The Lord Has Work for You to Do | M. Russell Ballard

The Lord needs strong leaders as His work moves forward. He is performing miracles, and has important work for each of us to do.

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"Notwithstanding any difficulties or challenges you may face in the coming years, I am confident you can look forward to unsurpassed opportunities for learning, growth, and service. It's an exciting time to be alive and to be a participant in building the kingdom of God.The Lord has a work for each of you to do, and we meet this morning, in His name, knowing that all that is said and done is to honor Him.

22 years ago I spoke at this devotional about the great need that the world, and the Church, would have for prepared leaders. I repeat a similar message to you, because the need for strong leaders is even greater today.

Many of you young men and women will someday be called to leadership responsibilities, and you may well ponder the same question. Are you living up to the example of those who preceded you in your stake, ward, or general Church callings?

Brothers and sisters, please learn from me today, that among those of you present, many will be called to positions of leadership in the Church in future years. You must prepare now so that you'll be ready in every way to lead with courage and faith.

All of us need to remember that when we enter into the work of the Lord, and choose to pursue a course that can bring about great good, we may expect to encounter some opposition, difficulties, and trials. This is not only because the adversary is very real, but also because such experiences help to prepare us to become courageous and wise leaders.

In the wisdom of God, there is a reason that you are living at this time as we welcome in a new century. Each one of you is very dear to the Lord. He knows you, and He loves. Today as one of the Lord's Apostles I charge you to prepare spiritually and in every other way, to be prepared for the important work ahead for you to do." - Elder Ballard

M. Russell Ballard was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this devotional address was given on 18 January 2000.

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