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The Lord isn't asking us to load up a handcart: he is asking us to fortify our faith. He isn't asking us to walk across a continent, He is asking us to walk across the street to visit our neighbor. He isnt asking us to give all our wordly possesions to build a temple; He is asking us to give of our means and time despite the pressures of modern living to continue to build temples and then to attend regulary the temples all ready built. He isnt asking us to die a martyrs death; He's asking us to live a disciples life. This is a great time to live, brothers and sisters, and it is up to us to carry on the rich tradition of devoted commitment that has been the hallmark of previous generations of Latter-day saints. This is not the time for the spirtually faint of heart. We cannot afford to be superficially righteous. Our testimonies must run deep, with spiritual roots firmly embedded in the rock of revelation. We must continue to move forward as a covenanted, consecrated people with faith in every footstep "till the purpose of God shall be accomplishedand the Great Jehovah shall say THE WORK IS DONE!" that it may be so for us is my humble prayer in the name of Jesus Christ amen.. M. Russell Ballard 2008