Prayer endows us with the power to draw near to our Eternal Father.

Heavenly Father's commandments are the road map He has given us to return to Him, which is the only way we will be eternally happy.

Family is the center of life. It is the key to eternal happiness.

A family needs a father to anchor it.

It is not enough to behave reverently; we must feel in our hearts reverence for our Heavenly Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Reverence flows from our admiration and respect for Deity. It is something we feel inside our hearts no matter what is going on around us. It is also a personal responsibility. We cannot blame others for disturbing our reverent attitudes.

Start now to create a plan if you don't already have one, or update your present plan. Watch for best buys that will fit into your year's supply. We are not in a situation that requires panic buying, but we do need to be careful in purchasing and rotating the storage that we're putting away. The instability in the world today makes it imperative that we take heed of the counsel and prepare for the future.

The world changes constantly and dramatically, but God, His commandments, and promised blessings do not change.