Agency used righteously allows light to dispel the darkness and enables us to live with joy and happiness.

What is said is not as important as what [you] hear and what [you] feel.

How we live our religion is far more important than what we may say about our religion.

Whatever the needs of family members may be, we can strengthen our families as we follow the counsel given by prophets.

As our understanding of obedience deepens, we recognize the essential role of agency.

For many, the call to be a Christian can seem demanding, even overwhelming. But we need not be afraid or feel inadequate. The Savior has promised that He will make us equal to His work. 'Follow me,' He said, 'and I will make you fishers of men.' As we follow Him, He blesses us with gifts, talents, and the strength to do His will, allowing us to go beyond our comfort zones and do things we've never before thought possible.

There is nothing that we are enduring that Jesus does not understand, and He waits for us to go to our Heavenly Father in prayer. If we will be obedient and if we are diligent, our prayers will be answered, our problems will diminish, our fears will dissipate, light will come upon us, the darkness of despair will be dispersed, and we will be close to the Lord.