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# M. Russell Ballard

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Melvin Russell Ballard Jr. was an American businessman and religious leader who served as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 2018 until his death in 2023.

## Quick Facts About M. Russell Ballard

Notable works Our Search for Happiness

## About M. Russell Ballard

He had been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 1985. Church members regarded him as a prophet, seer, and revelator. At the time of his death he was the third most senior apostle in the church.

##  Quotes by M. Russell Ballard · Page 2

> [Remove any of your fear with faith. Trust the power of God to guide you.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/remove-any-of-your-fear-with-faith-trust-the-power-of-god-to-guide-you/)

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[Faith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/faith/)

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> [Pray for divine guidance in your goal setting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/pray-for-divine-guidance-in-your-goal-setting/)

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[Divine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/divine/)

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> [If your dream requires patience, give it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/if-your-dream-requires-patience-give-it/)

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[Dream](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dream/)

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> [It is the parents duty to intervene when they see wrong choices being made.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/it-is-the-parents-duty-to-intervene-when-they-see-wrong-choices-being/)

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[Child](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/child/)

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> [“The world needs to see that this church, of all organizations on the face of the earth, honors women.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/the-world-needs-to-see-that-this-church-of-all-organizations-on-the/)

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[Nature](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/nature/)

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> [All of us must come to an honest, open self-examination, an awareness within as to who and what we want to be.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/all-of-us-must-come-to-an-honest-open-self-examination-an-awareness/)

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[Awareness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/awareness/)

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> [Small events and choices determine the direction of our lives just as small helms determine the directions of great ships.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/small-events-and-choices-determine-the-direction-of-our-lives-just-as/)

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[Choice](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/choice/)

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> [All the marvels of nature are glimpses of His divine power and expressions of His love.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/all-the-marvels-of-nature-are-glimpses-of-his-divine-power-and/)

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[Divine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/divine/)

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> [It is impossible for us to fail when we do our best when we are on the Lord's errand.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/it-is-impossible-for-us-to-fail-when-we-do-our-best-when-we-are-on/)

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[Errand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/errand/)

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> [One who lays claim to special privilege through the priesthood doesn't understand the nature of his authority.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/one-who-lays-claim-to-special-privilege-through-the-priesthood-doesn/)

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[Authority](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/authority/)

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> [ The key \[to sharing the gospel\] is that you be inspired of God, that you ask Him for direction and then go… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/the-key-to-sharing-the-gospel-is-that-you-be-inspired-of-god-that-you/)

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[Asks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/asks/)

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> [It is our homes and families that need reforming in this increasingly materialistic and secular world.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/it-is-our-homes-and-families-that-need-reforming-in-this-increasingly/)

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[Family](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/family/)

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> [Many council leaders and members will be surprised to discover how much more focused their work will become when they examine it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/many-council-leaders-and-members-will-be-surprised-to-discover-how/)

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[Church](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/church/)

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> [What would be the cumulative effect of millions of small, compassionate acts performed daily by us because of our heartfelt Christian love…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/what-would-be-the-cumulative-effect-of-millions-of-small/)

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[Charity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/charity/)

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> [“No matter how difficult the trail … we can take comfort in knowing that others before us have borne life’s most grievous…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/no-matter-how-difficult-the-trail-we-can-take-comfort-in-knowing-that/)

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[Comfort](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/comfort/)

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> [The love for work needs to be re-enthroned in our lives. Every family should have a plan for work that touches the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/the-love-for-work-needs-to-be-re-enthroned-in-our-lives-every-family/)

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[Eternal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/eternal/)

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> [Those who yearn for true spiritual light and knowledge can only find it through the power of the Holy Ghost. The Spirit…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/those-who-yearn-for-true-spiritual-light-and-knowledge-can-only-find/)

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[Christ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/christ/)

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> [The words of the Lord are found in the scriptures and the teachings of the apostles and prophets. They provide us counsel…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/the-words-of-the-lord-are-found-in-the-scriptures-and-the-teachings/)

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[Apostles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/apostles/)

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> [Of all the opportunities my priesthood authority affords, there is none grander than the privilege of being in one of our temples…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/of-all-the-opportunities-my-priesthood-authority-affords-there-is/)

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[Authority](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/authority/)

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> [There is no problem in the family, ward, or stake that cannot be solved if we look for solutions in the Lord's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/there-is-no-problem-in-the-family-ward-or-stake-that-cannot-be-solved/)

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[Counseling](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/counseling/)

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> [Learning the lessons of the past allows you to walk boldly in the light without running the risk of stumbling in the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/learning-the-lessons-of-the-past-allows-you-to-walk-boldly-in-the/)

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[Becoming](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/becoming/)

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> [Our most basic institution of family desperately needs help and support from the extended family and the public institutions that surround us.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/our-most-basic-institution-of-family-desperately-needs-help-and/)

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[Aunt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/aunt/)

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> [Because the eternal principle of agency gives us the freedom to choose and think for ourselves, we should become increasingly able to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/because-the-eternal-principle-of-agency-gives-us-the-freedom-to/)

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[Able](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/able/)

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> [ “The Savior… endured the agony \[of Gethsemane\], of inquisition, cruel beatings, and death by crucifixion on the cross at Calvary. Recently, there… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/the-savior-endured-the-agony-of-gethsemane-of-inquisition-cruel/)

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[Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bible/)

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> [My dear young women, with all my heart I urge you not to look to contemporary culture for your role models and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/my-dear-young-women-with-all-my-heart-i-urge-you-not-to-look-to/)

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[Contemporary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/contemporary/)

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> [The Savior’s words are simple, yet their meaning is profound and deeply significant. We are to love God and to love and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/the-savior-s-words-are-simple-yet-their-meaning-is-profound-and/)

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[Can do](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/can-do/)

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> [Remember, you can be exalted without a college degree. You can be exalted without being slender and beautiful. You can be exalted…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/remember-you-can-be-exalted-without-a-college-degree-you-can-be/)

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[Balance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/balance/)

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> [The Lord is in control. He knows the end from the beginning. He has given us adequate instruction that, if followed, will…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/the-lord-is-in-control-he-knows-the-end-from-the-beginning-he-has/)

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[Adequate](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/adequate/)

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> [The love that exists between people who share religious values and experiences can be the most satisfying and unifying force this side…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/the-love-that-exists-between-people-who-share-religious-values-and/)

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[Family](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/family/)

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> [It is a shortsighted priesthood leader who doesn't see the value in calling upon the sisters to share the understanding and inspiration…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/it-is-a-shortsighted-priesthood-leader-who-doesn-t-see-the-value-in/)

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[Calling](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/calling/)

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> [Be involved; be informed. Try to be understanding and tolerant and to appreciate diversity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/be-involved-be-informed-try-to-be-understanding-and-tolerant-and-to/)

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[Appreciate](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/appreciate/)

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> [Be involved; be informed. Make meaningful contributions to society through service and involvement.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/be-involved-be-informed-make-meaningful-contributions-to-society/)

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[Contribution](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/contribution/)

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> [This is God's work, and God's work will not be frustrated. But there is still much to be done.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/this-is-god-s-work-and-god-s-work-will-not-be-frustrated-but-there-is/)

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[Done](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/done/)

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> [In your morning prayer each new day, ask Heavenly Father to guide you to recognize an opportunity to serve one of His…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/in-your-morning-prayer-each-new-day-ask-heavenly-father-to-guide-you-2/)

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[Asks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/asks/)

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> [Do not shift your focus from serving others to focusing exclusively on school, work, or social activities.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/do-not-shift-your-focus-from-serving-others-to-focusing-exclusively/)

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[Activity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/activity/)

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> [We must be prepared to keep pace with our leaders, stride for their every lengthened stride.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/we-must-be-prepared-to-keep-pace-with-our-leaders-stride-for-their/)

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[Be prepared](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/be-prepared/)

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> [We can all be more consistently involved in missionary work by replacing our fear with real faith.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/we-can-all-be-more-consistently-involved-in-missionary-work-by/)

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[Consistently](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/consistently/)

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> [A woman’s sphere of influence is a unique sphere, one that cannot be duplicated by men.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/a-woman-s-sphere-of-influence-is-a-unique-sphere-one-that-cannot-be/)

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[Influence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/influence/)

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> [It is almost impossible for children and youth to find their way through the seas of life without the guiding light of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/it-is-almost-impossible-for-children-and-youth-to-find-their-way/)

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[Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/)

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> [We have taken a giant step forward in correcting some of the misconceptions people have about the church. I think that we've…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/we-have-taken-a-giant-step-forward-in-correcting-some-of-the/)

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[About](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/about/)

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## M. Russell Ballard by topic

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