We believe in families, and we believe in children. "We declare that God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force." This commandment has not been forgotten or set aside in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We express deep gratitude for the enormous faith shown by husbands and wives in their willingness to have children. When to have a child and how many children to have are private decisions to be made between a husband and wife and the Lord. These are sacred decisions--decisions that should be made with sincere prayer and acted on with great faith. This is a time of economic instability and financial uncertainty. In April general conference, President Thomas S. Monson said, "If you are concerned about providing financially for a wife and family, may I assure you that there is no shame in a couple having to scrimp and save." Many voices in the world today marginalize the importance of having children or suggest delaying or limiting children in a family. "[It's] not something [you] do if you can squeeze the time in. It is what God gave you time for." Having young children is not easy. Many days are just difficult. We thank you for creating within the Church a sanctuary for families, where we honor and help mothers with children. To a righteous father, there are no words sufficient to express the gratitude and love he feels for his wife's incalculable gift of bearing and caring for their children. Jesus took a child in His arms and said, "Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever [receiveth] me, receiveth ... him that sent me."