The following letter was sent by the First Presidency to general and local priesthood leaders on August 1, 2006:

"The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve have approved the following as the Mutual theme for 2007: 'Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God' (D&C 121:45).

"We encourage you to introduce the theme in a sacrament meeting or in other meetings prior to January 2007. We also ask that you encourage Young Men and Young Women leaders to emphasize the theme in Mutual opening exercises and other youth activities. Additional resource material regarding this theme will be available in the New Era and Liahona magazines at the beginning of 2007."