--- title: "29 Our lives Quotes By Thomas S. Monson" description: "29 Our lives quotes by Thomas S. Monson. Plus more from Thomas S. Monson and more Our lives sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/591/thomas-s-monson-409_action_ours-is-the-responsibility-to-show-our-g_192324.jpg" --- > [Ours is the responsibility to show our gratitude by the actions of our lives.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/ours-is-the-responsibility-to-show-our-gratitude-by-the-actions-of/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/591/thomas-s-monson-409_action_ours-is-the-responsibility-to-show-our-g_192324.jpg) > [The Lord is in the details of our lives.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/the-lord-is-in-the-details-of-our-lives/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4b6/thomas-s-monson-409_details_the-lord-is-in-the-details-of-our-lives_1314749.png) > [Amidst the confusion of the times, the conflicts of conscience, and the turmoil of daily living, an abiding faith becomes an anchor…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/amidst-the-confusion-of-the-times-the-conflicts-of-conscience-and-the/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/646/thomas-s-monson-409_abiding-faith_amidst-the-confusion-of-the-times-the-co_1944894.png) > [As we remember prayer and take time to turn to the scriptures, our lives will be infinitely more blessed and our burdens…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/as-we-remember-prayer-and-take-time-to-turn-to-the-scriptures-our/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e3/thomas-s-monson-409_bible_as-we-remember-prayer-and-take-time-to-t_2475097.png) > [Each of our temples is an expression of our testimony that life beyond the grave is as real and as certain as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/each-of-our-temples-is-an-expression-of-our-testimony-that-life/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ebb/thomas-s-monson-409_certain_each-of-our-temples-is-an-expression-of_1971822.png) > [The gospel of Jesus Christ is that penetrating light which shines through the darkness of our lives.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-is-that-penetrating-light-which-shines/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/808/thomas-s-monson-409_christ_the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-is-that-penet_1388438.png) > [Our Father's commitment to us, His children, is unwavering. Indeed He softens the winters of our lives, but He also brightens our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/our-father-s-commitment-to-us-his-children-is-unwavering-indeed-he/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f07/thomas-s-monson-409_children_our-father-s-commitment-to-us-his-childr_1660415.png) > [We should strive for steadiness, and for a commitment to God that does not ebb and flow with the years or the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/we-should-strive-for-steadiness-and-for-a-commitment-to-god-that-does/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/49e/thomas-s-monson-409_commitment_we-should-strive-for-steadiness-and-for_2623786.png) > [Though we may not necessarily forfeit our lives in service to our God, we can certainly demonstrate our love for Him by…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/though-we-may-not-necessarily-forfeit-our-lives-in-service-to-our-god/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a8/thomas-s-monson-409_love_though-we-may-not-necessarily-forfeit-ou_2066560.png) > [A grateful heart ... comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/a-grateful-heart-comes-through-expressing-gratitude-to-our-heavenly/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bae/thomas-s-monson-409_attitude-of-gratitud_a-grateful-heart-comes-through-expressin_2283642.png) > [Times change, years speed by, but Christmas continues sacred. It is through giving, rather than getting, that the spirit of Christ enters…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/times-change-years-speed-by-but-christmas-continues-sacred-it-is/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e60/thomas-s-monson-409_bless_times-change-years-speed-by-but-christma_2958339.png) > [As we touch the temple and love the temple, our lives will reflect our faith. As we go to the holy house,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/as-we-touch-the-temple-and-love-the-temple-our-lives-will-reflect-our/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/68a/thomas-s-monson-409_able_as-we-touch-the-temple-and-love-the-temp_2733216.jpg) > [What will you and I give for Christmas this year? Let us in our lives give to our Lord and Savior the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/what-will-you-and-i-give-for-christmas-this-year-let-us-in-our-lives-2/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6c0/thomas-s-monson-409_christmas_what-will-you-and-i-give-for-christmas-t_2735291.png) > [I have found that, rather than dwelling on the negative, if we will take a step back and consider the blessings in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/i-have-found-that-rather-than-dwelling-on-the-negative-if-we-will/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0de/thomas-s-monson-409_blessing_i-have-found-that-rather-than-dwelling-o_1410110.png) > [What will you and I give for Christmas this year? Let us in our lives give to our Lord and Savior the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/what-will-you-and-i-give-for-christmas-this-year-let-us-in-our-lives/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e0e/thomas-s-monson-409_christmas_what-will-you-and-i-give-for-christmas-t_2697622.png) > [Our Heavenly Father is aware of our needs and will help us as we call upon Him for assistance. I believe that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/our-heavenly-father-is-aware-of-our-needs-and-will-help-us-as-we-call/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8d/thomas-s-monson-409_assistance_our-heavenly-father-is-aware-of-our-need_2799791.png) > [My brothers and sisters, may the spirit of love which comes at Christmas time fill our homes and our lives and linger…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/my-brothers-and-sisters-may-the-spirit-of-love-which-comes-at/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76f/thomas-s-monson-409_another-year_my-brothers-and-sisters-may-the-spirit-o_1630180.png) > [Despite the changes which come into our lives and with gratitude in our hearts, may we fill our days-as much as we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/despite-the-changes-which-come-into-our-lives-and-with-gratitude-in/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/38e/thomas-s-monson-409_change_despite-the-changes-which-come-into-our_3175372.png) > [A grateful heart, then, comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/a-grateful-heart-then-comes-through-expressing-gratitude-to-our/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/564/thomas-s-monson-409_attitude_a-grateful-heart-then-comes-through-expr_785533.jpg) > [It is necessary to prepare and to plan so that we don’t fritter away our lives. Without a goal, there can be…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/it-is-necessary-to-prepare-and-to-plan-so-that-we-don-t-fritter-away/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/71c/thomas-s-monson-409_crosses_it-is-necessary-to-prepare-and-to-plan-s_1242322.png) > [As we move toward the future, we must not neglect the lessons of the past. Our Heavenly Father gave His Son. The…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/as-we-move-toward-the-future-we-must-not-neglect-the-lessons-of-the/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c3/thomas-s-monson-409_deeds_as-we-move-toward-the-future-we-must-not_2354715.jpg) > [May we incorporate into our own lives the divine principles which he Joseph Smith so beautifully taught by example, that we, ourselves,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/may-we-incorporate-into-our-own-lives-the-divine-principles-which-he/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/63c/thomas-s-monson-409_christ_may-we-incorporate-into-our-own-lives-th_1752621.png) > [In the performance of our responsibilities, I have learned that when we heed a silent prompting and act upon it without delay,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/in-the-performance-of-our-responsibilities-i-have-learned-that-when/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1b9/thomas-s-monson-409_answered-prayer_in-the-performance-of-our-responsibiliti_2312507.jpg) > [At times many of us let that enemy of achievement--even the culprit 'self-defeat'--dwarf our aspirations, smother our dreams, cloud our vision, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/at-times-many-of-us-let-that-enemy-of-achievement-even-the-culprit/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/afe/thomas-s-monson-409_achievement_at-times-many-of-us-let-that-enemy-of-ac_1062884.png) > [As parents, we should remember that our lives may be the book from the family library which the children most treasure. Are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/as-parents-we-should-remember-that-our-lives-may-be-the-book-from-the/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d9c/thomas-s-monson-409_book_as-parents-we-should-remember-that-our-l_2759810.png) > [Our lives will depend upon the decisions which we make, for decisions determine destiny.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/our-lives-will-depend-upon-the-decisions-which-we-make-for-decisions/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2bd/thomas-s-monson-409_decision_our-lives-will-depend-upon-the-decisions_1548240.png) > [It is our solemn duty, our precious privilege-even our sacred opportunity-to welcome to our homes and to our hearts the children who…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/it-is-our-solemn-duty-our-precious-privilege-even-our-sacred/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bca/thomas-s-monson-409_children_it-is-our-solemn-duty-our-precious-privi_1284383.png) > [Because He came to earth, we have a perfect example to follow. As we strive to become more like Him, we will…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/because-he-came-to-earth-we-have-a-perfect-example-to-follow-as-we/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/798/thomas-s-monson-409_and-love_because-he-came-to-earth-we-have-a-perfe_2470596.png) > [When we encounter challenges and problems in our lives, it is often difficult for us to focus on our blessings. However, if…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/when-we-encounter-challenges-and-problems-in-our-lives-it-is-often/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2c/thomas-s-monson-409_able_when-we-encounter-challenges-and-problem_2625970.jpg) ## Other authors on Our lives ## More by Thomas S. Monson > [I know that God loves us. He allows us to exercise our moral agency even when we misuse it. He permits us to make…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/i-know-that-god-loves-us-he-allows-us-to-exercise-our-moral-agency/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [“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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/some-find-it-difficult-to-withstand-the-mocking-and-unsavory-remarks/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [Choose your love, Love your choice.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/choose-your-love-love-your-choice/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [I ask you to make INSTITUTE a PRIORITY.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/i-ask-you-to-make-institute-a-priority/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [Those who grieve frequently find themselves alone. Missed is the laughter of children, the commotion of teenagers, and the tender, loving concern of a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/those-who-grieve-frequently-find-themselves-alone-missed-is-the/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [I hope with all my heart and soul that every young man who receives the priesthood will honor that priesthood and be true to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/i-hope-with-all-my-heart-and-soul-that-every-young-man-who-receives/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [“Forgiveness should go hand in hand with love. In our families, as well as with our friends, there can be hurt feelings and disagreements.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/forgiveness-should-go-hand-in-hand-with-love-in-our-families-as-well/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [“Born in a stable, cradled in a manger, He came forth from heaven to live on earth as mortal man and to establish the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/born-in-a-stable-cradled-in-a-manger-he-came-forth-from-heaven-to/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [“A happy home is but and earlier Heaven.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/a-happy-home-is-but-and-earlier-heaven/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-sends-forth-to-you-an/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/this-is-my-philosophy-on-all-life-not-just-when-it-comes-to-love-all/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/we-are-surrounded-by-those-in-need-of-our-attention-our-encouragement/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [You have a heritage honor it. You have posses a testimony share it. You will face temptations withstand it. You know the truth live…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/you-have-a-heritage-honor-it-you-have-posses-a-testimony-share-it-you/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [We learn and grow and become stronger as we face and survive the trials through which we must pass.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/we-learn-and-grow-and-become-stronger-as-we-face-and-survive-the/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) > [I am certain that the Lord, who notes the fall of a sparrow, looks with compassion upon those who have been called upon to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/i-am-certain-that-the-lord-who-notes-the-fall-of-a-sparrow-looks-with/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/our-lives/thomas-s-monson/#itemlist", "name": "29 Our lives Quotes By Thomas S. 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Our Heavenly Father gave His Son. The Son of God gave His life. We are asked by Them to give our lives, as it were, in Their divine service. Will you? Will I? Will we? There are lessons to be taught, there are kind deeds to be done, there are souls to be saved.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Thomas S. Monson" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/as-we-move-toward-the-future-we-must-not-neglect-the-lessons-of-the/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c3/thomas-s-monson-409_deeds_as-we-move-toward-the-future-we-must-not_2354715.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c3/thomas-s-monson-409_deeds_as-we-move-toward-the-future-we-must-not_2354715.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c3/thomas-s-monson-409_deeds_as-we-move-toward-the-future-we-must-not_2354715.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“As we move toward the future, we must not neglect the lessons of the past. 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