Tag: Quotes by LDS women
-
Covenant Travelers: A Journey to Our Heavenly Parents
“We are, all of us, travelers on a journey with a divine trajectory toward our heavenly home and heavenly parents. You and I are covenant travelers!” -Tamara Runia Tamara Runia served as first counselor in the General Young Women Presidency. This quote is from a talk given at the 2024 BYU Women’s Conference, “We Are
-
Understanding Priesthood Authority in the Temple
“When women and men enter the temple to receive their endowments, they receive the authority to act in the name of Jesus Christ in their personal lives and in their families. Listening to the teachings in the initiatory and endowment will help clarify what priesthood authority is available to both men and women in the
-
The Power of Sacrament: Remembering Christ in Daily Life
“As we partake of the sacrament, we witness to God that we will remember His Son always, not just during the brief sacrament ordinance. This means that we will constantly look to the Savior’s example and teachings to guide our thoughts, our choices, and our acts.” -Cheryl A. Esplin Cheryl Esplin was the first counselor
-
LDS women testify of the sacrament
“The sacrament becomes a spiritually strengthening experience when we listen to the sacrament prayers and recommit to our covenants.” -Cheryl A. Esplin Cheryl Esplin was the first counselor in the 12th General Primary Presidency from 2010-2015, then she served as Second Counselor in the same presidency from 2015-2016. This quote is taken from her October
-
Heeding Personal Revelation: Keys to Spiritual Growth
“The Lord’s loving influence through the Holy Ghost helps us know His priority for our progression. Heeding personal revelation leads to personal progression.” -Joy D. Jones This quote is taken from Joy D. Jones’ April 2020 General Conference speech, titled “An Especially Noble Calling.” She was the 13th Primary general president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from
-
Receiving Revelation: Principles from Joseph’s Life
“As women of faith, we can draw principles of truth from the Prophet Joseph’s experiences that provide insights for receiving our own revelation.” -Joy D. Jones This quote is taken from Joy D. Jones’ April 2020 General Conference speech, titled “An Especially Noble Calling.” She was the 13th Primary general president of the Church of Jesus Christ of
-
Hard Work and Study: A Key to Progress
“As in times past, our journey does indeed take effort, hard work, and study, but our commitment to progress brings eternal rewards.” -Joy D. Jones This quote is taken from Joy D. Jones’ April 2020 General Conference speech, titled “An Especially Noble Calling.” She was the 13th Primary general president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
-
The Importance of Effort in Spiritual Growth
“The Lord loves effort, and effort brings rewards. We keep practicing. We are always progressing as long as we are striving to follow the Lord.” -Joy D. Jones This quote is taken from Joy D. Jones’ April 2020 General Conference speech, titled “An Especially Noble Calling.” She was the 13th Primary general president of the Church of Jesus
-
Embracing Our Divine Calling as Women
“Sisters, it is our turn. We have a divine errand from the Lord, and our faithful, unique contributions are vital.” -Joy D. Jones This quote is taken from Joy D. Jones’ April 2020 General Conference speech, titled “An Especially Noble Calling.” She was the 13th Primary general president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church)
-
Unstoppable with God
“As individuals, we are strong. Together with God, we are unstoppable.” -Rosemary Wixom Rosemary Mix Wixom was the 12th General Primary President from 2010-2016. This quote is taken from her talk, “Keeping Covenants Protects Us, Prepares Us, and Empowers Us,” given in the April 2014 General Conference.
-
Women’s Priesthood Power
“As women, we truly do receive priesthood power as we make and keep temple covenants and live righteously in accordance with those covenants.” -Barbara Morgan Gardner This quote is taken from The Priesthood Power of Women, by Barbara Morgan Gardner, page 69.
-
Women’s Priesthood Power in the Familial Order
“Each covenant a woman or man individually makes in the temple is part of the process of entering into the patriarchal /familiar familial order, otherwise known as the new and everlasting covenant. Whether married or single, each woman or man therefore is individually receiving promised priesthood privileges and blessings associated with the patriarchal order of
-
The Importance of Women’s Temple Covenants
“Since the temple is the Lord’s house, all that we do in the temple – every covenant we make and every ordinance we participate in – reminds us of, is symbolic of, draws us closer to, and helps us to become more like Jesus Christ.” -Barbara Morgan Gardner This quote is taken from The Priesthood
-
Overcoming Self-Criticism with Faith
“I want to touch upon another way that can instill us with confidence and faith. We sometimes, as women, have a tendency to be very critical of ourselves. During these times we need to seek the Spirit and ask, ‘Is this what the Lord wants me to think about myself, or is Satan trying to
-
The Importance of Honest Repentance
“We need to be careful not to hide our sins without taking care of them, not to ignore the repentance process. I have found that one of the biggest obstacles I have to overcome in order to repent is my own pride. It really does demand humility to recognize that we have need to repent.
Written In Pink 