When We Put God First

I was thinking of this again so I decided to search in at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“We must put God in the forefront of everything else in our lives. … 

 “When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the interests we pursue, and the order of our priorities.  “We should put God ahead of everyone else in our lives” (President Ezra Taft Benson, “The Great Commandment—Love the Lord,” Ensign, May 1988).  

Search the Scriptures Daily

Search the Scriptures Daily (Alma 17:1–3) President Thomas S. Monson encourages us to search the scriptures daily.

Obedience Born of Faith in God

"Faith in the Lord can help us live the commandments with a willing heart and receive countless blessings." ("Obedience Born of Faith in God, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball, Chapter 13")

Becoming the Pure in Heart

This talk by President Kimball is probably the one I remember when I was a child. I remember a lot of "Do It" in the talk so it probably is this talk. It has stuck in my mind for a very long time. I just always remember, "Do It".

"No matter what the cost in toil or sacrifice, we must 'do it.' That is one of my favorite phrases: 'Do It.'"

(Spencer W. Kimball, "Becoming the Pure in Heart", April 1978)

President Russell M. Nelson: 2020 First Presidency's Christmas Devotional

2020 First Presidency's Christmas Devotional: President Russell M. Nelson

Faith in Jesus Christ

“There is only One in whom your faith is always safe, and that is in the Lord Jesus Christ.” (President Russell M. Nelson, “Let Your Faith Show”, April 2014)

Healing Power of Gratitude Challenge

Our beloved prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, spoke to us yesterday morning. He spoke about gratitude and how to heal the world and our hearts. He challenged us to flood social media with gratitude.

The Story behind My Global Prayer of Gratitude

#GiveThanks is an invitation to heal the world—and our hearts—through gratitude to God. Join in. 

Find the challenge on Facebook at #GiveThanks, #GiveThanksChallenge, and many more hashtags.

Living the Abundant Life

“So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment. … We can’t direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. For maximum happiness, peace, and contentment, may we choose a positive attitude.” (President Thomas S. Monson, “Living the Abundant Life,” Ensign, Jan. 2012)

God prevail in your life?

Here is a quote that President Nelson said in the Sunday morning General Conference session on October 4, 2020.

"Are you willing to let God prevail in your life?" (President Russell M. Nelson, October 2020)

“Be With and Strengthen Them” and Ministering

This particular general conference talk, “Be With and Strengthen Them”, by Elder Holland is one that I rememember quite clearly. It talks about the new ministering that began in April 2018. Presidend Russel M. Nelson introduced the Ministering concept in the previous talk. It also talks about a dear sister that I use to visit teach when their family was in our ward. Elder Holland talks about her experience with cancer and her passing on January 14, 2018. I didn't go to her funeral services because I felt like I was fight a cold or something and I didn't want to spreat it to others. If I had went I would have seen Elder Holland at the services.

Remember we need to help others all the time. It is hard to do but I need to start doing it more often to my ministering sisters and others. May we remember to minister one another as Jesus did years ago when he lived upon this Earth.

When We Put God First

Daily Quote: When We Put God First  

"When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives." (Ezra Taft Benson, The Great Commandment — Love the Lord, April 1988)

Courage Is Needed - President Thomas S. Monson

“Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed.” (President Thomas S. Monson, “The Three Rs of Choice”, October 2010)

Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives

The below quote is from President Russell M. Nelson talk titled, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives. He also talks about how received the news that President Thomas S. Monson passed through the veil into the next life.

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

Story of the Song, “Follow the Prophet”

The Creator of Beloved Children’s Song “Follow the Prophet” Passes Away. Duane Hiatt passed away on May 24, 2020. He wrote the words and music to the children's song Follow the Prophet. These videos are about the history the coming about of the song, "Follow the Prophet". One part he talks about a certain pioneer, Stillman Pond and the trials he went through will crossing the trails to go to Utah. You can see the history of Follow the Prophet in text on this previous link. Brother Hiatt is a very entertaining person.

Writing "Follow the Prophet"

Follow the Prophet Show - In this video he is with his family. He loves his family. Enjoy!

Follow the Prophet Now

Duane Hiatt on YouTube

I Can Play It!: Follow the Prophet (simplified) Sheet Music 

Some Lessons I Learned as a Boy

This an excellent talk given by Gordon B. Hinckley on April 1993, Some Lessons I Learned as a Boy. It even includes a shoe story. That story begins at 16:18.

Here is a video of that story.
Lessons I Learned as a Boy (4:03)

Sister Nelson talks about being married to President Nelson...

One part Sister Nelson said was, “What’s caught my attention about that is to see how much the people love the Lord, and therefore they’re so drawn to the prophet.” I know. It's true. They ❤️love❤️ the Lord. When I was serving as a missionary in Chile I could see the great ❤️love❤️ for the Lord. Now in Spanish: Yo sé. Es verdad. Ellos ❤️aman❤️ el Señor. Cuando estaba serviendo como misionera en Chile podía ver que ellos tienen un gran ❤️amor❤️ por el Señor.

Sister Nelson talks about being married to President Nelson and his ‘fearless’ focus on preparing for the Second Coming

From Acorn to Oak | Fulfilling a Prophecy about the Church in South America

The Great Commandment

The Great Commandment talk was given by Joseph B. Wirthlin in October 2007. This is one part that he gave in his talk, "When we reach out to assist the least of Heavenly Father’s children, we do it unto Him.." He was 90 years old when he gave this talk. He was shaking as he was speaking to the member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (and other people who were listening to General Conference). At the very end of this talk Russell M. Nelson came and stood behind him until he finished his talk. What a perfect example of the pure love of Christ. Love, always remember to love others. Jesus loves you. Always show your love to others like Jesus Christ did while He was upon this Earth. He still shows his love to each and every one of us. Remember to love always as you minister to those around you. Help those that need it. Help those that might not need it. Serve like Jesus did. Remember this scripture, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." (Matthew 22:37–40) If we remember the example of Jesus Christ in our daily lives, we will be blessed and we can bless others.

Guidelines to Carry Forth the Work of God in Cleanliness

At the beginning of this talk, Guidelines to Carry Forth the Work of God in Cleanliness, President Spencer W. Kimball talked about Harold B. Lee and how much he will be missed. He talks about about motherhood and many other things.

Our Own Liahona

In the talk Our Own Liahona given by President Spencer W. Kimball, he talks about Nephi and his brothers This talk fits perfectly with the Come, Follow Me - Book of Mormon 2020 in the lesson 1 Nephi 16-22.

Listen to the Prophets

This is a talk given by President Spencer W. Kimball.

Listen to the Prophets