Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Monday, March 30, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1998 -The Time to Prepare

We weave into the fabric of our lives the pattern that we will present as our finished product. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

Sunday, March 29, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Covenant Belonging

While situations differ, when we do all we can, the best we can, and sincerely ask and seek His help along the way, the Lord will guide us, in His time and manner, by the Holy Ghost. -Gerrit W. Gong

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Covenant Belonging

When we look with an eye of faith for the patterns, arc, or connected dots of our experience, we can see His tender mercies and encouragement, especially in our trials, sorrows, and challenges, as well as in our joys. -Gerrit W. Gong

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Covenant Belonging

God, our Heavenly Father, loves us more and knows us better than we love or know ourselves. -Gerrit W. Gong

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Covenant Belonging

Heavenly Father does hear every child's prayer. -Gerrit W. Gong

Saturday, March 28, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -Because of Your Steadiness

God called us to watch over and help people in all their struggles for physical and spiritual well-being. He called us to help by the Spirit. He called us to teach by the Spirit. He called us to live what we teach. He called us to bear testimony. He called us to love them. -Henry B. Eyring

Friday, March 27, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1998 -A Disciple, a Friend

It is interesting how the lack of understanding by a few can innocently or purposely misguide many. -Richard C. Edgley

G.C. Droplets April 1998 -Teaching Our Children to Love the Scriptures

Peace that endures is not dependent upon outside forces that are beyond our control. -Anne G. Wirthlin

Thursday, March 26, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 2019 -Spiritual Treasures

Satan and his minons will constantly contrive roadblocks to prevent you from understanding the spiritual gifts with which you have been and can be blessed. -Russell M. Nelson

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1998 -Teaching Our Children to Love the Scriptures

Pondering is more than reading words; it is searching for meanings that will help us as we relate to one another and as we make choices in our lives. -Anne G. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible"

Foster your faith. Fuse your focus with an eye single to the glory of God. Be strong and courageous and you will be given power and protection from on high. -Russell M. Nelson

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible"

Faith is nurtured through knowledge of God. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible"

My heart reaches out to those who feel discouraged by the magnitude of their struggle. Many shoulder heavy burdens of righteous responsibility which, on occasion, seem so difficult to bear. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible"

I admire those who strive to be more worthy by overcoming a personal fault or who work to achieve a difficult goal. -Russel M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible"

I respect those who quietly do their duty though deepening trials come their way. -Russell M. Nelson 

Monday, March 23, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1998 -Live the Commandments

Life is wonderful if we live the simple principles that we have been taught and if we live the way that we know we should live. -David B. Haight

Sunday, March 22, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -Always Remember Him

We should always remember how the Savior taught us to love and do good to one another. Loving and serving one another can solve so many problems! -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -Always Remember Him

If we always remember our Savior, we will forgive and forget grievances against those who have wronged us. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 1998 -We Bear Witness of Him

Our kindness may be the most persuasive argument for that which we believe. -Gordon B. Hinckley

Saturday, March 21, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1998 -We Bear Witness of Him

Love and respect will overcome every element of animosity. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1998 -We Bear Witness of Him

Let us strengthen our own faith and that of our children while being gracious to those who are not of our faith. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1998 -We Bear Witness of Him

We can respect other religions, and must do so. We must recognize the great good they accomplish. -Gordon B. Hinckley

Friday, March 20, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Beloved Daughters

We need your wisdom, voice, and energy. -Bonnie H. Cordon

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"Because I Pray for You"

If we have faith that our Heavenly Father lives and that we can commune with Him in a very direct way, then prayer becomes one of the most beautiful, lovely, simple acts that we can do. -Glen L. Rudd

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"Because I Pray for You"

We must not fail to magnify the callings we receive. -Glen L. Rudd

Thursday, March 19, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"Because I Pray for You"

It is true that someone with authority may bestow the priesthood by the laying on of hands, but until we do something by way of service to others, the priesthood lies dormant within us and is of little value. -Glen L. Rudd

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Walking in the Light of the Lord

You provide inspiration. You provide balance.  You constitute a vast reservoir of faith and good works. You are an anchor of devotion and loyalty and accomplishment. -Gordon B. Hinckley

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Honoring His Name

Your religion is not just about showing up for church on Sunday. It is about showing up as a true disciple from Sunday morning through Saturday night. There is no such thing as a 'part-time' disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. -Lisa L. Harkness (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Honoring His Name

Surely there is no sweeter sound than the name of Jesus to all those who, with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, seek to "do better and be better." -Lisa L. Harkness

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

Tonight may each one of us resolve that nothing will stand between us and the Spirit of the Lord. -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

Our ability to hear spiritually is linked to our willingness to work at it. -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

The Holy Ghost blesses us with optimism and wisdom at times of challenge that we simply cannot muster on our own. -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

Our challenge is not one of getting the Lord to speak to us. Our problem is hearing what He has to say. -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

Are we guilty of spiritually just "getting by" and not accessing the power and protection within our reach? Are we satisfied with far less than the Lord is willing to give us, essentially opting to go it alone here rather than partner with the Divine? -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

No mortal comfort can duplicate that of the Comforter. -Sheri L. Dew

Monday, March 16, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

Without the presence of the Spirit, it is impossible to comprehend our personal mission or to have the reassurance that our course is right. -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

The Holy Ghost enlarges our minds, our hearts, and our understanding; helps us subdue weaknesses and resist temptation; inspires humility and repentance; guides and protects us in miraculous ways; and gifts us with wisdom, divine encouragement, peace of mind, a desire to change, and the ability to differentiate between the philosophies of men and revealed truth. -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

The gospel is the Good News that provides us the tools to cope with the mistakes, the heartaches, the disappointments we can expect to experience here. -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

It's not living the gospel that's hard. It's life that's hard. -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

The pain of loneliness seems to be part of the mortal experience. But the Lord in His mercy has made it so that we need never deal with the challenges of mortality alone. -Sheri L. Dew

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -We Are Not Alone

It is not good, nor is it intended, for any of us to be alone. -Sheri L. Dew

Sunday, March 15, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!

If you are constantly surrounded by a "mist of darkness," turn to Heavenly Father. Nothing that you have experienced can change the eternal truth that you are His child and that He loves you. -Reyna I. Aburto

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!

Let us follow the Savior's path and increase our compassion, diminish our tendency to judge, and stop being the inspectors of the spiritually of others. -Reyna I. Aburto

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!

When we open up about our emotional challenges, admitting we are not perfect, we give others permission to share their struggles. Together we realize there is hope and we do not have to suffer alone. -Reyna I. Aburto

Saturday, March 14, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -Assurance That Comes from Knowing

To confuse pride with safety, and vanity with testimony, shows lack of understanding by those who have not allowed the tempering of the Spirit to enter their hearts. -Angel Abrea

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -Assurance That Comes from Knowing

We are saved only in direct proportion to the knowledge we gain, but the simple accumulation of facts will in now way save us if we do not possess wisdom. -Angel Abrea

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -Assurance That Comes from Knowing

Today there are many people, who, out of fear, create within themselves mental scarecrows and eventually end up believing that these scarecrows are real. -Angel Abrea

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -Assurance That Comes from Knowing

Jesus Christ did not alter concepts in order to make incorrect actions compatible with a false sense of reality; he always clarified them in order to eliminate neutrality and ambiguity and to expose hypocrisy and deviant actions, thereby setting the standard by which the children of God will be judged. -Angel Abrea

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -Assurance That Comes from Knowing

Certainly this is one of the evils which afflicts this generation--the security of not doing, the security of not being. -Angel Abrea

Friday, March 13, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Come to Relief Society

The Lord loves you--each of you, collectively and individually. -Virginia U. Jensen

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Come to Relief Society

The Lord has promised that in the eternities no blessing will be denied his sons and daughters who keep the commandments, are true to their covenants, and desire what is right. -Virginia U. Jensen (quoting Dallin H. Oaks)

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Come to Relief Society

Every one of us has something to give, something to share, and someone to serve. -Virginia U. Jensen

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Come to Relief Society

We can give hope, we can lift, and we can inspire. -Virginia U. Jensen

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Come to Relief Society

We can bring light into the lives of those we serve. -Virginia U. Jensen

Thursday, March 12, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Standing by Our Promises and Covenants

A covenant is a two-way promise between us and the Lord. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Standing by Our Promises and Covenants

I have felt His presence when needing reassurance, comfort, or greater spiritual insight or strength, and I have been deeply humbled and am grateful for His divine companionship. -Ronald A. Rasband

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Standing by Our Promises and Covenants

Be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you. -D&C 68:6

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -Our Lord and Savior

The gospel breathes a new life and a new hope and a new and unknown holiness into a troubled world. -David B. Haight

G.C. Droplets April 1988 - Our Lord and Savior

We see the light of the gospel continuing to dawn like a gentle new day upon previous intolerable darkness. -David B. Haight

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -Our Lord and Savior

The Spirit of truth leads men to righteousness, but we must have a desire to seek truth and to take the time to form spiritual habits and respond to spiritual impressions if we are to keep our souls alive. -David B. Haight

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Come, Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord

Our talents are developed as we are called upon to serve. If we will faithfully accept the call, hidden talents will be discovered. -Mary Ellen Smoot

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Come, Let us Walk in the Light of the Lord

Faith and all spiritual gifts are available to everyone who is willing to live for them. -Mary Ellen Smoot

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Come, Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord

A still, small voice speaks to us and encourages righteous living. We must listen carefully to His beckoning and search our souls. As we do, clouds of darkness will dispel and the glorious light of God will fill our beings. -Mary Ellen Smoot

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Come, Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord

The invitations we receive from the scriptures, the prophets, and the Holy Ghost are invitations we can count on. They give us direction, peace, comfort, and joy. -Mary Ellen Smoot

Monday, March 9, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -After the Trial of Our Faith

Let us help our children and all around us to follow God's covenant path so that the Spirit might teach them and soften their hearts to desire to follow Him throughout their life. -Jorge M. Alvarado

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -After the Trial of Our Faith

We are blessed with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in our days, which lifts us when we feel discouraged or troubled. -Jorge M. Alvarado

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -After the Trial of Our Faith

[Your] advice [will] carry power only if [you are] following [your] own counsel. -Jorge M. Alvarado

Sunday, March 8, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Benediction

Where we have been lax in our duty, may we have the self-discipline to stand tall and do what is expected of us. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 1998 -Benediction

Where there is need for reformation in our lives, may we make those adjustments which will lead to such. -Gordon B. Hinckley

Saturday, March 7, 2020

G.C. Droplets October 2019 -Consistent and Resilient Trust

Our trials and afflictions can make space for greater joy. -L. Todd Budge

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"In the World"

May we have the necessary faith to place our trust in the Lord and not worry about the forces that will surely oppose righteousness. May we have the courage to move forward in the cause of truth. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"In the World"

A small effort by a few can result in so much good for all of mankind. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"In the World"

Embracing the gospel is a personal decision, and we always respect and understand the rights of individuals. -L. Tom Perry

Friday, March 6, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"In the World"

The spheres of influence we can radiate from our associations can make worthwhile contributions in the world. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -"In the World"

Obedience to the Lord's law is always associated with His blessings. -L. Tom Perry

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Sunday, March 1, 2020

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -The Great Commandment--Love the Lord

One of the trials of life is that we do not usually receive immediately the full blessing for righteousness or the full cursing for wickedness. That it will come is certain, but ofttimes there is a waiting period that occurs. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -The Great Commandment--Love the Lord

Daily, constantly, we choose by our desires, our thoughts, and our actions whether we want to be blessed or cursed, happy or miserable. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -The Great Commandment--Love the Lord

When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -The Great Commandment--Love the Lord

To love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength is all-consuming and all-encompassing. It is no lukewarm endeavor. It is total commitment of our very being--physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually--to a love of the Lord. -Ezra Taft Benson

G.C. Droplets April 1988 -The Great Commandment--Love the Lord

The great test of life is obedience to God. 
The great task of life is to learn the will of the Lord and then do it.
The great commandment of life is to love the Lord. 
-Ezra Taft Benson