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President James E. Faust

Second Counselor, First Presidency
Published: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006

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Human beings "need to be replenished spiritually because 'life is more than meat' and 'there is a spirit in man; and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.' The human spirit needs love. It also needs to be 'nourished up in the words of faith and good doctrine.'"

"Our most important spiritual nutrient is a testimony that God is our Eternal Father, that Jesus is our Savior and Redeemer, and that the Holy Ghost is our comforter. This testimony is confirmed to us by the gift of the Holy Ghost. From this testimony we derive the spiritual nutrients of faith and trust in God, which bring forth the blessings of heaven."

"In our uncertain physical environment, we need to increase our spiritual nutrients, nutrients that come from the knowledge of the fullness of the gospel and the powers of the holy priesthood. When such knowledge penetrates our souls, we not only draw closer to God but we also want to serve him and our fellow men."

"Spiritual nutrients, which keep us spiritually healthy, can lose their potency and strength if we do not live worthy of the divine guidance we need."

"I hope that we will always hunger and thirst for the word of the Lord through his servants."