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
people temples building
We are a temple-building and a temple-attending people.
heart thoughtful soul
There are lives to brighten. There are hearts to touch. There are souls to save.
prayer blessed scripture
As we remember prayer and take time to turn to the scriptures, our lives will be infinitely more blessed and our burdens will be made lighter.
reflection love-is years
True love is a reflection of the Savior's love. In December of each year we call it the Christmas Spirit.
one-day deeds yards
Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it's a cinch. Each of us can be true for just one day--and then one more and then one more after that--until we've lived a lifetime guided by the Spirit, a lifetime close to the Lord, a lifetime of good deeds and righteousness.
believe have-faith limits
Don’t limit yourself and don’t let others convince you that you are limited in what you can do. Believe in yourself and then live so as to reach your possibilities. You can achieve what you believe you can. Trust and believe and have faith.
stress self giving
Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. It is discarding the meaningless and stressing the true values
mistake novices firsts
We are going to make mistakes, but none of us can become an expert in family history work without first being a novice.
believe i-believe concern
I believe that no concern of ours is too small or insignificant.
judging certain refrain
I plead with you to have the courage to refrain from judging and criticizing those around you, as well as the courage to make certain that everyone is included and feels loved and valued.
encouragement children kindness
We are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness... We are the Lord’s hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift His children. He is dependent upon each of us
heart mind
Fill your mind with truth; fill your heart with love; fill your life with service.
gratitude brother blessing
My brothers and sisters, do we remember to give thanks for the blessings we receive? Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God's love.
believe wonderful stores
Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you, if only you will believe, obey, and endure.