Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
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"Jesus Christ is our greatest example. He was surrounded by multitudes and spoke to thousands, yet he always had concern for the one ...
"Some are lost because they are different. They feel as though they don't belong. Perhaps because they are different, they find themselves slipping away from the flock. They may look, act, think and speak differently than those around them, and that sometimes causes them to assume they don't fit in. They conclude they are not needed.
"In God's orchestra, every instrument is precious and adds to the complex beauty of the symphony ...
"Some are lost because they are weary. It's easy to feel overwhelmed ... Many feel discouraged because they have not measured up to their potential. Others simply feel too weak to contribute, so as the flock moves ahead, gradually, almost imperceptibly, some fall behind ...
"Step forward, put your shoulder to the wheel and push ...
"Some are lost because they have strayed. Except for the Lord, we have all made mistakes. The question is not whether we will trip and fall, but rather, how will we respond? ... Church is a place for imperfect people to gather together ... and become better."
