G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Spiritually Strong Homes and Families

 If Satan can weaken or destroy the loving relationships among members of families, he can cause more misery and more unhappiness for more people than he could in any other way. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Spiritually Strong Homes and Families

 Being in the world can be frightening because we live at a time when Satan is becoming more and more bold. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Spiritually Strong Homes and Families

 Perhaps all of us sometimes would like to withdraw and isolate ourselves from the storms of life and from the fiery darts of Satan. However, we must be in the world but not of the world. -Joseph B. Wirthlin

G.C. Droplets April 2022 -Missionary Service Blessed My Life Forever

 We know that the family is the most profound influence in helping our young men and  young women prepare. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 2022 -Missionary Service Blessed My Life Forever

 The Lord knows you. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Real faith fosters hope for the future; it allows us to look beyond ourselves and our present cares. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Hope helps faith develop. Likewise true faith gives birth to hope. When we begin to lose hope, we are faltering also in our measure of faith. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Regardless of how desperate things may seem or how desperate they may yet become, please believe me, you can always have hope. Always. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Hope grows out of faith and gives meaning and purpose to all that we do. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Faith can be a causative force through which miracles are wrought. Or it can be a source of inner strength through which we find peace, comfort, and the courage to cope. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ--real faith, whole-souled and unshakable--is a power to be reckoned with in the universe. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Righteousness has never precluded adversity. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Armed with the shield of faith, we can overcome many of our daily challenges and overpower our greatest weaknesses and fears, knowing that if we do our best to keep the commandments of God, come what may, we will be all right. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Faith in God and in His Son, Jesus Christ, is absolutely essential for us to maintain a balanced perspective through times of trial and difficulty. -M. Russell Ballard 

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Today we must be careful to not overreact, nor should we be caught up in extreme preparations; but what we must do is keep the commandments of God and never lose hope! -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 The Lord is in control. He knows the end from the beginning. He has given us adequate instruction that, if followed, will see us safely through any crisis. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Children particularly are suffering as society drifts further and further away from the commandments of God. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -The Joy of Hope Fulfilled

 Living in these difficult times, brothers and sisters, requires each one of us to maintain a positive, hopeful perspective about the future. -M. Russell Ballard

G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Peace through Prayer

 May we always seek to obtain the Lord's miraculous gift of peace through prayer. May we not forget to pray. -Rex D. Pinegar

G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Peace through Prayer

 We must continue to pray with patience and faith and to listen for that peace. -Rex D. Pinegar

G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Peace through Prayer

 Often the purpose of prayer is to give us strength to do what needs to be done, wisdom to see the way to solve our own problems, and ability to do our best in our tasks. -Rex D. Pinegar

G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Peace through Prayer

 It is not the usual purpose of prayer to serve us like Aladdin's lamp, to bring us ease without effort. -Rex D. Pinegar (quoting Richard L. Evans)

G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Peace through Prayer

 Perhaps the greatest test of our faith and the most difficult part of prayer may be to recognize the answer that comes to us in a thought or a feeling, and then to accept or to act on the answer God chooses to give. -Rex D. Pinegar

G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Peace through Prayer

 The peace God speaks to our minds will let us know when decisions we have made are right, when our course is true. -Rex D. Pinegar

G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Peace through Prayer

 Prayer is made up of heart throbs and the righteous yearnings of the soul. -Rex D. Pinegar (quoting James E. Talmage)

G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Peace through Prayer

 Our Father in Heaven has promised us peace in times of trial and has provided a way for us to come to Him in our need. He has given us the privilege and power of prayer. He has told us to "pray always" and has promised He will pour out His Spirit upon us. -Rex D. Pinegar

G.C. Droplets April 1993 -Peace through Prayer

 The Lord's peace comes not without pain, but in the midst of pain. -Rex D. Pinegar (quoting Clinton Cutler)

G.C. Droplets April 2022 -Preaching the Gospel of Peace

 You are each vital to the Lord. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2022 -Preaching the Gospel of Peace

 The spiritual darkness in the world makes the light of Jesus Christ needed more than ever. Everyone deserves the chance to know about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2022 -Preaching the Gospel of Peace

 We have the sacred responsibility to share the power and peace of Jesus Christ with all who will listen and who will let God prevail in their lives. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets April 2022 -Preaching the Gospel of Peace

 We plead with leaders of nations to find peaceful resolutions to their differences. -Russell M. Nelson

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -Love of Christ

 People who have charity have a love for the Savior, have received of his love, and love others as he does. -C. Max Caldwell

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -Love of Christ

 We are possessors of charity when it is a part of our nature. -C. Max Caldwell

G.C. Droplets October 1992 -Love of Christ

 Charity is not just a precept or a principle, nor is it just a word to describe actions or attitudes. Rather, it is an internal condition that must be developed and experienced in order to be understood. -C. Max Caldwell