Savor Every Moment

Life ought to be enjoyed at every stage of experience and should not be hurried to fit an unnatural schedule which you have predetermined but which may not be the Lord’s plan for you at all.
Don’t wait to live. ... 
we of all people ought to savor every moment.

Jeffrey R. And Patricia T. Holland, "Some Things We Learned - Together," 3.

The Spirit of Elijah

The spirit of Elijah is “a manifestation of the Holy Ghost bearing witness of the divine nature of the family.”⁵ This distinctive influence of the Holy Ghost bears powerful witness of the Father’s plan of happiness and draws people to search out and cherish their ancestors and family members—both past and present. The spirit of Elijah affects people both inside and outside of the Church and causes hearts to turn to the fathers.

David A. Bednar, "Missionary, Family History, and Temple Work," Ensign, Oct 2014, 34.

Gospel To-Do List

Simply performing and dutifully checking off all of the things on our lengthy gospel “to do” list does not necessarily enable us to receive His image in our countenance or bring about the mighty change of heart (see Alma 5:14).

David A. Bednar, "Missionary, Family History, and Temple Work," Ensign, Oct 2014, 33.

Heart = Inner Feelings

The word heart is used over 1,000 times in the standard works and symbolizes the inner feelings of an individual. Thus, our hearts—the sum total of our desires, affections, intentions, motives, and attitudes—define who we are and determine what we will become.

David A. Bednar, "Missionary, Family History, and Temple Work," Ensign, Oct 2014, 31.

When Prayers Seem to Go Unanswered

It is so hard when sincere prayer about something you desire very much is not answered the way you want. It is difficult to understand why your exercise of deep and sincere faith from an obedient life does not grant the desired result. The Savior taught, “Whatsoever ye ask the Father in my name it shall be given unto you, that is expedient for you.” ⁴ At times it is difficult to recognize what is best or expedientfor you over time. Your life will be easier when you accept that what God does in your life is for youreternal good.

Richard G. Scott, "Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer," Ensign, May 2007, 9.

Help Each Day

Jesus teaches us, His disciples, that we should look to God each day for the bread - the help and sustenance - we require in that particular day.

D. Todd Christofferon, "Recognizing God's Hand in our Daily Blessings," Ensign, Jan. 2012, 17.

How Can I maintain a Spirit of Gratitude, even in Times of Trial?

We can choose to be grateful, no matter what.

This type of gratitude transcends whatever is happening around us. It surpasses disappointment, discouragement, and despair. It blooms just as beautifully in the icy landscape of winter as it does in the pleasant warmth of summer.

When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation. . . . How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God that there is rain?

Being grateful in times of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances. It doesmean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges.

This is not a gratitude of the lips but of the soul.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Grateful in Any Circumstances," Ensign, May 2014, 75, 76.