G.C. Droplets April 1996 -The Prophetic Voice

 A clear conscience is a very precious spiritual endowment when it is guided by the Holy Ghost. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets April 1996 -The Prophetic Voice

 Members, men and women, may receive inspiration by the gift of the Holy Ghost for their personal lives and for their areas of responsibility. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Waiting on the Lord

 The path to holiness and happiness here and hereafter is a long and sometimes rocky one. It takes time and tenacity to walk it. But, of course, the reward for doing so is monumental. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Waiting on the Lord

 Christianity is comforting, but it is often not comfortable. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Waiting on the Lord

One's life cannot be both faith-filled and stress-free. -Jeffrey R. Holland (quoting Neal A. Maxwell)

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Waiting on the Lord

Faith means trusting God in good times and bad, even if that includes some suffering until we see His arm revealed in our behalf. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Waiting on the Lord

 Please understand that He who never sleeps nor slumbers cares for the happiness and ultimate exaltation of His children above all else that a divine being has to do. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Waiting on the Lord

 There will be times in our lives when even our best spiritual effort and earnest, pleading prayers do not yield the victories for which we have yearned. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Blessed Are the Merciful

 Let us be more merciful. Let us get the arrogance out of our lives, the conceit, the egotism. Let us be more compassionate, gentler, filled with forbearance and patience and a greater measure of respect one for another. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Blessed Are the Merciful

 One cannot be merciful to others without receiving a harvest of mercy in return. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Blessed Are the Merciful

 Whenever we help one to find a better way, our effort becomes an act of mercy with a grateful response rather than an act of punishment followed by resentment. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Blessed Are the Merciful

 There is so much of civil strife and conflict in our society that could be ameliorated by a small touch of mercy. Much of it has reached a point where the Mosiac law of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth has been enlarged to require three eyes for one eye and three teeth for one tooth. Many victims, badgered and broken, cry in vain for a touch of kindness. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Blessed Are the Merciful

 How great a thing is mercy. Most often it is quiet and unassuming. It receives few headlines. It is the antithesis of vengeance and hatred, of greed and offensive egotism. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Blessed Are the Merciful

 I plead for a strong spirit of compassion in all our relationships, a stronger element of mercy, for the promise is sure that if we are merciful we shall obtain mercy. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Blessed Are the Merciful

 How godlike a quality is mercy. It cannot be legislated. It must come from the heart. It must be stirred up from within. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Enduring Power

 I invite you to seek the power of God wants to give you. I testify that as we seek for this power, we will be blessed with a greater understanding of the love our Heavenly Father has for us. -Kelly R. Johnson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Enduring Power

 There is no expiration date associated with the power God bestows upon those who make and keep temple covenants, nor is there a restriction from accessing that power during a pandemic. -Kelly R. Johnson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Enduring Power

 Superficial faith is insufficient. Only faith and the word of God that fill our inner soul are sufficient to sustain us--and to allow us to access His power. -Kelly R. Johnson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Enduring Power

 Without getting the word of God and faith in Jesus Christ deep into our hearts, our testimonies and faith may fail, and we may lose access to the power God wants to give us. -Kelly R. Johnson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Enduring Power

 Filling our heart and even our soul with the word of God and the foundation of faith in Jesus Christ is crucial to drawing upon the power of God to help us in these challenging times. -Kelly R. Johnson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Enduring Power

 Understanding what we must do to access God's power in our lives is not easy, but I have found it is doable by studying it out in our minds and praying for the Holy Ghost to enlighten us. -Kelly R. Johnson

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -The Grand Key-Words for the Relief Society

 If you live up to your privileges, the angels cannot be restrained from being your associates. -James E. Faust (quoting Joseph Smith)

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -The Grand Key-Words for the Relief Society

 Let the weight of your innocence, kindness and affection be felt; not war, not jangle, not contradiction, or dispute, but meekness, love, purity--these are the things that should magnify you in the eyes of all good men. -James E. Faust

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God

 Individuals who do justly "will not have a mind to injure one another, but to live peaceably" one with another. -Dale G. Renlund (quoting Mosiah 4:13)

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God

A just person is civil in words and action and recognizes that differences in outlook or belief do not preclude genuine kindness and friendship. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God

 To be Christlike, a person does justly, behaving honorably with both God and other people -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God

 Loving mercy means that we do not just love the mercy God extends to us; we delight that God extends the same mercy to others. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God

 Always dealing honorably with others is part of loving mercy. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God

 God delights in mercy and does not begrudge its use. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God

 A broken heart and contrite spirit prompt us to joyfully repent and try to become more like our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. As we do so, we receive the Savior's cleansing, healing, and strengthening power. -Dale G. Renlund

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -"Neither Boast of Faith Nor of Mighty Works"

 History teaches us that those who boast in their own strength cannot have lasting success. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -"Neither Boast of Faith Nor of Mighty Works"

 May we all be gratefully aware of the source of our blessings and strengths and refrain from taking undue credit for personal accomplishments. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -"Neither Boast of Faith Nor of Mighty Works"

 Humble, quiet, compassionate service is so soul-rewarding; who would need to point out the subject or location of kindly deeds? -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -"Neither Boast of Faith Nor of Mighty Works"

 Boasting diminishes credibility and too often alienates friends, co-workers, family members, and even those who may observe us from a distance. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -"Neither Boast of Faith Nor of Mighty Works"

 In our conversations and conduct we can be much more effective if we avoid the demeaning effect of that which could be classified as boasting. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -"Neither Boast of Faith Nor of Mighty Works"

How much more effective is it in our day to let the world see our good works rather than hear us dwell on our own accomplishments or point out impressive achievements. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

When we feel discouraged or weighed down with sorrow, the Lord gives us comfort and strength in different ways. He may not answer all of our questions or solve all of our problems right away; rather, He encourages us to keep trying. -Milton Camargo

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

 Prayer requires spiritual labor, and it does not always lead to the outcome we hope for. -Milton Camargo

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

 To knock is to act in faith. When we actively follow Him, the Lord opens the way before us. -Milton Camargo

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

When we seek, we are humbly acknowledging that we still have much to learn, and the Lord will expand our understanding, preparing us to receive more. -Milton Camargo

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

 The still, small voice is reaffirming, encouraging, and comforting--and many times that's just what we need for the day. The Holy Ghost is real, and His impressions are real--the big ones and the small ones. -Milton Camargo

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

 We don't always need to know everything or see everything. -Milton Camargo

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

The Lord said that "every one that asketh, receiveth." Asking seems simple, and yet it is powerful because it reveals our desires and our faith. However, it takes time and patience to learn to understand the voice of the Lord. -Milton Camargo

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

 The world can also be harsh and heartbreaking. But as we open our hearts in prayer, we will feel the comfort that comes from our Father in Heaven and the assurance that He loves and values us. -Milton Camargo

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

Communication with our Father in Heaven enables us to sort through what is true and what is false, what is relevant to the Lord's plan for us and what is not. -Milton Camargo

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

 In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost. -Milton Camargo (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

 Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears, your weaknesses--yes, the very longings of your heart. And then listen! -Milton Camargo (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Ask, Seek, and Knock

An important part of Heavenly Father's plan is the opportunity to communicate with Him anytime we want. -Milton Camargo

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Strengthened in Charity

 As we increase our kindness, we add charity to our storehouse and we are strengthened. -Elaine L. Jack

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Strengthened in Charity

 Kindness should be right at the top of everyone's list of things to do. -Elaine L. Jack

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Strengthened in Charity

 The greatest acts of charity come from giving of yourself and receiving expressions of charity with humility as well. -Elaine L. Jack

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Strengthened in Charity

 Sometimes the frustrations are great; and sometimes the joys simple. -Elaine L. Jack

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Strengthened in Charity

 Charity is work of the heart. -Elaine L. Jack

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Strengthened in Charity

The heart is the key to our influence, for it counts and measures each kindness, each effort, each time we lift, praise, teach, or cheer one another. -Elaine L. Jack

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Highly Favored of the Lord

 Times of affliction and disappointment do not change the watchful eye of the Lord as He favorably looks upon us, blessing us. -Gary E. Stevenson

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -"One Small Step for Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind"

Though men fly higher and higher into the heavens, they will not find God or see his face unless they humble themselves, pray, and heed the truths revealed through the Prophet of the Restoration. -Carlos E. Asay

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -"One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind"

 The powers of darkness do flee before the powers of light, just as the night runs from the dawn. -Carlos E. Asay

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -"One Small Step for a Man; One Giant Leap for Mankind"

 In God's eyes, greatness is equated with light, truth, goodness, and service. -Carlos E. Asay

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let Patience Have Her Perfect Work, and Count It All Joy!

 Just as the trying of our faith works patience within us, when we exercise patience, our faith increases. As our faith increases, so does our joy. -Jeremy R. Jaggi

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let Patience Have Her Perfect Work, and Count It All Joy!

 In our efforts to find joy in the midst of our trials, we had forgotten that having patience is the key to letting those trials work for our good. -Jeremy R. Jaggi

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let Patience Have Her Perfect Work, and Count It All Joy!

Our Heavenly Father may be allowing us time to reflect and consider our understanding of patience and our conscious decision to choose joy. -Jeremy R. Jaggi

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Raised in Hope

 We can choose to feed the darkness and death in our lives, or we can choose to feed the brightness of hope in our lives. -Chieko N. Okazaki

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Raised in Hope

 Hope does not calculate odds. It is a double-sided virtue. It is prepared for either sunny or stormy weather. To choose hope is to choose life. To choose hope is to choose love. -Chieko N. Okazaki

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Raised in Hope

 The sources of hope are the sources of life itself. That's why hope persists, even when experience, reason, and knowledge all say there is no reason to hope. -Chieko N. Okazaki

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Raised in Hope

 Hope is a virtue for all seasons and all adversities, whether the problem is a storm or too much pleasant weather. -Chieko N. Okazaki

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Raised in Hope

 I think of hope as a modest but very tough everyday virtue that is both gentle and beautiful. It is an unassuming but powerful force for good that will greatly increase our ability to do good and to be good. -Chieko N. Okazaki

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Tested, Proved, and Polished

 We will discover as we lift another's burden, even a little, that our backs are strengthened and we sense a light in the darkness. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Tested, Proved, and Polished

 The greatest blessing that will come when we prove ourselves faithful to our covenants during our trials will be a change in our natures. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Tested, Proved, and Polished

 As you live worthy of the gift of the Holy Ghost, the Lord can direct you to safety even when you cannot see the way. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Tested, Proved, and Polished

 You are being nourished and comforted by a loving Savior, who knows how to succor you in whatever tests you face. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Tested, Proved, and Polished

 You might reasonably wonder why a loving and all-powerful God allows our mortal test to be so hard. It is because He knows that we must grow in spiritual cleanliness and stature to be able to live in His presence in families forever -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Tested, Proved, and Polished

My hope is to give encouragement when life seems especially difficult and uncertain. -Henry B. Eyring

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Standing As Witnesses of God

I may not be able to stop all graft and dishonesty in high places, but I myself can be honest and upright, full of integrity and true honor. -Howard W. Hunter (quoting Spencer W. Kimball)

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Standing as Witnesses of God

 The ability to stand by one's principles, to live with integrity and faith according to one's belief--that is what matters, that is the difference between a contribution and a commitment. -Howard W. Hunter

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let God Prevail

 As you choose to let God prevail in your lives, you will experience for yourselves that our God is "a God of miracles." -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let God Prevail

 You know what you want to accomplish. You know the kind of person you really want to become. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let God Prevail

 When you are faced with temptation--even if the temptation comes when you are exhausted or feeling alone or misunderstood--imagine the courage you can muster as you choose to let God prevail in your life and as you plead with Him to strengthen you. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let God Prevail

 The Savior will heal your broken heart. The heavens will open as you seek to know how to move forward. You do not need to wander or wonder. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let God Prevail

Today I call upon our members everywhere to lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice. I plead with you to promote respect for all of God's children. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let God Prevail

 I assure you that your standing before God is not determined by the color of your skin. Favor or disfavor with God is dependent upon your devotion to God and His commandments and not the color of your skin. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let God Prevail

 Please listen carefully to what I am about to say. God does not love one race more than another. His doctrine on this matter is clear. He invites all to come unto Him. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let God Prevail

Each of us has a divine potential because each is a child of God. Each is equal in His eyes. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Let God Prevail

 We all have our agency. We can choose to be of Israel, or not. We can choose to let God prevail in our lives, or not. We can choose to let God be the most powerful influence in our lives, or not. -Russel M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Confirmed in Faith

 We do not seek to lose the fresh teachableness of children; we seek to claim steadfastness and the courage to act on our hard-won convictions. -Aileen H. Clyde

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Confirmed in Faith

 Faith is power in us and gives us the ability to do. -Aileen H. Clyde

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Confirmed in Faith

 We are promised, then, that we grow spiritually as we believe in the words of those who know, those whose faith has produced the capacity to endure and to move forward. -Aileen H. Clyde

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Confirmed in Faith

Our Heavenly Father and His Son expect us to rely on each other in relationships of love and trust by following the pattern they have shown. Every provision is made to help us find the necessary spiritual strength. -Aileen H. Clyde

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -Confirmed in Faith

 While the Zion where all walk with God is not before us yet, the way to Zion through faith on Jesus Christ is before us. -Aileen H. Clyde

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -We Talk of Christ

 Like a guiding star in a clear, dark sky, Jesus Christ lights our way. -Neil L. Andersen

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -We Talk of Christ

 While we endure a season of physically distancing ourselves from others, we need never endure a season of spiritually distancing ourselves from Him who lovingly calls to us, "Come unto me." -Neil L. Andersen

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -"A Little Child Shall Lead Them"

 We need not be called to missionary service, however, in order to bless the lives of children. Our opportunities are limitless. They are everywhere to be found--sometimes very close to home. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -I Believe in Angels

 The Lord is always looking for willing volunteers to be angels in others' lives. -Carlos A. Godoy

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -I Believe in Angels

 When it comes to your happiness and salvation, it is always worth the effort to keep trying. -Carlos A. Godoy

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -I Believe in Angels

 The angels that walk among us in our everyday lives are powerful reminders of God's love for us. -Carlos A. Godoy

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -I Believe in Angels

 Heaven never seems closer than when we see the love of God manifested in the kindness and devotion of people so good and so pure that angelic is the only word that comes to mind. -Carlos A. Godoy (quoting Jeffrey R. Holland)

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -"Reach with a Rescuing Hand"

All of us need to be reminded of the past. It is from history that we gain knowledge which can save us from repeating mistakes and on which we can build for the future. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Seek Christ in Every Thought

 When we resist the little temptations, which often come unexpectedly in our life, we are better equipped to avoid serious transgressions. -Ulisses Soares

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Seek Christ in Every Thought

 The Lord is ready to assist us in our personal efforts and promises remarkable blessings if we endure to the end. -Ulisses Soares

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Seek Christ in Every Thought

 Fighting against temptation takes a lifetime of diligence and faithfulness. -Ulisses Soares

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Seek Christ in Every Thought

 Our ancient and modern prophets have constantly reminded us to resist temptation in order to avoid losing our spiritual traction and becoming confused, disoriented, and disillusioned in life. -Ulisses Soares

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Seek Christ in Every Thought

 Seeking Christ in every thought and following Him with all our heart requires that we align our mind and desires with His. -Ulisses Soares

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Keeping the Temple Holy

Loyalty to leadership is a cardinal requirement of all who serve in the army of the Lord. A house divided against itself cannot stand. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Keeping the Temple Holy

Entering the temple is a privilege to be earned and not a right that automatically goes with Church membership. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Keeping the Temple Holy

Everything that occurs in the temple is eternal in its consequences. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Peace, Be Still

 Our current challenging circumstances are not our final, eternal destination. -Lisa L. Harkness

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Peace, Be Still

 We do not need to let our fears displace our faith. We can combat those fears by strengthening our faith. -Lisa L. Harkness (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Peace, Be Still

 Faith pushes through discouragement and allows us to face the future with resolve and squared shoulders. -Lisa L. Harkness

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Peace, Be Still

 Even in turbulent times, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is gritty and resilient. -Lisa L. Harkness

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Peace, Be Still

 Our faith increases as we choose to believe rather than doubt, forgive rather than judge, repent rather than rebel. -Lisa L. Harkness

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Peace, Be Still

 Regardless of our circumstances, we can intentionally make efforts to build and increase our faith in Jesus Christ. -Lisa L. Harkness

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Peace, Be Still

 Waves of fear can distract us, causing us to forget God's goodness, thus leaving our perspective short-sighted and out of focus. Yet it is in these rough stretches of our journey that our faith can be not only tried but fortified. -Lisa L. Harkness

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Peace, Be Still

 To those with proven faith, childlike faith, or even the smallest particle of faith, Jesus invites, saying: "Come unto me." -Lisa L. Harkness

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Peace, Be Still

Certainly, the Savior of the world understands our mortal limitations, for He teaches us how to feel peace and calm even when the winds blow fiercely around us and billowing waves threaten to sink our hopes. -Lisa L. Harkness

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -"The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom"

 Life has its oppositions and its conflicts, and the gospel of Jesus Christ has answers and assurances. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -"The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom"

We don't want God to remember our sins, so there is something fundamentally wrong in our relentlessly trying to remember those of others. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -"The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom"

Life is too short to be spent nursing animosities or keeping a box score of offenses against us--you know, no runs, no hits, all errors. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -"The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom"

In seeking true peace some of us need to improve what has to be improved, confess what needs to be confessed, forgive what has to be forgiven, and forget what should be forgotten in order that serenity can come to us. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -"The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom"

 We all have highs and lows, but such times come and they usually always go. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -"The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom"

 The search of peace is one of the ultimate quests of the human soul. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -"The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom"

Peace and good tidings; good tidings and peace. These are among the ultimate blessings that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings a troubled world and the troubled people who live in it. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

 Prayer can change our own lives. Motivated by sincere prayer, we can improve and help others to do the same. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

 After we kneel in prayer, we need to get up from our knees and do what we can to help--to help both ourselves and others. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

 No matter where you live, what language you speak, or the challenges you face, God hears and answers you in His own way and in His own time. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

 Prayers should strengthen our resolve to make whatever changes are necessary in our own lives, families, and communities. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

 Sincerely praying for those who may be considered our enemies demonstrates our belief that God can change our hearts and the hearts of others. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

 The Savior taught us to not limit who we pray for. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

 Humbling ourselves and seeking heaven's inspiration to endure or conquer what is before us will be our safest and surest way to move confidently forward through these troubling times. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

 This is not about politics or policy. This is about peace and the healing that can come to individual souls as well as to the souls of countries--their cities, towns, and villages--through the Prince of Peace and the source of all healing, the Lord Jesus Christ. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

We stand today at a major crossroads in history, and the nations of the earth are in desperate need of divine inspiration and guidance. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

No matter how you pray or to whom you pray, please exercise your faith--whatever your faith may be--and pray for your country and for your national leaders. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

 America and may of the nations of the earth, as in times past, are at another critical crossroads and need our prayers. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

 Our hearts, individually and collectively, go out to you, and our prayers go to God in your behalf. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always

 I think often of those of you who are suffering, worried, afraid, or feeling alone. I assure each one of you that the Lord knows you, that He is aware of your concern and anguish, and that He loves you--intimately, personally, deeply, and forever. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -My Brother's Keeper

We have no way of knowing when our privilege to extend a helping hand will unfold before us. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

Turbulent times are opportunities for us to thrive spiritually. They are times when our influence can be much more penetrating than in calmer times. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

 Let us not just endure this current season. Let us embrace the future with faith! -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

 The adversary never stops attacking. So, we can never stop preparing! The more self-reliant we are--temporally, emotionally, and spiritually--the more prepared we are to thwart Satan's relentless assaults. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

 I promise that as you increase your capacity to receive revelation, the Lord will bless you with increased direction for your life and with boundless gifts of the Spirit. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

 Spiritual blessings come to the faithful. Receiving personal revelation is one of the greatest of those blessings. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

 Life without God is a life filled with fear. Life with God is a life filled with peace. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

Each time we have the faith to be obedient to God's laws--even when popular opinions belittle us--or each time we resist entertainment or ideologies that celebrate covenant-breaking, we are exercising our faith, which in turn increases our faith. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

We strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ as we strive to keep His commandments and "always remember him." Further, our faith increases every time we exercise our faith in Him. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

Having places of security to which you can retreat will help you embrace the future with faith. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

 When the Holy Ghost is with you, you can teach truth, even when it runs counter to prevailing opinions. And you can ponder sincere questions about the gospel in an environment of revelation. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

 Simply said, a place of security is anywhere you can feel the presence of the Holy Ghost and be guided by Him. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

As you continue to follow the counsel of those whom the Lord has authorized to guide you, you will feel greater safety. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

When your home becomes a personal sanctuary of faith--where the Spirit resides--your home becomes the first line of defense. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

 As turmoil rages around us, we need to create places where we are safe, both physically and spiritually. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

If preparation is our key to embracing this dispensation and our future with faith, how can we best prepare? -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

I marvel at your strength and your faith. You have shown that in difficult circumstances, you bravely carry on. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

Though social media has been flooded with contention, many of you have found ways to encourage others and share our Savior's light. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

 We praise and pray for all who work tirelessly to safeguard the health of others. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Embrace the Future with Faith

 You have not only the numbers but the spiritual power to change the world. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -"Behold Your Little Ones"

 The power and influence one person can have is enormous. -Wm. Rolfe Kerr

G.C. Droplets October 1996 -"Behold Your Little Ones"

 While the Savior taught us the importance of the one, He also taught us the power of one. -Wm. Rolfe Kerr

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Be of Good Cheer

It was intended that life be a challenge, not so that you would fail, but that you might succeed through overcoming. -Dallin H. Oaks (quoting Richard G. Scott)

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Be of Good Cheer

Opposition is an essential part of the divine plan for helping us grow, and in the midst of that process, we have God's assurance that, in the long view of eternity, opposition will not be allowed to overcome us. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 2020 -Be of Good Cheer

 The Lord is all powerful. Trust Him. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 1990 -Who Is a True Friend?

Choose your friends wisely. They will provide the foundation of spiritual strength that will enable you to make difficult, extremely important decisions correctly when they come in your life. -Malcolm S. Jeppsen