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9/4/06
"As we grow in the gospel, we learn the value of obedience to principles
which will consistently align us with the teachings of our Savior and
prophets. As we are obedient to their teachings, we then begin to
understand what the Savior meant when He said, 'For whosoever will save
his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake
shall find it.' (Matt.
16:25)
"Since we each have periodic challenges of obedience, we can take heart
in President Hinckley's encouragement 'that the Lord will not give us
commandments beyond our power to observe. He will not ask us to do
things for which we lack capacity.' ('Let
Us Move This Work Forward,' Ensign, Nov. 1985, 83)" - Donald
L. Staheli, "Obedience—Life's
Great Challenge," Ensign (CR), May 1998, p.81
7/13/07
Personal, sincere involvement in the scriptures produces faith, hope,
and solutions to our daily challenges. Frequently reading, pondering,
and applying the lessons of the scriptures, combined with prayer, become
an irreplaceable part of gaining and sustaining a strong, vibrant
testimony." - Donald L. Staheli, "Securing
Our Testimonies," Ensign (CR), November 2004, p.37
2/13/08
"Whether we are being chastened
or challenged as we are being tossed to and fro on the seas of life,
obedience to the teachings of our Savior and prophets will qualify us
for King Benjamin's great
promise to those that keep Gods commandments: 'For
behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and
if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that
thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness.'
(Mosiah 2:41.)"
- Donald L. Staheli, "Obedience—Life's
Great Challenge," Ensign
(CR), May 1998, p.81
3/23/09
"Strong
testimonies become the driving force for each of us to do "much
better." They become the impenetrable bulwark of armor that protects
us from the unrelenting things of the world."
- Elder Donald L. Staheli, "Securing Our Testimonies," Ensign
(CR), November 2004, p.37
1/8/12
To my young friend, and to all wherever you may be, never give up
on the Lord. The answer to your prayers may not be as clear or as timely
as you would like, but keep praying. The Lord is listening! As you pray,
ask for help in understanding the promptings of the Holy Spirit. And
then do your very best to be worthy to receive those promptings. As you
recognize or feel the impressions and whisperings of the Spirit, then
act upon them. - Donald L. Staheli, "Securing
Our Testimonies," Ensign (CR), November 2004, p.37
5/22/12
We have been sent here to work
out our individual salvation through the tests and challenges of daily
life. We cannot do that by relying heavily upon the borrowed light of
someone else’s testimony. As we receive inspiration when we hear
prophets, leaders, and peers bear their testimonies, those spiritual
feelings should further enhance our desire to strengthen our own
convictions. - Donald L. Staheli, "Securing
Our Testimonies," Ensign (CR) November 2004
1/14/13
As you dare to
be different, your exemplary conduct will not go unnoticed. Although
you will be tried and tested, your faithful adherence to the Lord’s
standards will be seen as a beacon in the night to those around you.
Have the courage to be different when it is required of you to be true
to the standards of the Church. You will be respected for it. And if
occasionally you are not respected, you need not worry, because that
is not the kind of association you will want or need in your future. -
Donald L. Staheli, "Achieving
Your Full Potential," Ensign February 2009
8/3/14
To my young
friend, and to all wherever you may be, never give up on the Lord.
The answer to your prayers may not be as clear or as timely as you
would like, but keep praying. The Lord is listening! As you pray,
ask for help in understanding the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
And then do your very best to be worthy to receive those
promptings. As you recognize or feel the impressions and
whisperings of the Spirit, then act upon them. - Donald
L. Staheli, “Securing
Our Testimonies,” Ensign (CR) November 2004