"By living the gospel of Jesus Christ, we develop within ourselves a living spring that will quench eternally our thirst for happiness, peace, and everlasting life. The Lord explains clearly in the Doctrine and Covenants that only faithful obedience can tap the well of living water that refreshes and enlivens our souls: 'But unto him that keepeth my commandments I will give the mysteries of my kingdom, and the same shall be in him a well of living water, springing up unto everlasting life' (D&C 63:23) ....
"These latter days are a time of great spiritual thirst. Many in the world are searching, often intensely, for a source of refreshment that will quench their yearning for meaning and direction in their lives. They crave a cool, satisfying drink of insight and knowledge that will soothe their parched souls. Their spirits cry out for life-sustaining experiences of peace and calm to nourish and enliven their withering hearts....
"As at Jacob's well, so today the Lord Jesus Christ is the only source of living water. It will quench the thirst of those suffering from the drought of divine truth that so afflicts the world."
- Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Living Water to Quench Spiritual Thirst," Ensign, May 1995, p. 18
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I like the concept of learning to "develop within ourselves a living spring that will quench eternally our thirst for happiness," What a glorious promise! And it comes from "faithful obedience," from truly living gospel principles.
I love this summary of how this principle is particularly pertinent to our day:
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