Provident Principles and Practices
© David Edwards, 2009
© David Edwards, 2009
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PRINCIPLES: “To provide providently, we must practice the principles of provident living: joyfully living within our means, being content with what we have, avoiding excessive debt, and diligently saving and preparing for rainy-day emergencies. When we live providently, we can provide for ourselves and our families and also follow the Savior’s example to serve and bless others.” – Robert D. Hales
“The obedient soul should not be surprised if disappointments or even disasters interrupt his peace. . . . In times of distress, let your covenants be paramount and let your obedience be exact. Then you can ask in faith, nothing wavering, according to your need, and God will answer.” – D. Todd Christofferson
“The scripture goes on to praise those of us who prepared for adversity in the more prosperous times. Many of you had the faith to try to qualify for the help you now need, before the crisis came.” – Henry B. Eyring
“A life of fun and games and expensive toys has come to an abrupt end. We move from a generation of ease and entertainment to a generation of hard work and responsibility. We do not know how long that will last. . . . Some of you live in countries where most of what you eat and some of what you wear will depend on what can be produced by the family.” – Boyd K. Packer
“It usually just takes a few phone calls from presiding authorities to local leaders to mobilize hundreds and sometimes thousands of individuals to go to the rescue of their fellow brothers and sisters in distress. . . . we now call upon you to mobilize our priesthood quorums in response to the employment and financial challenges facing our members. Consider this your personal phone call. Now is the time to rally around, lift up, and help the families in our quorums who may be in distress . . . . Many wards and stakes have called employment specialists to provide bishops and quorum leaders with additional support. Do not hesitate to call upon them for help. . . . In many areas of the Church, we have established employment resource centers. The staff in these centers have been trained to assist you with your quorum, ward, and stake employment needs. Their close relationships with employers will be an asset with career development and employment. . . . The responsibility for finding employment or improving your employment rests with you. Continued guidance comes from the Lord through regular fasting and prayer. Your quorum leaders, bishops, specialists, and employment resource center staff will help in your efforts.” – Richard C. Edgely
“Although our journey through mortality will at times place us in harm’s way, may I offer you tonight three suggestions which, when observed and followed, will lead us to safety. They are: 1. Study diligently. 2. Pray fervently. 3. Live righteously. . . . If we incorporate them into our lives . . . we will have the strength to withstand the adversary. Should we ignore them, we will be opening the door for Satan to have influence and power over us.” – Thomas S. Monson
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“The obedient soul should not be surprised if disappointments or even disasters interrupt his peace. . . . In times of distress, let your covenants be paramount and let your obedience be exact. Then you can ask in faith, nothing wavering, according to your need, and God will answer.” – D. Todd Christofferson
“The scripture goes on to praise those of us who prepared for adversity in the more prosperous times. Many of you had the faith to try to qualify for the help you now need, before the crisis came.” – Henry B. Eyring“A life of fun and games and expensive toys has come to an abrupt end. We move from a generation of ease and entertainment to a generation of hard work and responsibility. We do not know how long that will last. . . . Some of you live in countries where most of what you eat and some of what you wear will depend on what can be produced by the family.” – Boyd K. Packer
“It usually just takes a few phone calls from presiding authorities to local leaders to mobilize hundreds and sometimes thousands of individuals to go to the rescue of their fellow brothers and sisters in distress. . . . we now call upon you to mobilize our priesthood quorums in response to the employment and financial challenges facing our members. Consider this your personal phone call. Now is the time to rally around, lift up, and help the families in our quorums who may be in distress . . . . Many wards and stakes have called employment specialists to provide bishops and quorum leaders with additional support. Do not hesitate to call upon them for help. . . . In many areas of the Church, we have established employment resource centers. The staff in these centers have been trained to assist you with your quorum, ward, and stake employment needs. Their close relationships with employers will be an asset with career development and employment. . . . The responsibility for finding employment or improving your employment rests with you. Continued guidance comes from the Lord through regular fasting and prayer. Your quorum leaders, bishops, specialists, and employment resource center staff will help in your efforts.” – Richard C. Edgely
“Although our journey through mortality will at times place us in harm’s way, may I offer you tonight three suggestions which, when observed and followed, will lead us to safety. They are: 1. Study diligently. 2. Pray fervently. 3. Live righteously. . . . If we incorporate them into our lives . . . we will have the strength to withstand the adversary. Should we ignore them, we will be opening the door for Satan to have influence and power over us.” – Thomas S. MonsonGraphics:
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Photo of Elder Henry B. Eyring: www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/images/20080529-2_utah-515h.jpg (modified in Paint to focus on Elder Eyring)
Digital representation of painting of President Thomas S. Monson downloaded with permission from www.dochristensen.com/TSM-Download.html
