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
our-love may forfeit
Though we may not necessarily forfeit our lives in service to our God, we can certainly demonstrate our love for Him by how well we serve Him.
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.
giving remembrance may
May we give as the Savior gave. To give of oneself is a holy gift. We give as a remembrance of all the Savior has given.
may helping realizing
May we realize how close to us He is willing to come, how far He is willing to go to help us and how much He loves us.
differences may able
You may sometimes be tempted to say, ‘Will my influence make any difference? I am just one. Will my service affect the work that dramatically?’ I testify to you that it will. You will never be able to measure your influence for good.
may protection testimony
May you constantly nourish your testimonies of the gospel that they will be a protection to you against the buffetings of the adversary.
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?
men may capacity
We must develop the capacity to see men not as they are at present but as they may become.
may conflict crossroads
May we muster courage at the crossroads, courage for the conflicts, courage to say, "no," courage to say, "yes," for courage counts.
men may given
Loving service anonymously given may be unknown to man-but the gift and the giver are known to God.
home may and-love
May your homes be filled with peace, harmony, courtesy, and love. May they be filled with the Spirit of the Lord.
journey perfect may
Life is perfect for none of us. Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life.
past opportunity may
Sometimes we let our thoughts of tomorrow take up too much of today. Daydreaming of the past and longing for the future may provide comfort but will not take the place of living in the present. This is the day of our opportunity, and we must grasp it
kindness may lord
May we show increased kindness toward one another, and may we ever be found doing the work of the Lord.