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Daily Joy; A Devotional for Each Day of the Year
This dynamic collection of thoughts for each day of the year from President Russell M. Nelson is certain to motivate and inspire us in our pursuit of spiritual strength. Containing 365 quotations and accompanying scriptures for daily reading, this small, carry-along sized book will fit in a purse, briefcase, or backpack. It's also an excellent resource for family home evenings, gospel lessons, talks, or personal study. Give the gift of hope—or keep yours alive—with the words of our beloved. prophet.
400 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2020
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Russell M. Nelson
35 books230 followersRussell Marion Nelson is the 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Prior to his service as head of the Church, President Nelson served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He is also a retired American physician and cardiothoracic surgeon.
A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of Utah (1945, 1947). He is a member of honorary scholastic societies Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha. He served his residency in surgery at Mass. General Hosptial in Boston and at the University of Minnesota, where he was awarded his Ph.D. degree in 1954. Shortly after medical school, he began working with the team of doctors which created the first heart-lung machine. In 1951, the machine was used in the first open-heart operation on a human being. Four years later, Nelson was the first doctor in Utah to perform successful open-heart surgery using a heart-lung machine.
Nelson served a two-year term of medical duty in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, being stationed in Korea, Japan, and at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Later he worked for a year at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
Nelson returned to Salt Lake City in 1955 and was initially on the academic staff of the College of Medicine at the University of Utah, where in November of that year he performed the first cardiac operation in Utah utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass. That operation was performed at the Salt Lake General Hospital (SLGH) on an adult with an atrial septa defect.
In March 1956, Nelson performed the first successful pediatric cardiac operation at the SLGH, a total repair of tetralogy of Fallot in a four-year-old girl. In 1959, he joined the staff of the Salt Lake Clinic, became associated with the LDS Hospital, and continued to make major contributions to the development of the thoracic specialty both in the clinical sciences and as the second director of the residency program.
Nelson's surgical volume was sufficiently large that it was a critical component of the residents' experience. He was an innovative and facile surgeon responsible for many improvements in cardiac operations. He also established a research laboratory at LDS Hospital.
By the late 1960s, Nelson's experience with artificial aortic valve implantation was such that he was able to report a large series of patients with an exceptionally low operative mortality.
In a unique combination of spiritual and professional obligations, Nelson performed heart surgery on LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball.
A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nelson received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of Utah (1945, 1947). He is a member of honorary scholastic societies Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha. He served his residency in surgery at Mass. General Hosptial in Boston and at the University of Minnesota, where he was awarded his Ph.D. degree in 1954. Shortly after medical school, he began working with the team of doctors which created the first heart-lung machine. In 1951, the machine was used in the first open-heart operation on a human being. Four years later, Nelson was the first doctor in Utah to perform successful open-heart surgery using a heart-lung machine.
Nelson served a two-year term of medical duty in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, being stationed in Korea, Japan, and at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Later he worked for a year at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
Nelson returned to Salt Lake City in 1955 and was initially on the academic staff of the College of Medicine at the University of Utah, where in November of that year he performed the first cardiac operation in Utah utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass. That operation was performed at the Salt Lake General Hospital (SLGH) on an adult with an atrial septa defect.
In March 1956, Nelson performed the first successful pediatric cardiac operation at the SLGH, a total repair of tetralogy of Fallot in a four-year-old girl. In 1959, he joined the staff of the Salt Lake Clinic, became associated with the LDS Hospital, and continued to make major contributions to the development of the thoracic specialty both in the clinical sciences and as the second director of the residency program.
Nelson's surgical volume was sufficiently large that it was a critical component of the residents' experience. He was an innovative and facile surgeon responsible for many improvements in cardiac operations. He also established a research laboratory at LDS Hospital.
By the late 1960s, Nelson's experience with artificial aortic valve implantation was such that he was able to report a large series of patients with an exceptionally low operative mortality.
In a unique combination of spiritual and professional obligations, Nelson performed heart surgery on LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball.
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January 4, 2024
Motivating and inspirational. I’m on my third year of reading it annually.
January 1, 2022
The glory if God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth. ~Doctrine & Covenants 93:36
There is no conflict between science and religion. Conflict only arises from an incomplete knowledge of either science or religion, or both.
365 days of a spiritual thought directly from the prophet improved the quality of my thoughts and even my actions on some days. I know what kind of person I want to be, even though I still fall woefully short most days. But there were some very timely and faith promoting nuggets that even answered concerns I was having at the time, or at least soothed the worst of my doubts or anxieties. There is no way reading this book would not positively impact the reader. It’s just so positive and hopeful. Highly recommend!
There is no conflict between science and religion. Conflict only arises from an incomplete knowledge of either science or religion, or both.
365 days of a spiritual thought directly from the prophet improved the quality of my thoughts and even my actions on some days. I know what kind of person I want to be, even though I still fall woefully short most days. But there were some very timely and faith promoting nuggets that even answered concerns I was having at the time, or at least soothed the worst of my doubts or anxieties. There is no way reading this book would not positively impact the reader. It’s just so positive and hopeful. Highly recommend!
February 10, 2024
“The gift of resurrection is the Lord’s consummate act of healing. Thanks to Him, no condition is hopeless. Thanks to Him, brighter days are ahead, both here and hereafter. Real joy awaits each of us—on the other side of sorrow.”
Great book of Hope!
Great book of Hope!
December 19, 2024
I knew insight from President Nelson would be great, but this book is a true gem. Each quote could be a whole sermon and I learned so much reading and pondering his words and the scriptures included.
January 1, 2023
If you are in need of a daily thought or "pick me up" then this is your book. I highly recommend.
December 31, 2024
I love Russell M. Nelson and getting to read quotes from him every day for a year was absolutely delightful.
January 1, 2024
This was my 3rd year to read it, and am excited to start reading it again for 2024! It has been such a blessing to my life over and over again.
December 31, 2022: What I wrote a year ago is true today! December 31, 2021: an ideal way to finish off my 2021 year reading. I loved this book! There were so many days that my daily reading from this book was exactly what I needed. How I love inspired insights and wisdom of President Russell M Nelson.
December 31, 2022: What I wrote a year ago is true today! December 31, 2021: an ideal way to finish off my 2021 year reading. I loved this book! There were so many days that my daily reading from this book was exactly what I needed. How I love inspired insights and wisdom of President Russell M Nelson.
October 29, 2025
Content: 5 stars. What I'm looking for right now: much less. The one verse and one quote per day could be fantastic, but I found the format doesn't match how I want to study right now. 4 stars because I was quite disappointed that there were not references for the quotes. I often wanted to go look them up.
2025: This was now what I wanted. Absolutely beautiful and inspiring. I incorporated this into my deeper study. And yes, I did sometimes go look up references and write them in the margin.
2025: This was now what I wanted. Absolutely beautiful and inspiring. I incorporated this into my deeper study. And yes, I did sometimes go look up references and write them in the margin.
August 30, 2021
I loved this! Each day begins with a scripture and then the prophet's insightful commentary. Many of the messages were just what I needed to hear. Be aware that the kindle version has some issues and takes you back to a blank page at the beginning almost every time you come back to it. Just sync to page read and it will take you to where you left off.
December 31, 2021
Oh, how I have enjoyed reading a short page each day this year! It gives you a little something to ponder about. The scripture and quote were often just what I needed that day. I love President Nelson so much. I can't get myself to put the book away. I think I will just start it again tomorrow and read it throughout next year as well. It really has brought me daily joy.
January 4, 2022
A beautiful "daily devotional" type book with great reminders. Each day includes a scripture and words from the prophet. If the reader wishes to read scripture daily scripture and is running short on time, this is a great way to do that. :)
Inspiring. Uplifting. Strengthening. Powerful. Loved it.
Inspiring. Uplifting. Strengthening. Powerful. Loved it.
August 3, 2022
This ia an excellent daily devotional with scriptures and portions of talks by President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I read two of the devotionals each day as part of my scripture study. Excellent thoughts in this little book.
January 1, 2023
I really rate this book at 4.7 of 5 stars. I love President Nelson's hopeful words and insight. He truly is inspired. This was given to me as a gift, and I treasure it. It will be read again by me for sure. He exudes hope and faith. Definitely a keeper on my shelf.
January 1, 2024
This was a great way to study scriptures and the counsel of president Nelson. Each day of the year has a scripture and a related quote. We missed some days when we weren’t home but enjoyed the book and read most of it.
December 9, 2021
Wonderful thoughts for each day...I would be interested to know the dates of when he said these things....they are so relevant for current times!
December 31, 2021
I loved the inspiring thoughts in this book and the scriptures that went along with each one.
December 31, 2021
Loved reading the words of our current prophet each day this year.
December 31, 2021
President Nelson is great at digging deeper into each scripture he used and making it meaningful for us in this day! Always was lifted upon reading this daily devotional.
January 1, 2022
It has been nice to read a quote from President Nelson each day this year. It helped to start my day off on the right foot.
January 3, 2022
So many great bits of wisdom. Plan on rereading again in 2022.
January 5, 2022
The book is pretty much exactly what you would expect by reading the cover. What better way to end the day than a little thought from Russell M. Nelson.
December 27, 2022
A nice, near-daily way to get some inspiration. Finished early so I don’t have to take it on my trip lol
December 30, 2022
I finished up this daily devotional a bit early. I loved the scriptures and quotes from President Russell M. Nelson that I could read and ponder every day.
January 1, 2023
Was really nice to have a scripture and words from our prophet to ponder on daily!
December 8, 2023
This was meant to be read over the space of a year. Since I read it in just a few days, I'm sure I didn't take time to really ponder each message the way I should have.
February 4, 2024
Book I have loved started many times. Completed today. Such wonderful insights and Love. How I love our Prophet Russell M Nelson and all he teaches us by word and example.
March 3, 2024
Someone gave this to our family as a gift and we loved reading a passage each evening at dinner time.
April 2, 2024
Reading this at breakfast time with my girls is one of my favorite parts of our day.
April 16, 2024
I love this book so much!! ❤️❤️ I read it each morning and loved taking President Nelson’s wisdom with me every day!
July 24, 2024
An excellent mini dose of faith to start the day, especially on those stressful extra busy days.
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