Happy 88th Birthday President Monson

In honor of President Monson's 88th birthday today I copied some of his quotes compiled by Deseret News to post on my blog. :-)

I love President Monson. I have always enjoyed his uplifting talks, personal anecdotes, and wise counsel. He truly is a man of God and has dedicated his life to serving the Lord. He is a wonderful example of Christlike service and a wonderful leader as Prophet, Seer and Revelator.

All of the following quotes are from President Thomas S. Monson:

"I know without question, my brothers and sisters, that God lives."

"Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved."

"My beloved brothers and sisters, fear not. Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith."

"We are the Lord's hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift his children. He is dependent upon each of us.”

"When challenged or tempted, you do not need to feel alone. Remember that prayer is the passport to spiritual power."

"Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God’s love."

"The all-important and crowning blessings of membership in the church are those blessings which we receive in the temples of God."

"May we show increased kindness one toward another. May we ever be found doing the work of the Lord."

"Believe that remaining strong and faithful to the truths of the gospel is of utmost importance. I testify that it is!"

"We must develop the capacity to see men not as they are at present but as they may become when they receive testimonies of the gospel of Christ."

"May each one of us search the scriptures with diligence, plan his life with purpose, teach the truth with testimony, and serve the Lord with love."

"Whether it is the best of times or the worst of times, he is with us. He has promised that this will never change."

"I would hope that we would strive always to be considerate and to be sensitive to the thoughts and feelings and circumstances of those around us. Let us not demean or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging. We must be careful that we do not destroy another person’s confidence through careless words or actions."

"The lighthouse of the Lord beckons to all as we sail the seas of life. Our purpose is to steer an undeviating course toward our desired goal — even the celestial kingdom of God."

"As I think of temples, my thoughts turn to the many blessings we receive therein. As we enter through the doors of the temple, we leave behind us the distractions and confusion of the world. Inside this sacred sanctuary, we find beauty and order. There is rest for our souls and a respite from the cares of our lives."

Happy Birthday President Monson!