G.C. Droplets October 1994 -Worship through Music

 The singing of hymns is one of the best ways to put ourselves in tune with the Spirit of the Lord. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -With the Power of God in Great Glory

 I testify that the covenant people of the Lord today indeed are armed with righteousness and with the power of God in great glory. I have witnessed faith, courage, perspective, persistence, and joy that extend far beyond mortal capacity--and that only God could provide. -David A. Bednar

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -With the Power of God in Great Glory

 We take the Savior's yoke upon us as we learn about, worthily receive, and honor sacred covenants and ordinances. -David A. Bednar

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Rejoice in Every Good Thing"

 We are mighty together. There is consolation in our caring. There is strength in our sharing. There is power in our commitment to righteousness. -Chieko N. Okazaki

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Rejoice in Every Good Thing"

 It is the strength and joy from a Christ-centered and Christlike life that gives us reason to rejoice. -Chieko N. Okazaki

G.C. Droplets October 1994 -"Exceeding Great and Precious Promises"

 To those who are hurt or are struggling and afraid, we say, let us stand with you and dry your tears. Come back. Stand with us in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. -Howard W. Hunter

G.C. Droplets October 1994 -"Exceeding Great and Precious Promises"

 I pray that we will treat each other with more kindness, more patience, more courtesy and forgiveness. -Howard W. Hunter

G.C. Droplets October 1994 -"Exceeding Great and Precious Promises"

 The Lord never did intend that one man should have all power. -Howard W. Hunter (quoting Joseph F. Smith)

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Need for a Church

 In a church we don't just serve alone or by our own choice or at our convenience. We usually serve in a team. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Need for a Church

 Church attendance can open our hearts and sanctify our souls. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Need for a Church

 No one can worship for you; you must do your own waiting upon the Lord. -Dallin H. Oaks (quoting Spencer W. Kimball)

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Need for a Church

 Personal disappointments should never keep us from the doctrine of Christ. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Need for a Church

 A persuasive example is more powerful than a sermon. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Need for a Church

 If we cease valuing our churches for any reason, we threaten our personal spiritual life. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"The Lord Bless You"

 Remember the family is one of God's greatest fortresses against the evils of our day. -Thomas S. Monson (quoting Ezra Taft Benson)

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -The Light Within You

 Cultivate whatever talents you have, and they will grow and refine and become an expression of your true self appreciated by others. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -The Light Within You

 Train your minds and your hands that you may be equipped to serve well in the society of which you are a part. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -The Light within You

 I promise you that as you read, your minds will be enlightened and your spirits will be lifted. -Gordon B. Hinckley

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -A Faithful Search Rewarded

 Everything good in life--every potential blessing of eternal significance-begins with faith. -Patricio M. Giuffra (quoting Russell M. Nelson)

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -A Faithful Search Rewarded

 God listens to all His children's sincere prayers, and heaven is open to all--not just a few. -Patricio M. Giuffra

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Obtaining Help from the Lord

 The fact that our finite capacity does not let us understand all of His dealings with man does not limit Him from blessing us. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Obtaining Help from the Lord

 Help from the Lord generally comes in increments. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Obtaining Help from the Lord

 Appropriate use of priesthood authority opens a channel of help where the outcome is consistent with the will of the Lord. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Obtaining Help from the Lord

 The Lord has the power to bless us at any time. Yet we see that to count on His help, we must consistently obey His commandments. -Richard G. Scott

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -A Time to Choose

 Choose carefully your friends, for they help to determine your future. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -A Time to Choose

 Life's choices remain for each one to make. No choice is insignificant, for we become what we think about. Our choices determine our destiny. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -A Time to Choose

 Crash courses on scripture study are not nearly so effective as the day-to-day reading and application of the scriptures in our lives. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -A Time to Choose

 What can I do to insure my eternal joy?

1. Study diligently. 
2. Choose carefully. 
3. Pray fervently. 
4. Act Wisely. 

-Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope

 The most successful people are the humblest because they are confident enough to be corrected by and learn from anyone. -Clark G. Gilbert (quoting Clayton M. Christensen)

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope

 It would be wrong to ignore your circumstances--they are real and need to be addressed. But overfocusing on a difficult starting point can cause it to define you and even constrain your ability to choose. -Clark G. Gilbert

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope

 In the Lord's calculus, He will do everything He can to help us turn our slopes toward heaven. -Clark G. Gilbert

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope

 Jesus Christ sees divine potential no matter where we start. -Clark G. Gilbert

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope

 Our future will be determined far less by our starting point and much more by our slope. -Clark G. Gilbert

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope

 In the Lord's timing, it is not where we start but where we are headed that matters most. -Clark G. Gilbert

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Becoming More in Christ: The Parable of the Slope

 We believe in the divine potential of all of God's children and in our ability to become something more in Christ. -Clark G. Gilbert

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -The Call--An Eternal Miracle

 Our Heavenly Father might not call us by name, but his called and ordained servants will call us to serve for a period--by name, and in his name and by his inspiration and revelation. -Gardner H. Russell

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -The Call--An Eternal Miracle

 The call to missionary service rarely comes when it is convenient or easy to serve. -Gardner H. Russell

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Being Leaders Who Foster Growth

 Do not be impatient to gain great spiritual knowledge. Let it grow, help it grow, but do not force it or you will open the way to be mislead. -Karen Maxwell (quoting Boyd K. Packer)

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Being Leaders Who Foster Growth

 You can create a climate to foster growth, nourish and protect; but you cannot force or compel: you must await the growth. -Karen Maxwell (quoting Boyd K. Packer)

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Love of God

 Because They love you, They do not want to leave you "just as you are." Because They love you, They want you to have joy and success. Because They love you, They want you to repent because that is the path to happiness. But it is your choice--They honor your agency. -D. Todd Christofferson

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Love of God

 The love of the Father and the Son is freely given but also includes hopes and expectations. -D. Todd Christofferson

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Love of God

 Jesus clearly understood what many in our modern culture seem to forget: that there is a crucial difference between the commandment to forgive sin (which He had an infinite capacity to do) and the warning against condoning it (which He never ever did even once). -D. Todd Christofferson (quoting Jeffrey R. Holland)

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Love of God

 Because Gods love is all-embracing, some speak of it as "unconditional," and in their minds they may project that thought to mean that God's blessings are "unconditional" and that salvation is "unconditional." They are not. -D. Todd Christofferson

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Love of God

 As we abide in God's love, we depend less and less on the approval of others to guide us. -D. Todd Christofferson

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Love of God

 This divine love should give us abundant comfort and confidence as we pray to the Father in the name of Christ. Not one of us is a stranger to Them. We need not hesitate to call upon God, even when we feel unworthy. -D. Todd Christofferson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Bring Up Your Children in Light and Truth"

 The proper teaching of children is truly one of the most essential parts of God's plan for our happiness. -H. Verlan Andersen

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -He Will Be There to Help

 We are all different. Each of us has been given talents as well as challenges. -Hilarie Cole

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Savior's Abiding Compassion

 As we intentionally strive to incorporate a compassionate attitude into our way of life, as exemplified by the Savior, we will become more sensitive to people's needs. -Ulisses Soares

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Savior's Abiding Compassion

 Compassion is a fundamental characteristic of those who strive for sanctification, and this divine quality intertwines with other Christian traits such as mourning with those who mourn and having empathy, mercy, and kindness. -Ulisses Soares

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -The Dual Aspects of Prayer

 When we are not actually engaged in the formal act of prayer, we should always have a prayer in our heart, wherever we are or whatever we are doing. -Francis M. Gibbons

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Trust in the Lord

 We are faced with challenges, choices, and difficult situations. Many times we think we are strong enough to handle them by ourselves. We aren't strong enough, not by ourselves at least. But if we seek with real intent and with all of our heart for help and answers, we will receive guidance and direction from the Lord. -Andrea Allen

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Come unto Christ and Don't Come Alone

 Nothing is too big or too small for Jesus Christ to heal. -Bonnie H. Cordon

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Come unto Christ and Don't Come Alone

 The gospel of Jesus Christ is not just nice; it is essential for all. -Bonnie H. Cordon

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Come unto Christ and Don't Come Alone

 One of Satan's most powerful weapons is to distract us with good and better causes which, in times of need, may blind and bind us away from the best cause--the very work that called us into this world. -Bonnie H. Cordon

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Come unto Christ and Don't Come Alone

 Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Remembering this love can help you push back the confusion of the world that tries to weaken your confidence in your divine identity and blind you of your potential. -Bonnie H. Cordon

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Come unto Christ and Don't Come Alone

 The Savior's love for us is unfailing--even when we fail! -Bonnie H Cordon

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Come unto Christ and Don't Come Alone

 The Lord has a plan for you. He has prepared you for this day, right now, to be a strength and force for good in His mighty work. -Bonnie H. Cordon

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Charity Suffereth Long"

 His spirit and power will comfort us as we extend ourselves in help and love to those who need us. -Aileen H. Clyde

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Charity Suffereth Long"

 That is the challenge for us, to allow Christ's teachings, magnified by the Holy Spirit, to guide us to his ways of seeing and being. -Aileen H. Clyde

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Charity Suffereth Long"

 We wouldn't tempt Christ by asking him whom we should love or serve, but I think occasionally we wonder if we really know. -Aileen H. Clyde

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Charity Suffereth Long"

 Good questions can be important if we are truly searching to understand. -Aileen H. Clyde

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -The Reward Is Worth the Effort

 I have found that no matter how hard it was to run a race or finish a tough practice, nothing beats the satisfaction I get from knowing that I didn't give up. -Melanie Eaton

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Greatest Possession

The first great truth in the universe is that God loves us exactly that way--wholeheartedly, without reservation or compromise, with all of His heart, might, mind, and strength. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Greatest Possession

 When the love of God sets the tone for our own lives, for our relationships to each other and ultimately our feeling for all humankind, the old distinctions, limiting labels, and artificial divisions begin to pass away, and peace increases. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Greatest Possession

 The possibility of change and living at a more elevated level has always been one of the gifts of God to those who seek it. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Greatest Possession

 There is divine help for every one of us at any hour we feel to make a change in our behavior. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Greatest Possession

 When difficult things are asked of us, even things contrary to the longings of our heart, remember that the loyalty we pledge to the cause of Christ is to be the supreme devotion of our lives. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Greatest Possession

 In the kingdom of God, there can be no halfway measures, no starting and stopping, no turning back. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -The Greatest Possession

 With or without riches, each of us is to come to Christ with the same uncompromised commitment to His gospel. -Jeffrey R. Holland

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Joy and Mercy

 Happiness and joy come from what a person is, not from what he or she possesses or appears to be. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Joy and Mercy

 You can never get enough of what you don't need, because what you don't need won't satisfy you. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Joy and Mercy

 We cannot achieve lasting happiness by pursuing the wrong things. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Joy and Mercy

 Our Creator wants us to be happy in this life. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Joy and Mercy

 Joy is more than happiness. Joy is the ultimate sensation of well-being. -Dallin H. Oaks

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -"Ye Shall Feast upon This Fruit"

 The blacker the night around us grew, the brighter and truer and more beautiful burned the word of God. -Janette C. Hales

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation

 I invoke a blessing upon all who are seeking greater light, knowledge, and truth. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, Pure Revelation

 Contrary to the doubts of some, there really is such a thing as right and wrong. There really is absolute truth--eternal truth. One of the plagues of our day is that too few people know where to turn for truth. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation

 Imagine how quickly the devastating conflicts throughout the world--and those in our individual lives--would be resolved if we all choose to follow Jesus Christ and heed His teachings. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 2021 -Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation

 There has never been a time in the history of the world when knowledge of our Savior is more personally vital and relevant to every human soul. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Strengthen the Feeble Knees"

 Tact is rubbing out another's mistakes instead of rubbing them in. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Strengthen the Feeble Knees"

 The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. -Marvin J. Ashton (quoting William James)

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Strengthen the Feeble Knees"

 Be a light, not a judge. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Strengthen the Feeble Knees"

 Many of us today have a tendency to seek instant strength, instant pleasure, instant acceptance, instant relief, instant answers, instant change, instant success, instant knowledge, instant wealth, omitting day-by-day effort and work. We become discouraged and get more feeble kneed if goals are not reached immediately. Work is a necessary pattern in the solid life. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Strengthen the Feeble Knees"

 Life isn't always fair, but we can still expect excellence from ourselves. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Strengthen the Feeble Knees"

 No lasting great personal heights are ever reached by those who step on others to try and push themselves upward. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Strengthen the Feeble Knees"

 Anger is a poor substitute for self-mastery and compassionate service. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Strengthen the Feeble Knees"

 Feeble knees are strengthened by those who lead with purpose rather than with personal interpretations. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Strengthen the Feeble Knees"

 Oftentimes we can cause confusion and misdirection in our lives and in the lives of others if we promote the startling and unorthodox. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Strengthen the Feeble Knees"

 Life is never easy, and we cannot escape our own case of feeble knees from time to time. It is thus essential that we love and support one another. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -"Strengthen the Feeble Knees"

 An honest person who is acquainted with the characteristics of life cannot ever be completely confident that his circumstances will not change unexpectedly. -Marvin J. Ashton

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Fat-Free Feasting

 It's not always easy, and there are things I still don't understand. But when I look past all that, craving the Lord's companionship, the scriptures infuse my spirit with the Spirit. -Bonnie D. Parkin

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Fat-Free Feasting

 I think you'll be surprised at the spirit scripture sharing will bring. -Bonnie D. Parkin

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Precious Children--A Gift from God

 Children express their love in original and innovative ways. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Precious Children--A Gift from God

 In our daily experiences with children, we discover they are most perceptive and often utter profound truths. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Precious Children--A Gift from God

 A happy home is but an earlier heaven. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Precious Children--A Gift from God

 It is in the home that we form our attitudes, our deeply held beliefs. It is in the home that hope is fostered or destroyed. Our homes are the laboratories of our lives. What we do there determines the course of our lives when we leave home. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Precious Children--A Gift from God

 A word of encouragement here and a spiritual thought there can affect a precious life and leave an indelible imprint upon an immortal soul. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Precious Children--A Gift from God

 Oh, the importance in the lives of our children of teachers who lift their spirits, sharpen their intellects, and motivate their very lives! -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Precious Children--A Gift from God

 It is our solemn duty, our precious privilege--even our sacred opportunity--to welcome to our homes and to our hearts the children who grace our lives. -Thomas S. Monson

G.C. Droplets April 1995 -Trying the Word of God

 Nourish the desire to read. Do some things that will keep you reading and help you to understand in new ways. -Virginia H. Pearce

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Becoming Self-Reliant

 We live in a world blessed with so much abundance. Let us be certain that the resources with which we are blessed are never wasted. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Becoming Self-Reliant

 The holy scriptures declare eternal values; they are the firm foundation on which we can build a successful mortal experience. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Becoming Self-Reliant

 Unless we are continuously expanding our understanding and vision, we, too, will become out-of-date. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Becoming Self-Reliant

 Independence and self-reliance are critical to our spiritual and temporal growth. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Becoming Self-Reliant

 The Lord only helps those who are wiling to help themselves. -L. Tom Perry

G.C. Droplets October 1991 -Becoming Self-Reliant

 It is seldom that the Lord will do something for us that we can do for ourselves. -L. Tom Perry