"By Faith All Things are Fulfilled"
You and I can be repeatedly reassured concerning this grand hope by the Comforter, who teaches us the truth about “things as they really are, and … really will be”. Such hope constitutes the “anchor of the soul”. Such hope is retained through faith in Christ...
Sometimes in the deepest darkness there is no external light—only an inner light to guide and to reassure. Though “anchored” in grand and ultimate hope, some of our tactical hopes are another matter...Faith in Father’s plan gives us endurance even amid the wreckage of such proximate hopes. Hope keeps us “anxiously engaged” in good causes even when these appear to be losing causes. Hope helps us to walk by faith, not by sight.
- Neal A. Maxwell, "Brightness of Hope"
The Good News | #BecauseOfHim Easter 2022
It is interesting that [the] blind man, who didn’t have physical sight, recognized Jesus. He saw spiritually what he couldn’t see physically, while many others could see Jesus physically but were totally blind spiritually…keeping a clear spiritual vision is all about focusing on Jesus Christ...I am grateful for what I see. I clearly see the hand of the Lord in this sacred work and in my life. I see the faith of many wherever I go who strengthen my own faith. I see angels all around me. I see the faith of many who don’t see the Lord physically but recognize Him spiritually, because they know Him intimately... I am grateful for what I can see as I follow my Savior.
- Massimo De Feo, Rise! He Calleth Thee
It is a marvelous and wonderful thing that thousands are touched by the miracle of the Holy Spirit, that they believe and accept and become members. They are baptized. Their lives are forever touched for good. Miracles occur. A seed of faith comes into their hearts. It enlarges as they learn. And they accept principle upon principle, until they have every one of the marvelous blessings that come to those who walk with faith...It is faith that is the converter. It is faith that is the teacher…This precious and marvelous gift of faith, this gift from God our Eternal Father, is still the strength of this work and the quiet vibrancy of its message. Faith underlies it all. Faith is the substance of it all.
- President Gordon B. Hinckley, The Miracle of Faith
[W]e spend so much time and energy comparing ourselves to others—usually comparing our weaknesses to their strengths ...Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. It’s wonderful that you have strengths. And it is part of your mortal experience that you do have weaknesses. God wants to help us to eventually turn all of our weaknesses into strengths, but He knows that this is a long-term goal. He wants us to become perfect, and if we stay on the path of discipleship, one day we will. It’s OK that you’re not quite there yet. Keep working on it
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Forget Me Not
From time to time...we go through periods of crisis and danger… The way we respond is crucial…[heed] the words of the prophets. This is one sure way to respond to physical and spiritual dangers of all kinds…In Doctrine and Covenants, section 21...the Lord declares: “Thou shalt give heed unto all his words and commandments which he shall give unto you as he receiveth them...” Prophets are inspired to provide us with prophetic priorities to protect us from dangers…it is our solemn responsibility to follow our prophet.
- Quentin L. Cook, Give Heed unto the Prophets’ Words
None of us can control nations or the actions of others or even members of our own families. But we can control ourselves...Bury any and all inclinations to hurt others—whether those inclinations be a temper, a sharp tongue, or a resentment for someone who has hurt you. The Savior commanded us to turn the other cheek, to love our enemies, and to pray for those who despitefully use us.
It can be painfully difficult to let go of anger that feels so justified...I know what I’m suggesting is not easy. But followers of Jesus Christ should set the example for all the world to follow.
- President Russell M. Nelson, The Power of Spiritual Momentum
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