Our Heavenly Father loves you. He has created you to be successful and to have joy. – Russell M. Nelson
Whether full-time missionaries or members, we should all be good examples of the believers in Jesus Christ. – Russell M. Nelson
The decision to serve a mission will shape the spiritual destiny of the missionary, his or her spouse, and their posterity for generations to come. A desire to serve is a natural outcome of one’s conversion, worthiness, and preparation. – Russell M. Nelson
In legal language, a covenant generally denotes an agreement between two or more parties. But in a religious context, a covenant is much more significant. It is a sacred promise with God. He fixes the terms. – Russell M. Nelson
Differences exist in practice and organization between the Lord’s Church and man-made institutions. – Russell M. Nelson
While musical experts of the world focus on what choir members can do, I would like to focus on what choir members can be. – Russell M. Nelson
A saint serves others, knowing that the more one serves, the greater the opportunity for the Spirit to sanctify and purify. – Russell M. Nelson
The only length of life that seems to satisfy the longings of the human heart is life everlasting. – Russell M. Nelson
I fear that there are too many priesthood bearers who have done little or nothing to develop their ability to access the powers of Heaven. – Russell M. Nelson
Married or single, you sisters possess distinctive capabilities and special intuition you have received as gifts from God. We brethren cannot duplicate your unique influence. – Russell M. Nelson
A saint is tolerant and is attentive to the pleadings of other human beings, not only to spoken messages but to unspoken messages as well. – Russell M. Nelson
Even more amazing than modern technology is our opportunity to access information directly from Heaven, without hardware, software, or monthly service fees. – Russell M. Nelson
The ways of the Lord are different from the ways of man. Man’s ways remove people from office or business when they grow old or become disabled. But man’s ways are not and never will be the Lord’s ways. – Russell M. Nelson
I fear that too many have sadly surrendered their agency to the adversary and are saying by their conduct, ‘I care more about satisfying my own desires than I do about bearing the Savior’s power to bless others.’ – Russell M. Nelson
I doubt that the Lord cares much which honorable vocation you choose. But He does care if you love one another and serve one another. – Russell M. Nelson
All leaders in the Lord’s Church are called by proper authority. No prophet or any other leader in this Church, for that matter, has ever called himself or herself. No prophet has ever been elected. – Russell M. Nelson
In one thousand years of Russia’s existence, its first popular national election ever to be held occurred in June 1991. Six days later, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performed in Moscow! – Russell M. Nelson
I worry about all who are impure in their thoughts, feelings, or actions or who demean their wives or children, thereby cutting off priesthood power. – Russell M. Nelson
My dear sisters, whatever your calling, whatever your circumstances, we need your impressions, your insights, and your inspiration. We need you to speak up and speak out in ward and stake councils. – Russell M. Nelson
I believe that in the pursuit of education, individual desire is more influential than institution, and personal faith more forceful than faculty. – Russell M. Nelson
Imagine the privilege the Lord has given us of sustaining His prophet, whose counsel will be untainted, unvarnished, unmotivated by any personal aspiration, and utterly true! – Russell M. Nelson
Many institutions of higher learning will grant an 18- to 30-month deferral to prospective missionaries. This will enable you elders and sisters to serve without worrying about where you will begin your advanced education. We are very grateful to leaders of educational institutions who are making such planning possible! – Russell M. Nelson
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ can be bolstered as we learn about Him and live our religion. The doctrine of Jesus Christ was designed by the Lord to help us increase our faith. – Russell M. Nelson
