- “We do not control what I call the great transfer board in the sky. The inconveniences that are sometimes associated with a release from our labors here are necessary in order to accelerate the work there. Heavenly Father can’t do His work with ten times more people there than we have on this planet, except he will on occasion take some of the very best sisters and brothers. The conditions of termination here, painful though they are, are a part of the conditions of acceleration there. Thus we are back to faith in the timing of God, and to be able to say not only ‘Thy will be done’…. But also ‘Thy timing be done’, even when we don’t fully understand it.” Neal Maxwell, Address to CES Religious Educators, Salt Lake Tabernacle Feb 2, 2001.
- December 20, 1995 – Wednesday – Quito Ecuador… “Wow. Great day. We taught 8 second charlas today and we committed 4 to be baptized. We’re going to commit the other 4 ya mismo. I’m really seeing the positive side of things. When Satan does something, or something fails, I can recognize it, think, and do the best of the situation. Many times the citas are stood up, so we think of another option – nada, and then another – nada – but we always find someone in the road, or by their house so that we make contact, or take out the referral. The Lord really does guide us to do the things that he wants us to do. I know this is His work, and no one elses. I love being here. It’s so important to be worthy of the Spirit. If not – no success.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal