Spiritual Thoughts

All men may well ask themselves where they stand with reference to Joseph Smith and his divine mission. Do they inquire after his name and seek that salvation found only in the gospel of Christ as revealed to his latter-day prophet, or do they deride and despise the Lord’s living oracles and say that God [...]

Man may deride and say there is no God, and say that it is all humbug. But I know for myself that God lives. I know that when I pray to him he hears and answers my prayers. If I pray to him in secret and he rewards and gives me the desires of my [...]

All through the scriptures the loftier expectation is expressed by the Lord and His apostles: Believe, repent, obey the ordinances, walk in the light of the Spirit, endure in faith—yes! But also, manifest your discipleship in civility, in gentility and tender compassion, in kindness and consideration, in patience and forbearance and refusal to condemn, in [...]

To my young friend, and to all wherever you may be, never give up on the Lord. The answer to your prayers may not be as clear or as timely as you would like, but keep praying. The Lord is listening! As you pray, ask for help in understanding the promptings of the Holy Spirit. [...]

Does it frighten you to speak with your Heavenly Father? It shouldn’t. It’s true that he is powerful, more than any of us can even understand. But he also loves us—much more than we can ever know. He knows all about you, knows all of your secrets, all the things you are afraid of, and [...]

Brothers and sisters, I assure you that our Heavenly Father is mindful of the challenges we face in the world today. He loves each of us and will bless us as we strive to keep His commandments and seek Him through prayer. - Thomas S. Monson, “Until We Meet Again,” Ensign (CR) October 2011

Little children, young people, and adults alike, please believe how very much your loving Heavenly Father wants to bless you. But because He will not infringe upon our agency, we must ask for His help. This is generally done through prayer. Prayer is one of the most precious gifts of God to man. - J. Devn Cornish, [...]

The latest MormonMessages video posted a few days ago talks about the work and conversion of a young bishop in England.  It touched my heart as I watched it, for parts of it were my story as well. What really touched me was when he was talking about the feelings he had when he read [...]

This was submitted by Georgett.  Thanks! One night ago I had 2 children that I was breast feeding. During the night I work up and felt very sick. I took my temperature and it was 103.6. I new that with that high temperature I could not take care of them. I started to cry to [...]

… be more exemplary and courageous in your daily lives.”  Some of us have been persecuted because of our faith.  And many will be. “Difficult days are ahead.  Each of us will be tested.” (See Elder M. Russell Ballard’s April 2011 conference quote below) “Why do we need such resilient faith?  Because difficult days are [...]