Thomas S. Monson Quotes
Our problem is that we often expect instantaneous solutions to such challenges, forgetting that frequently the heavenly virtue of patience is required.
A friend is more concerned about helping people than getting credit. A friend cares. A friend loves. A friend listens. And a friend reaches out.
Cooperativeness is not so much learning how to get along with others as taking the kinks out of ourselves, so that others can get along with us.
We need learn what we need to learn, know what we need to know, and do what we need to do.
Courage is required to make an initial thrust towards ones coveted goal, But even greater courage is called for when one stumbles and must make a second effort to achieve.
No one has learned the meaning of living until he has surrendered his ego to the service of his fellow man. Service to others is akin to duty, the fulfillment of which brings true joy.
God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one.
From the Book of Mormon come other precious promises, including promises of peace, freedom, and blessings if we 'will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ' (Ether 2:12).
Our lives will depend upon the decisions which we make, for decisions determine destiny.
We cannot truly love God if we do not love our fellow travelers on this mortal journey.
Christmas is a glorious time of the year, simple in origin, deep in meaning, beautiful in tradition and custom, rich in memories, and charitable in spirit.
When we safeguard (the heavenly virtue of freedom), when we honor it, when we protect it, we will walk with Washington, we will pray with patriots, and we shall have peace on earth, good will to men.
May we show increased kindness toward one another, and may we ever be found doing the work of the Lord.
We are going to make mistakes, but none of us can become an expert in family history work without first being a novice.
There will be occasions in each of our lives when we will be called upon to explain or to defend our beliefs. When the time for performance arrives, the time for preparation is past.
As a result of the sacred ordinances performed in the holy house of God, no light need be permanently extinguished, no voice permanently stilled, no place in our heart permanently left vacant.
True love is a reflection of the Savior's love. In December of each year we call it the Christmas Spirit.
Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with family and friends.
Each of us has much for which to be grateful if we will but pause and contemplate our blessings.
It is not enough to want to make the effort... it's in the doing, not just the thinking that we accomplish our goals.
How much better the world would be if we all gave gifts of understanding, and compassion, of service, and friendship, of kindness and gentleness.
May we realize how close to us He is willing to come, how far He is willing to go to help us and how much He loves us.
Though we may not necessarily forfeit our lives in service to our God, we can certainly demonstrate our love for Him by how well we serve Him.
Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.
Each heartfelt prayer, each Church meeting attended, each worthy friend, each righteous decision, each act of service perfomed all precede that goal of eternal life.
None of us will honor our Heavenly Father and our Savior more than by serving as a devoted, compassionate missionary, "For them that honour me I will honour."
When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the spirit of Christ, for the Christmas spirit is the Christ spirit.
Should doubt knock at your doorway, just say to those skeptical, disturbing, rebellious thoughts: "I propose to stay with my faith, with the faith of my people."
Dedicated missionary service returns a dividend of eternal joy which extends throughout mortality and into eternity.
Missionary work is an identifying feature of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Always has it been; ever shall it be.
I am certain that the Lord, who notes the fall of a sparrow, looks with compassion upon those who have been called upon to part, even temporarily, from their precious children.
Self-discipline is a rigorous process at best; too many of us want it to be effortless and painless.
May you constantly nourish your testimonies of the gospel that they will be a protection to you against the buffetings of the adversary.
Loving service anonymously given may be unknown to man-but the gift and the giver are known to God.
Those who understand the eternal blessings which come from the temple know that no sacrifice is too great, no price too heavy, no struggle too difficult in order to receive those blessings.
Our Heavenly Father can appreciate our love for Him by how well we serve Him and how well we serve our fellowmen.
Through humble prayer, diligent preparation, and faithful service, we can succeed in our sacred callings.
