Direction from on High

"The Lord has a great work for each of us to do.  You may wonder how this can be.  You may feel that there is nothing special or superior about you or your ability.... The Lord can do remarkable miracles with a person of ordinary ability who is humble, faithful, and diligent in serving the Lord and seeks to improve himself.  This is because God is the ultimate source of power." (James E. Faust,  "Acting for Ourselves and Not Being Acted Upon," October 1995, Ensign Nov 1995 p. 47)  A clay pot sitting in the sun ( even in the Tucson sun ) will always be a clay pot.  It has to go through the white heat of the furnace to become porcelain. (Mildred White Struver) It is good to look at hard times in a different light.

Joseph B. Wirthlin  "We will attain new levels of spirituality and place our lives in closer harmony with Jesus the Christ based on how fully faith, hope, and charity become integral components of our lives. We surely will have challenges and trials, but with more assurance than ever we will have greater peace and joym, for He promised us His peace (see John 14:27)." Just for Today I will seek my Heavenly Father in earnest prayer. I will listen for the promptings of the Spirit to guide me. I will express my love for God and His Son, Jesus Christ, in prayer and will show my love for Them through service to my fellowmen. I will study and strive for more understanding of the gospel. I will seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. I will listen to and heed the counsel of God's prophet.  I will keep the covenants and commandments. I will teach someone about the gospel by word or by example. I will observe the standards of the Church. ...