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The words of the Lord are found in the scriptures and the teachings of the apostles and prophets. They provide us counsel and direction that, when followed, will act like a spiritual life jacket and will help us know how to hold on with both hands.

M. Russell Ballard

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M. Russell Ballard
Age: 95
Born: 1928
Born: October 8
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Of this you may be certain: The Lord especially loves righteous women-women who are not only faithful but filled with faith, women who are optimistic and cheerful because they know who they are and where they are going, women who are striving to live and serve as women of God.
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When the Spirit is present, people are not offended when you share your feelings about the gospel.
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The answer is, of course, to simplify, to prioritize, and in some cases, to use a well-known phrase, Just say no! But actually doing it may prove to be one of the real challenges in our complicated, overheated lives.
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Simply stated, testimony-real testimony, born of the Spirit and confirmed by the Holy Ghost-changes lives. It changes how you think and what you do. It changes what you say. It affects every priority you set and every choice you make.
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When we learn to expect more success than failure in life, we soon will develop an attitude of success.
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Free and open expression coupled with visionary leadership generally encourages good decision-making.
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The important questions focus on what matters most-Heavenly Father's plan and the Savior's Atonement.
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It is impossible for us to fail when we do our best when we are on the Lord's errand.
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We each shape our own life, and the shape of it is determined largely by our attitude.
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It is a shortsighted priesthood leader who doesn't see the value in calling upon the sisters to share the understanding and inspiration they possess.
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Spend your energy on things that make a difference.
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A woman’s sphere of influence is a unique sphere, one that cannot be duplicated by men.
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Sacrifice is a demonstration of pure love.
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We must be prepared to keep pace with our leaders, stride for their every lengthened stride.
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There is no one perfect way to be a good mother... Each mother has different challenges, different skills and abilities, and certainly different children... What matters is that a mother loves her children deeply and, in keeping with the devotion she has for God and her husband, prioritizes them above all else.
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All of us must come to an honest, open self-examination, an awareness within as to who and what we want to be.
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We cannot foresee what the Lord has in mind for us. Our only course of action is to be prepared and worthy for whatever he requires. We must govern our actions every day with our future in mind.
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If your dream requires patience, give it.
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We must prepare ourselves to assist the missionaries in finding those of our Heavenly Father's children who will embrace the message of the Restoration.
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No matter how difficult the trial... we can take comfort in knowing that others before us have borne life's most grievous trials and tragedies by looking to heaven.
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