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(7/25/05)
"We testify that each of us has a vital role, even a
sacred mission to perform as a daughter in Zion. It is a new day, the dawning of
a new era. It is our time, and it is our destiny to rejoice as we fill the earth
with greater kindness and gentleness, greater love and compassion, greater
sympathy and empathy than has ever been known before. It is time to give
ourselves to the Master and allow Him to lead us into fruitful fields where we
can enrich a world filled with darkness and misery. Each of us, no matter who we
are, no matter where we serve, must arise and make the most of each opportunity
that comes. We must follow the counsel given by the Lord and His servants and
make our homes houses of prayer and havens of security and safety. We can and
must deepen our faith by increasing our obedience and sacrifice. In this
individual process a miracle will take place. The Relief Society will begin to
stretch and reach out to the millions in need. It will continue to become an
organization that brings relief and rejoicing. This will happen one sister at a
time. We will unite in our righteousness and truly partake of the fruit of the
tree of life together. The fruits of our labors can heal the world, and,
sisters, in the process they can heal us too!" - Mary Ellen Smoot, "Rejoice,
Daughters of Zion," Ensign, Nov. 1999, 94
1/23/06
"Our own conversion must come first. The most important conversion for
any of us is our own. If we are to bring the light of the gospel into others'
lives, it must shine brightly in our own. Once converted, the sons of Mosiah
labored without ceasing to share the gospel with others, 'for they could not
bear that any human soul should perish' (Mosiah
28:3). Only when we are converted to the Lord Jesus Christ are we
in a position to strengthen others. And only then do we begin to understand that
our lives truly do have meaning, purpose, and direction, and that as sisters
united in our devotion to Jesus Christ our calling is to be a light to the
world." - Mary Ellen Smoot, "We
Are Instruments in the Hands of God," Ensign (CR), November 2000, p.89
12/1/06
"I marvel when I think of this world so rich in beauty, so perfect in function.
This world was created by Jesus Christ under the direction of our Heavenly
Father. Creation is one of the characteristics that defines God. He takes matter
without form and molds it into stars, planets, and solar systems. 'Worlds
without number have I created,' He tells us.
"Brothers and sisters, we are children of God. Shouldn't we be about our Fathers
business? Shouldn't we be creators as well?
"You might say, I'm not creative. I'm here to tell you, you are. You are
creators. Have you ever coaxed a smile from a baby? Have you ever taught someone
to forgive? Have you helped someone learn to read? Prepared a family home
evening? Organized a family reunion? Possibly you were prompted to do something
for a person you go visiting teaching or home teaching to that made a great
difference in their lives. If you have done some of these things, you have been
creative." - Mary Ellen Smoot, "We
Are Creators," Ensign (CR), May 2000, p.64
12/8/07
"I fully believe that our
talents are developed as we are called upon to serve. If we will faithfully
accept the call, hidden talents will be discovered, such as love; compassion;
discernment; being a good friend, peacemaker, teacher, leader, homemaker,
writer, researcher—these are all talents." - Mary Ellen Smoot, "Come,
Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord," Ensign (CR), November 1998,
p.89
6/4/09
“For each of us, our righteous examples may seem small, but by
influence they are great. To all within your sphere of influence, ‘be thou an
example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in
faith, in purity’ (1 Tim. 4:12). Let others feel the peace and joy that gospel
living brings you. Invite your friends not of our faith or less-active members
over for family home evening. Bring them to church and set an example of
reverence for them. Let them see that you avoid movies or television shows or
Internet sites that would drive the Spirit away and thus make us less-effective
instruments.” - Mary Ellen Smoot, “We Are Instruments
in the Hands of God,” Ensign (CR), November 2000, p. 89
5/28/10
"When we are truly converted, our focus shifts from self to
others. We can find inner strength through service. Nothing would
please the adversary more than for us to be distracted by selfish
concerns and appetites. But we know better. Service will help us to
stay on course." - Mary Ellen W. Smoot, "Developing Inner Strength," Ensign (CR), May 2002, p. 13