Gratitude Brings the Warmth of Summer

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.

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

Make the Effort

Have the determination to make the effort, the single-mindedness to work toward a worthy goal, and the courage not only to face the challenges that inevitably come but also to make a second effort, should such be required. 

Thomas S. Monson, "Living the Abundant Life, Ensign, Jan 2012, 5.

Complaining and whining

"Speak encouragingly, including about yourself. Try not to complain and moan incessantly.
... No misfortune is so bad that whining about it won't make it worse."

Jeffrey R. Holland, "The Tongue of Angels," Ensign, May 2007, 18.

Compensatory Blessings

Find the compensatory blessings in your life when, in the wisdom of the Lord, He deprives you of something you very much want. . . .
You will discover compensatory blessings when you willingly accept the will of the Lord and exercise faith in Him.

Richard G. Scott, "Finding Joy in Life," Ensign, May 1996, 25 

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.