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Daily LDS Wisdom

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GEMS-Family: Families Should Be United

"The Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, said of those who would be part of His Church: 'Be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine' (D&C 38:27). And at the creation of man and woman, unity for them in marriage was not given as hope, it was a command! 'Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh' (Gen. 2:24). Our Heavenly Father wants our hearts to be knit together. That union in love is not simply an ideal. It is a necessity."

( Elder Henry B. Eyring, "That We May Be One," Ensign, May 1998, 66)
 

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GEMS-Teachings: Sister Susan W. Tanner on Bearing One Another's Burdens

"Everywhere there are [people] who are in the middle of their own stories, facing dangers and hardships. . . . There will be 'angels round about you, to bear you up' (D&C 84:88). They will sustain us as we carry our earthly burdens. Often in our lives, those angels are the people around us, the people who love us, those who allow themselves to be instruments in the Lord's hands. President Spencer W. Kimball said: 'God does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other in the kingdom' ("There is Purpose in Life," New Era, Sept. 1974, 5)."

Topic: Service

( "All Things Shall Work Together for Your Good," Ensign, May 2004, 105-106)
 

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GEMS-Teachings: Elder Robert D. Hales on Salvation through Jesus Christ

"I bear my special witness that Jesus Christ gave His life, making possible the salvation and exaltation of all the families of the earth. With all the feeling of a tender parent, I express my love and the love of our Heavenly Father to you and your family.

"May we gather our loved ones around us, 'gird up [our] loins; [and] fresh courage take. Our God will never us forsake.' With faith, courage, and love, families will truly be together forever."

(Topic: family, Atonement)

( "With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope to Families," Ensign, May 2004, 91)
 

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GEMS-Teachings: Elder Robert D. Hales on the Second Coming:

"Brothers and sisters, the prophecies of Christ's first coming were fulfilled, 'every whit.' As a result, many throughout the world believe that the Savior did come and did live in the meridian of time. But there are still many prophecies yet to be fulfilled! In this and other conferences, we hear living prophets prophesy and testify of Christ's Second Coming. They also witness of the signs and wonders all about us, telling us that Christ will surely come again. Are we choosing to believe their words? Or despite their witnesses and warnings, are we waiting for evidence--are we 'walking in darkness at noon-day' (D&C 95:6), refusing to see by the light of modern prophecy, and denying that the Light of the World will return to rule and reign among us?"

Topics: Second Coming, Jesus Christ, prophets

( "Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 71)
 

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GEMS-Youth: Elder M. Russell Ballard on Truth

"Clear declaration of truth makes a difference in people's lives. That is what changes hearts. That is what the Holy Ghost can confirm in the hearts of God's children."

Topics: testimony, truth

( "Pure Testimony," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 41)
 

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GEMS-Teachings: Elder M. Russell Ballard on the Atonement

"There in the quiet isolation of the Garden of Gethsemane, He knelt among the gnarled olive trees, and in some incredible way that none of us can fully comprehend, the Savior took upon Himself the sins of the world. Even though His life was pure and free of sin, He paid the ultimate penalty for sin--yours, mine, and everyone who has ever lived."

(Topic: atonement)

( "The Atonement and the Value of One Soul," Ensign, May 2004, 85 )
 

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GEMS-Family: Successful Marriages Are Built on Selflessness

"Total unselfishness is sure to accomplish another factor in successful marriage. If one is forever seeking the interests, comforts, and happiness of the other, the love found in courtship and cemented in marriage will grow into mighty proportions. Many couples permit their marriages to become stale and their love to grow cold like old bread or worn-out jokes or cold gravy. Certainly the foods most vital for love are consideration, kindness, thoughtfulness, concern, expressions of affection, embraces of appreciation, admiration, pride, companionship, confidence, faith, partnership, equality, and interdependence."

Topics: Marriage, Humility

( President Spencer W. Kimball, "Oneness in Marriage," Ensign, Mar. 1977, 5)
 

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GEMS-Teachings: President Gordon B. Hinckley on the Future

"In my quiet moments, I think of the future with all of its wonderful possibilities and with all of its terrible temptations. I wonder what will happen to you in the next 10 years. Where will you be? What will you be doing? That will depend on the choices you make, some of which may seem unimportant at the time but which will have tremendous consequences."

Topic: Choices

( "Stay on the High Road," Ensign, May 2004, 112-13 )
 

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Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Coming to an Understanding with Ourselves
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"President David O. McKay counseled: ' "The greatest battle of life is fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.". . . It is a good thing to sit down and commune with yourself, to come to an understanding with yourself and decide in that silent moment what your duty is to your family, to your Church, to your country, and . . . to your fellowmen' (in Conference Report, Apr. 1967, 84-85)."

Topics: David O. McKay, duty, decision making

( President Thomas S. Monson, "Choose You This Day," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 68)
 

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Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Knowing the Truth and Sacrificing for the Lord
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"Our ancestors, along with many other faithful Saints, sacrificed everything because of their testimonies and faith in Jesus Christ. They knew that the gospel had been restored to the earth once more and that they were led by a prophet of God. They knew that the Book of Mormon was true and understood its message and witness. They knew that through the restoration of priesthood keys, families could be sealed together for eternity through holy priesthood ordinances available only in a temple. They knew that temple work was the key to the salvation and exaltation of the human family. They knew the importance of this work, and they were willing to give all that they had in order to provide a house acceptable to the Lord wherein this holy work could be performed. They sacrificed everything so that past and future generations would have access to the eternal blessings of the temple."

Topics: ancestors, temple work, sacrifice

( Sister Elaine S. Dalton, "We Did This for You," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 89)
 

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Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Pondering, Meditating, and Silently Praying in the Celestial Room
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"Every temple, large or small, has its beautiful celestial room. This room was created to represent the celestial kingdom. . . . It is our privilege, unique and exclusive, while dressed in white, to sit at the conclusion of our ordinance work in the beautiful celestial room and ponder, meditate, and silently pray.

"Here we can reflect on the great goodness of the Lord to us. Here we can reflect on the great plan of happiness which our Father has outlined for His children."

Topics: temple, prayer, plan of salvation

( President Gordon B. Hinckley, "Closing Remarks," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 105)
 

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Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Nothing Can Stop Progress of the Lord's Work
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"Let no one underestimate the power of faith in the ordinary Latter-day Saints. . . . Nothing! No power can stop the progress of the Lord's work."

Topics: faith, Church activity, Church membership

( President Boyd K. Packer, "The Least of These," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 88)
 

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GEMS-Family: True Happiness in Marriage Comes from Selflessness

True Happiness in Marriage Comes from Selflessness

"Many of the TV screen shows and stories of fiction end with marriage:
'They lived happily ever after.' We have come to realize that the mere performance of a ceremony does not bring happiness and a successful marriage. Happiness does not come by pressing a button, as does the electric light; happiness is a state of mind and comes from within. It must be earned. It cannot be purchased with money; it cannot be taken for nothing.

"Some think of happiness as a glamorous life of ease, luxury, and constant thrills; but true marriage is based on a happiness which is more than that, one which comes from giving, serving, sharing, sacrificing, and selflessness."

Topics: Marriage, happiness

( President Spencer W. Kimball, "Oneness in Marriage," Ensign, Mar. 1977, 3)
 

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Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Elder Henry B. Eyring on Our Willingness to Obey
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"We need strength beyond ourselves to keep the commandments in whatever circumstance life brings to us. For some it may be poverty, but for others it may be prosperity. It may be the ravages of age or the exuberance of youth. The combination of trials and their duration are as varied as are the children of our Heavenly Father. No two are alike. But what is being tested is the same, at all times in our lives and for every person: will we do whatsoever the Lord our God will command us?"

Topics: Trials, obedience

( "In the Strength of the Lord," Ensign, May 2004, 17)
 

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Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Elder Russell M. Nelson on Our Mortal Experience
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"Divinity is rooted in each of us. 'We all are the work of [our Creator's] hand' (Isaiah 64:8). We are
eternal beings. . . .

"We came to this mortal experience to acquire a body, to be tried and tested. We are to form
families and be sealed in holy temples, with joy and loving relationships that endure eternally. To
these everlasting truths, we are personally rooted."

(Topic: divine nature)

( "Roots and Branches," Ensign, May 2004, 29 )
 

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Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Sister Elaine S. Dalton on Preparing Yourself
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"Your vision of your future will help you press forward. Take a few minutes to envision where you want to be in one year or two or five. Then take action to prepare yourselves. People don't just run a marathon when they decide to do it. They must train daily, slowly building stamina and endurance to run the 26.2-mile distance. So it is with life. It is daily diligence with prayer and scripture study that will help you reach your goals. Your daily decisions will influence generations."

( "Press Forward and Be Steadfast," Ensign, May 2003, 106)
 

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GEMS-Youth: President Thomas S. Monson on Our Journey to Exaltation

"The way to exaltation is not a freeway featuring unlimited vision, unrestricted speeds, and untested skills. Rather, it is known by many forks and turnings, sharp curves, and controlled speeds. Our driving ability is being put to the test. Are we ready? We're driving. We haven't passed this way before. Fortunately, the Master Highway Builder, even our Heavenly Father, has provided a road map showing the route to follow. He has placed markers along the way to guide us to our destination."

( "Crisis at the Crossroads," New Era, Nov. 2002, 5)
 

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Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Selfless Service Given through Love and Tender Care
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"Acts of selfless service are performed daily by countless members of the Church. There are many which are freely given, with no fanfare or boasting, but rather through quiet love and tender care."

Topics: love, care, service

( President Thomas S. Monson, "Choose You This Day," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 69)
 

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Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
Our Savior's Oracles Are at Work for Us Today
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"In a world of unrest and fear, political turmoil and moral drift, I testify that Jesus is the Christ--that He is the living Bread and living Water--still, yet, and always the great Shield of safety in our lives, the mighty Stone of Israel, the Anchor of this His living Church. I testify of His prophets, seers, and revelators, who constitute the ongoing foundation of that Church and bear witness that such offices and such oracles are at work now, under the guidance of the Savior of us all, in and for our very needful day."

Topics: Jesus Christ, prophets

( Jeffrey R. Holland, "Prophets, Seers, and Revelators," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 9)
 

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Gems from the Teachings of Church Leaders
President Gordon B. Hinckley on Answers to Prayer
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"There has come to you as your birthright something beautiful and sacred and divine. Never forget that. Your Eternal Father is the great Master of the universe. He rules over all, but He also will listen to your prayers . . . and hear you as you speak with Him. He will answer your prayers. He will not leave you alone."

(Topic: Prayer)

( "Stay on the High Road," Ensign, May 2004, 112 )
 
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