I delight in personal ministry.

"We often speak about the Savior's ministry. But have you ever wondered if you have a personal ministry? I have. What is a personal ministry? Each of us has a personal ministry. I believe we received our personal ministry in the premortal world. It was divinely given and lasts a lifetime."

"It's so important to realize that every interaction we have is an opportunity to minister, to nurture. You can minister to someone right now. Tell the person sitting next to you "Thank you for sitting by me." And if no one's sitting next to you, pop over to someone and tell them thanks. "To minister" is defined as attending to the needs and wants of others."

"Most ministering opportunities are spontaneous, not planned in advance. Much of the Savior's ministering seemed almost incidental, happening while He was on His way to somewhere else-while He was doing something else. Chapter 9 of the Gospel of Matthew is an amazing illustration of that."

Quoting President Hinckley:

"Believe in yourselves. Believe in your capacity to do some good in this world. God sent us here for a purpose, and that was to improve the world in which we live The wonderful thing is that we can do it."

"What I know is that personal ministry must begin in our homes--and apartments."

Quoting President Hinckley:

"Our mission in life, as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, must be a mission of saving...

If we are to build that Zion of which the prophets have spoken and of which the Lord has given mighty promise, we must set aside our consuming selfishness. We must rise above our love for comfort and ease, and in the very process of effort and struggle, even in our extremity, we shall become better acquainted with our God."

Never suppress a generous thought.

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