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1 We Follow a Living Prophet
2 What is a PROPHET?
3 Prophet As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, we are blessed to be led by living prophets inspired men called to speak for the Lord, as did Moses, Isaiah, Peter, Paul, Nephi, Mormon, and other prophets of the scriptures.
4 We sustain the President of the Church as prophet, seer, and revelator the only person on the earth who receives revelation to guide the entire Church. We also sustain the counselors in the First Presidency and the members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators.
5 Who is our PROPHET today?
6 President Thomas S. Monsen
7 Disney OR Prophet /Pixar
8 Reach for the sky
9 DISNEY: Woody from the movie Toy Story (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
10 Your never too old to be young
11 DISNEY: Snow White (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
12 Wishing will not make it so.
13 PROPHET: President Thomas S. Monson 16th President, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
14 The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.
15 DISNEY: Mulan (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
16 Listen with your heart, you will understand.
17 DISNEY: Pocahontas (Photo courtesy of Disney)
18 You can choose to be smart and happy or stupid and miserable it s your choice.
19 PROPHET: President Gordon B. Hinkley, fifteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
20 I never look back darling! it distracts from the now.
21 DISNEY: Edna E Mode She is the costume designer from the movie the Incredibles (Photo courtesy of Disney)
22 Difficulties allow us to change for the better.
23 PROPHET: President Thomas S. Monson 16th President, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
24 If something is buried in the past, leave it buried.
25 PROPHET: Elder Jeffery R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said this in a 2009 BYU Devotional. The talk is titled Remember Lot s Wife (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
26 Let it go!
27 DISNEY: Elsa & Anna From the movie Frozen (Photo courtesy of Disney)
28 You re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
29 DISNEY: Christopher Robin shares this with Winnie the Pooh in one of the many shows (Photo courtesy of Disney)
30 In every job that must be done there is an element of fun.
31 DISNEY: Mary Poppins (Photo courtesy of Disney)
32 We are made up of the stuff of eternity. Endings are not our destiny.
33 PROPHET: Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
34 A lie keeps growing and growing until it s as plain as the nose on your face
35 cb /disney/images/e/ef/ Dory-FN.png img4.wikia.nocookie.net/ cb /disney/images/e/ef/ Dory-FN.png DISNEY: Jiminy Cricket From the movie Pinocchio (Photo courtesy of Disney)
36 Just keep swimming
37 cb /disney/images/e/ef/ Dory-FN.png img4.wikia.nocookie.net/ cb /disney/images/e/ef/ DISNEY: Dory From the movie Finding Nemo (Photo courtesy of Disney) Dory-FN.png
38 We cannot be grateful and envious at the same time.
39 PROPHET: Elder Quentin L. Cook Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
40 The sooner you take a stand, the taller you will be.
41 PROPHET: Spencer W. Kimball 1st President, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
42 Faith is the moving cause of all action.
43 PROPHET: Joseph Smith 1st President, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
44 All it takes is faith and trust
45 DISNEY: Peter Pan (Photo courtesy of Disney)
46 When the raindrops come tumbling, remember you re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.
47 DISNEY: Snow White (Photo courtesy of Disney)
48 Your life is your message to the world. Make sure it s inspiring
49 PROPHET: President Thomas S. Monson 16th President, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
50 We cannot always see the end from the beginning.
51 PROPHET: Elder Neil L. Andersen, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said this in the Missionary Training meeting in His talk is titles, A Spiritual Work. (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
52 Don t worry if the time comes you ll know what to do.
53 DISNEY: Elastigirl Mrs. Incredible tells her kids this as the family set out to rescue their superhero dad (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
54 Don t Grow up, it s a trap.
55 DISNEY: Peter Pan (Photo courtesy of Disney)
56 To those that judge others i offer this advice, STOP IT!
57 PROPHET: Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, shared this in his April 2012 General Conference address, The Merciful Obtain Mercy. (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
58 Always let your conscience by your guide
59 DISNEY: Jiminy Cricket Advice given to Pinocchio (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
60 We cannot expect to lift others unless we stand on higher ground ourselves.
61 PROPHET: President Gordon B. Hinkley, fifteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
62 Live every moment as not to regret what you are about to do.
63 DISNEY: Mickey Mouse (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
64 Like so many things, it is not what s outside, but what is inside that counts.
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66 When we love somebody we show it by doing something nice.
67 PROPHET: Elder Russell M. Nelson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said this in a New Era article titled, Focus on Values. (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
68 Adventure is out there
69 DISNEY: Ellie From the movie UP (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
70 Stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight
71 PROPHET: President Gordon B. Hinkley, fifteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
72 Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.
73 DISNEY: Grandmother Willow shares this piece of wisdom with a disgruntled John Smith, from the movie Pocahontas (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
74 Forgive, not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve peace.
75 DISNEY: Rafiki, the Lion King (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
76 It s not until you loose everything that you can truly appreciate everything.
77 DISNEY: Belle (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
78 Maybe He just trusts you to do what s right.
79 PROPHET: Elder David A Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostle, from his book, Power to Become (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
80 The right shoe can change your life.
81 DISNEY: Cinderella (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
82 We must never allow doubt to hold us prisoner.
83 PROPHET: Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, shared this in his October 2013 General Conference address, Come, Join With Us. (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
84 If you can t say something nice don t say nothing at all.
85 DISNEY: Thumper From the movie Bambi (Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar)
86 Your future is as bright as your faith.
87 PROPHET: President Thomas S. Monson 16th President, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Photo courtesy of LDS Church)
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