1114. Beautiful thoughts for the Sabbath Day, from Latter Day Light

Beautiful thoughts for the Sabbath Day!
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
February 17, 2019
Our Responsibility

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY
Doctrine & Covenants 4:1-7

"Now behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men. Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day. Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work; for behold the field is white already to harvest; and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up in store that he perisheth not, but bringeth salvation to his soul; and faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work. Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence. Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Amen."


Thank you!

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Wilford Woodruff

"I think we do not realize the magnitude of this work. It is a hard matter for us to comprehend the responsibility that we are under to God, to the heavens, to the dead, as well as the living of our fellow men" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff, p. 255).
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
February 14, 2019
Charity

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY
Ether 12:34
"And now I know that this love which thou hast had for the children of men is charity; wherefore, except men shall have charity they cannot inherit that place which thou hast prepared in the mansions of thy Father."


Thank you!

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Joseph Smith

"As you increase in innocence and virtue, as you increase in goodness, let your hearts expand, let them be enlarged towards others; you must be long-suffering, and bear with the faults and errors of mankind. How precious are the souls of men!" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, p. 428).
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
February 11, 2019
Learning

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY

Doctrine & Covenants 88:118
"And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith."


Thank you!

Gordon B. Hinckley
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Gordon B. Hinckley

"It is not enough just to live, just to survive. It is incumbent on each of us to equip ourselves to do something worthwhile in society?-to acquire more and more light, so that our personal light can help illuminate a darkened world. And this is made possible through learning, through educating ourselves, through progressing and growing in both mind and spirit" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Gordon B. Hinckley, p.238-239).

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