Elder Richard G. Hinckley
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"What does my membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mean to me? Brethren, it means everything. It influences, enlivens, permeates, and gives purpose and meaning to everything in life that is important to me: my relationship with God, my Eternal Father, and with his holy Son, the Lord, Jesus Christ. It teaches me that through obedience to the principles and ordinances of the gospel, I will find peace and happiness in this life, and be invited to live in God's presence, with my family, in the life that surely will follow mortality, where his mercy will satisfy the demands of justice, and encircle me and mine, and you and yours, in the arms of safety."
"I invite each of you, young or old, to dedicate a small notebook to this same theme. Write at the top of the page the words, 'What my membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints means to me.' Then briefly list those things that come to mind. Over time, additional thoughts will come which you can add to your list. Soon you will have a growing booklet that will fill you with gratitude and appreciation for your membership in the Lord's church. It may even provide a resource for talks you may be asked to give in the future."
