Thomas Ken Quotes

God needeth not the help of a material sword of steel to assist the sword of the Spirit in the affairs of conscience.

In truth, I have done nothing alone. God has called me and has been my pilot. The Holy Spirit has been my comforter, my guide, and my power source.

Our natural gifts and abilities are limited, but when augmented by inspiration and guidance of the Holy Ghost, our potential increases many fold.

There is no greater power in heaven or on earth than pure, unconditional love.

I have tried if I could reach that great resolution . . . to be honest without a thought of Heaven or Hell.

People say that it is so hard to bring Jesus Christ and present him before the lives of men today. Of course it is. It is so hard that it is impossible except by the power of the indwelling Holy Ghost.

It is so difficult to do any work nonviolently if you don't have the constant awareness of someone who is greater than you are - someone greater who will not just fight for you but who is there to console you.

When all of earth turns against you, all of heaven turns toward you.

Never undertake anything unless you have the heart to ask Heaven's blessing on your undertaking.

I myself do nothing. The Holy Spirit accomplishes all through me.

Heaven trims our lamps while we sleep.

The Holy Spirit's motivation is always the same thing -to charge the word with heaven's own electric power.

God is the One who is with us when we have to do something we don't think we are capable of doing.

As one of my predecessors said, our objective is not to take people to heaven, but to prevent humanity from going to hell.

Actions in heaven begin when someone prays on earth. What an amazing thought!

We go astray when we think that we can do spiritual work without spiritual power.

Stand up for what is right even if you stand alone.

Only the Holy Spirit has the power to make the changes God wants to make in our lives.... We allow Christ to live through us... through the choices we make. We choose to do the right thing in situations and then trust God's Spirit to give us his power, love, faith, and wisdom to do it. Since God's Spirit lives inside of us, these things are always available for asking.

You are engaged in a work so spiritual, so far above all human power, that to forget the Spirit is to ensure defeat.

You think that because I want to do what’s right, because I want to make things better, I’m weak,” Claire said. “Or that I’m stupid. But I’m not. It takes a lot more strength to know how bad the world is and not want to be part of that, give in to it. And I do know, Kim. Believe me.

None can believe how powerful prayer is, and what it is able to effect, but those who have learned it by experience.

Seek virtue and of that posest, to Providence resign the rest.

In life, you should seek the help you need. Do not depend on your own strength alone. You have never done all you can to finish a task until you have sought help from the Lord.