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
kindness inspiration needs
May we ever watch over one another, assisting in times of need. Let us not be critical and judgmental, but let us be tolerant, ever emulating the Savior's example of loving-kindness. In that vein, may we willingly serve one another. May we pray for the inspiration to know of the needs of those around us, and then may we go forward and provide assistance.
men tears care
Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.
inspirational spiritual past
The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.
determination goal effort
Courage is required to make an initial thrust toward one's coveted goal, but even greater courage is called for when one stumbles and must make a second effort to achieve. Have the determination to make the effort, the single-mindedne ss to work toward a worthy goal, and the courage not only to face the challenges that inevitably come but also to make a second effort, should such be required.
people charity weakness
Charity is having patience with someone who has let us down. It is resisting the impulse to become offended easily. It is accepting weaknesses and shortcomings. It is accepting people as they truly are. It is looking beyond physical appearances to attributes that will not dim through time. It is resisting the impulse to categorize others.
self discipline want
Self-discipline is a rigorous process at best; too many of us want it to be effortless and painless.
good-friend next path
Choose good friends. Friends help to determine your future. You will tend to be like them and to be found where they choose to go. Remember, the path we follow in this life leads to the path we follow in the next.
life-changing book
The Book of Mormon changes lives.
safety storm temples
The temples are a refuge from life's storms even a never-failing beacon guiding us to safety.
saint individual salvation
This will equally apply to every Latter-day Saint. Salvation is an individual operation.