Mormon Musings

I resonate to the English author John Ruskin’s memorable statement that “the first test of a truly great man is his humility.” He continued: “I do not mean, by humility, doubt of his own power. … [But really] great men … have a curious … feeling that … greatness is not in them, but through them. … And they see something Divine … in every other man … , and are endlessly, foolishly, incredibly merciful.” Elder Marlin K. Jensen, April 2001 General Conference http://www.lds.org/general- conference/2001/04/to-walk- humbly-with-thy-god?lang=eng

"God has infinite attention to spare for each one of us. You are as much alone with him as if you were the only being he had ever created."  Source: “Mere Christianity” (1952) 

"We're not doubting that God will do the best for us; we're wondering how painful the best will turn out to be."  Source: “Letters of C. S. Lewis” (1966

"Free will, though it makes evil possible, is also the only thing that makes possible any love or goodness or joy worth having."  Source: “Mere Christianity” (1952) 

... by   faith  all things are fulfilled— Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with   surety   hope   for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which   hope   cometh of   faith , maketh an   anchor   to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in   good works , being led to   glorify   God. Ether 12:3-4

"It is not your business to succeed, but to do right; when you have done so, the rest lies with God."  Source: “Yours, Jack: Spiritual Direction from C.S. Lewis” (2008)

"Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done."  Source: “Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis” (2006)