Happiness doesn't come from external circumstances. It comes from the inside-regardless of what is happening around us. Dieter F. Uchtdorf More Quotes by Dieter F. Uchtdorf More Quotes From Dieter F. Uchtdorf As you accept the responsibility to seek after truth with an open mind and a humble heart, you will become more tolerant of others, more open to listen, more prepared to understand, more inclined to build up instead of tearing down, and you will be more willing to go where God wants you to go. Dieter F. Uchtdorf responsibilityhumbleheart The Savior can wipe away our tears of regret. Dieter F. Uchtdorf wiperegrettears We can sometimes waste years of our lives waiting to be chosen. But that is a false premise. You are already chosen! Dieter F. Uchtdorf wastewaitingyears Often the deep valleys of our PRESENT will be UNDERSTOOD only by LOOKING BACK on them from the mountains of our FUTURE experience. Often we can’t see the LORD’S HAND in our lives until long after the trials have passed. Often the most difficult times of our lives are ESSENTIAL building blocks that form the FOUNDATION of our CHARACTER and pave the way to FUTURE opportunity, understanding, and happiness. Dieter F. Uchtdorf blockopportunitycharacter Daily simple, sincere, and mighty prayers lift our lives to a higher spiritual altitude. In our prayers we praise God, give thanks to Him, confess weaknesses, petition needs, and express deep devotion to our Heavenly Father. As we make this spiritual effort in the name of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, we are endowed with increased inspiration, revelation, and righteousness, which bring the brightness of heaven into our lives. Dieter F. Uchtdorf prayerspiritualjesus As we seek the Lord ever more diligently, we will surely find Him. We will see clearly that the Lord does not abandon His Church or His faithful Saints. Our eyes will be opened, and we will see Him open the windows of heaven and shower us with more of His light. We will find the spiritual strength to survive even during the darkest night. Dieter F. Uchtdorf eyespiritualnight Since the beginning of time, love has been the source of both the highest bliss and the heaviest burdens. At the heart of misery from the days of Adam until today, you will find the love of wrong things. And at the heart of joy, you will find the love of good things."And the greatest of all good things is God. Dieter F. Uchtdorf heartjoytoday God the Eternal Father did not give [the] first great commandment because He needs us to love Him. His power and glory are not diminished should we disregard, deny, or even defile His name. His influence and dominion extend through time and space independent of our acceptance, approval, or admiration."No, God does not need us to love Him. But oh, how we need to love God!"For 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 independentacceptancefather The spirit of gratitude is always pleasant and satisfying because it carries with it a sense of helpfulness to others; it begets love and friendship, and engenders divine influence. Gratitude is said to be the memory of the heart. Dieter F. Uchtdorf gratitudeheartmemories Life is not only meant to be appreciated in retrospect ... There is something each day to embrace and cherish. Dieter F. Uchtdorf retrospecteach-daymother No matter our distress, no matter our sorrow, no matter our mistakes, our infinitely compassionate Heavenly Father desires that we draw near to Him so that He can draw near to us. Dieter F. Uchtdorf sorrowmistakefather God loves us deeply, perfectly, and everlastlingly. Dieter F. Uchtdorf god-loves-usgod-love Heavenly Father offers to you the greatest gift of all—eternal life—and the opportunity and infinite blessing of your own “happily ever after.” Dieter F. Uchtdorf blessingopportunityfather Taking time for each other is the key for harmony in the home [and in marriage]. Dieter F. Uchtdorf harmonykeyshome God's promises are not always fulfilled as quickly as or in the way we might hope; they come according to His timing and in His ways. Dieter F. Uchtdorf mightwaypromise Patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace. Dieter F. Uchtdorf understandingprocessaction As we turn to our Heavenly Father and seek His wisdom regarding the things that matter most, we learn over and over again the importance of four key relationships: with our God, with our families, with our fellowman, and with ourselves. Dieter F. Uchtdorf fourkeysfather We need to accept that the commandments of God aren't just a long list of good ideas. They aren't 'life hacks' from an Internet blog, or motivational quotes from a Pinterest board. They are divine counsel, based on eternal truths. Dieter F. Uchtdorf boardslongideas It is an important part of our life’s experience to develop the strength, courage, and integrity to hold fast to truth and righteousness despite the buffeting we may experience. Dieter F. Uchtdorf importantmayintegrity If Jesus Christ were to sit down with us and ask for an accounting of our stewardship, I am not sure He would focus much on programs and statistics. What the Savior would want to know is the condition of our heart. He would want to know how we love and minister to those in our care, how we show our love to our spouse and family, and how we lighten their daily load. And the Savior would want to know how you and I grow closer to Him and to our Heavenly Father. Dieter F. 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