Quotes on Temple Attendance:


I liked this quote because each of us know our own situations, and circumstances.  We must set our own goals according to our life and what it can allow for temple attendance.

"I encourage you to establish your own goal of how frequently you will avail yourself of the ordinances offered in our operating temples. What is there that is more important than attending and participating in the ordinances of the temple? What activity could have a greater impact and provide more joy and profound happiness than worshipping in the temple"? (Elder Richard G. Scott, How Can We Make the Most of Temple Attendance,General Conference, April 2009, http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/03/how-can-we-make-the-most-of-temple-attendance?lang=eng&query=temple+attendance )

I chose this quote because it teaches me that the Lords teachings are symbolic and it is the same way in the temple.

"If you will go to the temple and remember that the teaching is symbolic, you will never go in the proper spirit without coming away with your vision extended, feeling a little more exalted, with your knowledge increased as to things that are spiritual. The teaching plan is superb. It is inspired. The Lord Himself, the Master Teacher, taught His disciples constantly in parables—a verbal way to represent symbolically things that might otherwise be difficult to understand".(Elder Boyd K. Packer, The Holy Temple, Ensign, Feb. 1995, http://www.lds.org/ensign/1995/02/the-holy-temple?lang=eng )

Blessings come to those that attend the temple.

"The Lord will bless us as we attend to the sacred ordinance work of the temples. Blessings there will not be limited to our temple service. We will be blessed in all of our affairs." (Elder Boyd K. Packer, The Holy Temple, Ensign, Feb. 1995, http://www.lds.org/ensign/1995/02/the-holy-temple?lang=eng )

Wearing the garment at all times has a profound influence on our life.

"The wearing of the temple garment bears great symbolic significance and represents a continuing commitment. Just as the Savior gave us an example of His ability to endure to the end, wearing the garment is one way we demonstrate enduring faith in Him and in His eternal covenants with us". (Elder Russell M. Nelson, Prepare for the Blessings of the Temple, Liahona 2010, http://www.lds.org/liahona/2010/10/prepare-for-the-blessings-of-the-temple?lang=eng&query=temple+attendance )

Temple attendance gets us closer to our goal of eternal life.

"If we are true and faithful in this life, we may obtain eternal life. Immortality is to live forever. Eternal life means more than simply being immortal. Eternal life is to gain exaltation in the highest heaven and live in the family unit. God declared that His grand mission statement—“my work and my glory”—is “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” His gift of immortality is unconditional—a free gift of salvation to all humankind. The possibility of eternal life—even exaltation—is available to us through our obedience to covenants made and ordinances received in holy temples of God" (Elder Russell M. Nelson, Prepare for the Blessings of the Temple, Liahona 2010, http://www.lds.org/liahona/2010/10/prepare-for-the-blessings-of-the-temple?lang=eng&query=temple+attendance )


Many blessings can come from attending the temple.

"When you attend the temple and perform the ordinances that pertain to the house of the Lord, certain blessings will come to you You will receive the spirit of Elijah, which will turn your heart to your spouse, to your children, and to your forebears.You will love your family with a deeper love than you have loved before.Your heart will be turned to your fathers, and theirs to you.You will be endowed with power from on high as the Lord has promised.You will receive the key of the knowledge of God. You will learn how you can be like Him. Even the power of godliness will be manifest to you. (See D&C 84:19–20.)You will be doing a great service to those who have passed to the other side of the veil. Your work will enable them to be “judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit” (President Spencer W. Kimball, Come to the Temple, Liahona, June 1992, http://www.lds.org/liahona/1992/06/come-to-the-temple?lang=eng&query=temple+attendance )

To me there is nothing that bonds families together more than through temple blessings.

 "There is nothing that … will come into your family as important as the sealing blessings. There is nothing more important than honoring the marriage and family covenants you … will make in the temples of God".(President Henry B. Eyring, A Focus on Faith, New Era 2012 http://www.lds.org/new-era/2012/05/general-conference-is-for-you/a-focus-on-faith?lang=eng&query=temple+blessings )

I had to include this quote because my wedding anniversary is April 3rd.

"Imagine my surprise and delight when the father told me in church that the sealing is set for April 3. That was the day in 1836 when Elijah, the translated prophet, was sent to the Kirtland Temple to give the sealing power to Joseph Smith and to Oliver Cowdery. Those keys reside in the Church today and will continue to the end of time". (President Henry B. Eyring, Families under Covenant, General Conference, April 2012, http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/families-under-covenant?lang=eng&query=temple+blessings)

 The covenants that we make in the temple need to be nourished and observed throughout our entire marriage.

"When a couple is kneeling at the altar, as a sealer I am aware of my role as a representative of the Lord. I know that what is sealed on earth is literally sealed in heaven—never to be broken if those being sealed remain faithful and endure to the end.I have observed over the years many couples who have been able to maintain strong and vital marriages as they remain true to the covenants they take upon themselves in the temple". (Elder Robert D. Hales, Blessings of the Temple, BYU Devotional, Nov. 2005, http://www.lds.org/ensign/2009/10/blessings-of-the-temple?lang=eng )

Attending the temple can bring more joy to our life because we are living the commandments.

" It may appear to you at times that those out in the world are having much more fun than you are. Some of you may feel restricted by the code of conduct to which we in the Church adhere. My brothers and sisters, I declare to you, however, that there is nothing which can bring more joy into our lives or more peace to our souls than the Spirit which can come to us as we follow the Savior and keep the commandments. That Spirit cannot be present at the kinds of activities in which so much of the world participates. The Apostle Paul declared the truth: “The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” The term natural man can refer to any of us if we allow ourselves to be so". (President Thomas S. Monson, Stand in Holy Places, General Conference, Oct 2011,http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/10/stand-in-holy-places?lang=eng&query=temple+blessings )

Quotes on Joy in Journey:

I loved this quote and the wisdom that it gives. Work really can bring some much joy to our lives.

"Work is therapy for the soul. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the gospel of work. I believe that much idleness we experience comes from misunderstanding the Atonement of the Lord. We cannot simply sit around and do nothing and expect to be successful in spiritual or temporal things. We need to do all that is in our power to accomplish our goals, and the Lord will make up the difference" (Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, Lessons Learned in the Journey of Life, BYU Fireside, Nov. 1999 http://www.lds.org/ensign/2000/12/lessons-learned-in-the-journey-of-life?lang=eng )

This quote is short, and sweet but very powerful!

"Do not procrastinate a minute longer. Every moment is precious. Determine now that you will make of your lives something remarkable!" (Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, Lessons Learned in the Journey of Life, BYU Fireside, Nov. 1999 http://www.lds.org/ensign/2000/12/lessons-learned-in-the-journey-of-life?lang=eng )

I felt that this quote was important to add because it reminds me that life here on Earth is too short to not enjoy.

 "This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now". (President Thomas S. Monson, Finding Joy in the Journey, General Conference, Oct. 2008 http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/finding-joy-in-the-journey?lang=eng&query=joy+journey )


This quote tells me that the way to finding joy is to strive every day to fill my life with the things that matter most.

"Despite the changes which come into our lives and with gratitude in our hearts, may we fill our days—as much as we can—with those things which matter most. May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word and in deed".(President Thomas S. Monson, Finding Joy in the Journey, General Conference, Oct. 2008 http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/finding-joy-in-the-journey?lang=eng&query=joy+journey )

As a mother, I have the ability to make my home a house where everyone can feel joy. This quote explains what needs to be done in our homes in order to feel that happiness.

"Let us make our homes sanctuaries of righteousness, places of prayer, and abodes of love that we might merit the blessings that can come only from our Heavenly Father. We need His guidance in our daily lives". (President Thomas S. Monson, To Learn, to Do, to Be, General Conference, Oct. 2008http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/to-learn-to-do-to-be?lang=eng&query=joy+journey )

I love this quote.  Comparing and not feeling adequate is something that I wrestle with but having a knowledge that God loves me and knows that I am not perfect helps me to find the joy in my life.

"I want to tell you something that I hope you will take in the right way: God is fully aware that you and I are not perfect.Let me add: God is also fully aware that the people you think are perfect are not.

And yet we spend so much time and energy comparing ourselves to others—usually comparing our weaknesses to their strengths. This drives us to create expectations for ourselves that are impossible to meet. As a result, we never celebrate our good efforts because they seem to be less than what someone else does.

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.It’s wonderful that you have strengths.And it is part of your mortal experience that you do have weaknesses".

 (Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Forget Me Not, General Relief Society Meeting, Sept. 2011 http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/general-relief-society-meeting/2011/09/forget-me-not?lang=eng&query=joy+journey )

A key to having joy in this life is by making sacrifices in the right areas.

"Dedicating some of our time to studying the scriptures or preparing to teach a lesson is a good sacrifice. Spending many hours stitching the title of the lesson into homemade pot holders for each member of your class perhaps may not be.Every person and situation is different, and a good sacrifice in one instance might be a foolish sacrifice in another". (Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Forget Me Not, General Relief Society Meeting, Sept. 2011 http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/general-relief-society-meeting/2011/09/forget-me-not?lang=eng&query=joy+journey )

The perfect advice on how to have joy in this life.  It is about finding the beauty of each day.

 

" Never stop striving for the best that is within you. Never stop hoping for all of the righteous desires of your heart. But don’t close your eyes and hearts to the simple and elegant beauties of each day’s ordinary moments that make up a rich, well-lived life". (Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Forget Me Not, General Relief Society Meeting, Sept. 2011 http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/general-relief-society-meeting/2011/09/forget-me-not?lang=eng&query=joy+journey )

Trials are a part of life and help us to appreciate the joy and happiness in our journey.

"The scriptures tell us there must be opposition in all things, for without it we could not discern the sweet from the bitter.  Would the marathon runner feel the triumph of finishing the race had she not felt the pain of the hours of pushing against her limits? Would the pianist feel the joy of mastering an intricate sonata without the painstaking hours of practice?  In stories, as in life, adversity teaches us things we cannot learn otherwise. Adversity helps to develop a depth of character that comes in no other way. Our loving Heavenly Father has set us in a world filled with challenges and trials so that we, through opposition, can learn wisdom, become stronger, and experience joy".(Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Your Happily Ever After, General Young Womens Broadcast, Mar. 2010http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/general-young-women-meeting/2010/03/your-happily-ever-after?lang=eng&query=joy+journey )

Ultimately, it is our Heavenly Father that can help us in our search for joy and happiness.  The joy we find in our journeys can only come from following our Heavenly Fathers plan.

 

"We all search for happiness, and we all try to find our own “happily ever after.” The truth is, God knows how to get there! And He has created a map for you; He knows the way. He is your beloved Heavenly Father, who seeks your good, your happiness. He desires with all the love of a perfect and pure Father that you reach your supernal destination. The map is available to all. It gives explicit directions of what to do and where to go to everyone who is striving to come unto Christ and “stand as [a witness] of God at all times and in all things, and in all places. All you have to do is trust your Heavenly Father. Trust Him enough to follow His plan".(Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Your Happily Ever After, General Young Women's Broadcast, Mar. 2010http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/general-young-women-meeting/2010/03/your-happily-ever-after?lang=eng&query=joy+journey )

Quotes on Tithing:




I like this quote because it tells of the blessing of peace that we can receive when we pay a full tithe.

"One of the great blessings of tithing is confidence in what the future holds. Whatever our circumstances may be, things will work out for the best. As we keep our promises, He will keep His. A feeling of peace is one of the great blessings of paying a full tithe".

(President Henry B. Eyring, The Blessings of Tithing, Liahona, June 2011)
http://www.lds.org/liahona/2011/06/the-blessings-of-tithing?lang=eng&query=tithing

I chose this quote because paying tithing is not always easy to do, but this quote explains that things will work out if we pay it.

"So one of the great blessings of tithing is confidence in what the future holds. Whatever our circumstances may be, things will work out for the best. As we keep our promises, He will keep His. A feeling of peace is one of the great blessings of paying a full tithe. Those who have kept the commandment of tithing can testify that the blessing of peace is real and precious".

(President Henry B. Eyring, The Blessings of Tithing, Liahona, June 2011)
http://www.lds.org/liahona/2011/06/the-blessings-of-tithing?lang=eng&query=tithing

This is a great story about Elder Oak's mother, and her strong faith in tithing.

 "My mother was a widow, with a large family to provide for. One spring when we opened our potato pits she had her boys get a load of the best potatoes, and she took them to the tithing office; potatoes were scarce that season. I was a little boy at the time, and drove the team. When we drove up to the steps of the tithing office, ready to unload the potatoes, one of the clerks came out and said to my mother, "Widow Smith, it's a shame that you should have to pay tithing." . . . My mother turned upon him and said: "William, you ought to be ashamed of yourself. Would you deny me a blessing? If I did not pay my tithing, I should expect the Lord to withhold His blessings from me. I pay my tithing, not only because it is a law of God, but because I expect a blessing by doing it. By keeping this and other laws, I expect to prosper and to be able to provide for my family. Some people say, 'I can't afford to pay tithing.' Those who place their faith in the Lord's promises say, 'I can't afford not to pay tithing". 

(Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign, May 1994, pg 34)

This quote testify's that when we pay tithing, we are putting our faith in, and relying solely on the Lord.

 

"Tithing develops and tests our faith. By sacrificing to the Lord what we may think we need or want for ourselves, we learn to rely on Him. Our faith in Him makes it possible to keep temple covenants and receive eternal temple blessings". (Elder Robert D. Hales, Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings, Ensign November 2002, pg 26-27)

Hands down this is one of my favorites on tithing.

"Do you want the windows of heaven opened to you? Do you wish to receive blessings so great there is not room enough to receive them? Always pay your tithing and leave the outcome in the hands of the Lord." (Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, Earthly Debts, Heavenly Debts, Ensign 2004, pg, 41)

I chose this quote because it tells of the importance of teaching our children about paying tithing.

“Too often we as parents do not teach and encourage our children to live this law because their contribution only amounts to a few cents. But without a testimony of tithing, they are vulnerable. In their teenage years, they become attracted to clothes, entertainment, and expensive possessions and risk losing the special protection that tithing provides.” (Elder Robert D. Hales, Tithing: A Test of Faith with Eternal Blessings, Ensign, Nov. 2002, pg 28-29)

I love this story!  This shows the importance of paying a full and honest tithe.

"As a young man recently returned from his mission, he found the girl he wanted to marry. They were happy, but very poor.

"Then came a particularly difficult time when their food and money ran out. It was a Saturday, and the cupboard was literally bare. Rene felt distraught that his young wife was hungry. He decided he had no other choice than to use their tithing money and go purchase food.

As he was leaving the house, his wife stopped him and asked him where he was going. He told her he was going to buy food. She asked him where he got the money. He told her that it was the tithing money. She said, 'That is the Lord's money--you will not use that to buy food.' Her faith was stronger than his. He put the money back, and they went to bed hungry that night.

"The next morning they had no breakfast, and they went to church fasting. Rene gave the tithing money to the bishop, but he was too proud to tell the bishop that they were in need.

"After the meetings he and his wife left the chapel and started to walk home. They hadn't gone very far when a new member called to them from his house. This man was a fisherman and told them he had more fish than he could use. He wrapped five little fish in a newspaper for them, and they thanked him. As they continued to walk home, they were stopped by another member who gave them tortillas; then someone else stopped them and gave them rice; another member saw them and gave them beans" (President Gordon B. Hinckley, In the Arms of His Love, Ensign, Nov. 2006 http://www.lds.org/ldsorg v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f318118dd536c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=05eb88f17feae010VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1 )

Another story about Elder Oaks and his mothers faithfulness to paying a full tithe.  This is the attitude that I want to be  know for.

"When I became conscious that we went without some desirable things because we didn’t have enough money, I asked my mother why she paid so much of her salary as tithing. I have never forgotten her explanation: “Dallin, there might be some people who can get along without paying tithing, but we can’t because we are poor. The Lord has chosen to take your father and leave me to raise you children. I cannot do that without the blessings of the Lord, and I obtain those blessings by paying an honest tithing. When I pay my tithing, I have the Lord’s promise that He will bless us, and we must have those blessings if we are to get along.” (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, The Gospel Culture, Liahona, Mar. 2012 http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/03/the-gospel-culture?lang=eng&query=tithing )

I love this quote because it shows that when we keep the commandments, we will be blessed for it.

 

"Tithing is a commandment with a promise. The words of Malachi, reaffirmed by the Savior, promise those who bring their tithes into the storehouse that the Lord will “open … the windows of heaven, and pour [them] out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it". (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, The Gospel Culture, Liahona, Mar. 2012 http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/03/the-gospel-culture?lang=eng&query=tithing )

This quote tells me that by doing what I know is right and paying a full tithe, I can be blessed with a stronger feeling of hope.

"We learn to cultivate hope the same way we learn to walk, one step at a time. As we study the scriptures, speak with our Heavenly Father daily, commit to keep the commandments of God, like the Word of Widsom, and to pay a full tithing, we attain hope.  We grow in our ability to “abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost,  as we more perfectly live the gospel. There may be times when we must make a courageous decision to hope even when everything around us contradicts this hope".

(President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Infinite Power of Hope, General Conference Address, October 2008 http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/the-infinite-power-of-hope?lang=eng&query=tithing )

Quotes on the Atonement:

I chose this quote because we know that life is not easy and neither is repentance.  It takes effort on our part.

"No pain will last forever. It is not easy, but life was never meant to be either easy or fair. Repentance and the lasting hope that forgiveness brings will always be worth the effort". (Elder Boyd K. Packer, And a Little Child Shall Lead Them, General Conference, April 2012,http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/and-a-little-child-shall-lead-them?lang=eng&query=no+pain+will+last+foreve  )

 Jesus gave the ultimate sacrifice and I can make sacrifices in my life as well.
"Jesus also commands each of us to love and serve one another—in effect, to offer a small imitation of His own sacrifice by making sacrifices of our own time and selfish priorities". ( Elder Dallin H.Oaks, Sacrifice, General Conference, April 2012)http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/sacrifice?lang=eng 

I need to make sure that my desires are righteous.

"Desires dictate our priorities, priorities shape our choices, and choices determine our actions. The desires we act on determine our changing, our achieving, and our becoming". (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Desire, General Conference, April 2011) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/desire?lang=eng 

Desires lead to choices. Choosing righteous desires will allow for less repentance.

“When people are described as ‘having lost their desire for sin,’ it is they, and they only, who deliberately decided to lose those wrong desires by being willing to ‘give away all [their] sins’ in order to know God.” (Elder Neal A. Maxwell, According to The Desires of our Hearts, Ensign, November 1996) http://www.lds.org/ensign/1996/11/according-to-the-desire-of-our-hearts?lang=en

 Repentance will help me to become more Christlike.

"God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, but we are not. Each day, ours is the challenge to access the power of the Atonement so that we can truly change, become more Christlike, and qualify for the gift of exaltation and live eternally with God, Jesus Christ, and our families. For these powers, privileges, and gospel gifts, thanks be to God"! (Elder Russell M. Nelson, Thanks be to God, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/thanks-be-to-god?lang=eng

I chose this quote because I cannot have tolerance for sin.
 “We must recognize that there is a difference between tolerance and tolerate. Your gracious tolerance for an individual does not grant him or her license to do wrong, nor does your tolerance obligate you to tolerate his or her misdeed”. (Elder Russell M.Nelson, What is Tolerance?, New Era, March 2011) http://www.lds.org/liahona/2011/03/what-is-tolerance?lang=eng

Realizing that we are on the wrong path or transgressing is the first step of repentance.

"If I were going the wrong way in the middle of a marathon, and I realized my mistake, would I keep going? I would immediately turn around! . . . I wouldn't stay on the wrong course because no matter how long I ran there, I would never reach the finish line. And yet for many who have made a moral mistake, a little voice keeps saying: 'You blew it. You can't change. No one will ever know anyway.' To you I would say, Don't believe it. 'Satan wants you to think that you cannot repent, but that is absolutely not true. (Elaine S. Dalton, You Can Return, New Era 2010)

 The Atonement is my strength in life.

"The enabling power of the Atonement strengthens us to do and be good and to serve beyond our own individual desire and natural capacity." (Elder David A. Bednar, The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality, Liahona, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/04/the-atonement-and-the-journey-of-mortality?lang=eng

Repentance is there to make it possible for us to have complete happiness.

“The invitation to repent is rarely a voice of chastisement but rather a loving appeal to turn around and to ‘re-turn’ toward God. It is the beckoning of a loving Father and His Only Begotten Son to be more than we are, to reach up to a higher way of life, to change, and to feel the happiness of keeping the commandments.”

(Elder Neil L. Andersen,  Repent That I May Heal You, General Conference, Oct. 2010) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/10/repent-that-i-may-heal-you?lang=eng

Our own Disobedience can lead to trials but the Atonement can bring us back to the path.

"Recently . . . I encountered a large temporary sign declaring Rough Road Ahead, and indeed it was. Had I not been warned, that experience would have been disastrous. Life is like that. It's full of rough spots. Some are tests to make us stronger. Others result from our own disobedience. . . . Each one of us encounters unique challenges meant for growth". (Elder Richard G. Scott, Finding Forgiveness, New Era, Mar 2010) http://www.lds.org/new-era/2010/03/finding-forgiveness?lang=eng

The atonement is for everyone to partake of.

“The truth is that we all need repentance. If we are capable of reason and past the age of eight, we all need the cleansing that comes through applying the full effects of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.”

( Elder Henry B. Eyring, Do Not Delay, Ensign, Nov. 1999) http://www.lds.org/ensign/1999/11/do-not-delay?lang=eng

 Repentance allows us to be with our Heavenly Father again.

“Each of us has made mistakes, large or small, which if unresolved will keep us from the presence of God. For this reason, the atonement of Jesus Christ is the single most significant event that ever has or ever will occur. This selfless act of infinite consequence, performed by a single glorified personage, has eternal impact in the life of every son and daughter of our Father in Heaven—without exception.” (Elder Richard G. Scott, Finding Forgiveness, New Era, Mar 2010) http://www.lds.org/new-era/2010/03/finding-forgiveness?lang=eng

Quotes on Receiving Personal Revelation:

The Holy Ghost leads us in all that we do.

  "It is through the promptings of the Holy Ghost that we can be brought safely back onto the right path, and it is the atoning sacrifice of the Savior that can return us home". (Elder M. Russell Ballard,That the Lost May be Found, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/that-the-lost-may-be-found?lang=eng

This quote explains the importance of prayer.

"One of the great lessons that each of us needs to learn is to ask. Why does the Lord want us to pray to Him and to ask? Because that is how revelation is received".( Elder Richard G. Scott, How to Obtain Personal Revelation and Inspiration for your Personal Life, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/how-to-obtain-revelation-and-inspiration-for-your-personal-life?lang=eng

This quote helps me realize that anger will thwart the promptings of the Holy Ghost.

"Yielding to emotions such as anger or hurt or defensiveness will drive away the Holy Ghost. Those emotions must be eliminated, or our chance for receiving revelation is slight". ( Elder Richard G. Scott, How to Obtain Personal Revelation and Inspiration for your Personal Life, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/how-to-obtain-revelation-and-inspiration-for-your-personal-life?lang=eng

Pride and personal revelation cannot dwell together.

"For spirituality to grow stronger and more available, it must be planted in a righteous environment. Haughtiness, pride, and conceit are like stony ground that will never produce spiritual fruit". ( Elder Richard G. Scott, How to Obtain Personal Revelation and Inspiration for your Personal Life, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/how-to-obtain-revelation-and-inspiration-for-your-personal-life?lang=eng

These are the signs that you have felt the prompting of the Holy Ghost.

"Two indicators that a feeling or prompting comes from God are that it produces peace in your heart and a quiet, warm feeling". ( Elder Richard G. Scott, How to Obtain Personal Revelation and Inspiration for your Personal Life, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/how-to-obtain-revelation-and-inspiration-for-your-personal-life?lang=eng

These area also signs that the Holy Ghost is prompting you.

 "Revelation or inspiration comes by means of words or thoughts communicated to the mind, by sudden enlightenment, by positive or negative feelings about proposed courses of action, or even by inspiring performances, as in the performing arts".  (Elder Dallin H.Oaks, Eight Ways God Can Speak to You, New Era, Sept. 2004) http://www.lds.org/new-era/2004/09/eight-ways-god-can-speak-to-you?lang=eng

Even though we have the gift of the Holy Ghost, we don't always get the answers that we want.

 "We do not always receive inspiration or revelation when we request it. Sometimes we are delayed in the receipt of revelation, and sometimes we are left to our own judgment. We cannot force spiritual things. It must be so. Our life’s purpose to obtain experience and to develop faith would be frustrated if our Heavenly Father directed us in every act, even in every important act. We must make decisions and experience the consequences in order to develop self-reliance and faith". (Elder Dallin H.Oaks, Eight Ways God Can Speak to You, New Era, Sept. 2004) http://www.lds.org/new-era/2004/09/eight-ways-god-can-speak-to-you?lang=eng

 There are times that we have to make choices on our own.

"Even in decisions we think very important, we sometimes receive no answer to our prayers. This does not mean that our prayers have not been heard. It means only that we have prayed about a decision that, for one reason or another, we should make without guidance by revelation. Perhaps we have asked for guidance in choosing between alternatives that are equally acceptable or equally unacceptable". (Elder Dallin H.Oaks, Eight Ways God Can Speak to You, New Era, Sept. 2004) http://www.lds.org/new-era/2004/09/eight-ways-god-can-speak-to-you?lang=eng

Faith must be present in order to receive revelation.

"We cannot know what faith is if we have never had it, and we cannot obtain it as long as we deny it. Faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at the same time, for one will dispel the other". (President Thomas S. Monson, Come unto Him in Prayer and Faith, Ensign, March 2009) http://www.lds.org/liahona/2009/03/come-unto-him-in-prayer-and-faith?lang=eng

 The more times that we are able to feel the spirit, the more our faith will grow.

"I witness that as you gain experience and success in being guided by the Spirit, your confidence in the impressions you feel can become more certain than your dependence on what you see or hear". (Elder Richard G. Scott , To Acquire Spiritual Guidance, General Conference, Oct. 2009) http://www.lds.org/service/teaching-the-gospel/video-gallery?lang=eng

Quotes on Marriage:

The blessing of the temple can help to strengthen a marriage.
 
"Those who understand the eternal blessings which come from the temple know that no sacrifice is too great, no price too heavy, no struggle too difficult in order to receive those blessings.” President Thomas S. Monson, The Holy Temple, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-holy-temple-a-beacon-to-the-world?lang=eng

The ultimate goal of having a happy family, starts with a strong marriage.

 

"The ultimate end of all activity in the Church is to see a husband and his wife and their children happy at home, protected by the principles and laws of the gospel, sealed safely in the covenants of the everlasting priesthood. Husbands and wives should understand that their first calling—from which they will never be released—is to one another and then to their children". (Elder Boyd K. Packer,  And a Little Child Will Lead Them, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/and-a-little-child-shall-lead-them?lang=eng

Great effort is required preserve a marriage.

"All should desire and seriously work to secure a marriage for eternity. Those who already have a temple marriage should do all they can to preserve it". (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Desire, General Conference, April 2011) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/desire?lang=eng

 

Strong marriages better communities.

"When couples marry and make commitments to each other, they greatly increase their chances of economic well-being. When children are born in wedlock and have both a mom and a dad, their opportunities and their likelihood of occupational success skyrocket. And when families work and play together, neighborhoods and communities flourish, economies improve, and less government and fewer costly safety nets are required". (Elder M. Russell Ballard, That the Lost May be Found, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/that-the-lost-may-be-found?lang=eng

I thought this quote could go with many subjects, but I felt that it fit best under marriage.

 "We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day”. ( Elder Richard G. Scott,  The Transforming Power of Faith and Character, General Conference, October 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/the-transforming-power-of-faith-and-character?lang=en

Material things do not bring happiness in life or in marriage.

"Material things do not of themselves produce happiness and satisfaction and the joy of attainment on earth. Nor do they lead us to exaltation. It is nobility of character, that fabric of inner strength and conviction woven from countless righteous decisions, that gives life its direction".( Elder Richard G. Scott, The Transforming Power of Faith and Character, General Conference, October 2010) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/the-transforming-power-of-faith-and-character?lang=en

Verbalizing things in marriage make all the difference.

"Express gratitude for what your spouse does for you.Express that love and gratitude often. That will make life far richer and more pleasant and purposeful. Don’t withhold those natural expressions of love". (Elder Richard G. Scott, The Eternal Blessings of Marriage, General Conference, April 2011) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-eternal-blessings-of-marriage?lang=eng

The blessing of the temple continue throughout you marriage.

"The temple sealing has greater meaning as life unfolds. It will help you draw ever closer together and find greater joy and fulfillment in mortality”. (Richard G. Scott, The Eternal Blessings of Marriage, General Conference, April 2011) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-eternal-blessings-of-marriage?lang=eng

Righteous love helps develop good children.

" Pure love is an incomparable, potent power for good. Righteous love is the foundation of a successful marriage. It is the primary cause of contented, well-developed children".(Elder Richard G. Scott, The Eternal Blessings of Marriage, General Conference, April 2011) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-eternal-blessings-of-marriage?lang=eng

Patience is an importance virtue to have in marriage.

"Husbands and wives deal with their imperfections best with patience and a sense of humor. Each should stand ready to say, “I’m sorry! Please forgive me.” And each should be a peacemaker". (Elder Russell M. Nelson ,The Doctrinal Importance of Marriage, General Conference, April 2010) http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/worldwide-leadership-training/2012/01/the-doctrinal-importance-of-marriage-and-children?lang=eng

This quote shares what you need to to in order to have a successful marriage.

"Marriage is sanctified by family prayer morning and night and daily scripture study. Marriage is stabilized by careful financial planning, avoiding debt, and living within a budget with willing obedience to the Lord’s law of tithing. Marriage is energized by making prime time together. Marriage is protected by an absolute commitment to make it successful". (Elder Russell M. Nelson, The Doctrinal Importance of Marriage, General Conference, April 2010)http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/worldwide-leadership-training/2012/01/the-doctrinal-importance-of-marriage-and-children?lang=eng

Quotes on Family:

This is a great quote about the ultimate goal of families.

 "The ultimate end of all activity in the Church is to see a husband and his wife and their children happy at home, protected by the principles and laws of the gospel, sealed safely in the covenants of the everlasting priesthood. Husbands and wives should understand that their first calling—from which they will never be released—is to one another and then to their children".( Elder Boyd K. Packer,  And a Little Child Will Lead Them, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/and-a-little-child-shall-lead-them?lang=eng

Time with family is truly important.

  "Family time is sacred time and should be protected and respected. We urge our members to show devotion to their families". (Elder Boyd K. Packer, And a Little Child Will Lead Them, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/and-a-little-child-shall-lead-them?lang=eng

Children help us to see the purposes of life.

 "Fathers and mothers, next time you cradle a newborn child in your arms, you can have an inner vision of the mysteries and purposes of life. You will better understand why the Church is as it is and why the family is the basic organization in time and in eternity". (Elder Boyd K. Packer, And a Little Child Will Lead Them, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/and-a-little-child-shall-lead-them?lang=eng

This is a good quote about how to help our children steer from unrighteousness.
 
"Parents now are concerned about the moral and spiritual diseases. These can have terrible complications when standards and values are abandoned. We must all take protective measures".(Elder Boyd K , Do not Fear, General Conference, April 2004) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/do-not-fear?lang=eng

  Making Memories is an important part of family life.

"I learned something else about memories on a recent trip to the Netherlands. The mission president's wife, in one of our gatherings, was telling about her instructions to the missionaries in which she used two statements: "I wish I had" and "I'm glad I did." So this evening I come to you with a question about eternal memories you are building in your lives. Are they followed by the comment "I wish I had ," or can you say, "I'm glad I did"? (Elder L. Tom Perry, Making Memories, Ensign, Aug 1993) http://www.lds.org/ensign/1993/08/making-memories?lang=eng

Each day is a new day and is a day to strive to do more with our families.

 

"We all make daily entries in our book of life. Occasionally we take it from the shelf and examine the entries we are making. What kind of memories will flood your mind as you examine the pages of your personal entries? How many pages will contain "I-wish-I-had" entries? Will there be entries of procrastination and failure to take advantage of special opportunities? Will you find there entries of thoughtlessness in treatment of family, friends, or even strangers? Will there be those of remorse resulting from acts of unrighteousness and disobedience? Will there be acts of dishonesty and lack of trust? Will there be entries showing a lack of faith and a turning to the destructive powers of worldliness”? Fortunately, each day brings a clean, white page on which to change entries from "I wish I had" to "I'm glad I did" through the process of recognition, remorse, repentance, and restitution. The harder we try to make many "I'm-glad-I-did" entries each hour of each day, the more "I-wish-I-had" marks will find their way into the corners of our minds. Feelings of depression for past acts or missed opportunities will be outshone by memory banks filled with exhilaration and enthusiasm and with the joy of living". (Elder L. Tom Perry, Making Memories,Ensign, Aug 1993) http://www.lds.org/ensign/1993/08/making-memories?lang=eng

Organization in our lives including how we teach our children, is key.
 

  "Organize your personal lives to provide time for prayer and scriptures and family activity. Give your children responsibilities in the home that will teach them how to work. Teach them that living the gospel will lead them away from the filth, promiscuity, and violence of the Internet, media, and video games. They will not be lost, and they will be prepared to handle responsibility when it is thrust upon them.( Elder M. Russel Ballard, That the lost may be found, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/that-the-lost-may-be-found?lang=eng

Elder Ballard's kind words about mothers.

Speaking about mothers: “No other person on earth loves you in the same way or is willing to sacrifice as much to encourage you and help you find happiness—in this life and forever”. (Elder M. Russell Ballard, Mothers and Daughters, General Conference, April 2010)http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/04/mothers-and-daughters?lang=eng

A mothers example shapes her children.

"Mothers, your example is extremely important to your daughters—even if they don’t acknowledge it". (Elder M. Russell Ballard, Mothers and Daughters, General Conference, April 2010) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/04/mothers-and-daughters?lang=eng

Prayer helps make a home happy.

"A happy home is but an earlier heaven. President George Albert Smith asked, '[Do] we want our homes to be happy[?] If we do, let them be the abiding place of prayer, thanksgiving and gratitude' (Conference Report, Apr. 1944, 32)". (Elder Thomas S. Monson, "Precious Children, a Gift from God," Ensign, June 2000, 5

Quotes on Pornography:

We need to look at our lives and weed out problems and weaknesses.

"Like a fruit tree with an abundance of branches, and leaves, our lives need regular pruning to ensure that we use our energy and time to accomplish our real purpose-to bring forth good fruits". (President Utchdorf, General Conference,The Why of Priesthood Service,General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/05/the-why-of-priesthood-service?lang=eng

Choices lead to actions.  We must make choices in advance to spare us hardships.

"All of our choices have consequences, some of which have little or nothing to do with our eternal salvation and others of which have everything to do with it. Whether you wear a green T-shirt or a blue one makes no difference in the long run. However, whether you decide to push a key on your computer which will take you to pornography can make all the difference in your life". (President Thomas S. Monson, How to make good Choices, General Conference, October 2012) http://www.lds.org/new-era/2011/10/how-to-make-good-decisions?lang=eng

The warnings of pornography.

"Whatever you read, listen to, or watch makes an impression on you. Pornography is especially dangerous and addictive". (President Thomas S. Monson, General Conference is for You, New Era, May 2010) http://www.lds.org/new-era/2010/05/general-conference-is-for-you/words-of-the-prophet?lang=eng

Pornography destroys families and marriages.
 
"Pornography is a plague that is detrimental not only to a person’s moral standing with God, but it can also destroy marriages and families and has an adverse impact on society. Internet addiction and pornography are both harming marriages". (Elder Quentin L. Cook, What E'er Thou Art, Act Well Thou Part, Mar. 2012) http://www.lds.org/broadcasts/article/ces-devotionals/2012/01/what-e-er-thou-art-act-well-thy-part-avoid-wearing-masks-that-hide-identity?lang=eng

The severe dangers of pornography.

"For the most part it is simply a matter of self-discipline not to go where pornography is likely to be found—physically or electronically. We acknowledged, nevertheless, that because it is so tragically pervasive, pornography could assault a person minding his own business quite by surprise. “Yes,” observed Elder Maxwell, “but he can immediately reject it. He does not have to invite it to come in and offer it a chair to sit down.”(Elder Todd Christofferson, Recognizing God's Hand in our daily blessings, Ensign, Jan 2012) http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/01/recognizing-gods-hand-in-our-daily-blessings?lang=eng

We need to keep our thoughts in check as well as our actions.

"Entering a strange and risky chat room on the Internet could lead you into the center of a raging storm. Putting a computer in a private room that the rest of the family cannot access could be the starting point for a deceitful and dangerous journey. But the Lord requires not only outward acts but also your inner thoughts and feelings to be close to the spirit of the law.  God “requires the heart and a willing mind". (President Dieter F.Uchtdorf , A matter of a few degrees, General Conference, April 2008) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/a-matter-of-a-few-degrees?lang=eng

 ^{The effects of pornography is like an infection.}
 “In our day the dreadful influence of pornography is like unto a plague sweeping across the world, infecting one here and one there, relentlessly trying to invade every home, most frequently through the husband and father,” (Elder Boyd K. Packer, Cleansing the Inner Vessel, General Conference, Oct. 2010) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/cleansing-the-inner-vessel?lang=eng

The priesthood can help to break the addiction of pornography.

“It can protect you from the plague of pornography—and it is a plague—if you are succumbing to its influence. If one is obedient, the priesthood can show how to break a habit and even erase an addiction. Holders of the priesthood have that authority and should employ it to combat evil influences".( Elder Boyd K. Packer, Cleansing the Inner Vessel, General Conference, Oct. 2010) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/cleansing-the-inner-vessel?lang=eng

These are the steps to get away from pornography.

"There is a way out for anyone involved in such addictions "First, acknowledge the evil. Don’t defend it or try to justify yourself. Second, seek the help of the Lord and His servants.“Third, do all that you can to avoid pornography,” If you ever find yourself in its presence—which can happen to anyone in the world in which we live—follow the example of Joseph of Egypt. When temptation caught him in her grip, he left temptation and ‘got him out". (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Pornography, Ensign, May 2005) http://www.lds.org/study/prophets-speak-today/unto-all-the-world/power-to-overcome?lang=eng

"We cannot minimize the seriousness of pornography no matter what shape, form, or dosage it comes in" (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Pornography, Ensign, May 2005) http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/05/pornography?lang=eng

Quotes on Agency:

Choices are part of the plan but they do require effort.

"You live in a time of great challenges and opportunities. As spirit sons of heavenly parents, you are free to make the right choices. This requires hard work, self-discipline, and an optimistic outlook, which will bring joy and freedom into your life now and in the future."

(Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "See the End from the Beginning," Ensign, May 2006,

Faith is required in making choice and exercising our agency.
"There are times when we have to step into the darkness in faith, confident that God will place solid ground beneath our feet once we do". (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Why of Priesthood Service, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/05/the-why-of-priesthood-service?lang=eng

Great Quote by President Monson.

"When we are on the Lords errand, we are entitled to the Lord's help."(President Thomas S. Monson, To Do, To Learn, To Be, General Conference, Oct 2008) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/to-learn-to-do-to-be?lang=eng

This is a good model to base decisions on.
"Make every decision you contemplate pass this test: “What does it do to me? What does it do for me?” And let your code of conduct emphasize not “What will others think?” but rather “What will I think of myself?” Be influenced by that still, small voice". (President Thomas S. Monson, Believe, Obey and Endure, Liahona, May 2012) http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/05/believe-obey-and-endure?lang=en

 Making good choices will bring great joy.

 "Agency used righteously allows light to dispel the darkness and enables us to live with joy and happiness". (Elder Robert D. Hales, To Act for Ourselves, General Conference, April 2006) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2006/04/to-act-for-ourselves-the-gift-and-blessings-of-agency?lang=eng

If we don't make exercise our agency, Satan can have power of us.

 " In these latter days, as in the times of old, we must avoid being acted upon by acting for ourselves to avoid evil. The Holy Ghost will prompt us." (Elder Robert D. Hales, To Act for Ourselves, General Conference, April 2006) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2006/04/to-act-for-ourselves-the-gift-and-blessings-of-agency?lang=eng

 “Agency—our power to choose—is fundamental to the gospel plan that brings us to earth. God does not intervene to forestall the consequences of some persons’ choices in order to protect the well-being of other persons—even when they kill, injure, or oppress one another—for this would destroy His plan for our eternal progress (compare Alma 42:8). He will bless us to endure the consequences of others’ choices, but He will not prevent those choices (compare Mosiah 24:14–15).” (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Eight Reasons for Revelation, Liahona, Sept. 2004) http://www.lds.org/liahona/2004/09/eight-reasons-for-revelation?lang=eng

"We tend to think of agency as a personal matter. If we ask someone to define 'moral agency,' the answer will probably be something like this: 'Moral agency means I am free to make choices for myself.' Often overlooked is the fact that choices have consequences; we forget also that agency offers the same privilege of choice to others. At times we will be affected adversely by the way other people choose to exercise their agency. Our Heavenly Father feels so strongly about protecting our agency that he allows his children to exercise it, either for good or for evil."

M. Russell Ballard, "Answers to Life's Questions," Ensign, May 1995, 

"Endowed with agency, you and I are agents, and we primarily are to act and not just be acted upon. To believe that someone or something can make us feel offended, angry, hurt, or bitter diminishes our moral agency and transforms us into objects to be acted upon. As agents, however, you and I have the power to act and to choose how we will respond to an offensive or hurtful situation."

David A. Bednar, "And Nothing Shall Offend Them," Ensign, Nov. 2006,

"The way to exaltation is not a freeway featuring unlimited vision, unrestricted speeds, and untested skills. Rather, it is known by many forks and turnings, sharp curves, and controlled speeds. Our driving ability is being put to the test. Are we ready? We’re driving. We haven’t passed this way before. Fortunately, the Master Highway Builder, even our Heavenly Father, has provided a road map showing the route to follow. He has placed markers along the way to guide us to our destination."

Thomas S. Monson, "Crisis at the Crossroads," New Era, Nov. 2002,

 

Personal Revelation Quotes:


We have a duty to seek revelation.

  "Our responsibility is to seek personal revelations for ourselves and for the responsibilities the Lord has given us". (Elder Robert D. Hales, Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets, General Conference, Oct 2007) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/personal-revelation-the-teachings-and-examples-of-the-prophets?lang=eng


We have to be prepared to receive revelation.

"We can tell when the speakers are moved upon by the Holy Ghost, only when we ourselves are moved upon by the Holy Ghost". (Elder J. Reuben Clark Jr.)

The importance of having the Holy Ghost as a companion.

"The key to the remembering that brings and maintains testimony is receiving the Holy Ghost as a companion.  It is the Holy Ghost who helps us see what God has done for us.  It is the Holy Ghost who can help those we serve to see what God has done for them". (President Henry B. Eyring, O, Remember, Remember, General Conference, Oct 2007) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/o-remember-remember?lang=eng

Prayer is a large part of receiving revelation.

"No message in scripture is repeated more often than the invitation, even the command, to pray—to ask. Prayer is so essential a part of revelation that without it the veil may remain closed to you. Learn to pray. Pray often. Pray in your mind, in your heart. Pray on your knees". (Elder Boyd K. Packer, Personal Revelation: The Gift, The Test, and The Promise, General Conference, Oct 1994) http://www.lds.org/liahona/1997/06/personal-revelation-the-gift-the-test-and-the-promise?lang=eng

Feelings to look for when seeking personal revelation.

"Two indicators that a feeling or prompting comes from God are that it produces peace in your heart and a quiet, warm feeling. As you follow the principles I have discussed, you will be prepared to recognize revelation at critical times in your own life. (Elder Richard G. Scott, How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/how-to-obtain-revelation-and-inspiration-for-your-personal-life?lang=eng

How to know you are receiving revelation.

"The Holy Ghost communicates important information that we need to guide us in our mortal journey. When it is crisp and clear and essential, it warrants the title of revelation. When it is a series of promptings we often have to guide us step by step to a worthy objective, for the purpose of this message, it is inspiration".( Elder Richard G. Scoot, How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life, General Conference, April 2012) http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/how-to-obtain-revelation-and-inspiration-for-your-personal-life?lang=eng

Righteous living and revelation can lift us from depression.

 "At some time in our lives each of us needs to be lifted up from a depression, from a sense of foreboding or inadequacy, or just from a plateau of spiritual mediocrity. Because it raises our spirits and helps us resist evil and seek good, I believe that the feeling of uplift that is communicated by reading the scriptures or by enjoying wholesome music, art, or literature is a distinct purpose of revelation". (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Eight Ways God Can Speak to You, New Era, Sept 2004) http://www.lds.org/new-era/2004/09/eight-ways-god-can-speak-to-you?lang=eng

We must put effort of our own into receiving revelation, then rely on the Lord.

 “We’re expected to use the gifts and talents and abilities, the sense and judgment and agency with which we are endowed. … We’re expected to do everything in our power that we can, and then to seek an answer from the Lord, a confirming seal that we’ve reached the right conclusion". (Elder Bruce R. McConkie, Agency and Inspiration, BYU Address, Feb 1973) http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/06/agency-and-inspiration?lang=eng

Revelation does not always come when we want it.  Revelation requires faith.

"We do not always receive inspiration or revelation when we request it. Sometimes we are delayed in the receipt of revelation, and sometimes we are left to our own judgment. We cannot force spiritual things. It must be so. Our life’s purpose to obtain experience and to develop faith would be frustrated if our Heavenly Father directed us in every act, even in every important act. We must make decisions and experience the consequences in order to develop self-reliance and faith". (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Eight Ways God Can Speak to You, New Era, Sept 2004) http://www.lds.org/new-era/2004/09/eight-ways-god-can-speak-to-you?lang=eng

Sometimes decisions need to be make without revelation.

"Even in decisions we think very important, we sometimes receive no answer to our prayers. This does not mean that our prayers have not been heard. It means only that we have prayed about a decision that, for one reason or another, we should make without guidance by revelation. Perhaps we have asked for guidance in choosing between alternatives that are equally acceptable or equally unacceptable". (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Eight Ways God Can Speak to You, New Era, Sept 2004) http://www.lds.org/new-era/2004/09/eight-ways-god-can-speak-to-you?lang=eng

The revelation that we have received needs to be cherished.

"We each have moments of spiritual power, moments of inspiration and revelation. We must sink them deep into the chambers of our souls. As we do, we prepare our spiritual home storage for moments of personal difficulty". (Elder Neil A. Anderson, You Know Enough, General Conference, Oct 2008) http://www.lds.org/liahona/2012/06/you-know-enough?lang=eng

My Inspirational Quote Topics

Family

Atonement

Agency

Pornography

Marriage

Temple Attendance

Receiving Personal Revelation

Overcoming addiction

Tithing

Finding  joy in the journey