I was thinking about this dear man this morning and was reading some of the many words of wisdom that he left for us read and ponder. He was an inspiration to who crossed his path. He truly made a difference on this earth and wanted us to make a difference too. Here are just a few of the many inspiring words he left for us to continually follow....
"Cultivate an attitude of happiness. Cultivate a spirit of optimism. Walk with faith, rejoicing in the beauties of nature, in the goodness of those you love, in the testimony which you carry in your heart concerning things divine."
— Gordon B. Hinckley
"Mediocricy will never do. You are capable of something better."
— Gordon B. Hinckley
"Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and work."
— Gordon B. Hinckley
"It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It all works out in the end. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us. If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers."
— Gordon B. Hinckley
"God has brought us together as families to bring to pass His eternal purposes. We are part of this plan in this marriage relationship. let us love and respect and honor one another. We can do it, and we will be the better for it."
— Gordon B. Hinckley
"There are four pillars to a happy marriage: respect one another as individuals; (give) soft answers; (practice)financial honesty; (conduct) family prayer."
— Gordon B. Hinckley
"Forget yourself and get to work."
— Gordon B. Hinckley
"I feel to invite women everywhere to rise to the great potential within you. I do not ask that you reach beyond your capacity. I hope you will not nag yourselves with thoughts of failure. I hope you will not try to set goals far beyond your capacity to achieve. I hope you will simply do what you can do in the best way you know. If you do so, you will witness miracles come to pass."
— Gordon B. Hinckley
"Knowledge without labor is profitless. Knowledge with labor is genius."
— Gordon B. Hinckley
"I have now been an officer in this Church for a very long time. I am an old man who cannot deny the calendar. I have lived long enough and served in enough different capacities to have removed from my mind, if such were necessary, any doubt of the divinity of this, the work of God. We respect those of other churches. We desire their friendship and hope to render meaningful service with them. We know they all do good, but we unabashedly state—and this frequently brings criticism upon us—that this is the true and living Church of our Father in Heaven and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ."
— Gordon B. Hinckley
"In all of living have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed not just endured."
— Gordon B. Hinckley
Okay I better stop now. I love this man!! He was a great influence in my life. I miss his sense of humor and positive outlook even after his sweet wife and companion left his side. He never skipped a beat. He was a true man of God!!
Also wanted to post some quotes from Harold B. Lee. A man I would have loved to know!
“Parents, remember that now is your opportunity. You may feel yourself harassed as you struggle through the days with children, but you are living the happiest and most golden years of your life. As you tuck them into their beds at night, please be kind to them. Let them hear a kind voice amid all the angry, vile voices that they will hear throughout life. Let there be an anchor to which these little ones can turn when all else fails. The Lord help you do so…” ~Harold B. Lee
The most important work you will do for the Church will be within the walls of your own home.~President Harold B. Lee
I am grateful to be able to be strengthened by a living prophet and prophets that have passed on. It truly is a guide for me as a mother, wife, daughter, and friend and inspires me to be a better person. When I listen to or read the words of these great men, I feel like I can tackle life and the trials that can come along with it. Without the gospel in my life I know I would fear more as a mother raising these beautiful children in such an evil world. I know that it is through the knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints that I can go forward in raising my children in faith and happiness.
I know they will succeed.
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