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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.

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.

Thomas S. Monson
Thanksgiving, Gratitude, Attitude

The passage of time has not altered the capacity of the Redeemer to change men’s lives. As he said to the dead Lazarus, so he says to you and me: “come forth.” Come forth from the despair of doubt. Come forth from the sorrow of sin. Come forth from the death of disbelief. Come forth to a newness of life. Come forth.

Thomas S. Monson
Men, Doubt, Sorrow

Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.

Thomas S. Monson
Courage, Principles, Faces
Thomas S. Monson (1988). “Live the Good Life”, Shadow Mountain

My brothers and sisters, may the spirit of love which comes at Christmas time fill our homes and our lives and linger there long after the tree is down and the lights are put away for another year.

Thomas S. Monson
Brother, Home, Light

Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.

Thomas S. Monson
Happiness, Smile, Courage
Twitter post from Feb 18, 2015

At times some may think that no one cares--but someone always cares! Your Heavenly Father will not leave you to struggle alone, but stands ever ready to help.

Thomas S. Monson
Father, Struggle, Thinking

Avoid pornography at all costs!

Thomas S. Monson
Cost, Pornography

To be angry is to yield to the influence of Satan. No one can make us angry. It is our choice. If we desire to have a proper spirit with us at all times, we must choose to refrain from becoming angry. I testify that such is possible.

Thomas S. Monson
Anger, Yield, Choices

Our opportunities to give of ourselves are indeed limitless, but they are also perishable.

Thomas S. Monson
Opportunity, Giving, Limitless
Thomas S. Monson (1992). “The Search for Jesus: A Christmas Message”, Shadow Mountain

Think to Thank. In these three words are the finest capsule course for a happy marriage, formula for enduring friendship, and a pattern for personal happiness.

Thomas S. Monson
Friendship, Happiness, Marriage

It is almost inevitable that our faith will be challenged. We may at times find ourselves surrounded by others and yet standing in the minority or even standing alone concerning what is acceptable and what is not. Do we have the moral courage to stand firm for our beliefs, even if by so doing we must stand alone?

Thomas S. Monson
May, Minorities, Belief

The gospel of Jesus Christ is that penetrating light which shines through the darkness of our lives.

Thomas S. Monson
Jesus, Light, Shining

Let me begin now, this very night, to emulate Christ. Cast off forever will be the old self and with it defeat, despair, doubt, and disbelief. To a newness of life I come--a life of faith, hope courage, and joy. No task looms too large; no responsibility too heavy; no duty is a burden. All things become possible.

Thomas S. Monson
Responsibility, Night, Self

LOVE should be the very heart of FAMILY life.

Thomas S. Monson
Heart, Should, Family Life

Remember that ofttimes the wisdom of God appears as foolishness to men, but the greatest single lesson we can learn in mortality is that when God speaks and a man obeys, that man will always be right.

Thomas S. Monson
Wisdom, Learning, Men
FaceBook post by Thomas S Monson from Jul 07, 2014

Lessons learned in the home, last the longest.

Thomas S. Monson
Home, Lesson Learned, Lessons

Have times really changed? Don't we today, as always, love our children and want them to live righteously? Don't we today, as always, need God's divine protecting care? Don't we today, as always, continue to be at his mercy and in his debt for the very life he has given us?

Thomas S. Monson
Children, Needs, Debt

Choose your friends carefully, for you will tend to be like them and be found where they choose to go.

Thomas S. Monson
Friendship, Found

Who the Lord calls, the Lord will qualify.

Thomas S. Monson
Lord

Courage is required to make an initial thrust towards ones coveted goal, But even greater courage is called for when one stumbles and must make a second effort to achieve.

Thomas S. Monson
Goal, Effort, Achieve

With the birth of the babe in Bethlehem, there emerged a great endowment—a power stronger than weapons, a wealth more lasting than the coins of Caesar. This child was to become the King of kings and Lord of lords, the promised Messiah—Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Thomas S. Monson
Jesus, Kings, Children
Thomas S. Monson (1992). “The Search for Jesus: A Christmas Message”, Shadow Mountain

The reward of eternal life requires effort.

Thomas S. Monson
Effort, Rewards, Eternal Life

The Lord’s purposes are often accomplished as we pay heed to the guidance of the Spirit. I believe that the more we act upon the inspiration and impressions which come to us, the more the Lord will entrust to us His errands.

Thomas S. Monson
Believe, Inspiration, Purpose

Because He came to earth, we have a perfect example to follow. As we strive to become more like Him, we will have joy and happiness in our lives and peace each day of the year. It is His example which, if followed, stirs within us more kindness and love, more respect and concern for others.

Thomas S. Monson
Kindness, Years, Concern For Others

I think there is no place in the world where I feel closer to the Lord than in one of His holy temples.

Thomas S. Monson
Thinking, World, Temples

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