Sometimes we overcomplicate living the gospel.

Heartfelt and willing obedience invites the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.

Steady, sustained, and incremental spiritual progress produces the fruit of steadfastness-and helps us to reduce the disparity between what we know and what we do. Testimony is strengthened and conversion unto the Lord is deepened through small and simple things done well over time.

As we seek the Lord's help and in His strength, we can gradually reduce the disparity between what we say and what we do, between expressing love and consistently showing it, and between bearing testimony and steadfastly living it. We can become more diligent and concerned at home as we are more faithful in learning, living, and loving the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

A light turned on in a dark room is like receiving a message from God quickly, completely, and all at once.

Let me recommend that periodically you and I offer a prayer in which we only give thanks and express gratitude. Ask for nothing; simply let our souls rejoice and strive to communicate appreciation with all the energy of our hearts.

If all opposition were curtailed, if all maladies were removed, then the primary purposes of the Father's plan would be frustrated.