Thomas S. Monson
Thomas S. Monson
Thomas Spencer Monsonis an American religious leader, author, and the sixteenth and current President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As president, Monson is considered by adherents of the religion to be a "prophet, seer, and revelator." A printer by trade, Monson has spent most of his life engaged in various church leadership positions and in public service...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth21 August 1927
CountryUnited States of America
self discipline want
Self-discipline is a rigorous process at best; too many of us want it to be effortless and painless.
honesty integrity people
May we be people of honesty and integrity trying to do the right thing at all times and in all circumstances.
teacher heart essence
The effectiveness of an inspired bishop, adviser, or teacher has very little to do with the outward trappings of power or an abundance of this world's goods. The leaders who have the most influence are usually those who set hearts afire with devotion to the truth, who make obedience to duty seem the essence of manhood, who transform some ordinary routine occurrence so that it becomes a vista where we see the person we aspire to be.
world force this-world
No force in this world can stop the work of God.
hands outcomes up-to-you
The future is in your hands, the outcome is up to you.
hands feet doubt
If we are to have the very best Christmas ever, we must listen for the sound of sandaled feet. We must reach out for the Carpenter's hand. With every step we take in his footsteps, we abandon a doubt and gain a truth.
priorities institute asks
I ask you to make INSTITUTE a PRIORITY.
mind needs world
As I contemplate all that you face in the world today, one word comes to my mind. It describes an attribute needed by all of us but one which you-at this time of your life and in this world-will need particularly. That attribute is courage.
minorities may belief
It is almost inevitable that our faith will be challenged. We may at times find ourselves surrounded by others and yet standing in the minority or even standing alone concerning what is acceptable and what is not. Do we have the moral courage to stand firm for our beliefs, even if by so doing we must stand alone?
confused grief heart
Christ's peace can permeate any heart - hearts that are troubled, burdened with grief, confused, and pleading for help.
example bless including
As we emulate His example, we will bless lives, including our own.
prayer blessing journey
Perhaps there has never been a time when we had greater need to pray and to teach our family members to pray. Prayer is a defense against temptation. It is through earnest and heartfelt prayer that we can receive the needed blessings and the support required to make our way in this sometimes difficult and challenging journey we call mortality.
distance opportunity desire
We continue to build temples. We desire that as many members as possible have an opportunity to attend the temple without having to travel inordinate distances.
philosophy mean luxury
Avoid the philosophy and excuse that yesterday's luxuries have become today's necessities. They aren't necessities unless we ourselves make them such. . . . It is essential for us to live within our means.