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
running brother heart
There is a golden thread that runs through every account of faith from the beginning of the world to the present time. Abraham, Noah, the brother of Jared, the Prophet Joseph Smith, and countless others wanted to be obedient to the will of God. They had ears that could hear, eyes that could see, and hearts that could know and feel. They never doubted. They trusted.
spiritual prayer spiritual-peace
Prayer continues to provide power--spiritual power. Prayer continues to provide peace--spiritual peace.
jesus father son
It was by faith, nothing wavering, that Joseph saw God our Eternal Father and Jesus Christ, His Son.
prayer soul suffering
Prayer can solve more problems, alleviate more suffering, prevent more transgression, and bring about greater peace and contentment in the human soul than can be obtained in any other way.
your-future depends
Your future depends on your Faith.
fall light shadow
As you walk through life, always walk toward the light, and the shadows of life will fall behind you.
father love-you helping
Heavenly Father has a picture of you on His dresser. He loves you and will help you. Call upon Him.
responsibility decision taking-responsibility
I hope that you will learn to take responsibility for your decisions. don't take counsel of your fears.
greed needs
We need to learn how to separate need from greed.
believe opportunity journey
This is our one and only chance at mortal life-here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by. As you plan for that illusive, nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find you in the journey now.
children important fields
Choose a field that will supply sufficient remuneration to provide adequately for your companion and your children. I bear testimony that these criteria are very important in choosing your life's work.
able influence
You will never be able to measure your influence for good.
cities world respecting-others
Let us respect others no one lives alone in a city, a nation, or a world.
faithful sorrow may
We may not only find faith in God in our sorrow. We may also become faithful to Him in times of calm.