Sometimes answers to prayer are not recognized because we are too intent on wanting confirmation of our own desires.

We fail to see that the Lord would have us do something else. Be careful to seek His will.

I confess I don’t know how to make a correct decision except where there is righteousness and trust in a Heavenly Father.

The principles simply will not work when agency is intentionally used at variance with the will of God.

If there is unrepented sin, we are left to our own devices to flounder and struggle on our own. We can be rescued through our own repentance.

Richard G. Scott

No one likes to fail. And we particularly don’t like it when others—especially those we love—see us fail.

We all want to be respected and esteemed. We want to be champions. But we mortals do not become champions without effort and discipline or without making mistakes.

Sometimes our most earnest and worthy desires are not answered in the way we hope, but we find that God has greater blessings in store.

Choose your love; love your choice. There is great wisdom in those few words. Commitment in marriage is absolutely essential.

Find someone with whom you can be compatible. Realize that you will not be able to anticipate every challenge which may arise, but be assured that almost anything can be worked out if you are resourceful and if you are committed to making your marriage work.

I realize there are many reasons why you may be hesitating to take that step of getting married. If you are concerned about providing financially for a wife and family, may I assure you that there is no shame in a couple having to scrimp and save.

It is generally during these challenging times that you will grow closer together as you learn to sacrifice and to make difficult decisions. Perhaps you are afraid of making the wrong choice. To this I say that you need to exercise faith. - Thomas S. Monson