Too often we pray to have patience, but we want it right now! Robert D. Hales More Quotes by Robert D. Hales More Quotes From Robert D. Hales When we understand our baptismal covenant and the gift of the Holy Ghost, it will change our lives and will establish our total allegiance to the kingdom of God. Robert D. Hales covenant baptism kingdoms He set the example for all of us to humble ourselves before our Heavenly Father. Robert D. Hales baptism humble father We will not fall, we will not fail; for our homes will be founded on Jesus Christ. Robert D. Hales spiritual fall jesus In addition to inviting us to hold personal and family scripture study, Heavenly Father wants us to regularly study and apply what we have learned in conference. I testify that those who put their trust in the Lord and heed this counsel in faith will gain great strength to bless themselves and their families for generations to come. Robert D. Hales generations want father It has always touched my heart to sense so deeply how much the Father loved His eldest son. Robert D. Hales spiritual heart father I learned respect for womanhood from my father's tender caring for my mother, my sister, and his sisters. Father was the first to arise from dinner to clear the table. My sister and I would wash and dry the dishes each night at Father's request. If we were not there, Father and Mother would clean the kitchen together. Robert D. Hales sister respect mother The temple is a sacred edifice, a holy place, where essential saving ceremonies and ordinances are performed to prepare us for exaltation. It is important that we gain a sure knowledge that our preparation to enter the holy house and that our participation in these ceremonies and covenants are some of the most significant events we will experience in our mortal lives. Robert D. Hales preparation blessing house To find the gifts we have been given, we must pray and fast. Often Patriarchal blessings tell us the gifts we have received and declare the promise of gifts we can receive if we seek after them. I urge you each to discover your gifts and to seek after those that will bring direction to your life's work and that will further the work of heaven. Robert D. Hales over-you blessing heaven Oh, how we need general conference! Through conferences our faith is fortified and our testimonies deepened. And when we are converted, we strengthen each other to stand strong amid the fiery darts of these last days. Robert D. Hales lasts strong needs Agency used righteously allows light to dispel the darkness and enables us to live with joy and happiness. Robert D. Hales agency light joy Each of us has been sent to earth by our Heavenly Father to merit eternal life Robert D. Hales merit earth father Whenever we choose to come unto Christ, take His name upon us, and follow His servants, we progress along the path to eternal life. In our mortal journey, it is helpful to remember that the opposite is also true: when we don't keep the commandments or follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost, our opportunities are reduced; our abilities to act and progress are diminished. Robert D. Hales agency journey opportunity As disciples of Christ, we have a sacred obligation to uphold His laws and commandments and the covenants which we take upon ourselves. Robert D. Hales covenant sacred law I promise you in [Jesus] name that if you pray with a sincere desire to hear your Heavenly Father's voice in the messages of this conference, you will discover that He has spoken to you to help you, to strengthen you, and to lead you home into His presence. Robert D. Hales home father jesus Are there times in our lives when we think we have been forsaken by God, or by our fellow men, or by our families? Those are moments when we have to turn to Christ and endure. Robert D. Hales men life thinking Your Heavenly Father needs you. His work, under the direction of our Savior Jesus Christ, needs what you are uniquely prepared to give. Robert D. Hales giving father jesus As Latter-day Saints, we need not look like the world. We need not entertain like the world. Our personal habits should be different. Our recreation should be different. Our concern for family will be different. As we establish this distinctiveness firmly in our life's pattern, the blessings of heaven await to assist us. Robert D. Hales different blessing heaven Let us not give up on the Lord. His blessings are eternal, not temporary. Robert D. Hales giving-up lord blessing We become converted and spiritually self-reliant as we prayerfully live our covenants-through worthily partaking of the sacrament, being worthy of a temple recommend, and sacrificing to serve others. Robert D. Hales sacrifice religious self Never make someone have to choose between your ways and the Lord's ways. And always make sure that you're making it easier to live God's commandments for those who are by your side and who are your friends. Robert D. Hales your-side sides way
