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(7/25/05)
"We testify that each of us has a
vital role, even a sacred mission to perform as a daughter in Zion.
It is a new day, the dawning of a new era. It is our time, and it is
our destiny to rejoice as we fill the earth with greater kindness
and gentleness, greater love and compassion, greater sympathy and
empathy than has ever been known before. It is time to give
ourselves to the Master and allow Him to lead us into fruitful
fields where we can enrich a world filled with darkness and misery.
Each of us, no matter who we are, no matter where we serve, must
arise and make the most of each opportunity that comes. We must
follow the counsel given by the Lord and His servants and make our
homes houses of prayer and havens of security and safety. We can and
must deepen our faith by increasing our obedience and sacrifice. In
this individual process a miracle will take place. The Relief
Society will begin to stretch and reach out to the millions in need.
It will continue to become an organization that brings relief and
rejoicing. This will happen one sister at a time. We will unite in
our righteousness and truly partake of the fruit of the tree of life
together. The fruits of our labors can heal the world, and, sisters,
in the process they can heal us too!" - Mary Ellen Smoot, "Rejoice,
Daughters of Zion," Ensign, Nov. 1999, 94
1/23/06
"Our own conversion must come first. The most important
conversion for any of us is our own. If we are to bring the light of
the gospel into others' lives, it must shine brightly in our own. Once
converted, the sons of Mosiah labored without ceasing to share the
gospel with others, 'for they could not bear that any human soul
should perish' (Mosiah
28:3). Only when we are converted to the Lord Jesus
Christ are we in a position to strengthen others. And only then do we
begin to understand that our lives truly do have meaning, purpose, and
direction, and that as sisters united in our devotion to Jesus Christ
our calling is to be a light to the world." - Mary Ellen Smoot, "We
Are Instruments in the Hands of God," Ensign (CR), November
2000, p.89
12/1/06
"I marvel when I think of this world so rich in beauty, so perfect in
function. This world was created by Jesus Christ under the direction
of our Heavenly Father. Creation is one of the characteristics that
defines God. He takes matter without form and molds it into stars,
planets, and solar systems. 'Worlds without number have I created,' He
tells us.
"Brothers and sisters, we are children of God. Shouldn't we be about
our Fathers business? Shouldn't we be creators as well?
"You might say, I'm not creative. I'm here to tell you, you are. You
are creators. Have you ever coaxed a smile from a baby? Have you ever
taught someone to forgive? Have you helped someone learn to read?
Prepared a family home evening? Organized a family reunion? Possibly
you were prompted to do something for a person you go visiting
teaching or home teaching to that made a great difference in their
lives. If you have done some of these things, you have been creative."
- Mary Ellen Smoot, "We
Are Creators," Ensign (CR), May 2000, p.64
12/8/07
"I fully believe that our talents are developed as we are called upon
to serve. If we will faithfully accept the call, hidden talents will
be discovered, such as love; compassion; discernment; being a good
friend, peacemaker, teacher, leader, homemaker, writer,
researcher—these are all talents." - Mary Ellen Smoot, "Come,
Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord," Ensign (CR), November
1998, p.89
6/4/09
“For each of us, our righteous examples may seem small,
but by influence they are great. To all within your sphere of
influence, ‘be thou an example of the believers, in word, in
conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity’ (1 Tim.
4:12). Let others feel the peace and joy that gospel living brings
you. Invite your friends not of our faith or less-active members
over for family home evening. Bring them to church and set an
example of reverence for them. Let them see that you avoid movies or
television shows or Internet sites that would drive the Spirit away
and thus make us less-effective instruments.” - Mary
Ellen Smoot, “We Are Instruments in the Hands of God,” Ensign
(CR), November 2000, p. 89
5/28/10
"When we are truly converted, our focus shifts from self to others. We
can find inner strength through service. Nothing would please the
adversary more than for us to be distracted by selfish concerns and
appetites. But we know better. Service will help us to stay on
course." - Mary Ellen W. Smoot,
"Developing Inner Strength," Ensign (CR), May 2002, p. 13
7/12/12
The stronger our spiritual footings, the greater our capacity to build
the kingdom—and the greater our joy. As you write your family
histories, as you tend to lost sheep, as you nurture the seedlings of
faith in others, you will find yourself saying, “Is it already the end
of the day?” rather than “Will this day ever end?” Pioneer women did
not have time to wallow in discouragement. They were too busy working
their way toward Zion. - Mary Ellen Smoot, "Pioneer
Shoes through the Ages," Ensign (CR) November 1997
8/9/14
… don’t be
paralyzed from fear of making mistakes. Thrust your hands into the
clay of your lives and begin. I love how Rebekah of old responded to
Abraham’s servant who came in search of a wife for Isaac. Her answer
was simple and direct, “I will go,” she said.
Rebekah could have refused. She could have told the servant to wait
until she had the proper send-off, a new wardrobe, until she lost a
few pounds, or until the weather was more promising. She could have
said, “What’s wrong with Isaac that he can’t find a wife in all of
Canaan?” But she didn’t. She acted, and so should we. - Mary
Ellen Smoot, “We
Are Creators,” Ensign (CR) May 2000
2/22/17
Such falling away concerns me. As I have traveled and met new
converts, their eyes ablaze with the joy and peace their newfound
faith has brought them, I have seen them make great sacrifices to
join the fold. We must honor their sacrifice by loving them and
strengthening them. My desire is to plead with our sisters to stop
worrying about a phone call or a quarterly or monthly visit, and
whether that will do, and concentrate instead on nurturing tender
souls. Our responsibility is to see that the gospel flame continues
to burn brightly. Our charge is to find the lost sheep and help them
feel our Savior’s love. As Elder Neal A. Maxwell says, “It is easier
to find and to help ‘the one’ when the ‘ninety and nine’ are
securely together.” – Mary Ellen
Smoot, “Pioneer
Shoes through the Ages,” Ensign (CR) November 1997