Christlike attributes come into our lives as we exercise our agenncy righteously. Dieter F. Uchtdorf More Quotes by Dieter F. Uchtdorf More Quotes From Dieter F. Uchtdorf Because love is the great commandment, it ought to be at the center of all and everything we do in our own family, in our Church callings, and in our livelihood. Love is the healing balm that repairs rifts in personal and family relationships. It is the bond that unites families, communities, and nations. Love is the power that initiates friendship, tolerance, civility, and respect. It is the source that overcomes divisiveness and hate. Love is the fire that warms our lives with unparalleled joy and divine hope. Love should be our walk and our talk. Dieter F. Uchtdorf hate healing love-is How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God there is rain? Dieter F. Uchtdorf gratitude rain appreciation When the Lord commands that we must forgive all men, that includes forgiving ourselves. Dieter F. Uchtdorf forgiving lord men The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted. Dieter F. Uchtdorf exhausted church struggle Hope is critical to both faith and charity. When disobedience, disappointment, and procrastination erode faith, hope is there to uphold our faith. When frustration and impatience challenge charity, hope braces our resolve and urges us to care for our fellowmen even without expectation of reward. The brighter our hope, the greater our faith. The stronger our hope, the purer our charity. Dieter F. Uchtdorf frustration procrastination disappointment In family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time. Dieter F. Uchtdorf loving-family love-relationship love-is Think of the purest, most all-consuming love you can imagine. Now multiply that love by an infinite amount-that is the measure of God’s love for you. Dieter F. Uchtdorf infinite love-you thinking As we patiently follow the Savior, He will bless us beyond our own capacity to become what He wants us to be. Dieter F. Uchtdorf bless capacity want Heavenly Father's interest in you does not depend on how rich or beautiful or healthy or smart you are. He sees you not as the world sees you; He sees who you really are. He looks on your heart. And He loves you because you are His child. Dieter F. Uchtdorf beautiful father children We shouldn't wait to be happy until we reach some future point, only to discover that happiness was already available all the time! Dieter F. Uchtdorf available waiting If we are only willing to open our hearts and minds to the spirit of Christmas, we will recognize wonderful things happening around us. Dieter F. Uchtdorf spirit mind heart As sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father, we are capable of so much more. For that, good intentions are not enough. We must do. Even more important, we must become what Heavenly Father wants us to be. Dieter F. Uchtdorf daughter father son Often small acts of service are all that is required to lift and bless another. Dieter F. Uchtdorf small-acts acts-of-service bless The lessons we learn from patience will cultivate our character, lift our lives, and heighten our happiness. Dieter F. Uchtdorf lifts lessons character I would like to use this little flower as a metaphor. The five petals of the little forget-me-not flower prompt me to consider five things we would be wise never to forget....first, forget not to be patient with yourself...second, forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice...third, forget not to be happy now...fourth, forget not the why of the gospel...fifth, forget not that the Lord loves you. Dieter F. Uchtdorf flower wise love-you As you take the normal opportunities of your daily life and create something of beauty and helpfulness, you improve not only the world around you but also the world within you. Dieter F. Uchtdorf creativity opportunity world Don't let fear of failure discourage you. Don't let the voice of critics paralyze you - whether that voice comes from the outside or the inside. Dieter F. Uchtdorf discouraging fear-of-failure voice You may feel burdened by worry, fear, or doubt. To you and to all of us, I repeat a wonderful and certain truth: #God's light is real. It has the power to soften the sting of the deepest wound. It can illuminate the path before us and lead us through the darkest night into the promise of a new dawn. Dieter F. Uchtdorf light real night We don't have to be perfect to experience the blessings and gifts of our Heavenly Father. Dieter F. Uchtdorf blessing perfect father What we love determines what we seek. What we seek determines what we think and do. What we think and do determines who we are — and who we will become. Dieter F. Uchtdorf who-we-are determine thinking
