Our obedience to God’s commandments comes as a natural outgrowth of our endless love and gratitude for the goodness of God.

As we lose ourselves in the service of others, we discover our own lives and our own happiness.

Remember: in the end, it is the merciful who obtain mercy.

All you have to do is trust your Heavenly Father. Trust Him enough to follow His plan.

Absolute truth is not dependent upon public opinion or popularity. Now what is this truth? It is His gospel. It is the gospel of Jesus Christ.

If ever you are tempted to become discouraged or to lose faith, remember those faithful Saints who remained true in Kirtland. Hold on a little longer. You can do this! You are part of a special generation. You were prepared and preserved to live at this important time in the existence of our beautiful planet earth. You have a celestial pedigree and therefore have all the necessary talents to make your life an eternal success story.

You live in a time of great challenges and opportunities. As spirit sons of heavenly parents, you are free to make the right choices. This requires hard work, self-discipline, and an optimistic outlook, which will bring joy and freedom into your life now and in the future.