thomas S. Monson tearsselfmen Courage is required to make an initial thrust toward one's coveted goal, but even greater courage is called for when one stumbles and must make a second effort to achieve. Have the determination to make the effort, the single-mindedne ss to work toward a worthy goal, and the courage not only to face the challenges that inevitably come but also to make a second effort, should such be required. Thomas S. Monson effortdeterminationgoal He will lift you and guide you. He will not always take your afflictions from you, but He will comfort and lead you with love through whatever storm you face. Thomas S. Monson afflictionstormcomfort A prominent judge was asked what we, as citizens of the countries of the world, could do to reduce crime and disobedience to law and to bring peace and contentment into our lives and into our nations. He thoughtfully replied, ‘I would suggest a return to the old-fashioned practice of family prayer.’ Thomas S. Monson countries-of-the-worldprayercountry I urge you to live within your means. One cannot spend more than one earns and remain solvent. I promise you that you will then be happier than you would be if you were constantly worrying about how to make the next payment on nonessential debt. Thomas S. Monson worrymeanpromise May I share with you a formula that in my judgment will help you and help me to journey well through mortality... First, fill your mind with truth; second, fill your life with service; and third, fill your heart with love. Thomas S. Monson truthheartlove If you are persistent, you will succeed Thomas S. Monson persistentsucceedifs Work without vision is drudgery. Vision without work is dreaming. Work coupled with vision is destiny. Thomas S. Monson destinyvisiondream I urge you to hold fast to your standards. I plead with you not to waver. Thomas S. Monson hold-fasturgesstandards As we emulate His example, we will bless lives, including our own. Thomas S. Monson blessemulateexample Ours is the responsibility to show our gratitude by the actions of our lives. Thomas S. Monson gratituderesponsibilityaction There are lives to brighten. There are hearts to touch. There are souls to save. Thomas S. Monson thoughtfulsoulheart We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thought and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude. Thomas S. Monson gratitudethanksgivingattitude When you’re on the Lord’s errand, you’re entitled to the Lord’s blessings. Thomas S. Monson errandslordblessing
