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1/3/07
"Our
personal journey through life provides us with many special
experiences that become building blocks of faith and testimony. These
experiences come to us in vastly different ways and at unpredictable
times. They can be powerful spiritual events or small enlightening
moments. Some experiences will come as serious challenges and heavy
trials that test our ability to cope with them. No matter what the
experience may be, each gives us a chance for personal growth, greater
wisdom, and, in many cases, service to others with more empathy and
love. As the Lord stated to the Prophet Joseph Smith in a reassuring
way during one of his most significant trials at Liberty Jail, 'All
these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good'
(D&C 122:7)." - Ronald A.
Rasband, "Special Experiences," General Conference, April 2008
4/23/12
To all of you who have challenges, concerns, disappointments, or
heartaches with a dear one, know this: with infinite love and
everlasting compassion, God our Heavenly Father loves your afflicted
one, and He loves you! - Ronald A. Rasband, "Special Lessons,"
Ensign (CR) May 2012
11/20/12
My patriarchal
blessing indicates that I would be given special experiences that
would strengthen my own testimony. Brothers and sisters, think of
the special experiences you have been blessed with in your life that
have given you conviction and joy in your heart. Remember when you
first knew that Joseph Smith was God's prophet of the Restoration?
Remember when you accepted Moroni's challenge and knew that the Book
of Mormon was indeed another testament of Jesus Christ? Remember
when you received an answer to fervent prayer and realized that your
Heavenly Father knows and loves you personally? As you contemplate
such special experiences, don't they give you a sense of gratitude
and resolve to go forward with renewed faith and determination? - Ronald
A. Rasband, "Special
Experiences," Ensign (CR) May 2008
6/2/14
What
of our earthly possessions? We can see what a tornado can do with
them in just minutes. It is so important for each of us to strive to
lay up our spiritual treasures in heaven—using our time, talents,
and agency in service to God. - Ronald
A. Rasband, “The
Joyful Burden of Discipleship,” Ensign (CR) May 2014
2/10/15
Our
personal journey through life provides us with many special
experiences that become building blocks of faith and testimony.
These experiences come to us in vastly different ways and at
unpredictable times. They can be powerful spiritual events or small
enlightening moments. Some experiences will come as serious
challenges and heavy trials that test our ability to cope with them.
No matter what the experience may be, each gives us a chance for
personal growth, greater wisdom, and, in many cases, service to
others with more empathy and love. As the Lord stated to the Prophet
Joseph Smith in a reassuring way during one of his most significant
trials at Liberty Jail, “All these things shall give thee
experience, and shall be for thy good” (D&C 122:7). - Ronald
A. Rasband, “Special
Experiences,” Ensign (CR) April 2008
10/31/15
Now,
if I could leave one small message with you today, it would be this:
the Lord has said, “Love one another; as I have loved you.” I’m
confident that there is no choice, sin, or mistake that you or anyone
else can make that will change His love for you or for them. That
does not mean He excuses or condones sinful conduct—I’m sure He does
not—but it does mean we are to reach out to our fellowman in love to
invite, persuade, serve, and rescue. Jesus Christ looked past
people’s ethnicity, rank, and circumstances in order to teach them
this profound truth. - Ronald A.
Rasband, “I
Stand All Amazed,” Ensign (CR) November 2015
4/14/16
We
have sustained leaders today who, by divine inspiration, have been
called to teach and guide us and who are calling out to us to beware
of the dangers we face each day—from casual Sabbath-day observance,
to threats to the family, to assaults on religious freedom, and even
to disputing latter-day revelation. Brothers and sisters, are we
listening to their counsel? - Ronald
A. Rasband, "Standing
with the Leaders of the Church,“ Ensign (CR) May 2016
2/27/17
Never forget, question, or ignore personal, sacred spiritual
experiences. The adversary’s design is to distract us from spiritual
witnesses, while the Lord’s desire is to enlighten and engage us in
His work. – Ronald A. Rasband, “Lest
Thou Forget,” Ensign (CR) November 2016