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4/8/06
"These sacred bodies, for which we are so grateful, suffer from natural
limitations. Some people are born with disabilities, and some suffer the
pains of disease throughout their lives. All of us as we age experience
our bodies gradually beginning to fail. When this happens, we long for
the day when our bodies will be healed and whole. We look forward to the
Resurrection that Jesus Christ made possible, when 'the soul shall be
restored to the body, and the body to the soul; yea, and every limb and
joint shall be restored to its body; yea, even a hair of the head shall
not be lost; but all things shall be restored to their proper and
perfect frame' (Alma
40:23). I know that through Christ we can experience a fulness of
joy that is available only when spirit and element are inseparably
connected (see D&C
93:33).
"Our bodies are our temples. We are not less but more like Heavenly
Father because we are embodied. I testify that we are His children, made
in His image, with the potential to become like Him. Let us treat this
divine gift of the body with great care." - Susan W. Tanner, "The
Sanctity of the Body," Ensign (CR), November 2005, p. 15
4/19/06
"We are given this insight in Doctrine
and Covenants 90:24: 'Search diligently, pray always, and be
believing, and all things shall work together for your good, if ye
walk uprightly.' This stunning promise from the Lord that all things
shall work together for our good is repeated many times in the
scriptures, particularly to people or prophets who are suffering
through the trials of their own life stories.
"I sense that this promise comes from a tender, caring Father who
desires to bless us and give us reason to hope through our earthly
journey. Knowing that eventually all things will work together for our
good will help us endure affliction like the faithful people from the
scriptures who knew of His promises and trusted in them, 'having seen
them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them' (Heb.
11:13). We too can embrace this promise." - Susan W. Tanner,
"All
Things Shall Work Together for Your Good," Ensign (CR), May
2004, p.104
4/30/08
"In the Book of Mormon, Nephi
speaks often of delight. He delights 'in
the things of the Lord,' 'in
the scriptures,' and 'in
the great and eternal plan' of
our Father in Heaven (see
2 Nephi 4:15–16;
11:2–8). Notably,
Nephi often remembers his sources of delight in the midst of affliction,
serving to lift and focus his spirit on eternal blessings.
"We
too should delight in the things of the Lord for it will 'lift'
our hearts and give us cause to 'rejoice'
(2
Nephi 11:8)."
- Susan W. Tanner, "My
Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord," General
Conference, April 2008
9/2/09
“The restored gospel teaches that there is an intimate
link between body, mind, and spirit. In the Word of Wisdom, for
example, the spiritual and physical are intertwined. When we follow
the Lord's law of health for our bodies, we are also promised wisdom
to our spirits and knowledge to our minds (see D&C 89:19-21).
The spiritual and physical truly are linked.” - Susan
W. Tanner, “The Sanctity of the Body,” (CR) October 2005
1/25/12
I delight in the
Lord's mercies and miracles (see "Bless
Our Fast, We Pray," Hymns, no. 138). I know that His tender
mercies and His miracles, large and small, are real. They come in His
way and on His timetable. Sometimes it is not until we have reached our
extremity. Jesus's disciples on the Sea of Galilee had to toil in rowing
against a contrary wind all through the night before Jesus finally came
to their aid. He did not come until the "fourth watch," meaning near
dawn. Yet He did come. (See Mark
6:45-51.) My testimony is that miracles do come, though sometimes
not until the fourth watch. - Susan
W.Tanner, "My
Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord," Ensign (CR) April
2008
7/23/12
It is worth it! All latter-day prophets have borne witness to the
sacred role of motherhood. President Spencer W. Kimball said, “It is
important for you Latter-day Saint women to understand that the Lord
holds motherhood and mothers sacred and in the highest esteem” (“Privileges
and Responsibilities of Sisters,” Ensign, Nov. 1978, 105). The
Spirit testifies to my soul that this is true. - Susan W. Tanner,
"Did
I Tell You…?" Ensign (CR) May 2003
7/26/13
To
be steadfast in Christ implies keeping covenants. Each week we
renew our baptismal covenants to take His name upon us, to
“always remember him,” and to “keep his commandments” (see D&C
20:77). We are steadfast in Christ when we do these
things, and our spirits are lifted and our hearts are filled
with love. Simply stated, when I keep my covenants, I feel hope
and I feel love. - Susan
W. Tanner, "Steadfast
in Our Covenants," Ensign (CR) May 2003
12/12/14
We are given this insight in
Doctrine and Covenants 90:24 [D&C
90:24]: “Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and
all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly.”
This stunning promise from the Lord that all things shall work
together for our good is repeated many times in the scriptures,
particularly to people or prophets who are suffering through the
trials of their own life stories. - Susan
W. Tanner, “All
Things Shall Work Together for Your Good,” Ensign (CR) April
2004
9/15/16
Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount the virtues of the heart
such as love, forgiveness, and compassion. He taught us as His
disciples to take His name and character upon us. This changes our
hearts and blesses our relationships with others. Elder Marvin J.
Ashton said, “When we truly become converted to Jesus Christ,
committed to Him, an interesting thing happens: our attention turns
to the welfare of our fellowman, and the way we treat others becomes
increasingly filled with patience, kindness, [and] a gentle
acceptance” (“The
Tongue Can Be a Sharp Sword,” Ensign, May 1992, 20). - Susan
W. Tanner, “Steadfast
in Our Covenants,” Ensign (CR), May 2003, p.100