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Dec 04, 2009 Natalie rated it it was astonishing

This is another book that was life-changing for me – beginning with this argument:
"Yous have moments when you want to be amend than you have ever been. President McKay says the urge to ascent in a higher place ourselves is because nosotros are spiritual beings . . . It is far beyond a desire for 'self-improvement.' It is an urge to live so far above cocky that you lot could never practise it on your own. Moroni said nosotros must 'come unto Christ . . . then is his grace sufficient for you,' and he outlines what nosotros must do to rec This is another book that was life-changing for me – beginning with this argument:
"You accept moments when you desire to be better than you have ever been. President McKay says the urge to rise in a higher place ourselves is because we are spiritual beings . . . It is far across a want for 'cocky-comeback.' It is an urge to alive and so far above cocky that you could never do it on your own. Moroni said we must 'come up unto Christ . . . then is his grace sufficient for y'all,' and he outlines what nosotros must do to receive that grace." (Moroni x:32-33)
"That urge to rising above yourself is a recognition of your demand for the Amende to work in your life and your demand to be sure that information technology is working."

Teaching from the scriptures, Elderberry Eyring outlines principles for learning to hear the Lord'southward vocalisation, recognizing how to utilise the atonement in our lives, coming through the trials of life, waiting on the Lord and calling down the blessings of heaven.

Particularly enlightening to me were his insights into how to rekindle the spark of faith in those who have lost their way, helping someone in their moment of dubiousness, and leaving our families a legacy of testimony that might achieve through the generations.

I found myself taking lengthy notes in order to understand and internalize these principles. And I loved how the progression of his teaching led from purifying and preparing the self to reaching out in Christ-like love to others, with the promise of great joy in that service: "You can trust that the Savior will authorize you as His servant, to assist Him in touching lives with organized religion to bring to pass the eternal life of human. And you volition find satisfaction in that service beyond your fondest dreams."

I remember someone who is truly interested in serving the Lord by helping his children will find great satisfaction in this volume.

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Mar 18, 2022 Kendel Christensen rated it information technology was amazing

Recommends it for: Anyone wanting to feel the spirit of God more clearly in their life.

This volume has a special spirit about it. I will let it do the talking:

"I hope a day doesn't begin or end that you don't consider whether something y'all did might have offended the Holy Ghost or made it harder for the Spirit to influence y'all. That is what it means to me to have a repentant heart."
(Henry B. Eyring, To Draw Closer to God, Deseret Book [Common salt Lake City: 1997], p.17-xviii)

"I hope you feel happiness. I do. That is an indication that we are on the right class. I can promise you that you ca

This book has a special spirit well-nigh it. I volition allow it practice the talking:

"I hope a 24-hour interval doesn't begin or terminate that you lot don't consider whether something y'all did might have offended the Holy Ghost or made it harder for the Spirit to influence you lot. That is what it means to me to take a repentant heart."
(Henry B. Eyring, To Draw Closer to God, Deseret Volume [Salt Lake Urban center: 1997], p.17-18)

"I hope you feel happiness. I do. That is an indication that we are on the correct grade. I can promise you that y'all can non only feel that at present, but you can look forward to it over a lifetime, fifty-fifty a lifetime that may have its trials and its neat difficulties."
(Henry B. Eyring, To Draw Closer to God, Deseret Volume [Table salt Lake City: 1997], p.22)

"Y'all will never know enough in this life. Function of enduring to the end is to never go over beingness teachable, even after you accept lived and learned a lot." [ONE OF MY PERSONAL MAXIMS!!]
(Henry B. Eyring, To Draw Closer to God, Deseret Book [Salt Lake City: 1997], p.35)

ALL of chapter 4, "Come Unto Christ" and v "Choose to be Good" will Change YOUR LIFE.

"You lot tin make the pick to be practiced early. You can use the Savior as your standard for goodness. And you tin can stay with information technology. President Benson gave us that assurance, and I bear witness that it is truthful. He said: "Attaining a righteous and virtuous life is within the capability of whatsoever one of us if we will earnestly seek for information technology. If we do not accept these character traits, the Lord has told the states that we should 'inquire, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you lot.' (D&C 4:seven.) The Apostle Peter tells the states that when we possess these traits we are not 'unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.' (2 Peter 1:8; emphasis added.) To know the Savior, so, is to be similar Him. God will anoint us to be like His Son when we make an earnest endeavor." ("What Manner of Men Ought We to Be?" Ensign, Nov 1983, p. 43.) "
(Henry B. Eyring, To Depict Closer to God, Deseret Book [Salt Lake City: 1997], p.71-72)

"If y'all'll recall that the primal to not being diverted from serving God is humility, and so you'll understand that some of those days when you thought things were going desperately were a corking approving. You might non have sought them, just if you react to such days by recognizing your dependence on God, you could actually be in a meliorate situation than if everything had gone extremely well. Too much success, in fact, could lead you into a more difficult trial because it could make you lot arrogant.
To hear the voice of the Holy Ghost requires a humble and a meek heart. Although information technology may sometimes feel similar chastisement when life gets difficult, call back that the scriptures tell us, "Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you lot whom I love, and whom I love I also chasten that their sins may exist forgiven, for with the chastisement I prepare a way for their deliverance in all things out of temptation, and I have loved y'all—wherefore, ye must needs be chastened and stand rebuked before my confront." (D&C 95:1-ii.) That doesn't sound and then strange subsequently you've thought about it. Our Father in Sky loves us; he wants us to be guided, and he knows we tin can't be guided in arrogance. So when you lot're indelible what seems to be a trial or a examination, when things don't seem to be going well, you lot can know that you lot have a loving Father who is allowing you to have experiences that can bless you."
(Henry B. Eyring, To Draw Closer to God, Deseret Book [Salt Lake Metropolis: 1997], p.85-86)

"When you're experiencing a severe trial, ask yourself this question: "Am I trying to do what the Lord would have me practise?" If you're not, then adjust your class. But if yous are, remember the boy exterior the walls of Jerusalem who turned to his brothers and said, "I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall ready a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them." (i Nephi three:7.)
I bear y'all my testimony that the Lord will always set up a way for yous to escape from the trials you will be given if you sympathize two things. One is that you need to be on the Lord'due south errand. The second thing you need to empathize is that the escape volition almost never be out of the trial; it will ordinarily be through information technology. If y'all pray to take the experience removed birthday, you may non notice the mode prepared for yous. Instead, y'all need to pray to find the way of deliverance through it."
(Henry B. Eyring, To Draw Closer to God, Deseret Book [Salt Lake City: 1997], p.86)

"The book of Helaman describes a group of people who were suffering terrible persecution but were at peace in their hearts. This is how they did it: "They did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God." (Helaman 3:35.)
Yield your eye unto God. Ask him what it is he would have you do. Know that he will have prepared a way for you to practice it, fifty-fifty under great difficulties. Inquire him how he would have you share what you have with others, and you volition feel his love. He lives and he loves you. He wants you to come home once more."
(Henry B. Eyring, To Depict Closer to God, Deseret Book [Salt Lake City: 1997], p.88-89)

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January 17, 2009 Lisa Brown rated it it was amazing

A wonderful book that not only helps you empathize your relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ, just helps you understand how to come closer to Him and our Father in Heaven. Elder Eyring has such a wonderful way of instruction, and his words, personal stories, and testimony truly do aid you draw closer to God.

*I read this during a particularly trying time in my life, and it was just what I needed.

Mar 08, 2009 Cindy rated it it was amazing

Sometimes a book comes into your life at just the correct time. With all the stuff going on in my family right now, this book was merely what I needed to read. I dear President Eyring and his calm, sugariness organized religion that merely permeates everything he says and does. In this volume, I establish just what I needed to help me deal with some personal heartaches. It gave the forcefulness and the understanding to go on going just a piddling longer, and with God's grace, that's when things began to expect a little less grim. It Sometimes a book comes into your life at just the correct time. With all the stuff going on in my family right at present, this book was but what I needed to read. I love President Eyring and his calm, sweetness faith that simply permeates everything he says and does. In this book, I found just what I needed to help me deal with some personal heartaches. It gave the strength and the agreement to keep going only a little longer, and with God's grace, that'due south when things began to wait a little less grim. It wasn't and so much the words themselves, as the spirit that filled me as I read them. It was a very personal experience, merely I am sharing it here because I am then grateful that it happened. Much of my reading is just for fun, or for a fiddling enlightenment, but sometimes I need to read something that feeds my soul. This was only what I needed. ...more

I read this on a trip with my young daughters while on a trip visiting family unit. This book was very inspiring and was much needed afterward what has been the roughest year of my life so far; with a pending divorce from a person that was, non just my loftier schoolhouse sweetheart but a person that for over one-half my life has been my all-time friend and so more recently the passing of my but sibling. I establish much needed guidance, reminders, comfort and enlightenment. President Eyring's discourses are put together I read this on a trip with my young daughters while on a trip visiting family. This book was very inspiring and was much needed after what has been the roughest year of my life so far; with a pending divorce from a person that was, not only my high schoolhouse sweetheart but a person that for over one-half my life has been my best friend and and so more recently the passing of my only sibling. I found much needed guidance, reminders, comfort and enlightenment. President Eyring's discourses are put together in a well thought out social club. ...more

Jul 31, 2008 Amy rated it it was amazing

Recommended to Amy by: Heidi

I've discovered a common theme in President Eyring's discourses and talks: Ask God what you should do, how yous should serve, how you should feel, then listen and obey. He will respond. I've discovered a common theme in President Eyring's discourses and talks: Ask God what you should practice, how you should serve, how you should feel, and so heed and obey. He will answer. ...more

Oct 30, 2022 Heidi rated information technology it was amazing

Listened to him read this. I dearest his voice. Then many good letters in here - particularly for this fourth dimension in my life.

Feb 22, 2009 Loralee rated it it was amazing

Recommended to Loralee by: My mom

My mother gave this book to each of her children a few Christmas'due south ago. I found groovy insights into developing my own relationship with God. This is one of those books where you can read a chapter and observe yourself thinking nigh it for the remainder of the day.

His book is filled with great wisdom. Speaking about trying to be like our Savior, Pres. Eyering says, "If we stay at information technology long plenty, perhaps for a lifetime, we will have for so long felt what the Savior feels, wanted what he wants, and washed

My mother gave this book to each of her children a few Christmas's ago. I found bang-up insights into developing my own relationship with God. This is i of those books where you tin read a chapter and find yourself thinking about it for the remainder of the day.

His volume is filled with great wisdom. Speaking about trying to exist like our Savior, Pres. Eyering says, "If we stay at information technology long enough, perhaps for a lifetime, we will accept for and then long felt what the Savior feels, wanted what he wants, and done what he would have u.s.a. do that we will take, through the Atonement, a new heart filled with charity. And we volition take go more similar him." (p. 71)

This is a book I have read more than once. I accept likewise constitute it a corking source for talks and lessons.

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Jan xvi, 2022 Katie rated information technology it was astonishing

I really enjoyed this. President Eyring is a great homo and I love his stories and wisdom. I thought it would just be about helping myself depict closer to God, but at that place's a department at the end about helping others draw closer to God. I enjoyed that the nearly. I really enjoyed this. President Eyring is a great human and I dearest his stories and wisdom. I thought it would but be about helping myself draw closer to God, but at that place'due south a section at the stop about helping others depict closer to God. I enjoyed that the nearly. ...more than

May sixteen, 2022 Shiloah rated it it was amazing

Phenomenal. We read this aloud every bit a family unit and it fed united states of america in many ways.

January 08, 2022 Miriam rated information technology actually liked it

This review has been subconscious because information technology contains spoilers. To view it, click here. CES Religious Education February 5, 1993
If we are so focused on the logical reasoning of why we should practice something particularly spiritual things than we limit ourselves from from beingness able to hear the spirit. We wait the solution to exist something that we can logical empathise on all levels; ignoring the fact that at that place is and so much we won't sympathise in this life, in our temporal limited bodies. Think about spiritual experiences that you and others take had. Unremarkably people remark about their spiritu CES Religious Educational activity Feb 5, 1993
If we are so focused on the logical reasoning of why nosotros should do something especially spiritual things than we limit ourselves from from being able to hear the spirit. We expect the solution to be something that we can logical understand on all levels; ignoring the fact that there is so much we won't sympathize in this life, in our temporal express bodies. Recollect about spiritual experiences that you and others have had. Unremarkably people remark nigh their spiritual experiences as receiving revelation to practise something that they would have never thought of, normally do or knew nothing about.
The scriptures teach usa to ponder information technology out in our hearts and then ask if it exist right. If we are so stubborn as to recall that the solution is something we tin reason out on our own and won't accept anything else then we won't receive the answer, bc we wouldn't act on it otherwise.

If we want to assist those who have doubts, we shouldn't focus on their logic or state of mind, only rather their heart. We should listen to them. Ask yourself, "what seems to have harden their heart? What has softened it in the past? What might soften it at present? what has he said or what accept I felt, that gives me a clue every bit to what might make him decide that he wants to have a soften center?"
Treat our students every bit seekers.

Ricks College Devo February 16, 1988
He shared an feel where he immediately knew the answer to a man's problem who came to him as a bishop, but when president eyring went dwelling that night he was curt with his wife. He learned that y'all can accept a trial of your organized religion from success. I had thought that I was doing wonderfully well, and that led me to human activity equally if I were someone special - to human action in a style that grieved the Holy Ghost.

CES Fireside Nov 5,1995
Man or woman who worries about fincially providing for themselves and their futurity family, but see part of what they need to do to provide for their family. Those who lack money, and so choose ways to make their family income keep rising, and and then observe that the punch is at that place whatever the income.
"If yous wish to become rich, save what you get "
I don't get to make my children's hereafter choices. The best thing I can exercise is to brand the choices I want my children to make in the future correct at present for myself so they can larn them and absorb them easily.

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This book is made up of 15 discourses and talks given by Elder Eyring from as early as 1985 to 1995 that will inspire and strengthen your testimony of the gospel.

My favorite discourse was chapter 13 entitled "The Family," (1995) in which Elder Eyring, using the (then brand new) The Family unit: A Proclamation to the Globe equally his text, exhorts usa in creating the ideal family unit of eternal families that would go so important decades later.

Before meeting his married woman and settling down to marria

This book is made upwardly of fifteen discourses and talks given past Elderberry Eyring from every bit early every bit 1985 to 1995 that will inspire and strengthen your testimony of the gospel.

My favorite discourse was chapter 13 entitled "The Family," (1995) in which Elder Eyring, using the (then brand new) The Family: A Proclamation to the World as his text, exhorts us in creating the ideal family unit of eternal families that would become then important decades later.

Before meeting his wife and settling down to marriage, Elder Eyring describes the comfortable life he was living in a boardinghouse with other unmarried men similar himself. All enjoyed good meals, housekeeping service and comfortable rented rooms to relax in, nevertheless, information technology was not the platonic life he'd been taught to strive for. A dainty lifestyle merely non i he'd want to live in forever.

Even so, how many young men today accept no problem with putting off marriage and family cosmos? This item quote actually struck home to me:

"For some of us, the test in that schoolroom of mortality will be to desire marriage and children in this life, with all our hearts, but to have it delayed or denied." (p. 165)

I constitute much condolement knowing if I put my faith and trust in the Lord and work harder in establishing and maintaining a relationship with Him while staying close to the spirit and keeping the commandments and my covenants everything else would take care of itself. "And how not bad shall be the joy and how much deeper the appreciation later on indelible in patience and organized religion at present."

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Sep 24, 2022 Magila rated it it was amazing

When you lot hear volume of discourses, and in the Latter-twenty-four hour period Saint world, this means talks, it tin can be at in one case promising and a bit underwhelming. The primal to achieving something meaningful becomes successful curation, editing, and a period that makes sense.

This book of discourses tackled a wide range of topics and in the end, it did make me experience like I was able to draw closer to God -and in many respects- God by virtue of the Holy Ghost.

A major virtue, though I did mind to it (which I recommend) in r

When y'all hear volume of discourses, and in the Latter-mean solar day Saint world, this ways talks, it can be at once promising and a chip underwhelming. The key to achieving something meaningful becomes successful curation, editing, and a menstruum that makes sense.

This book of discourses tackled a broad range of topics and in the end, information technology did make me feel like I was able to draw closer to God -and in many respects- God past virtue of the Holy Ghost.

A major virtue, though I did listen to it (which I recommend) in rather rapid succession, is that you can step in and out of this. Going from one section to another, it's something y'all tin consider over some time and include equally a part of personal study and reflection without feeling a need or desire to blitz through it.

Highly recommended.

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May 18, 2022 Patsy rated it it was astonishing

This collection of speeches from the fourscore's and 90's holds upward well (2021) today. The talks are grouped into three categories: Hearing, Heeding, and Helping Others to exercise the same. The first time I read it, I was most impressed by his proffer to heed for God'due south word in even the simplest of communications. I employ this technique oftentimes, to aid me feel God's love and direction for me. This time reading information technology, I too noticed his emphasis on the importance of humility, and also how to get more from my script This collection of speeches from the eighty'south and 90's holds upward well (2021) today. The talks are grouped into 3 categories: Hearing, Heeding, and Helping Others to practise the same. The starting time fourth dimension I read it, I was most impressed by his suggestion to listen for God's discussion in even the simplest of communications. I use this technique often, to help me feel God'south dear and direction for me. This fourth dimension reading it, I also noticed his emphasis on the importance of humility, and besides how to get more than from my scripture reading. ...more

October 02, 2022 Connie rated information technology it was astonishing

I would catch snippets of the audio on The Mormon Channel radio and was so excited to finally heed to the whole matter. Such a neat listen and definitely made me feel closer to God particularly as I was listening while staying at the embankment and would listen on my forenoon walks by the bounding main and watching the sunrises.

Oct x, 2022 Galene rated it it was astonishing

I actually enjoyed this book. It is filled with simple things that nosotros can practice to Depict Closer to God. I finished it simply after I listened to Conference and it was dainty to feel the same sweet spirit. I am Grateful I Read this book and hope to utilise its teachings. I would definitely recommend reading it.

I've long admired this man for his humility. The themes of these chapters are laced in beloved and humility...much of what Pres Eyring is laced with himself. He'due south a remarkable, spiritual human who teaches powerfully. Great reminders in gratitude, love, waiting on the Lord, and serving faithfully to fix for sky in families. Timeless messages from a personal hero of mine.

I always love hearing him speak with his soothing, calm, compassionate phonation.

There is a lot of skillful information in this book. President Eyring has so much depth and insight! I loved his stories and examples. He is a great teacher dividing it into sections and offering real life suggestions for application.

I definitely recommend this volume!!

Oct 19, 2022 Jess Wilson rated it it was amazing

Wonderful volume. There were many times while reading his words, I was reminded that a. that he is a prophet of God b. some perfectly "random" sentence and/or chapter is exactly what I needed that moment of that solar day to: elevator my spirit, called me to change, or answered an unsaid prayer. Wonderful volume. There were many times while reading his words, I was reminded that a. that he is a prophet of God b. some perfectly "random" judgement and/or affiliate is exactly what I needed that moment of that day to: lift my spirit, called me to change, or answered an unsaid prayer. ...more

I first read this book about 20 years ago. I liked it better then. It'south non that the principles are outdated; but I enjoy having quotes from full general regime that I remember better. Still, there are some nuggets of wisdom that deserve to be mined. I first read this book most 20 years ago. I liked it better and so. It's not that the principles are outdated; but I enjoy having quotes from general authorities that I call up meliorate. Still, in that location are some nuggets of wisdom that deserve to be mined. ...more than

Sep 01, 2022 Amanda Jeffs rated it it was amazing

Elderberry Eyring's discourses take e'er moved me to become more compassionate and kind. 1 feels his tender soul through the touching experiences he shares. I specially loved the one he shared of his male parent's battle with cancer. Elder Eyring's discourses accept always moved me to get more compassionate and kind. 1 feels his tender soul through the touching experiences he shares. I specially loved the ane he shared of his father's boxing with cancer. ...more

January 10, 2022 Richard rated it information technology was amazing

An first-class collection of the talks and teachings, grouped by topic, of Henry B. Eyring. Good lessons on how to get stronger spiritually, how to resist temptation, and how to help others do the aforementioned.

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I truthfully wasn't expecting to finish this today only I sat downwardly and just kept reading.
Every discourse caused me to reflect on my relationship with God. Equally the title indicates, I believe I received greater strength to describe closer to Him.

May 22, 2022 Jaron rated it it was amazing

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November 03, 2022 Susan Howe rated it information technology was amazing

I loved this book and will "read it" heed to it again. I dearest the personal experiences Elder Eyring shares and the way he reaches.

January ten, 2022 Natalie rated it it was amazing

I dearest Henry B Eyring! This book had wonderful insights into truly drawing closer to God. I look forwards to reading information technology once more soon!

Feb 12, 2022 Elaine rated information technology it was amazing

Wonderful LDS Classic. I felt every bit though President Eyring was by my side education me.

Mar nineteen, 2022 James rated information technology information technology was astonishing

Curtailed and inspirational. A corking companion study to the scriptures in introducing practical religious topics in approachable language.

Henry Bennion Eyring is an American educational administrator and religious leader who is Commencement Advisor in the First Presidency of The Church building of Jesus Christ of Latter-24-hour interval Saints (LDS Church building). Eyring was the 2nd Counselor to Gordon B. Hinckley in the Get-go Presidency from Oct half dozen, 2007 until Hinckley's death on Jan 27, 2008. On February 3, 2008, Eyring was chosen to be the First Counsel Henry Bennion Eyring is an American educational administrator and religious leader who is First Counselor in the Outset Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Eyring was the Second Counselor to Gordon B. Hinckley in the First Presidency from October 6, 2007 until Hinckley'south death on January 27, 2008. On February 3, 2008, Eyring was called to be the Kickoff Counselor to Thomas South. Monson in the Kickoff Presidency, serving with 2nd Counselor Dieter F. Uchtdorf.

Eyring has also served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the presiding bishopric, First Quorum of the Seventy, and as Commissioner of Church building Instruction of the LDS Church.

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"President George Q. Cannon gave the states a marvelous description of how we can recognize the influence of the Holy Ghost. He said this: "I will tell you a rule past which yous may know the Spirit of God from the spirit of evil. The Spirit of God ever produces joy and satisfaction of mind. When yous have that Spirit y'all are happy; when you take another spirit you are non happy. The spirit of doubt is the spirit of the evil one; it produces uneasiness and other feelings that interfere with happiness and peace." — 1 likes

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