What is your motivation?

I enjoy picking a talk to post each Sunday. I love reading them. I love thinking about the application to marriage and family life.

THIS talk by President Uchtdorf is wonderful. As you'll see as you read these quotes it applies to marriage because our testimonies provide strength. We need that in our lives.

There is no greater blessing to me than having a husband who has a strong testimony of the Savior, His church and all the blessings that come from living it the gospel. As we grow in our testimonies and dedication to the Lord and His church, we grow closer to each other. It is illustrated in THIS post. Living the gospel brings so many blessings! Our marriages will be stronger as we support each other and help each other live the gospel and enjoy being righteous.

I hope you like THIS talk!

"The testimony of Jesus Christ and the restored gospel will help us in our lives to learn of God’s specific plan for us and then to act accordingly. It gives us assurance of the reality, truth, and goodness of God, of the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ, and of the divine calling of latter-day prophets. Our testimony motivates us to live righteously, and righteous living will cause our testimony to grow stronger.

A testimony provides proper perspective, motivation, and a solid foundation on which to build a life of purpose and personal growth. It is a constant source of confidence, a true and faithful companion during good times and bad. A testimony provides us with a reason for hope and gladness. It helps us cultivate a spirit of optimism and happiness and enables us to rejoice in the beauties of nature. A testimony motivates us to choose the right at all times and in all circumstances. It motivates us to draw nearer to God, allowing Him to draw nearer to us (see James 4:8).

Nephi’s testimony gave him the courage to stand up and be counted as one who obeys the Lord. He did not murmur, doubt, or fear no matter what the circumstances. When times got tough he said, “I will go and do [what] the Lord [has] commanded, for I know that the Lord … shall prepare a way … [to] accomplish [it]” (1 Nephi 3:7).

Just as the Lord knew Nephi, God knows us and loves us. This is our time; these are our days. We are where the action is. Our firm personal testimony will motivate us to change ourselves and then bless the world."