Go and Do

A Call to Youth

We all know there are special keys, covenants, and responsibilities given to the presiding officers of the Church, but we also know that the Church draws incomparable strength, a truly unique vitality, from the faith, devotion, and contribution of every member of this Church, whoever you may be. In whatever country you live, however young or inadequate you feel, or however aged or limited you see yourself as being, I testify you are individually loved of God, you are central to the meaning of His work, and you are cherished and prayed for by the presiding officers of His Church. The personal value, the sacred splendor of every one of you, is the very reason there is a plan for salvation and exaltation. Contrary to the parlance of the day, this is about you.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

God has designed this mortal existence to require nearly constant exertion. I recall the Prophet Joseph Smith’s simple statement: “By continuous labor [we] were enabled to get a comfortable maintenance” (Joseph Smith—History 1:55). By work we sustain and enrich life. It enables us to survive the disappointments and tragedies of the mortal experience. Hard-earned achievement brings a sense of self-worth. Work builds and refines character, creates beauty, and is the instrument of our service to one another and to God. A consecrated life is filled with work, sometimes repetitive, sometimes menial, sometimes unappreciated, but always work that improves, orders, sustains, lifts, ministers, aspires.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Young women in the Church learn to set goals through the … Personal Progress [program], which focus them toward the temple and their future responsibilities. In Relief Society they continue to progress toward the blessings of the temple and eternal life by increasing their faith and personal righteousness, strengthening their families and homes, and seeking out and helping those who are in need.

Sister Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president

Young men and young women, you can start today by being an “example of the believers” in faith and in purity. Strengthen your faith and testimony daily through scripture study and prayer. Keep your baptismal covenant which will keep you pure and worthy of the guidance of the Holy Ghost. You can start today to be that example for others to follow.

Sister Mary N. Cook, first counselor in the Young Women general presidency