Russell M. Nelson
Russell M. Nelson
Russell Marion Nelson Sr. is an American surgeon and religious leader who is currently the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prior to becoming an LDS Church apostle, he was an internationally renowned cardiothoracic surgeon. He has been an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve since 1984 and is the oldest living and second-most senior apostle in the church...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth9 September 1924
CountryUnited States of America
When we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us.
How you deal with life’s trials is part of the development of your faith. Strength comes when you remember that you have a divine nature, an inheritance of infinite worth.
An unprecedented wave of enthusiasm for missionary work is sweeping the entire earth. It is not man-made! It comes from the Lord, who said, “I will hasten my work in its time” (D&C 88:73).
When priorities are in place, one can more patiently tolerate unfinished business.
Act by inspiration, motivated by love.
There is no conflict between science and religion. Conflict only arises from an incomplete knowledge of either science or religion, or both.
Focusing on the Lord and everlasting life can help us not only at Christmas, but through all the challenges of mortality.
Sweet serenity is found in fervent prayer. Then, we forget ourselves and remember the reaching hands of the Savior, who said, "Come unto me, all ye that are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." As our burdens are shared with Him, they do become lighter.
When priorities are proper, the power to endure is increased. And when internalized, those priorities will help keep you from "going overboard."
Faith in God engenders a love for the Sabbath; faith in the Sabbath engenders a love for God. A sacred Sabbath truly is a delight.
A pivotal spiritual attribute is that of self-mastery-th e strength to place reason over appetite. Self-mastery builds a strong conscience. And your conscience determines your moral responses in difficult, tempting, and trying situations.
Rationalization is one of the real obstacles to obedience.
As loud voices argue on, let us remember that those who advocate abortion have already been born!
I urge you to choose companions well and cherish those friends who lift you and make you better in their presence. And be such friends to one another.