Richard G. Scott
"Finding Joy in Life"
April 1996
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Attempt to be creative for the joy it brings. After their noble husbands were called home, Sisters Camilla Kimball, Amelia McConkie, and Helen Richards learned to paint. They not only leave legacies of art, but they will never see a sunset, a face, or a tree the same again. They now perceive subtle nuances of color and form and rejoice in the abounding beauty around them.
Select something like music, dance, sculpture, or poetry. Being creative will help you enjoy life. It engenders a spirit of gratitude. It develops latent talent, sharpens your capacity to reason, to act, and to find purpose in life. It dispels loneliness and heartache. It gives a renewal, a spark of enthusiasm, and zest for life.
Richard G. Scott
"Finding Joy in Life"
April 1996
Find the compensatory blessings in your life when, in the wisdom of the Lord, He deprives you of something you very much want. To the sightless or hearing impaired, He sharpens the other senses. To the ill, He gives patience, understanding, and increased appreciation for others’ kindness. With the loss of a dear one, He deepens the bonds of love, enriches memories, and kindles hope in a future reunion. You will discover compensatory blessings when you willingly accept the will of the Lord and exercise faith in Him.
Richard G. Scott
"Finding Joy in Life"
April 1996
Children teach us how to find joy even under the most challenging circumstances. Children haven’t yet learned to be depressed by concentrating on the things they don’t have. They find joy in what is available to them. I remember a small boy playing along a riverbank. He had tied a piece of fishing line to the ends of two discarded soft-drink cans. He threw one can over a limb, then filled it with water. He would pull on the other can, then let it go. The weight of the first can would draw the second one up as it fell. He laughed and danced with glee.
Richard G. Scott
"Finding Joy in Life"
April 1996
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1996/05/finding-joy-in-life
Richard G. Scott
"Finding Joy in Life"
April 1996
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1996/05/finding-joy-in-life
You are here on earth for a divine purpose. It is not to be endlessly entertained or to be constantly in full pursuit of pleasure. You are here to be tried, to prove yourself so that you can receive the additional blessings God has for you. 2 The tempering effect of patience is required. 3 Some blessings will be delivered here in this life; others will come beyond the veil. The Lord is intent on your personal growth and development. That progress is accelerated when you willingly allow Him to lead you through every growth experience you encounter, whether initially it be to your individual liking or not. When you trust in the Lord, when you are willing to let your heart and your mind be centered in His will, when you ask to be led by the Spirit to do His will, you are assured of the greatest happiness along the way and the most fulfilling attainment from this mortal experience. If you question everything you are asked to do, or dig in your heels at every unpleasant challenge, you make it harder for the Lord to bless you. 4
Richard G. Scott
"Finding Joy in Life"
April 1996
Your joy in life depends upon your trust in Heavenly Father and His holy Son, your conviction that their plan of happiness truly can bring you joy. Pondering their doctrine will let you enjoy the beauties of this earth and enrich your relationships with others. It will lead you to the comforting, strengthening experiences that flow from prayer to Father in Heaven and the answers He gives in return.
Richard G. Scott
"Finding Joy in Life"
April 1996
Do you take time to discover each day how beautiful your life can be? How long has it been since you watched the sun set? The departing rays kissing the clouds, trees, hills, and lowlands good night, sometimes tranquilly, sometimes with exuberant bursts of color and form. What of the wonder of a cloudless night when the Lord unveils the marvels of His heavens—the twinkling stars, the moonlight rays—to ignite our imagination with His greatness and glory? How captivating to watch a seed planted in fertile soil germinate, gather strength, and send forth a tiny, seemingly insignificant sprout. Patiently it begins to grow and develop its own character led by the genetic code the Lord has provided to guide its development. With care it surely will become what it is destined to be: a lily, crowned with grace and beauty; a fragrant spearmint plant; a peach; an avocado; or a beautiful blossom with unique delicacy, hue, and fragrance. When last did you observe a tiny rosebud form? Each day it develops new and impressive character, more promise of beauty until it becomes a majestic rose. You are one of the noblest of God’s creations. His intent is that your life be gloriously beautiful regardless of your circumstances. As you are grateful and obedient, you can become all that God intends you to be.
Richard G. Scott
"Finding Joy in Life"
April 1996
I thought of the unending variety of possibilities the Lord has provided for us. We have so much freedom, so many opportunities to develop our unique personalities and talents, our individual memories, our personalized contributions. Since there would be no further opportunity to observe the majestic sea, I tried to imagine the glorious panorama the brilliant sun would later create. As I watched this magnificent scene in reverence, a window formed in the clouds; the glistening rays of the rising sun broke through the overcast sky, transforming everything with its luminescence, its color, its life. It was as if the Lord wanted to share an additional blessing, a symbol of the light of His teachings that gives brilliance and hope to everyone it touches. Tears of gratitude formed for this wondrous world in which we live, for the extraordinary beauty our Heavenly Father so freely shares with all who are willing to see. Truly, life is beautiful.
Richard G. Scott
"Finding Joy in Life"
April 1996
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1996/05/finding-joy-in-life
Richard G. Scott
"Finding Joy in Life"
April 1996
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1996/05/finding-joy-in-life
“Finally, there are those who are in tune with
the music of faith. You know who you are. You love the Lord and His gospel and
continuously try to live and share His message, especially with your families.7 You are in harmony with
the promptings of the Spirit, have awakened to the power of God’s word, have
religious observance in your homes, and diligently try to live Christ like
lives as His disciples.”
Elder Cook
"In Tune with the Music of Faith"
April 2012 Conference
“First
of all, we too are far from our heavenly home. Like the dog who went to the
kennel, we are in a state that is not natural for us. And like our Labrador
friend, our Father has provided everything for us, our ability to live,
breathe, grow, and find happiness. In this mortal state we can learn lessons,
show our faith, choose right from wrong, and remain loyal to our covenants.”
“Second, we are much different than the black Labrador, for we
are the very offspring of God. We are sons and daughters of Heavenly Parents
who love us. Through prayer we can communicate with our Heavenly Father. We are
also loved by the Savior Jesus Christ,
our Master, who willingly gave His life for us so that we could return to our
heavenly home. He has set an example for us so that through obedience we can
find our way. We also have the Holy Ghost
to reassure us and to remind us about why we are here, what we must do, and
what we need to learn in order to prepare for the time when we will see our
Master once again.”
Neil L. Andersen
"The Master's Love"
April 2011
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