Bible Quote by M. Russell Ballard
“Just as He had done with David, Samuel, and Joseph of the Old Testament, God took an innocent, unlearned boy, one still unsullied by the world and pliable to His divine will, and molded and shaped him into His chosen prophet.”
![“[God] arranged that the boy Samuel should be chosen but instead of teaching him directly He had him, turn once or twice to an old man. This youngster, to whom He had granted a direct encounter with Himself, had nevertheless to go for instruction to someone who had offended God, and all because…” quote by John Cassian](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1cd/john-cassian-13822_boys_god-arranged-that-the-boy-samuel-should_1767780.jpg)
![“And fathers, . . . listen to [your returned missionary sons], and connect with them in regular, focused conversation. Talk with them in depth about their feelings and desires. Pray with them and give them blessings as they face the important decisions in their future.” quote by M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/493/m-russell-ballard-3129_blessing_and-fathers-listen-to-your-returned-miss_319973.jpg)
