"Go For It!" By President Thomas S. Monson

In this priesthood address, President Thomas S. Monson delivers an inspiring message titled "Go For It!" to the young men of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Drawing from "Great Expectations," he reminds us of our divine destiny and Heavenly Father's love. President Monson shares stories of overcoming humiliation and powerful accounts of faith, including a miraculous recovery in Guatemala. This video is a roadmap to overcome self-defeat, strengthen prayer, and fulfill your sacred trust. Learn to transform disappointment into determination and move toward eternal life with unwavering faith and courage. Highlights with Integrated Keywords 02:20 - Our Noble Birthright and Pre-mortal Existence: Explore our origins as spirit children and the noble and great status we held before this world was. 03:51 - "He's Nobody": Recognizing Your Divine Worth: Overcome the feeling of being "nobody" by realizing you are a child of promise and a son of God. 05:35 - Defining Your Future: Past, Present, and Future: Learn to ponder your goals by learning from the past, preparing for the future, and living in the present. 06:17 - Overcoming the Enemy of Self-Defeat: Defeat the spirit of self-defeat by conceiving of yourself as made in the image of God for a new sense of strength and power. 07:00 - Rising Above Disappointment and Loss: Use experiences of finishing last to show determination and the ability to rise above disappointment. 08:05 - The Softball Lesson: From Last Pick to Contributor: A personal story of youthful humiliation that turned into a burst of confidence through a simple act of faith. 09:55 - The Formula for Success: Never Give Up: Apply the three-word formula of never give up to face daily confrontation and opposition. 10:55 - The Power of Choice and Escaping Temptation: Understand that God provides a way to escape every temptation if we choose the right. 11:45 - Standing for Truth: I Believe in Prayer: Hear the firm witness of those who stand for truth and declare their belief in prayer even in high-pressure situations. 12:45 - The Inspired Plan: Pray, Then Go to Work: Discover the inspired plan for coping with crisis: combine the power of prayer with diligent work. 13:15 - Selfless Service: The Example of Ezra Taft Benson: Follow the example of selfless service and going about doing good for the benefit of others. 14:18 - Modern Heroes: Rescuing Others and Scouting for Food: See how young men become modern heroes through courageous determination and serving the hungry. 15:30 - Missionary Work: Teaching Truth and Dispelling Darkness: The impact of a missionary force that spreads joy and brings souls to spiritual growth in Christ. 16:30 - Miracles in Guatemala: The First Missionaries: A look at the modern miracles and hardships endured by the first missionaries to enter Guatemala. 17:35 - The Randall Ellsworth Miracle: Faith to Walk Again: The moving account of a missionary's unwavering faith and heroic courage after a devastating injury. 21:00 - A Silent Witness: The Symbol of the Cane: The cane stands as a silent witness to God’s ability to hear prayers and provide a symbol of faith. 22:00 - Conclusion: Go For It!: A final call to strive for the goal of eternal life and "Go For It!" with unflinching effort. "Go For It!" By President Thomas S. Monson Second Counselor in the First Presidency General Conference April 1989 Thomas S. Monson President Thomas S. Monson served as the 16th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from February 3, 2008 – January 2, 2018 President Thomas S. Monson served as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from March 12, 1995 – February 3, 2008 President Thomas S. Monson served as First Counselor in the First Presidency from March 12, 1995 – January 27, 2008 President Thomas S. Monson served as Second Counselor in the First Presidency from November 10, 1985 – March 3, 1995 Elder Thomas S. Monson served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from October 4, 1963 – November 10, 1985 #GoForIt #PresidentThomasSMonson #ScripturesAndTheProphets #LDS #Mormon #ChurchOfJesusChrist #ComeUntoChrist #Priesthood #Faith #NeverGiveUp #GreatExpectations #ThePowerOfPrayer #DivineIdentity #LatterDaySaints #Christianity #Inspiration #Miracles #RandallEllsworth #SelfImprovement #SpiritualGrowth #MissionaryWork #JesusChrist #ThomasSMonson #OvercomingSelfDefeat #EternalLife @churchofjesuschrist @ComeUntoChrist