"Someone said long ago, when great events occur, there are three types of persons manifested: First, the one who doesn't realize that anything great is happening; second, the one who realizes something is going on but doesn't know what it is; and third, the one behind the scenes making it all happen.
"How does a person make things happen? How can someone be effective as a young man or woman, as a father, a mother, as a leader in the Church, in schoolwork, in life? I submit that it is by doing things 'the Lord's way.'...
1. Be believing with desire single to the glory of God. Be believing...
2. Commit and discipline yourself totally in word and deed...
3. Do all in your power to fulfill your part...
4. Pray as if all depended upon the Lord...
5. Prepare for constant and intense trials of your faith...
6. Expect the Lord to perform according to his holy will and your faith. The Lord will perform...
"My brothers and sisters, today is a day of miracles. We believe in miracles. The Latter-day Saints may expect miracles according to their faith. As a member of this Church, you have an authorization to take a leading part in the development of the kingdom of God on earth within your respective responsibilities. Pray fervently. Actively seek to increase your faith, and with that great gift from God, you can cause great things to occur in your life and in the lives of others."
Gene R. Cook, "Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ," Fireside at Brigham Young University, November 8, 1981.
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