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We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day.

Richard G. Scott

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Richard G. Scott
Age: 86 †
Born: 1928
Born: November 7
Died: 2015
Died: September 22
Engineer
Nuclear Engineer
Pocatello
Idaho
Richard Gordon Scott
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We need not worry if we can’t simultaneously do all of the things that the Lord has counseled us to do. He has spoken of a time and a season for all things. In response to our sincere prayers for guidance, He will direct us in what should be emphasized at each phase of our life. We can learn, grow, and become like Him one consistent step at a time.
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Lay the burden at the feet of the Savior.
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Worthy character is best forged from a life of consistent, correct choices centered in the teachings of the Master.
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Learning, pondering, searching, and memorizing scriptures is like filling a filing cabinet with friends, values, and truths that can be called upon anytime, anywhere in the world.
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Faith and character are intimately related. Faith in the power of obedience to the commandments of God will forge strength of character available to you in times of urgent need.
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If we are not careful, we will convey the message that investigators have to be perfect. Not true!
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Make covenants and receive ordinances for yourself. Then steadily and consistently work to provide ordinances in the temple for your own ancestors.
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The keys Elijah restored to Joseph Smith permit our hearts to be bound and each of us linked to those of our ancestors who are waiting for our help. Through our efforts in holy temples here on earth using the authority delegated by the Savior, our progenitors receive the saving ordinances that allow them to enjoy eternal happiness.
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A key to improved prayer is to learn to ask the right questions. Consider changing from asking for the things you want to honestly seeking what He wants for you. Then as you learn His will, pray that you will be led to have the strength to fulfill it.
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To gain unshakable faith in Jesus Christ is to flood your life with brilliant light.
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Be grateful that your righteous life molds you so that you don’t fit where you don’t belong
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As you lose your life in the service of Father in Heaven's children, Satan's temptations lose power in your life.
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Our Heavenly Father did not put us on earth to fail but to succeed gloriously.
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It really does no good to ask questions that reflect opposition to the will of God. Rather ask, What am I to do?
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Something extraordinary is happening. Do you sense it? Truly, as obedience and morality decline in the world, the Lord is sending more exceptional spirits to earth. As a body they excel the average capacity of their forebears. Their potential for personal growth and positive contribution is enormous.
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I witness that as you gain experience and success in being guided by the Spirit, your confidence in the impressions you feel can become more certain than your dependence on what you see or hear.
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No missionary can determine the lasting effects of his or her labors.
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If you want to talk to God, pray. If you want him to talk to you, read your scriptures.
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When He withholds an answer, it is to have us grow through faith in Him, obedience to His commandments, and a willingness to act on truth.
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