Strength to endure

Neither of the quotes I am sharing tonight are repeats.

"The Savior's loving warmth and healing touch lift us and give us strength to endure."

--The New Era, March 1990, Pages 20-23.

And President Hinckley's advice

"I too believe that God will always make a way where there is no way. I believe that if we will walk in obedience to the commandments of God, if we will follow the counsel of the priesthood, he will open a way even where there appears to be no way."

--Gordon B. Hinckley, "If Ye Be Willing and Obedient", Ensign, Jul 1995, 2

Live today

Carpe diem - although a synonym of this is take no thought of the morrow, this is not the meaning I thought of when reading today's quotes. One of them is a repeat, as they so often are anymore. It was from "The Power to Heal from Within" by Elder Merrill J. Bateman. 


The other one made me think of the subject of this entry, live today or carpe diem (seize the day).

"Remember, tomorrow is connected with today, and what we do with today determines the tomorrow."

--Marvin J. Ashton, "The Time Is Now", Ensign, May 1975, 85

It also reminded me of the third verse in Robert Frost's poem, "The Road Not Taken" which says:

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

Hold to the rod

the iron rod;
Tis strong, and bright, and true.
The iron rod is the word of God;
'Twill safely guide us through.

Hymn 274

The first quote tonight reminded me of this hymn. This is the chorus, which will now be running through my head. It will have to compete with Jeanette Isabella though. Today, Nick thought I was trying to sing, LOL.

"Because of Christ there is hope smiling brightly before you, and you need not worry too much about sickness, death, poverty, or other afflictions. The Lord will take care of you. Your responsibility is to keep the commandments, feast upon the words of Christ, and stay in the path to your heavenly home."

--Julie B. Beck, "There Is Hope Smiling Brightly before Us", Ensign, May 2003, 103

the next one is one is good advice. He is a cardiothoracic surgeon & I love the line, "proper diagnosis ..."

"We should not be discouraged or depressed by our shortcomings. No one is without weakness. As part of the divine plan, we are tested to see whether we master weakness or let weakness master us. Proper diagnosis is essential to proper treatment. The Lord gave us this remarkable assurance: “Because thou hast seen thy weakness thou shalt be made strong” (Ether 12:37). But wishing for strength won’t make us strong. It takes faith and work to shore up a weakened cord of integrity."

--Russell M. Nelson, "Integrity of Heart", Ensign, Aug. 1995, 19

Christ's atonement

Tonight's quote is thought provoking:

"Just as the lame man at the pool of Bethesda needed someone stronger than himself to be healed (see John 5:1-9), so we are dependent on the miracles of Christ's atonement if our souls are to be made whole from grief, sorrow, and sin."

--Merrill J. Bateman, "The Power to Heal from Within", Ensign, May 1995, 13

 The other quote was a repeat. I have these quotes liberally sprinkled throughout the reading blog & my main blog. One of these days I'll have to consolidate them.

Live the gospel

More conference quotes:

"Living the gospel does not mean the storms of life will pass us by, but we will be better prepared to face them with serenity and peace. 'Search diligently, pray always, and be believing,' the Lord admonished, 'and all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly.'"

--Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Finding a Safe Harbor," Ensign, May 2000, 59

and another one:

"You have as great an opportunity for satisfaction in the performance of your duty as I do in mine. The progress of this work will be determined by our joint efforts. Whatever your calling, it is as fraught with the same kind of opportunity to accomplish good as is mine. What is really important is that this is the work of the Master. Our work is to go about doing good as did He."

--Gordon B. Hinckley, "This Is the Work of the Master", Ensign, May 1995, 69