Grace and gratitude in the words of President Nelson

We need not be dismayed if our earnest efforts toward perfection now seem so arduous and endless. Perfection is pending. It can come in full only after the Resurrection and only through the Lord

The Lord does not require perfect faith for us to have access to His perfect power. But He does ask us to believe.

You have not committed any sin so serious that you are beyond the reach of the Savior’s love and atoning grace … They want you to be happy.

“When the Savior atoned for all mankind, He opened a way that those who follow Him can have access to His healing, strengthening, and redeeming power.”

Jesus Christ took upon Himself your sins, your pains, your heartaches, and your infirmities. You do not have to bear them alone.

How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God’s providence and love, and express that gratitude to Him … Our degree of gratitude is a measure of our love for [Heavenly Father].

Over my nine and a half decades of life, I have concluded that counting our blessings is far better than recounting our problems … [Gratitude] provides us with a greater perspective on the very purpose and joy of life.

Each new morning is a gift from God. Even the air we breathe is a loving loan from him. He preserves us from day to day and supports us from one moment to another.

The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives … Joy comes from and because of Him. He is the source of all joy.

Who are we? We are children of God. Our potential is unlimited. Our inheritance is sacred.