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(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
11/14/09
We are tested to see if God can trust us. We are tested that we may
gain experience and be far more compassionate and effective in
helping others, in doing the work of the Lord. We are tested that we
may draw close to God and know that he is. - Elaine Cannon,
“Adversity,” p. 120
6/18/12
We must raise up a
generation that is prepared to make wise choices, to stand and to
withstand. We must raise up people who will desire to make the holy
covenants and keep them, and learn the word of God and share it. - Elaine
A. Cannon, "A
Generation Prepared to Make Wise Choices," Ensign (CR) May
1984
6/18/16
A special friend of mine was left with the burden of being a single
parent, not by her choice. One day she was particularly desperate for
help. She was very much in need of comfort and direction. And yet she
felt so alone: her parents were away on a mission, the bishop was
busy, her home teacher was out of town. And finally, tear weary, she
turned to the scriptures and read the beloved words "Draw near unto me
and I will draw near unto you." (D&C
88:63.) Here she found her answer. She prayed and she was
helped. It was wonderful. It worked! - Elaine Cannon, “Reach
for Joy,” Ensign (CR), May 1982, p.95