It is impossible for us to fail when we do our best when we are on the Lord's errand.
M. Russell BallardSometimes we go so focused on bringing people to the meetinghouse that we forget we are supposed to be bringing them to Christ.
M. Russell BallardThe one-cylinder ward is one in which the bishop handles all the problems, makes all the decisions, follows through on all the assignments, and faces every challenge. Then, like any other overworked cylinder, he starts to sputter and behave erratically. Eventually, he burns out altogether.
M. Russell BallardThose of you who have fallen prey to any kind of addiction, there is hope because God loves all of His children
M. Russell BallardIn your morning prayer each new day, ask Heavenly Father to guide you to recognize an opportunity to serve one of His precious children. Then go throughout the day with your heart full of faith and love, looking for someone to help. Stay focused, just like the honeybees focus on the flowers from which to gather nectar and pollen. If you do this, your spiritual sensitivities will be enlarged and you will discover opportunities to serve that you never before realized were possible.
M. Russell Ballard