Sister Amy A. Wright, first counselor in the Primary general presidency, was born on Jan. 6, 1972. She was raised in South Ogden, Utah, with a twin brother, older brother and younger brother. She married James M. Wright in 1994 in the Salt Lake Temple, and they have three sons. She is a survivor of stage 4 ovarian cancer.
She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies from the University of Utah in 1998. She has worked as a reading tutor and has volunteered with the Parent Teacher Association, the Spectrum Program and through JustServe. Prior to her call to the Primary general presidency, she assisted with marketing and advertising for a dental office.
When sustained as first counselor in April 2022 general conference, Sister Wright had been serving as second counselor in the Primary general presidency. She has also served as a stake and a ward Primary president, a counselor in a ward Primary presidency, Young Women adviser, Relief Society teacher, Gospel Doctrine teacher and Cub Scout leader.
In honor of Sister Wright’s birthday today, here are nine of her quotes from the past year.
1. Acts of kindness and love
“It is my prayer that we will seek out inspired ways in which we can instill the love of God in the lives of all those within our realm of influence.”
— This Week on Social, Nov. 18, 2022
2. Children can serve others
“I testify to you, my friends, that Heavenly Father loves you. He trusts you and He needs you. Your service will make a huge difference in the world as, together, we prepare for the Savior’s Second Coming.”
— Friend to Friend broadcast, Nov. 5, 2022
3. Follow the living Prophet
“[T]he people of ancient America who were successfully navigating the challenges of their day, in preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ, made and kept sacred covenants and heeded the words of a living prophet. This is where they found peace, safety, guidance and comfort amidst the tumult of their day. They were a people who sought for the good and found it. They found it in the prophetic guidance and counsel of a living prophet.”
— BYU–Idaho devotional, Oct. 11, 2022
4. The power of righteous men and women
“When righteous men and women come together, united in the cause of Christ, there is no mountain we can’t move.”
— Address at the Philippines MTC, Aug. 23, 2022
5. The power of the temple
“The Lord has commanded His people to ‘stand in holy places’ (Doctrine and Covenants 101:22). I believe this commandment is designed to center our attention on the house of the Lord, where a personal God comes personally to His children. No matter our age, holy temples can help us feel close to Jesus Christ as we learn of Him and make sacred promises with God.”
— Post on Instagram and Facebook, Aug. 15, 2022
6. Children can have a personal relationship with the Savior
“So, when the storms of life come — and they will, and they already are, even at younger and younger ages — our children will be ready. They will be steadfast and immovable in their faith and know what Source to look to for healing, succoring, guidance and strength.”
— Getting to know Sister Wright, July 9, 2022
7. Kindness toward others
“It is impossible in this life to fully comprehend the ripple effect of the good we do, the kindness we render or the invitations we extend. May we always remember that when we talk about gathering Israel or building the kingdom of God we are talking about people. We are gathering people. The kingdom of God is people.”
— Seminar for New Mission Leaders, June 25, 2022
8. The Savior’s healing power
“Exercising faith in Christ means trusting not only in God’s will but also in His timing. For He knows exactly what we need and precisely when we need it. When we submit to the will of the Lord, we will ultimately receive substantially more than that which we had desired.”
—”Christ Heals That Which Is Broken,” April 2022 general conference
9. The sacrament
“The sacrament gives us the chance to think about Jesus Christ and to renew the promises we made at baptism. … By taking the sacrament we show that we accept the sacrifice the Savior made when He died for us.”
— Friend to Friend broadcast, Feb. 19, 2022
