Elder Richard G. Scott

"Strong moral character results from consistent correct choices in the trials and resting of life. Such choices are made with trust in things that are believed and when acted upon are confirmed." This quote lead me to a scripture found in Doctrine and Covenants 11:12 it reads "And now, verily, verily, I say unto thee, put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good-yea, to do justly, to walk humble, to judge righteously; And this is my Spirit." When we apply action to our faith and make correct choices we develop strong character. The Lord provides us with the Spirit so that we are able to constantly feel His presence with us to make the right decisions. "Just because you don't see results after a day or even a week, don't give up. You may not see changes, but every smart choice you make is affecting you in ways you'd never imagine."

"What is it like to be a Christian?"

A woman was asked by a coworker, "What is it like to be a Christian?" The coworker replied, "It is like being a pumpkin. God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then He cuts the top off and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of doubt, hate and greed. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see." I absolutely love this story because it is so easy to relate to and understand. Our father in heaven loves us and wants us to always be at our best. He will do anything to make sure that we are happy and progressing.