Prepared through Adversity for Eternal Life

“With all the differences in our lives, we have at least one challenge in common. We all must deal with adversity. . . . It is in the nature of our being human that comfort gives way to distress, periods of good health come to an end, and misfortunes arrive. . . . The arrival of suffering or the loss of material security can bring fear and sometimes even anger. . . . “The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of [Heavenly Father and the Savior’s] infinite love. God gave us the gift of living in mortality so that we could be prepared to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God, which is eternal life.”

Henry B. Eyring, “Adversity,” Ensign, May 2009, 23

Families Are Central to God’s Plan

“That proclamation on the family helps us realize that celestial marriage brings greater possibilities for happiness than does any other relationship. The earth was created and this Church was restored so that families could be formed, sealed, and exalted eternally.”

Russell M. Nelson, “Celestial Marriage,” Liahona, Nov. 2008, 93

Nourishing the Souls of Our Children

“Three times the Savior asks, ‘Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?’And each time, when Peter assures the Savior of his love, Jesus ‘saith unto him, Feed my lambs. . . . Feed my sheep’ (John 21:15–17). “There is great need in today’s world to nourish the souls of our children and youth with ‘living water’ (John 4:10–14) and the ‘bread of life’ (John 6:48). Like Peter, we too love the Lord, so today’s parents and leaders work diligently to instill in each heart a testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel.”

Margaret S. Lifferth, “Respect and Reverence,” Ensign, May 2009, 11