Note that charity is given only to those who seek it, only to those who earnestly pray for it, only to those who are disciples of Christ. Before we can be filled with this pure love, we must start at the beginning with the first principle of the gospel. We must have "first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ."

Perseverance means to continue in a given course until we have reached a goal or objective, regardless of obstacles, opposition, and other counterinfluences...Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic...It gives us hope by helping us realize that the righteous suffer no failure except in giving up and no longer trying.

No matter our age, our circumstances, or abilities... Each one of us can create something remarkable with our lives.

The way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life.

The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him.

Kind words not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given, but they can linger with us over the years.

If you feel that Heavenly Father is not listening to your petitions, ask yourself if you are listening to the cries of the poor, the sick, the hungry, and the afflicted all around you.