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Finding the real joy of #‎ Christmas comes not in the hurrying and the scurrying to get more done, nor is it found in the purchasing of #‎ gifts . We find real joy when we make the Savior the focus of the season.

Finding the real joy of #‎ Christmas comes not in the hurrying and the scurrying to get more done, nor is it found in the purchasing of #‎ gifts . We find real joy when we make the Savior the focus of the season.

Thomas S. Monson
Real, Focus, Joy

Recent surveys of Church members have shown a serious erosion in the number of families who have a year's supply of life's necessities. Most members plan to do it. Too few have begun... It is our sacred duty to care for our families, including our extended families.

Thomas S. Monson
Religious, Erosion, Years

As we move toward the future, we must not neglect the lessons of the past. 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.

Thomas S. Monson
Father, Moving, Son

We find real joy when we keep the Savior the focus of the season.

Thomas S. Monson
Real, Focus, Joy

Christ instructs us to stand up bravely for our beliefs... He asks us to let our lights shine.

Thomas S. Monson
Light, Shining, Belief

The problems of our day loom ominously before us... Surrounded by the sophistication of modern living, we look heavenward for that unfailing sense of direction, that we might chart and follow a wise and proper course. Our Heavenly Father will not leave our sincere petition unanswered.

Thomas S. Monson
Wise, Father, Looks
"Guided Safely Home". Thomas S. Monson's address at the General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, www.lds.org. October 2014.

Men and women of integrity, character, and purpose have ever recognized a power higher than themselves and have sought through prayer to be guided by that power. Such has it ever been. So shall it ever be.

Thomas S. Monson
Prayer, Integrity, Character

If we do not have a deep foundation of faith and a solid testimony of truth, we may have difficulty withstanding the harsh storms and icy winds of adversity which inevitably come to each of us.

Thomas S. Monson
Adversity, Wind, Storm

Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives: ‘I know that my Redeemer lives!’

Thomas S. Monson
Sweet, Giving, Joy

When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the spirit of Christ, for the Christmas spirit is the Christ spirit.

Thomas S. Monson
Spirit, Christ, Christmas Spirit

As the Christmas season envelops us with all its glory, may we, as did the Wise Men, seek a bright, particular star to guide us in our celebration of the Savior’s birth.

Thomas S. Monson
Wise, Stars, Men

May we be faithful followers of Christ, examples of righteousness, thus becoming lights in the world.

Thomas S. Monson
Light, Faithful, Example
FaceBook post by Thomas S Monson from Oct 05, 2014

Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.

Thomas S. Monson
Cheer, Lord, Do Not Fear

Do we give thanks to God 'for his unspeakable gift' and His rich blessings so abundantly bestowed upon us?

Thomas S. Monson
Blessing, Giving, Thanks

Despite the changes which come into our lives and with gratitude in our hearts, may we fill our days-as much as we can-with those things which matter most. May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word and in deed.

Thomas S. Monson
Gratitude, Heart, Our Love

No force in this world can stop the work of God.

Thomas S. Monson
World, This World, Force

It was by faith, nothing wavering, that Joseph saw God our Eternal Father and Jesus Christ, His Son.

Thomas S. Monson
Jesus, Father, Son

…Faith forged in the furnace of trials and tears is marked by trust and testimony. Only God can count the sacrifice; only God can measure the sorrow; only God can know the hearts of those who serve Him.

Thomas S. Monson
Heart, Sacrifice, Sorrow

May we give as the Savior gave. To give of oneself is a holy gift. We give as a remembrance of all the Savior has given.

Thomas S. Monson
Giving, Remembrance, May

It is not enough to want to make the effort and to say we'll make the effort. We must actually make the effort. It's in the doing, not just the thinking, that we accomplish our goals. If we constantly put our goals off, we will never see them fulfilled. Someone put it this way: Live only for tomorrow, and you will have a lot of empty yesterdays today.

Thomas S. Monson
Thinking, Yesterday, Goal

There is a golden thread that runs through every account of faith from the beginning of the world to the present time. Abraham, Noah, the brother of Jared, the Prophet Joseph Smith, and countless others wanted to be obedient to the will of God. They had ears that could hear, eyes that could see, and hearts that could know and feel. They never doubted. They trusted.

Thomas S. Monson
Running, Brother, Eye

Prayer continues to provide power--spiritual power. Prayer continues to provide peace--spiritual peace.

Thomas S. Monson
Spiritual, Prayer, Spiritual Peace

Your future depends on your Faith.

Thomas S. Monson
Your Future, Depends

We must learn to separate need from greed...We must not allow our yearnings to exceed our earnings.

Thomas S. Monson
Greed, Needs, Earning

This is not a time for fear, brethren, but rather a time for faith - a time for each of us who holds the priesthood to be his best self.

Thomas S. Monson
Self, Best Self, Priesthood
"Be Your Best Self". Thomas S. Monson's address at the General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, www.lds.org. April 2009.

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