President Thomas S. Monson
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"If we are on the Lord's errand, we are entitled to the Lord's help. That divine help, however, is predicated upon our worthiness. To sail safely the seas of mortality, to perform a human rescue mission, we need the guidance of that eternal mariner — even the great Jehovah. We reach out, we reach up, to obtain heavenly help."
Priesthood holders who qualify for the help of the Lord can make a difference. With them, the Lord can build boys and mend men, who can then accomplish miracles in his service. Opportunities available to priesthood holders are without limit.
"The priesthood represents a mighty army of righteousness — even a royal army."
Worthy boys and men can succeed in their callings through humble prayer, diligent preparation and faithful service if they shed the barnacles of doubt, laziness, fear and sin by plying the living waters of the gospel of Jesus Christ — faith, prayer, charity, obedience and love — to name a few.
"The lighthouse of the Lord Jesus Christ marks the way. His beacon light will guide our course to celestial glory.
"May we be wise mariners as we go forth on such a voyage. Let us be pure vessels before the Lord. Let us recognize and respond to the needs of the widow; the cry of the child, the plight of the unemployed, the burden of the sick, the hungry, the aged, the lame and the forgotten. They are remembered by our Heavenly Father and his beloved Son Jesus Christ. May you and I follow their divine examples. Heavenly peace will then be our reward."
