Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.

I ask you to make INSTITUTE a PRIORITY.

Our opportunities to give of ourselves are indeed limitless, but they are also perishable. There are hearts to gladden. There are kind words to say. There are gifts to be given. There are deeds to be done. There are souls to be saved.

I hope that you will learn to take responsibility for your decisions. don't take counsel of your fears.

It is imperative that we recognize that whatever has happened to us has happened to others. They have coped and so must we. We are not alone. Heavenly Father's help is near.

Gracias, danke, merci - whatever language is spoken, "thank you" frequently expressed will cheer your spirit, broaden your friendships, and lift your lives to a higher pathway as you journey toward perfection. There is a simplicity - even a sincerity - when "thank you" is spoken.

This is not a time for fear, brethren, but rather a time for faith - a time for each of us who holds the priesthood to be his best self.