Any Quote by Heber J. Grant
“As a boy, without experience, never having spoken in public in my life, for any length of time, never ten minutes at once, I was called to preside over a stake of Zion.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Religious conference address
A young, inexperienced person was unexpectedly given a leadership role in a religious community.
In simple terms: A novice was tasked with leading.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unexpected leadership opportunities.
Themes
faith
leadership
growth
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
religious
personal
When to use this quote
- church meeting
- community service
- career advancement
Key Concepts
religious service
public speaking
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- How did they prepare?
- What support was offered?
A Different Perspective
Lack of experience can hinder effectiveness.
![“There, said they, is the Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, the innumerable company of angels, and the spirits of just men made perfect. [Heb. 12:22-24] You are going now, said they, to the paradise of God, wherein you shall see the tree of life, and eat of the never-fading fruits thereof; and…” quote by John Bunyan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc2/john-bunyan-1055_business_there-said-they-is-the-mount-zion-the-he_293392.jpg)
![“We sing and have done so constantly, "We thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet to guide us in these latter days." [Hymns, no. 19.] There are a great many who . . . put a postscript to that and say: "Provided he guides us to suit our own fancies and our own whims." The prophets of God, from Joseph Smith…” quote by Heber J. Grant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f0/heber-j-grant-4570_latter-days_we-sing-and-have-done-so-constantly-we-t_135665.jpg)
