Explore Quotes by M. Russell Ballard

We have taken a giant step forward in correcting some of the misconceptions people have about the church. I think that we've made a lot of friends.

Remove any of your fear with faith. Trust the power of God to guide you.

Remember, young men, that purity precedes power. The Lord said, 'But purify your hearts before me; and then go ye into all the world, and preach my gospel unto every creature who has not received it' (D&C 112:28). Missionaries discover this very early in their missions and make every effort to be worthy so they can serve with power.

Often the lack of clear direction and goals can waste away our time and energy and contribute to imbalance in our lives. A life that gets out of balance is much like a car tire that is out of balance. It will make the operation of the car rough and unsafe. Tires in perfect balance can give a smooth and comfortable ride. So it is with life. The ride through mortality can be smoother for us when we strive to stay in balance.

We cannot foresee what the Lord has in mind for us. Our only course of action is to be prepared and worthy for whatever he requires. We must govern our actions every day with our future in mind.

The Lord needs women who will step forward in righteousness and say, 'Here am I, send me.'

All the marvels of nature are glimpses of His divine power and expressions of His love.

Be involved; be informed. Try to be understanding and tolerant and to appreciate diversity.

Be involved; be informed. Make meaningful contributions to society through service and involvement.

We can all be more consistently involved in missionary work by replacing our fear with real faith.

Friends and family are vitally important for an individual who is struggling to return to the gospel path. Those around such a person must refrain from judging. They must do all they can to show love.

Those of you who have fallen prey to any kind of addiction, there is hope because God loves all of His children

It is almost impossible for children and youth to find their way through the seas of life without the guiding light of a good example.

This is God's work, and God's work will not be frustrated. But there is still much to be done.

Spend your energy on things that make a difference.

When we learn to expect more success than failure in life, we soon will develop an attitude of success.

If we are truly disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, we will reach out with love and understanding to all of our neighbors at all times.

...We need to strive to keep things in proper balance. Good balance comes in doing things in a timely way and in not procrastinating our preparation or waiting to fulfill our responsibilities until the last minute.

Because of Jesus Christ, peace can replace guilt. Healthy relationships can be restored. Addictions can be overcome.

Set goals that are well balanced-not too many nor too few, and not too high nor too low. Write down your attainable goals and work on them according to their importance. Pray for divine guidance in your goal setting.

Because the eternal principle of agency gives us the freedom to choose and think for ourselves, we should become increasingly able to solve problems. We may make the occasional mistake, but as long as we are following gospel principles and guidelines, we can learn from those mistakes and become more understanding of others and more effective in serving them.