Russell M. Nelson

“Nothing opens the heavens quite like the combination of increased purity, exact obedience, earnest seeking, daily feasting on the words of Christ in the Book of Mormon, and regular time committed to temple and family history work.”

“Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life.”

“Our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, will perform some of His mightiest works between now and when He comes again.”

“Think celestial. When you are confronted with a dilemma, think celestial! When tested by temptation, think celestial!”

“The gathering of Israel is the most important thing taking place on earth today.”

“I promise that as you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase and improve your ability to hear Him.”

“I plead with you to counter the lure of the world by making time for the Lord in your life—each and every day.”

“The heavens are just as open to women who are endowed with God's power flowing from their priesthood covenants as they are to men who bear the priesthood.”

“My dear brothers and sisters, the assaults of the adversary are increasing exponentially, in intensity and in variety. Our need to be in the temple on a regular basis has never been greater.”

“The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.”

“In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.”

“I plead with you to take charge of your testimony. Work for it. Own it. Care for it. Nurture it so that it will grow.”

“Good inspiration is based upon good information.”

“When we choose to repent, we choose to change! We allow the Savior to transform us into the best version of ourselves.”

“True disciples of Jesus Christ are willing to stand out, speak up, and be different from the people of the world.”

“Education is the difference between wishing you could help other people and being able to help them.”

“Our ultimate quest in life is to prepare to meet our Maker.”

“Contention is a choice. Peacemaking is a choice. You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation.”

“Eat your vitamin pills. Get some rest. It’s going to be exciting.”

“The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life.”