By His words and His example, Christ has shown us how to draw closer to Him.

We need not just one flash of light and comfort, but we need the continuing blessing of communication with God.

So, the great test of life is to see whether we will hearken to and obey God's commands in the midst of the storms of life. It is not to endure storms, but to choose the right while they rage. And the tragedy of life is to fail in that test and so fail to qualify to return in glory to our heavenly home.

Melchizedek Priesthood holders who are fathers in sealed families have been taught what they must do. There is nothing that has come or will come into your family as important as the sealing blessings. There is nothing more important than honoring the marriage and family covenants you have made or will make in the temples of God.

Heavenly Father and the Savior are grateful that you do your part. They know you, They watch over you, and They love you.

The thirst for education that comes with the change the gospel brings can be a blessing or a curse, depending on our motives.

Those who submit like a child do it because they know that the Father wants only the happiness of His children and that only He knows the way. That is the testimony we must have to keep praying like a submissive child, in the good times as well as the times of trouble.