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Perhaps when we face our maker, we will not be asked, 'How many positions did you hold,' but rather, 'How many people did you help?

Perhaps when we face our maker, we will not be asked, 'How many positions did you hold,' but rather, 'How many people did you help?

Thomas S. Monson
People, Faces, Helping

As I contemplate all that you face in the world today, one word comes to my mind. It describes an attribute needed by all of us but one which you-at this time of your life and in this world-will need particularly. That attribute is courage.

Thomas S. Monson
Mind, Today, Faces

There is absolutely nothing in this world that will provide more comfort and happiness than a testimony of the truth.

Thomas S. Monson
Comfort, World, Testimony

Life is perfect for none of us. Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life.

Thomas S. Monson
Journey, Perfect, May
FaceBook post by Thomas S Monson from Jun 19, 2013

We tend to become like those whom we admire.

Thomas S. Monson
Admire

God’s love is there for you whether or not you feel you deserve love. It is simply always there.

Thomas S. Monson
Love Is, Deserve Love, Feels
Twitter post from Mar 18, 2016

We learn to pray by praying. One can devote countless hours to examining the experiences of others, but nothing penetrates the human heart as does a personal fervent prayer and its heaven sent response.

Thomas S. Monson
Prayer, Heart, Heaven Sent

How much better the world would be if we all gave gifts of understanding, and compassion, of service, and friendship, of kindness and gentleness.

Thomas S. Monson
Kindness, Compassion, Understanding

You can achieve what you believe you can. Trust and believe and have faith.

Thomas S. Monson
Believe, Have Faith, Achieve
Twitter post from Dec 31, 2014

May each of us remember this truth; 'one cannot forget mother and remember God. One cannot remember mother and forget God.' Why? Because these two sacred persons, God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one.

Thomas S. Monson
Love, God, Mom
FaceBook post by Thomas S Monson from May 10, 2015

We truly need Him every hour, whether they be hours of sunshine or of rain.

Thomas S. Monson
Inspirational, Spiritual, Rain
Twitter post from Jul 22, 2015

Along your pathway of life you will observe that you are not the only traveler. There are others who need your help. There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save.

Thomas S. Monson
Inspirational, Heart, Hands

It is in the home that we form our attitudes, our deeply held beliefs. It is in the home that hope is fostered or destroyed. Our homes are to be more than sanctuaries; they should also be places where God’s Spirit can dwell, where the storm stops at the door, where love reigns and peace dwells

Thomas S. Monson
Attitude, Home, Doors

This Sabbath day has been designated as a day of thanksgiving, a day of gratitude-even a day of prayer. We pause, we ponder, we reflect on the blessings an all-wise Heavenly Father has bestowed upon us, His children, by bringing peace to the battlefield of war and comfort to the hearts of so many in this wonderful world where we live and which we call home

Thomas S. Monson
Wise, Gratitude, Prayer

Rather than dwelling on the past, we should make the most of today, of the here and now, doing all we can to provide pleasant memories for the future…If you are still in the process of raising children be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled, will disappear all too soon, and that you will, to your surprise, miss them, profoundly.

Thomas S. Monson
Children, Memories, Past

If we will put our trust in the Lord, he will help us through our difficulties, whatever they my be.

Thomas S. Monson
Helping, Trust In The Lord, Difficulty

It has been said that the gate of history turns on small hinges, and so do people's lives. The choices we make determine our destiny.

Thomas S. Monson
Destiny, People, Choices

The greatest force in the world today is the power of God as it works through man.

Thomas S. Monson
Men, World, Today
Twitter post from Oct 18, 2014

We forget how the Greeks and Romans prevailed magnificently in a barbaric world and how that triumph ended-how a slackness and softness finally overcame them to their ruin. In the end, more than they wanted freedom, they wanted security and a comfortable life; and they lost all-comfort and security and freedom.

Thomas S. Monson
Security And Freedom, Greek, Triumph

If you are persistent, you will succeed

Thomas S. Monson
Succeed, Persistent, Ifs

This is a wonderful time to be living here on earth. Our opportunities are limitless. While there are some things wrong in the world today, there are many things right, such as teachers who teach, ministers who minister, marriages that make it, parents who sacrifice, and friends who help. "We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thought and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude. If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues."

Thomas S. Monson
Teacher, Gratitude, Attitude
FaceBook post by Thomas S Monson from Nov 26, 2014

Sometimes we let our thoughts of tomorrow take up too much of today. Daydreaming of the past and longing for the future may provide comfort but will not take the place of living in the present. This is the day of our opportunity, and we must grasp it

Thomas S. Monson
Past, Opportunity, Comfort

Choose your love; love your choice.

Thomas S. Monson
Inspirational, Cute Love, Spiritual
"Hallmarks of a Happy Home". Thomas S. Monson's Address at the General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, www.lds.org. October 1988.

As we touch the temple and love the temple, our lives will reflect our faith. As we go to the holy house, as we remember the covenants we make therein, we will be able to bear every trial and overcome each temptation.

Thomas S. Monson
House, Temptation, And Love

Opportunities are everywhere. Needed are eyes to see the pitiable plight and ears to hear the silent pleadings of a broken heart.

Thomas S. Monson
Heart, Eye, Opportunity

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