Friday, May 31, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Heavenly Father Has a Special Plan

Through our faith, our trust in the Lord, and our good works, we can bring many souls unto the Lord. -Yoshihiko Kikuchi (quoting M. Russell Ballard)

Thursday, May 30, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Closing Remarks

Despite contention all around us, one's home can become a heavenly place, where study, prayer, and faith can be merged with love. -Russell M. Nelson

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -As Doves to Our Windows

We must be humble and conscientious. The honor and the glory of all that is good goes to God, and there is much still ahead of us that will be refining, even difficult, as He leads us from strength to strength. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

Put your arms around those who stumble and, with the strength of the Spirit within you, lead them lovingly back to the fortress of spirituality and protection. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. -Ronald A. Rasband (quoting 1 Peter 5:8)

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

We should develop discernment and discipline so that we do not have to continually determine what is right and what is wrong. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets Apri 2019 -Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

We should have integrity in all that we do. -Ronald A. Rasband

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

For our safety, we must build a fortress of spirituality and protection for our very souls, a fortress that will not be penetrated by the evil one. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection

As we live with devotion born of faith in Jesus Christ, we will feel the peaceful presence of the Holy Ghost, who guides us to truth, inspires us to live worthy of the Lord's blessings, and bears witness that God lives and loves us. -Ronald A. Rasband

Sunday, May 26, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Content with the Things Allotted unto Us

Let us remember in our age of spin, the only spin God desires is our freely turning away from sin and turning to Him. Therefore, the Lord does not seek to overwhelm us but instead to help us overcome the world! -Neal A. Maxwell

Saturday, May 25, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Immediate Goodness of God

The immediate goodness of God comes to all who call upon Him with real intent and full purpose of heart. This includes those who cry out in earnest desperation, when deliverance seems so distant and suffering seems prolonged, even intensified. -Kyle S. McKay

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Immediate Goodness of God

Even while we are patiently waiting upon the Lord, there are certain blessings that come to us immediately. -Kyle S. McKay

Friday, May 24, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -We Love You--Please Come Back

The antidote for selfishness is love, especially love of the Lord. Love can overpower the undermining effect of selfishness. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -We Love You--Please Come Back

We love you, and want your happiness more than you can possibly imagine. -Richard G. Scott

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Prepared to Obtain Every Needful Thing

Our personal responsibility is to learn what we should learn, to live as we know we should live, and to become who the Master would have us become. -David A. Bednar

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -A Prophet Chosen of the Lord

In spite of difficulties and hardships, [you can] always go to the Lord and he [will] give [you] strength and help. -David B. Haight

Monday, May 20, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Watch Over and Strengthen

Whatever name it has, every call is an opportunity and an obligation to watch over and strengthen the children of our Heavenly Father. -Henry B. Eyring

Sunday, May 19, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

God's shepherds are to strengthen, heal, bind up that which is broken, bring again that which was driven away, seek that which was lost. -Gerrit W. Gong

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Good Shepherd, Lamb of God

Our Savior desires that what we do and who we are becoming will invite others to come, follow Him. -Gerrit W. Gong

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -We Are Creators

Creation isn't drudgery. Creation flows from love. When we do what we love, we rejoice along the way. -Mary Ellen Smoot

Saturday, May 18, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -We Are Creators

The time for procrastination is over. Begin! Don't be afraid. Do the best you can. Of course you will make mistakes. Everyone does. Learn from them and move forward. -Mary Ellen Smoot

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Exercising Our Spiritual Muscles

If we want to increase our faith, then let's do things that require faith. -Juan Pablo Villar

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Exercising Our Spiritual Muscles

The spiritual gift of faith … is not just a feeling or a mood; it is a principle of action. -Juan Pablo Villar

Friday, May 17, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 1986 -Cleansing the Inner Vessel

The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Cleansed by Repentance

True repentance is not an event. It is a never-ending privilege. It is fundamental to progression and having peace of mind, comfort, and joy. -Dallin H. Oaks (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Cleansed by Repentance

To repent from sin is not easy, but the prize is worth the price. -Dallin H. Oaks (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Ten Gifts from the Lord

Spare yourselves from the indulgence of self-pity. It is always self-defeating. Subdue the negative and emphasize the positive. Count your blessings and not your problems. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Ten Gifts from the Lord

Lift your heads and walk in gratitude. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Ten Gifts from the Lord

May you have peace and strength and love and gladness in your lives. -Gordon B. Hinckley 

Thursday, May 16, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Finding a Safe Harbor

You are stronger than you think. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Finding a Safe Harbor

The child, if he or she is ever to walk, must pass through the stumbling and often painful process of learning. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Finding a Safe Harbor

If only we would look beyond our present suffering and see our struggles as a temporary chrysalis. If only we would have the faith and trust in our Heavenly Father to see how, after a little season, then we can emerge from our trials more refined and glorious. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Finding a Safe Harbor

Be assured that there is a safe harbor. You can find peace amidst the storms that threaten you. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -"Come, Follow Me"

In the absence of experiences with God, one can doubt the existence of God. So, put yourself in a position to begin having experiences with Him. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -"Come, Follow Me"

Salvation is an individual matter, but exaltation is a family matter. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -"Come, Follow Me"

Jesus the Christ has offered His mighty arm to help all who choose to follow Him. Repeatedly, scriptures record that despite all kinds of sins from all kinds of people, His arms are outstretched still. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Draw Near unto Me through Obedience

If we are striving, if we are working, if we are trying, to the best of our ability, to improve day by day, then we are in the line of our duty. -Barbara W. Winder (quoting Heber J. Grant)

G.C. Droplets October 1985 -Draw Near unto Me through Obedience

Happiness and peace are found when we are in harmony with ourselves, with God, and with our fellowmen. -Barbara W. Winder

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Your Eternal Home

The safety of our nation depends upon the purity and strength of the home. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting David O. McKay)

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Your Eternal Home

One of the reasons why so few people are found who seem sensible and pleasant in conversation is that almost everybody is thinking about what he wants to say himself, rather than about answering clearly what is said to him. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting Francois de la Rochefoucauld)

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Your Eternal Home

Be an example in word. "Let your words tend to edifying one another." -Thomas S. Monson (quoting D&C 136:24)

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Your Eternal Home

There is a Teacher who will guide our efforts if we but place our faith in Him--even the Lord Jesus Christ. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Atonement of Jesus Christ

If any of us are imperfect, it is our duty to pray for the gift that will make us perfect. -Tad R. Callister (quoting George Q. Cannon)

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Atonement of Jesus Christ

Let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God. -Tad R. Callister (quoting Joseph Smith)

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Atonement of Jesus Christ

You cannot sink farther than the light and sweeping intelligence of Jesus Christ can reach. -Tad R. Callister (quoting Truman G. Madsen)

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Atonement of Jesus Christ

If we have faith in Jesus Christ and repent, then the protective powers of the Savior are unleased on our behalf and we can land spiritually unharmed. -Tad R. Callister

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Atonement of Jesus Christ

We are subject to the law of justice, which, like the law of gravity, is exacting and unforgiving. We can be saved only because the Savior, through His Atonement, mercifully provides us with a spiritual parachute of sorts. -Tad R. Callister

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Preparing for the Lord's Return

Zion is the pure in heart, a people of one heart and one mind, dwelling in righteousness with no poor among them. -D. Todd Christofferson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Preparing for the Lord's Return

Let us do all we can to relieve suffering and sorrow now, and le us devote ourselves more diligently to the preparations needed for the day when pain and evil are ended altogether. -D. Todd Christofferson

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Your Eternal Voyage

This is no time for "summer soldiers" in the army of the Lord. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Your Eternal Voyage

Faith forged in the furnace of trials and tears is marked by trust and testimony. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Your Eternal Voyage

We reach out, we reach up, to obtain heavenly help. -Thomas S. Monson

Monday, May 13, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Your Eternal Voyage

If we are on the Lord's errand, we are entitled to the Lord's help. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Your Eternal Voyage

While we may differ in age, in customer, or in nationality, we are united as one in our priesthood callings. -Thomas S. Monson

Sunday, May 12, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Great Love for Our Father's Children

Homes filled with love are a joy, a delight, and a literal heaven on earth. -Quentin L. Cook

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Great Love for Our Father's Children

Those who seek to know the will of the Lord as individuals and for their families must strive for righteousness, meekness, kindness, and love. -Quentin L. Cook

Saturday, May 11, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness

The Lord knows how hard you are trying. You are making progress. Keep going. He sees all your hidden sacrifices and counts them to your good and the good of those you love. Your work is not in vain. You are not alone. -Sharon Eubank

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness

Christ is willing to join with us in the yoke and pull in order to lighten our burdens. -Sharon Eubank

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness

When expectations overwhelm us, we can step back and ask Heavenly Father what to let go of. Part of our life experience is learning what not to do. But even so, sometimes life can be exhausting. -Sharon Eubank

Friday, May 10, 2019

G.C. Droplets October 1985 -"Let Us Move This Work Forward"

There is nothing the Lord expects of us that we cannot do. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1985 -"Let Us Move This Work Forward"

I know that frequently it is not easy to face up to that which is expected of us. Many think they cannot do it. We need a little more faith. We should know that the Lord will not give us commandments beyond our power to observe. -Gordon B. Hinckley

Thursday, May 9, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -The Power of Self-Mastery

Self-mastery is a challenge for every individual. Only we can control our appetites and passions. Self-mastery cannot be bought by money or fame. It is the ultimate test of our character. It requires climbing out of the deep valleys of our lives and scaling our own Mount Everests. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -The Power of Self-Mastery

Road rage is not caused by traffic congestion but by attitude. -James E. Faust

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Abound with Blessings

Small actions fuel our ability to walk along the covenant path and lead to the greatest blessings God can offer. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Abound with Blessings

Blessings are  never earned, but faith-inspired actions on our part, both initial and ongoing, are essential. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Abound with Blessings

Blessings from heaven are neither earned by frenetically accruing "good deed coupons" nor by helplessly waiting to see if we win the blessing lottery. -Dale G. Renlund

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Monday, May 6, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Your Own Personal Testimony

We are benefited by retaining the humility and teachableness of a child, but we must be sure to continue growing and not be content with the limited knowledge or comprehension of the gospel which a child has. -Angel Abrea

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Your Own Personal Testimony

Faith based on personal prayer, study, and obedience is more lasting than blind faith; it is more rewarding, and for sure it is better grounded. -Angel Abrea

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -We Can Do Better and Be Better

As servants of the Lord, we cannot be asleep while this battle rages. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -We Can Do Better and Be Better

No other interest in life should take priority over building an eternal relationship. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -We Can Do Better and Be Better

Because Satan is miserable without a body, he wants us to be miserable because of ours. -Russell M. Nelson 

Sunday, May 5, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -We Can Do Better and Be Better

Identify what stops you from repenting. And then, change! Repent! All of us can do better and be better than ever before. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -We Can Do Better and Be Better

The Lord does not expect perfection from us at this point in our eternal progression. But He does expect us to become increasingly pure. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -We Can Do Better and Be Better

Repentance is the key to avoiding misery inflicted by traps of the adversary. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -We Can Do Better and Be Better

Experience the strengthening power of daily repentance--of doing and being a little better each day. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -We Can Do Better and Be Better

Repentance is not an event; it is a process. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -We Can Do Better and Be Better

Nothing is more liberating, more ennobling, or more crucial to our individual progression than is a regular daily focus on repentance. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -We Can Do Better and Be Better

Too many people consider repentance as punishment--something to be avoided except in the most serious circumstances. But this feeling of being penalized is engendered by Satan. He tries to block us from looking to Jesus Christ, who stands with open arms, hoping and willing to heal, forgive, cleanse, strengthen, purify, and sanctify us. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -We Can Do Better and Be Better

What a mighty force for good you are! -Russell M. Nelson

Saturday, May 4, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Honoring the Priesthood

Your leadership of the family is your most important and sacred responsibility. -H. David Burton (quoting Howard W. Hunter)

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Honoring the Priesthood

Conversation is one of the windows to our souls. -H. David Burton

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -Honoring the Priesthood

The priesthood isn't something we take off during the week and put on for Sunday. It is a 24-7 privilege and blessing-- that is, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -H. David Burton

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Where Will This Lead?

Don't choose to label yourselves or think of yourselves in terms that put a limit on a goal for which you might strive. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Where Will This Lead?

Some things are better than good, and these are the things that should command priority attention in our lives. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Where Will This Lead?

Just because something is good is not a sufficient reason for doing it. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Where Will This Lead?

We need to measure thoughtfully what we are losing by the time we spend on one activity, even if it is perfectly good in itself. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Where Will This Lead?

Where the consequences are immediate and serious, we cannot afford to do nothing. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Where Will This Lead?

As we see threats creeping up on persons or things we love, we have the choice of speaking or acting or remaining silent. -Dallin H. Oaks

Friday, May 3, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Where Will This Lead?

Our present and our future will be happier if we are always conscious of the future. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -The Sanctity of Womanhood

Pure love yields happiness and engenders trust. It is the foundation of eternal joy. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 2000 -The Sanctity of Womanhood

Because it is their nature to give and please others, many women do not realize their intrinsic worth. -Richard G. Scott

Thursday, May 2, 2019

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Power of Sustaining Faith

It will take learning to love the Lord with all our heart, might, mind, and strength and to love each other as we love ourselves. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -The Power of Sustaining Faith

We are commanded by God not to judge others unrighteously, but in practice, we find that hard to avoid. Almost everything we do in working with people leads us to evaluate them. -Henry B. Eyring 

G.C. Droplets October 1985 -The Gospel

Because the Lord has spoken it, you can believe it. He is a god of truth and cannot lie. -Hartman Rector, Jr.