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One Powerful Quote from Every Talk President Monson Gave as Prophet

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With the passing of our beloved prophet, we wanted to remember the uplifting and eloquent words he shared that inspire us to be better, to reach higher, and to live our lives with more optimism.

Here is one powerful quote from every talk President Thomas S. Monson gave in general conference as prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

April 2017

"Kindness, Charity, and Love"

"[L]et us examine our lives and determine to follow the Savior’s example by being kind, loving, and charitable. And as we do so, we will be in a better position to call down the powers of heaven for ourselves, for our families, and for our fellow travelers in this sometimes difficult journey back to our heavenly home."

"The Power of the Book of Mormon"

"It is essential for you to have your own testimony in these difficult times, for the testimonies of others will carry you only so far. However, once obtained, a testimony needs to be kept vital and alive through continued obedience to the commandments of God and through daily prayer and scripture study."

October 2016

Principles and Promises

“May we care for our bodies and our minds by observing the principles set forth in the Word of Wisdom, a divinely provided plan. With all my heart and soul, I testify of the glorious blessings which await us as we do.”

The Perfect Path to Happiness

“We need to work and learn, search and pray, repent and improve. We need to know God’s laws and live them. We need to receive His saving ordinances. Only by so doing will we obtain true, eternal happiness.”

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April 2016

A Sacred Trust”

“Ours is the responsibility to guard and protect that priesthood and to be worthy of all the glorious blessings our Father in Heaven has in store for us—and for others through us.”

Choices

“May we maintain the courage to defy the consensus. May we ever choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong.”


You can keep President Monson's counsel and inspiration alive in your life with his daily quote book A Future As Bright As Your Faith.

President Thomas S. Monson has reminded Church members that we can have hope and happiness in whatever circumstances we face. As he says, "Though the storm clouds may gather, though the rains may pour down upon us, our knowledge of the gospel and our love of our Heavenly Father and of our Savior will comfort and sustain us and bring joy to our hearts as we walk uprightly and keep the commandments. There will be nothing in this world that can defeat us." This dynamic collection of thoughts for each day of the year from President Monson is certain to motivate and inspire us in our pursuit to be of good cheer. Containing 365 quotations and accompanying scriptures for daily reading, this small, carry-along sized book will fit in a purse, briefcase, or backpack. It's also an excellent resource for family home evenings, gospel lessons, talks, or personal study. Give the gift of hope—or keep yours alive—with the words of our beloved prophet.

October 2015

Keep the Commandments”

“He who created us and who loves us perfectly knows just how we need to live our lives in order to obtain the greatest happiness possible.”

Be an Example and a Light

“[O] ur opportunities to shine surround us each day, in whatever circumstance we find ourselves. As we follow the example of the Savior, ours will be the opportunity to be a light in the lives of others.”

April 2015

The Priesthood—a Sacred Gift

“I revere the priesthood. I have witnessed its power time and time again. I have seen its strength. I have marveled at the miracles it has wrought.”

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Blessings of the Temple

“As we attend the temple, there can come to us a dimension of spirituality and a feeling of peace which will transcend any other feeling which could come into the human heart.”

October 2014

Guided Safely Home

“Our Father provided the sun, the moon, and the stars—heavenly galaxies to guide mariners who sail the lanes of the sea. To us, as we walk the pathway of life, He provides a clear map and points the way toward our desired destination.”

Ponder the Path of Thy Feet

“The Savior’s example provides a framework for everything that we do, and His words provide an unfailing guide. His path will take us safely home.”

Until We Meet Again

“May we return to our homes with a resolve in our hearts to be a little better than we have been in the past. May we be a little kinder and more thoughtful.”

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April 2014

Be Strong and of a Good Courage

“Let us—all of us—have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. . . . Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully but also as the determination to live decently.”

Love—the Essence of the Gospel

“[L]ove is the very essence of the gospel, and Jesus Christ is our Exemplar. His life was a legacy of love.”

Until We Meet Again

“May heaven’s blessings be with each of us. May our homes be filled with love and courtesy and with the Spirit of the Lord.”

October 2013

True Shepherds

“Home teaching answers many prayers and permits us to see the transformations which can take place in people’s lives.”

I Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee

“[M] onths ago . . . my sweet wife, Frances, lay in the hospital, having suffered a devastating fall just a few days earlier. In May, after weeks of valiantly struggling to overcome her injuries, she slipped into eternity. Her loss has been profound. . . .Tomorrow would have been our 65th wedding anniversary. She was the love of my life, my trusted confidant, and my closest friend. To say that I miss her does not begin to convey the depth of my feelings. . . .

“From the bed of pain, from the pillow wet with tears, we are lifted heavenward by that divine assurance and precious promise: ‘I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.’”

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We Never Walk Alone

“[W]e do not ever walk alone. I promise you that you will one day stand aside and look at your difficult times, and you will realize that He was always there beside you.”

Till We Meet Again

“May we show increased kindness toward one another, and may we ever be found doing the work of the Lord.”

April 2013

Come, All Ye Sons of God

“May I suggest a formula that will ensure our success: first, search the scriptures with diligence; second, plan your life with purpose (and, I might add, plan your life regardless of your age); third, teach the truth with testimony; and fourth, serve the Lord with love.”

Obedience Brings Blessings

“There is no need for you or for me, in this enlightened age when the fulness of the gospel has been restored, to sail uncharted seas or to travel unmarked roads in search of truth. A loving Heavenly Father has plotted our course and provided an unfailing guide—even obedience.”

Until We Meet Again

“I want you to know how grateful I am for the gospel of Jesus Christ, restored in these latter days through the Prophet Joseph Smith. It is the key to our happiness.”

October 2012

See Others as They May Become

“We must develop the capacity to see [others] not as they are at present but as they may become when they receive testimonies of the gospel of Christ.”

Consider the Blessings

“I believe that the more we act upon the inspiration and impressions which come to us, the more the Lord will entrust to us His errands. I have learned . . . never to postpone a prompting.”

God Be with You Till We Meet Again

“The purpose of mortality is to learn and to grow to be more like our Father, and it is often during the difficult times that we learn the most, as painful as the lessons may be.”

April 2012

Willing and Worthy to Serve

“Miracles are everywhere to be found when the priesthood is understood, its power is honored and used properly, and faith is exerted. When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.”

The Race of Life

“In this fast-paced life, do we ever pause for moments of meditation—even thoughts of timeless truths?”

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Believe, Obey, and Endure

“[T]here is no fog so dense, no night so dark, no gale so strong, no mariner so lost but what the lighthouse of the Lord can rescue.”

As We Close This Conference

“How blessed we are, my brothers and sisters, to have the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives and in our hearts. It provides answers to life’s greatest questions. It provides meaning and purpose and hope to our lives.”


Read more treasured stories from our beloved prophet in Consider the Blessings.

If you ask people what they love most about President Thomas S. Monson’s teaching style, chances are they’ll say something about the personal experiences he relates. The accounts President Monson shares are always true, taken from his own life or the real lives of other people. Those warm, memorable accounts have truly become a hallmark of his messages.

Who can forget the woman who saved one of the two sticks of gum Elder Monson passed out to youth in postwar Germany? Or the neighbor who returned a box of baseballs to young Tommy as a thank-you for his kindness to her? Or the father who declined to attend a “Mormon” meeting with his family but had his heart softened by a message he heard on a radio that was actually broken?

In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of his call as an Apostle, Consider the Blessings presents fifty of the true accounts President Thomas S. Monson has shared over the years. With beautiful photographs and heart-touching content, this is a book to treasure with the whole family.

October 2011

Dare to Stand Alone

“May we ever be courageous and prepared to stand for what we believe, and if we must stand alone in the process, may we do so courageously, strengthened by the knowledge that in reality we are never alone when we stand with our Father in Heaven.”

Stand in Holy Places

“Not a day has gone by that I have not communicated with my Father in Heaven through prayer. It is a relationship I cherish—one I would literally be lost without.

Until We Meet Again

“We are God’s hands here on this earth, with a mandate to love and to serve His children.”

April 2011

Priesthood Power

“The gift of the priesthood is priceless. . . . Its authority can reach beyond the veil of death, on into the eternities. There is nothing else to compare with it in all this world. Safeguard it, treasure it, live worthy of it.”

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The Holy Temple—a Beacon to the World

“The all-important and crowning blessings of membership in the Church are those blessings which we receive in the temples of God.”

At Parting

“[N]one of us can conceive the full import of what Christ did for us in Gethsemane, but I am grateful every day of my life for His atoning sacrifice in our behalf. At the last moment, He could have turned back. But He did not. He passed beneath all things that He might save all things.”

October 2010

The Three Rs of Choice

“[M]ay we be filled with gratitude for the right of choice, accept the responsibility of choice, and ever be conscious of the results of choice.”

The Divine Gift of Gratitude

“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.”

Charity Never Faileth

“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.”

Till We Meet Again

“Endure to the end we must, for our goal is eternal life in the presence of our Father in Heaven. He loves us and wants nothing more than for us to succeed in this goal.”

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April 2010

Preparation Brings Blessings

“If any has stumbled in his journey, there is a way back. The process is called repentance. Our Savior died to provide you and me that blessed gift. Though the path is difficult, the promise is real.”

He Is Risen!”

“The empty tomb that first Easter morning was the answer to Job’s question, ‘If a man die, shall he live again?’ To all within the sound of my voice, I declare, If a man die, he shall live again. We know, for we have the light of revealed truth.”

A Word at Closing

“One brief scripture: ‘Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.’ That has been the story of my life.”

October 2009

School Thy Feelings, O My Brother

“’Anger doesn’t solve anything. It builds nothing, but it can destroy everything.’ . . . May we make a conscious decision, each time such a decision must be made, to refrain from anger and to leave unsaid the harsh and hurtful things we may be tempted to say.”

What Have I Done for Someone Today?”

“[U]nless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives. Those who live only for themselves eventually shrivel up and figuratively lose their lives, while those who lose themselves in service to others grow and flourish—and in effect save their lives.”

Closing Remarks

“I leave with you my witness and my testimony that God our Eternal Father lives and loves us. He is indeed our Father, and He is personal and real. May God bless you. May His promised peace be with you now and always.”

April 2009

Be Your Best Self

“Each must strive to learn his [or her] duty and then to do it to the best of his ability.”

Be of Good Cheer

“Though the storm clouds may gather, though the rains may pour down upon us, our knowledge of the gospel and our love of our Heavenly Father and of our Savior will comfort and sustain us and bring joy to our hearts as we walk uprightly and keep the commandments. There will be nothing in this world that can defeat us. . . .

“Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith.”

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May You Have Courage

“True love can alter human lives and change human nature.”

Until We Meet Again

“As our Savior gave His life as a vicarious sacrifice for us, so we, in some small measure, do the same when we perform proxy work in the temple for those who have no means of moving forward unless something is done for them by those of us here on the earth.”

October 2008

To Learn, to Do, to Be

“Let us make our homes sanctuaries of righteousness, places of prayer, and abodes of love that we might merit the blessings that can come only from our Heavenly Father. We need His guidance in our daily lives.”

Finding Joy in the Journey

“This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. . . . I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now.”

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Until We Meet Again

“We know that continuous revelation is the very lifeblood of the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

April 2008

"Examples of Righteousness"

"If we are on the Lord’s errand . . . we are entitled to the Lord’s help. Never forget that truth."

"Looking Back and Moving Forward"

“I would encourage members of the Church wherever they may be to show kindness and respect for all people everywhere. The world in which we live is filled with diversity. We can and should demonstrate respect toward those whose beliefs differ from ours.”

Abundantly Blessed

“Brethren, let’s treat our wives with dignity and with respect. They’re our eternal companions. Sisters, honor your husbands. They need to hear a good word. They need a friendly smile. They need a warm expression of true love.”

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Get more treasured counsel from President Thomas S. Monson with A Prophet's Voice.

Throughout his nearly 50 years as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, President Thomas S. Monson has presented countless messages of wisdom, inspiration, and doctrinal insight. Own some of his most treasured messages to own for yourself with this compilation.

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