It is not enough to want to make the effort... it's in the doing, not just the thinking that we accomplish our… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
Study with purpose, both in church and in school. Write down your goals and what you plan to do to achieve them.… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
Each heartfelt prayer, each Church meeting attended, each worthy friend, each righteous decision, each act of service perfomed all precede that goal… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
Courage is required to make an initial thrust towards ones coveted goal, But even greater courage is called for when one stumbles… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
“The goal of gospel teaching... is not to 'pour information' into the minds of class members... The aim is to inspire the… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
I testify to you today that turning away from God brings broken covenants, shattered dreams, and crushed hopes. Such a quagmire of… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
Along that straight and true path there are other goals: missionary service, temple marriage, Church activity, scripture study, prayer, temple work. There… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed-the courage to say no, the courage to say yes. Decisions… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
Not a day has gone by that I have not communicated with my Father in Heaven through prayer. It is a relationship… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
It is not enough to want to make the effort and to say we'll make the effort. We must actually make the… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
Courage is required to make an initial thrust toward one's coveted goal, but even greater courage is called for when one stumbles… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
It is necessary to prepare and to plan so that we don’t fritter away our lives. Without a goal, there can be… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
The battle for self-discipline may leave you a bit bruised and battered but always a better person. Self-discipline is a rigorous process… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
A home is much more than a house built of lumber, brick, or stone. A home is made of love, sacrifice, and… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
I would hope that we would not lose the real objective of our cherished opportunities to serve. That objective, that eternal goal,… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
To live greatly, we must develop the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and triumph with humility. You ask,… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
I know that God loves us. He allows us to exercise our moral agency even when we misuse it. He permits us to make… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
“Some find it difficult to withstand the mocking and unsavory remarks of foolish ones who ridicule chastity, honesty, and obedience to God’s commands. But… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
Those who grieve frequently find themselves alone. Missed is the laughter of children, the commotion of teenagers, and the tender, loving concern of a… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
I hope with all my heart and soul that every young man who receives the priesthood will honor that priesthood and be true to… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
“Forgiveness should go hand in hand with love. In our families, as well as with our friends, there can be hurt feelings and disagreements.… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
“Born in a stable, cradled in a manger, He came forth from heaven to live on earth as mortal man and to establish the… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sends forth to you an earnest appeal. Open your doors to the missionaries. Open your minds… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
This is my philosophy on all life, not just when it comes to love. All the best things are terrifying, but that's why they're… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
We are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness... We are the Lord’s hands here… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
