TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1987·M. Russell Ballard·Apostle
   I realize, brothers and sisters, that other suggestions could be added to these. However, I believe that when we focus on a few basic objectives, we are more likely to be able to manage the many demands that life makes on us. Remember, too much of anything in life can throw us off-balance. At the same time, too little of the important things can do the same thing. King Benjamin counseled “that all these things are done in wisdom and order” ( Mosiah 4:27 ).
   Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance — cojc⧉
2. 1990·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   In every location there are places of historical significance which can provide a focal point for a successful activity. You can identify such treasures. Even the local cemetery is a backdrop for effective teaching.
   The Lord’s Way — cojc⧉
3. 1998·Gordon B. Hinckley·Prophet
   When your energies are harnessed, when your dreams are focused, marvelous things happen. I recently received a proclamation from a group of LDS young men from the northern area of California. They are from 19 stakes, and as they gathered in the mountains, they visited the scene of a pioneer tragedy. As the boys pondered the things they saw and the reminders of their inheritance, they were invited to sign a Mormon Trail Scout Encampment Proclamation. I should like to read this pledge to you:
   To the Boys and to the Men — cojc⧉
4. 2003·Joseph B. Wirthlin·Apostle
   John began to understand that he couldn’t change everything that was wrong with his life in an instant, but he could choose his priorities. He could focus on the things that mattered most, and with time his life would begin to improve.
   Three Choices — cojc⧉
5. 2011·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   Start with your children. You parents bear the primary responsibility to strengthen their faith. Let them feel your faith, even when sore trials come upon you. Let your faith be focused on our loving Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Teach that faith with deep conviction. Teach each precious boy or girl that he or she is a child of God, created in His image, with a sacred purpose and potential. Each is born with challenges to overcome and faith to be developed.
   Face the Future with Faith — cojc⧉
6. 2015·David A. Bednar·Apostle
   The counsel Alma gave to his son Helaman applies precisely to each of us today: “Yea, see that ye look to God and live” ( Alma 37:47 ). We should look to and have our focus firmly fixed upon the Savior at all times and in all places.
   Therefore They Hushed Their Fears — cojc⧉