Personal testimony of the gospel and the Church is the most important thing you can earn in this life.

It is my prayer that patience will be a defining characteristic of we who hold the priesthood of Almighty God; that we will courageously trust the Lord's promises and His timing; that we will act toward others with the patience and compassion we seek for ourselves; and that we will continue in patience until we are perfected.

Christ knows how to minister to others perfectly. When the Savior stretches out His hands, those He touches are uplifted and become greater, stronger, and better people as a result. If we are His hands, should we not do the same?

The lessons we learn from patience will cultivate our character, lift our lives, and heighten our happiness.

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

Life is not only meant to be appreciated in retrospect ... There is something each day to embrace and cherish.

Commandments and covenants of God are like navigational instructions from celestial heights and will lead us safely to our eternal destination. It is one of beauty and glory beyond understanding. It is worth the effort. It is worth making decisive corrections now and then staying on course.