Consecration

"My dear sisters, seek out the majesty, the beauty, and the exhilarating joy of the 'why' of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
    "The 'what' and 'how' of obedience mark the way and keep us on the right path. The 'why' of obedience sanctifies our actions, transforming the mundane into the majestic. It magnifies our small acts of obedience into holy acts of consecration."
(President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Forget Me Not", October 2011 General Conference)

"The Lord’s way to help those in temporal need requires people who out of love have consecrated themselves and what they have to God and to His work."
(President Henry B. Eyring, "Opportunities to Do Good", April 2011 General Conference)

"One who lives a consecrated life does not seek to take advantage of another but, if anything will turn the other cheek and, if required to deliver a coat, will give the cloak also."
(Elder D. Todd Christofferson, "Reflections on a Consecrated Life", General Conference October 2010)

"To consecrate is to set apart or dedicate something as sacred, devoted to holy purposes. True success in this life comes in consecrating our lives - that is, our time and choices to God's purposes. In so doing, we permit Him to raise us to our highest destiny."
(Elder D. Todd Christofferson, "Reflections on a Consecrated Life", General Conference October 2010)

"A consecrated life is a beautiful thing. Its strength and serenity are 'as a very fruitful tree which is planted in a goodly land, by pure stream, that yieldeth much precious fruit' (D&C 97:9). Of particular significance is the influence of a consecrated man or woman upon others, especially those closest and dearest. The consecration of many who have gone before us has helped lay the foundation for our happiness. In like manner future generations will take courage from your consecrated life, acknowledging their debt to you for the possession of all that truly matters."
(Elder D. Todd Christofferson, "Reflections on a Consecrated Life", General Conference October 2010)