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Quick Quotes on Callings
 "To me, there are no high or
low callings, just different types of opportunities to overcome selfishness and
learn to love and serve other people wherever you are. That is what God
expects of us. President Hinckley has clearly stated: "Your obligation is
as serious in your sphere of responsibility as is my obligation in my sphere.
No calling in this church is small or of little consequence. All of us in
the pursuit of our duty to touch the lives of others....you have as great an
opportunity for satisfaction in the performance of your duty as I do mine."
-John Groberg, Ensign, May 1995, 71.
"Brothers and sisters, may we focus on the
simple ways we can serve in the kingdom of God, always striving to change
lives, including our own. What is most important in our Church
responsibilities is not the statistics that are reported or the meetings that
are held but whether or not individual people--ministered to one at a time
just as the Savior did--have been lifted and encouraged and ultimately
changed. Our task is to help others find the peace and the joy that only the
gospel can give them. In seven words, Jesus summarized how we can accomplish
this. He said, 'If ye love me, keep my commandments' (John 14:15)." -M.
Russell Ballard, "O Be Wise," Ensign, Nov. 2006, 20
"The blessings of discipleship are readily
available to all who are willing to pay the price. Discipleship brings
purpose to our lives so that rather than wandering aimlessly, we walk
steadily on that strait and narrow way that leads us back to our Heavenly
Father. Discipleship brings us comfort in times of sorrow, peace of
conscience, and joy in service--all of which help us to be more like
Jesus." -James E. Faust, "Discipleship," Ensign, Nov. 2006, 22
"Some
may think people are called to positions in the Church because they have
perfected special talents and abilities that suit them for the calling. I am
learning that perhaps we are called because we need to develop specific
talents or attributes. The Lord knows us, and He knows which callings or
opportunities will help us grow to spiritual maturity" (Coleen K. Menlove,
Primary general president, open house address, Mar. 2000)
"There
is an irrigation analogy normally used in the Church of "getting the water to
the end of the row." However, at stake and ward levels, it would be far better
for you priesthood leaders and auxiliary officers to simply "let it rain" from
heaven. Your sacred callings give you the divine right to inspiration.
Confidently seek it. Wherever you live in the world, in the
smallest branch or the largest ward, a struggling district or a fully organized
stake, you have the right to be guided in fulfilling your inspired assignment to
best meet the needs of those you serve. Fellow workers in the kingdom of
God on earth, we love you. We pray for you. We pray that you will be
inspired and will find success and profound joy in fulfilling your sacred
assignments." -Richard G. Scott
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