Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, all will be made right in the Lord's timing. Richard G. Scott More Quotes by Richard G. Scott More Quotes From Richard G. Scott Don't yield to Satan's lie that you don't have time to study the scriptures. Choose to take time to study them. Feasting on the word of God each day is more important than sleep, school, work, television shows, video games, or social media. You may need to reorganize your priorities to provide time for the study of the word of God. If so, do it! Richard G. Scott god bible time Great power can come from memorizing scriptures. To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship. It is like discovering a new individual who can help in time of need, give inspiration and comfort, and be a source of motivation for needed change Richard G. Scott change bible friendship Just when all seems to be going right, challenges often come in multiple doses applied simultaneously. When those trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more. He therefore gives you experiences that stimulate growth, understanding, and compassion which polish you for your everylasting benefit. Richard G. Scott god sympathy inspirational Recognize the good in others, not their stains. Richard G. Scott stains I witness that as you gain experience and success in being guided by the Spirit, your confidence in the impressions you feel can become more certain than your dependence on what you see or hear. Richard G. Scott gains certain spirit If you want to talk to God, pray. If you want him to talk to you, read your scriptures. Richard G. Scott scripture praying want In quiet moments when you think about it, you recognize what is critically important in life and what isn't. Be wise and don't let good things crowd out those that are essential. Richard G. Scott quiet-moments wise thinking Pure love is an incomparable, potent power for good. Righteous love is the foundation of a successful marriage. Richard G. Scott foundation successful love-is Life never was intended to be easy. Rather, it is a period of proving and growth. It is interwoven with difficulties, challenges, and burdens. We are immersed in a sea of persistent, worldly pressures that could destroy our happiness. Yet these very forces, if squarely faced, provide opportunity for tremendous personal growth and development. The conquering of adversity produces strength of character, forges self-confidence, engenders self-respect, and assures success in righteous endeavor. Richard G. Scott adversity adventure character There are few things in life that bring as much joy as the joy that comes from assisting another improve his or her life. Richard G. Scott assisting things-in-life joy I am convinced that there is no simple formula or technique that would immediately allow you to master the ability to be guided by the voice of the Spirit. Our Father expects you to learn how to obtain that divine help by exercising faith in Him and His Holy Son, Jesus Christ. Were you to receive inspired guidance just for the asking, you would become weak and ever more dependent on them. They know that essential personal growth will come as you struggle to learn how to be led by the Spirit. Richard G. Scott struggle father jesus When you push against the boundaries of experience into the twilight of the unknown, the Lord will strengthen you. The beauty of your eternal soul will begin to unfold. Richard G. Scott soul twilight boundaries Repentance is not punishment, it is the hope filled path to a more glorious future. Richard G. Scott repentance punishment path Stay on the Lord's side, and you will win every time. Richard G. Scott lord winning sides The joyful news for anyone who desires to be rid of the consequences of past poor choices is that the Lord sees weaknesses differently than He does rebellion. Whereas the Lord warns that unrepented rebellion will bring punishment, when the Lord speaks of weaknesses, it is always with mercy. Richard G. Scott punishment choices past Since the Lord will not force you to learn, you must exercise your agency to authorize the Spirit to teach you. Richard G. Scott agency spirit exercise You are one of the noblest of God's creations. His intent is that your life be gloriously beautiful regardless of your circumstances. As you are grateful and obedient, you can become all that God intends you to be. Richard G. Scott grateful beautiful life A memorized scripture becomes an enduring friend that does not weaken with the passage of time. Richard G. Scott endure scripture doe No one wants adversity. Trials, disappointments, sadness, and heartache come to us from two basically different sources. Those who transgress the laws of God will always have those challenges. The other reason for adversity is to accomplish the Lord's own purposes in our life that we may receive the refinement that comes from testing. It is vitally important for each of us to identify from which of these two sources come our trials and challenges, for the corrective action is very different. Richard G. Scott adversity sadness disappointment Think of the long view of life, not just what's going to happen today or tomorrow. Don't give up what you most want in life for something you think you want now. Richard G. Scott dont-give-up giving-up thinking
