Quote

Sometimes we go so focused on bringing people to the meetinghouse that we forget we are supposed to be bringing them to Christ.

M. Russell Ballard

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

M. Russell Ballard
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: October 8
Businessperson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Sometimes
People
Bringing
Focused
Supposed
Forget
Christ

More quotes by M. Russell Ballard

Image
We must never ignore or pass by the prompting of the Spirit to render service to one another.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
I surely know that there is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
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.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
The love for work needs to be re-enthroned in our lives. Every family should have a plan for work that touches the life of each family member so that this eternal principle will be ingrained in their lives.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
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
Image
Quite simply, our one hope for spiritual safety during these turbulent times is to turn our minds and our hearts to Jesus Christ.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
The joy in motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times, but amid the challenges there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
When the Spirit is present, people are not offended when you share your feelings about the gospel.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
We need to commit to serve the Lord and our communities with the same diligence and faith that the pioneers had. We must ever be on our guard that we do not become casual in keeping God's commandments, in abiding by His laws, and in being honest and trustworthy in all that we do.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
Trust the Lord. He is the good shepherd. He knows His sheep. And His sheep know His voice.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
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.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
The Lord does not want us to miss supper. In fact, He has a great feast prepared for those who return clean and pure through the door.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
When a leader in the Church inspires council members with vision, he helps them focus on their real mission so that they are ministering to people rather than merely administering programs.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
Friends and family are vitally important for an individual who is struggling to return to the gospel path. Those around such a person must refrain from judging. They must do all they can to show love.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
Remove any of your fear with faith. Trust the power of God to guide you.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
All of us must come to an honest, open self-examination, an awareness within as to who and what we want to be.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
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.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
In your morning prayer each new day, ask Heavenly Father to guide you to recognize an opportunity to serve one of His precious children.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
We must be prepared to keep pace with our leaders, stride for their every lengthened stride.
M. Russell Ballard
Image
A mother's nurturing love arouses in children, from their earliest days on earth, an awakening of the memories of love and goodness they experience in their premortal existence, Because our mothers love us, we learn, or more accurately remember, that God also loves us
M. Russell Ballard