We can choose to be like the Mormon pioneers, who maintained a spirit of gratitude during their slow and painful trek toward the Great Salt Lake, even singing and dancing and glorying in the goodness of God.

No matter how many times you have slipped or fallen, rise up... You are stronger than you realize.

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

Even the smallest act of discipleship or the tiniest ember of belief can become a blazing bonfire of a consecrated life.

We see baptism as the starting point in our journey of discipleship. Our daily walk with Jesus Christ leads to peace and purpose in this life and profound joy and eternal salvation in the world to come.

The gospel of Jesus Christ has the divine power to lift you to great heights from what appears at times to be an unbearable burden or weakness. The Lord knows your circumstances and your challenges. He said to Paul and to all of us, 'My grace is sufficient for thee.' And like Paul we can answer: 'My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me'(2 Corinthinans 12:9)".

Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is not an effort of once a week or once a day. It is an effort of once and for all.