The Savior taught His disciples, 'For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it' (Luke 9:24)."I believe the Savior is telling us that unless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives. Those who live only for themselves eventually shrivel up and figuratively lose their lives, while those who lose themselves in service to others grow and flourishโand in effect save their lives.
Thomas S. MonsonIf we will put our trust in the Lord, he will help us through our difficulties, whatever they my be.
Thomas S. MonsonThe needs of others are ever present, and each of us can do something to help someone.... Unless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives.
Thomas S. MonsonChoose your friends with caution. Plan your future with purpose. Frame your life with faith.
Thomas S. MonsonWe cannot truly love God if we do not love our fellow travelers on this mortal journey.
Thomas S. MonsonCooperativeness is not so much learning how to get along with others as taking the kinks out of ourselves, so that others can get along with us.
Thomas S. MonsonLet us open wide the windows of our hearts, that each family member may feel welcome and 'at home.' Let us open also the doors of our very souls, that the dear ________ may enter. Remember His promise: 'Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him' (Revelation 3:20).
Thomas S. Monson