What we love determines what we seek. What we seek determines what we think and do. What we think and do determines who we are — and who we will become.

As we patiently follow the Savior, He will bless us beyond our own capacity to become what He wants us to be.

It is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions.

While understanding the 'what' and the 'how' of the gospel is necessary, the eternal fire and majesty of the gospel springs from the 'why.' When we understand why our Heavenly Father has given us this pattern for living, when we remember why we committed to making it a foundational part of our lives, the gospel ceases to become a burden and, instead, becomes a joy and a delight. It becomes precious and sweet.

When we stumble don't get discouraged. Get up and Keep Trying.

Our willingness to repent shows our gratitude for God's gift and for the Savior's love and sacrifice on our behalf. Commandments and priesthood covenants provide a test of faith, obedience, and love for God and Jesus Christ, but even more importantly, they offer an opportunity to experience love from God and to receive a full measure of joy both in this life and in the life to come.

The Savior can wipe away our tears of regret.