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5 Favorite Quotes from President Russell M. Nelson That Draw Us Closer to Christ
There’s something about President Russell M. Nelson’s words that feel both gentle and powerful - like a warm light cutting through the noise of the world. As the Lord’s living prophet today, he offers truth that is simple, steady, and filled with eternal love. His counsel always turns our hearts back to the Savior.
I wanted to share a few of my favorite quotes from President Nelson - words that have helped anchor me in times of change, lifted me when I felt uncertain, and reminded me of the pure love of Jesus Christ.
These are the kinds of quotes I return to again and again. Maybe they’ll become your favorites too.
1. “The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.”
This quote feels like a heart check. Where am I focusing? If I look at the chaos, I’ll feel it. But if I look to Christ - if I let Him become the center - I begin to feel a deep, lasting joy. Not surface-level happiness. But joy that roots itself in the soul.
2. “The Lord loves effort, because effort brings rewards that can’t come without it.”
I love this reminder that the Lord isn’t asking for perfection - He’s asking for our heart. Our effort. Even small steps toward Him matter. And when we keep showing up - praying, seeking, repenting, trusting - the spiritual rewards come. Peace. Strength. Grace.
3. “My plea is that we will not just listen to His voice, but that we will choose to truly let God prevail.”
Letting God prevail means letting go of our own way. It means trusting Him enough to say, “Lead me. I’ll follow.” It’s one of the most powerful invitations President Nelson has ever given, and it still echoes in my heart. What would it look like today - for me, for you - to let God prevail?
4. “Nothing is more liberating, more ennobling, or more crucial to our individual progression than is a regular, daily focus on Jesus Christ.”
We don’t need to complicate things. We just need to center on Christ. Daily. That could be as simple as a whispered prayer, opening the scriptures, or looking at a painting of Him and remembering who He is. He changes everything. Every day.
5. “The increasing darkness that accompanies tribulation makes the light of Jesus Christ shine ever more brightly.”
There are days when the world feels heavy. But the darker it gets, the brighter His light becomes. That’s the beauty of Jesus Christ - He doesn’t remove all pain, but He fills it with hope, healing, and eternal light.
President Nelson's words always point us back to the Savior. They invite us to live with greater purpose, to love more deeply, and to believe more fully in who Jesus Christ is.
I invite you to choose one of these quotes and write it down. Keep it where you’ll see it - by your mirror, your fridge, your phone screen. Let it be a reminder that Christ is near. And if you're looking for artwork that reflects these same truths, we invite you to explore our collection at JesusistheChristPrints.com - where every piece of art bears testimony of Him.
He is the reason. He is the way. And He is always enough.
