Divine Design

By Divine Design

By Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

What should you be looking for in your own life? What are God’s miracles that remind you that He is close, saying, “I am right here”? Think of those times, some daily, when the Lord has acted in your life—and then acted again. Treasure them as moments the Lord has shown confidence in you and in your choices. But allow Him to make more of you than you can make of yourself on your own. Treasure His involvement. Sometimes we consider changes in our plans as missteps on our journey. Think of them more as first steps to being “on the Lord’s errand.”

Guidance for Major Decisions

Guidance for Major Decisions

“The Holy Ghost provides personal revelation to help us make major life decisions about such things as education, missions, careers, marriage, children, where we will live with our families, and so on. …

“Each of us may feel the influence of the Holy Ghost differently. His promptings will be felt in different degrees of intensity according to our individual needs and circumstances.”

Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “The Holy Ghost,” Ensign, May 2016, 105.

Do Your Best

 “If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us.”

Teachings: Gordon B. Hinckley, 339.

Optimism and Surety

Meet each of life’s challenges with optimism and surety, and you will have the peace and faith to sustain you now and in the future.

Boyd K. Packer, "The Savior's Selfless and Sacred Sacrifice," Ensign, Apr 2015, 41. 

Failing to Plan

"In failing to plan, we lose sight of our eternal destiny."

Elder L. Tom Perry, "The Great Plan of Our God," Ensign, Feb 2009, 62.

The Best is Yet to Come

“We look back to claim the embers from glowing experiences but not the ashes. And when we have learned what we need to learn and have brought with us the best that we have experienced, then we look ahead and remember that faith is always pointed toward the future.”

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “The Best is Yet to Be,” Ensign, Jan. 2010, 24.