Sister Mary N. Cook
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Words in the Young Women theme apply to all youths in the church and can "help you, my young brothers and sisters, understand how powerful your individual actions can be in strengthening your home and family, no matter what your circumstances."
All families need strengthening, and youths can be a source of that strength. "In fact, in some families you may be the only source of spiritual strength. The Lord is depending on you to bring the blessings of the gospel to your family."
Following counsel from President Gordon B. Hinckley to pray, study, pay tithing and attend meetings can also help strengthen families. "As you commit to these patterns of righteousness, you will be blessed throughout your life and will develop the spiritual foundation from which you can strengthen your family by example."
The example of her brother, who wrote a note to her family urging them to prepare to be sealed in the temple, helped lead her family to be sealed months later.
"I knew the Lord heard and answered my brother's and my prayers as we surrounded the holy altar in the temple and were sealed as a family for time and all eternity.
"Can you make a difference in your family? Yes, you can!"
