How We Live

 “Whether we live a long or short life upon this earth is of little consequence in the eternities. What really matters is how we live. Living the life of a covenant keeper is of highest value because keeping our covenants is the only way we can fulfill our eternal purpose.”

Elder Donald L. Hallstrom, “Living a Covenant Life,” Ensign, Jun 2013, 48. 

Ordinances

 “Ordinances are sacred ceremonies in which we make covenants. Covenants are promises we make with God. To connect us with heaven and help us overcome the confusion of the mortal world, ordinances raise our view, providing a vision of the things of eternity. Baptism (in which we are born again spiritually and take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ), confirmation (in which we become a member of the Savior’s Church and receive the incomparable gift of the Holy Ghost), ordination to the holy Melchizedek Priesthood (whereby we obtain God’s holy authority and promise to magnify our callings), the endowment (wherein we are understanding), and sealing (whereby we are connected to our families in an eternal model) collectively bestow on us what we need to fulfill God’s plan.”

Elder Donald L. Hallstrom, “Living a Covenant Life,” Ensign, Jun 2013, 46-47. 

Attributes of Godliness

 “Living by covenant is the way we mature in gaining the attributes of godliness.”

Elder Donald L. Hallstrom, “Living a Covenant Life,” Ensign, Jun 2013, 48.

Alignment Process

 “Prayer is not a negotiation process. It is an alignment process. We don’t move God to our point of view. Prayer is less about changing our circumstances and more about changing us.”

Elder Kevin W. Pearson, “Improving Your Personal Prayers,” Ensign, Jun 2013, 38. 

Mind of Christ

 “When we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, it means “our mind is the mind of Christ, and our wishes the wishes of Christ. . . . We then ask for things it is possible for God to grant.”

Elder Kevin W. Pearson, “Improving Your Personal Prayers,” Ensign, Jun 2013, 38. 

Deepest Desires

 “Schedule sufficient time to carefully and humbly communicate the deepest desires of your heart with Heavenly Father.”

Elder Kevin W. Pearson, “Improving Your Personal Prayers,” Ensign,  Jun 2013, 37.

Spiritual Link

 “Prayer is an essential and enabling spiritual link between God and man. Without prayer, there is no possible return to the Father. Without prayer, sufficient faith to understand and keep the commandments is impossible. Without prayer, the necessary spiritual power to avoid temptation and overcome trials and adversity would be unavailable. Without prayer, repentance, forgiveness and the cleansing power of the Atonement are unattainable. With the power of personal prayer, all things are possible.”

Elder Kevin W. Pearson, “Improving Your Personal Prayers,” Ensign, Jun 2013, 37.