The entire message of the New Testament breathes a spirit of awakening to the human soul.

Shadows of despair are dispelled by rays of hope, sorrow yields to joy, and the feeling of being lost in the crowd of life vanishes with the certain knowledge that our Heavenly Father is mindful of each of us.
~President

Monson, The Spirit Giveth Life, Ensign, June 1997, 2.

Gospel Doctrine, Lesson 29: The Number of the Disciples was Multiplied, Acts 6-9
President Howard W. Hunter said: It is in understanding and accepting [the] universal fatherhood of God that all human beings can best appreciate Gods concern for them and their relationship to each other. This is a message of life and love that strikes squarely against all stifling traditions based on race, language, economic or political standing, educational rank, or cultural background, for we are all of the same spiritual descent. We have a divine pedigree; every person is a spiritual child of God (in Conference Report, Oct. 1991, 22; or Ensign, Nov. 1991, 18). "[Paul C. Child] quoted from the Doctrine and Covenants, including section 18 concerning the worth of a soul, indicating that we should labor all our days to bring souls unto the Lord. He then turned to one elders quorum president and asked, 'What is the worth of a soul?' "The stunned quorum president hesitated as he formulated his reply. I had a prayer in my heart that he would be able to answer the question. He finally responded, 'The worth of a soul is its capacity to become as God.' "Brother Child closed his scriptures, walked solemnly and quietly up the aisle and back to the stand. As he passed by me, he said, 'A most profound reply.' " (Ensign, May 2006, 56) There has come to you as your birthright something beautiful and sacred and divine. Never forget that. Your Eternal Father is the great Master of the universe. He rules over all, but He also will listen to your prayers as His daughter and hear you as you speak with Him. He will answer your prayers. He will not leave you alone." (Ensign, May 2004, 112)
President Hinckley

President Monson

"There is no more compelling motivation to worthwhile endeavor than the knowledge that we are children of God, that God expects us to do something with our lives, and that He will give us help when help is sought." (Standing for Something: 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes)

"We are children of God. Each one of us is precious to the point of bringing the Lord God Almighty to a fullness of joy if we are faithful, or to tears if we are not." (Ensign, May 2004, 87)

Elder Ballard

Robert D. Hales said, On occasion individuals can have [experiences like Sauls], but for the most part, conversion happens over a period of time as study, prayer, experience, and faith help us to grow in our testimony and conversion (in Conference Report, Apr. 1997, 111; or Ensign, May 1997, 80).

Elder Ezra Taft Benson said that Sauls question, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? is the most important question we can ask in this life (in Conference Report, Oct. 1972, 53; or Ensign, Jan. 1973, 57). Why is it so important that we ask this question? How have you been blessed as you have submitted to Gods will for you? A story is told of an encounter between the Prophet Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. In the presence of a rather large group of brethren, the Prophet severely chastised Brother Brigham for some failing in his duty. Everyone, I suppose somewhat stunned, waited to see what Brighams response would be. After all, Brigham, who later became known as the Lion of the Lord, was no shrinking violet by any means. Brigham slowly rose to his feet, and in words that truly reflected his character and his humility, he simply bowed his head and said, Joseph, what do you want me to do? The story goes that sobbing, Joseph ran from the podium, threw his arms around Brigham, and said in effect, You passed, Brother Brigham, you passed (Ensign, November 2003 It is not enough merely to speak of Jesus Christ or proclaim that we are His disciples. It is not enough to surround ourselves with symbols of our religion. Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessings of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. . . . Ours is not a secondhand religion. We cannot receive the blessings of the gospel merely by observing the good that others do. (Ensign, May 2009, 76-77)

Bishop Edgely

Just a few more quotes from President Hinckley that I MUST include!
Your obligation is as serious in your sphere of responsibility as is my obligation in my sphere. No calling in this church is small or of little consequence." "Though my work may be menial, though my contribution may be small, I can perform it with dignity and offer it with unselfishness. My talents may not be great, but I can use them to bless the lives of others.... The goodness of the world in which we live is the accumulated goodness of many small and seemingly inconsequential acts." "Our burden in going forward is tremendous. But our opportunity is glorious." "Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others" "Believe in yourself. Believe in your capacity to do great and good things. Believe that no mountain is so high that you cannot climb it. Believe that no storm is so great that you cannot weather it. You are not destined to be a scrub. You are a child of God, of infinite capacity. Believe that you can do it whatever it is that you set your heart on. Opportunities will unfold and open before you. The skies will clear when they have been dark with portent...He who is our Eternal Father has blessed you with miraculous powers of mind and body. He never intended that you should be less than the crowning glory of His creations."