(7/13/01)
"Spiritual maturity is understanding that we cannot blame anybody else for
our actions. Some factors may make it harder for us to perform according to God’s
plan for us, but being accountable for how we use our agency means being
answerable for our own behavior." — Elaine
Cannon, "Agency
and Accountability," "Ensign," Nov. 1983, p. 88–89
(7/29/03)
"In stormy seasons it helps immensely to read the scriptures reverently and
prayerfully, pondering them for understanding. It helps in times of calmness to
read with thanksgiving for blessings and peace. As you read, the plain and
precious truths become known to you, mysteries unfold, wisdom floods your
being." — Elaine Cannon, "Adversity," [Salt Lake City:
Bookcraft, 1987], p. 127
(10/19/04)
"'Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God,'" said Jesus to
his Apostles shortly before he picked up the cross to walk to his crucifixion.
Then he prayed for them--out loud--so that they could hear him. 'This is life
eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom
thou has sent.' (John 14:1;
17:3.) These promises from
God can comfort and sustain us through any kind of demand upon our soul. When we
turn to God in prayer--with a needful spirit and a contrite heart and a desire
to learn, we will feel the Spirit, the healing." - Elaine Cannon,
"Adversity," [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1987], p. 51
