Throughout the world, the family is increasingly under attack. If families fail, many of our political, economic, and social systems will also fail. Russell M. Nelson More Quotes by Russell M. Nelson More Quotes From Russell M. Nelson When we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us. Russell M. Nelson covenantwho-we-arechildren You can experience true delight on the Sabbath from family history work...Finding family members...can bring immense joy. Russell M. Nelson membersdelightjoy Truth is truth! It is not divisible, and any part of it cannot be set aside. Russell M. Nelson truth-is No other work transcends that of righteous, intentional parenting. Russell M. Nelson general-conferencerighteous Your life will be a blessed and balanced experience if you first honor your identity and priority. Russell M. Nelson prioritieshonorblessed It is important for you to know who you are and who you may become. It is more important than what you do, even as vital as your work is and will be. Russell M. Nelson importantknowsmay Ask the missionaries, they can help you Russell M. Nelson askshelping Sadly, many individuals don't know where to find God, and exclude him from their lives. When spiritual needs arise, they may look to the left, the right, or round about. But looking to other people on the same level cannot satisfy spiritual shortages. When the immortal spirit is starved, hunger persists for something more filling. Even when material success comes, there is a hollow ache - if living well falls short of living worthily. Inner peace cannot be found in affluence accompanied by spiritual privation. Russell M. Nelson spiritualpeoplefall The only duration of family life that satisfies the loftiest longings of the human soul is forever. Russell M. Nelson funny-marriagesoulforever Our busy lives force us to focus on things we do from day to day. But the development of character comes only as we focus on who we really are. Russell M. Nelson focusdevelopmentcharacter If the restoration did anything it shattered the age-old myth that God has stopped talking to his children. Russell M. Nelson spiritualtalkingchildren When priorities are proper, the power to endure is increased. And when internalized, those priorities will help keep you from "going overboard." Russell M. Nelson overboardprioritieshelping Many religious confessions share common values. They teach that we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Russell M. Nelson teachingreligiouscommon The temple endowment was given by revelation. Thus, it is best understood by revelation, prayerfully sought with a sincere heart. Russell M. Nelson templessincereheart I thank God and His Son, Jesus Christ, for the Restoration and its power to propel a magnificent wave of truth and righteousness across the earth. Russell M. Nelson thank-godsonjesus From the holy scriptures, heaven-sent lift will be found for heaven-sent duties. Russell M. Nelson heaven-sentscriptureholy The full flower of divine love and our greatest blessings from that love are conditional-predicated upon our obedience to eternal law. I pray that we may qualify for those blessings and rejoice forever. Russell M. Nelson flowerblessinglaw When priorities are in place, one can more patiently tolerate unfinished business. Russell M. Nelson unfinishedunfinished-businesspriorities In the pursuit of education, individual desire is more influential than institution, and personal faith more forceful than faculty. Russell M. Nelson influentialindividualdesire It matters not that giants of tribulation torment you. Your prayerful access to help is just as real as when David battled his Goliath. see 1 Samuel 17. Russell M. Nelson giantsrealjustice
