President Boyd K. Packer Quotes

Since today is President Packer's funeral and in light of his recent passing, I want to honor him with some of his quotes from his many years of teaching the gospel. I read that he didn't want people talking about him at his funeral he just wanted the gospel preached. So here's my contribution (With a little help from the Deseret News) -- in his own words. :-)

"There is no end to his power to bless and direct the lives of those who seek truth and righteousness."

"Learn to pray. Pray often. Pray in your mind, in your heart. Pray on your knees. Prayer is your personal key to heaven."

"You are never far from the sight of your loving Heavenly Father."

"We have every reason to rejoice and little reason to fear. If we follow the promptings of the Spirit, we will be safe, whatever the future holds. We will be shown what to do."

"Reverence invites revelation."

"A testimony is a testimony, and it should be respected, whether it is small or large."

"We are not obedient because we are blind, we are obedient because we can see."

"Forgiveness is powerful spiritual medicine. To extend forgiveness, that soothing balm, to those who have offended you is to heal. And, more difficult yet, when the need is there, forgive yourself!"

“Keep the fire of your testimony of the restored gospel and your witness of our Redeemer burning so brightly that our children can warm their hands by the fire of your faith.”

"If you stumble, rise up, go on."

"(Christ) is the anchor that holds us and protects us and our families through the storms of life."

"We must choose whom to follow. Our protection is as simple as deciding individually to follow the Savior, making certain that we faithfully will remain on his side."

"Faith is a real power, not just an expression of belief."

"The Lord has a way of pouring pure intelligence into our minds to prompt us, to guide us, to teach us, to warn us."

"Life moves all too fast. When you feel weak, discouraged, depressed, or afraid, open the Book of Mormon and read."

"True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior."

"Your secret yearnings and tearful pleadings will touch the heart of both the Father and the Son."

"Our lives are made up of thousands of everyday choices. Over the years these little choices will be bundled together and show clearly what we value."

Well said President Packer! Your sage advice and wise teachings will be missed. RIP!