HOPE sustains us through despair. Hope teaches that there is reason to rejoice...even when all seems dark around us. Dieter F. Uchtdorf More Quotes by Dieter F. Uchtdorf More Quotes From Dieter F. Uchtdorf Faith is such a principle of power. God works by power, but this power is usually exercised in response to our faith. Dieter F. Uchtdorf response principles Let us resolve to be happy regardless of our circumstance. Dieter F. Uchtdorf resolve circumstances In these simple words, Lord, is it I? lies the beginning of wisdom and the pathway to personal conversion and lasting change. Dieter F. Uchtdorf simple spiritual lying God wants you to find your way back to Him, and the Savior is the way. God wants you to learn of His Son, Jesus Christ, and experience the profound peace and joy that come from following the path of divine discipleship. Dieter F. Uchtdorf profound son jesus Every person, young and old, has had his own personal experience with falling. Falling is what we mortals do. But as long as we are willing to rise up again and continue on the path toward the spiritual goals God has given us, we can learn something from failure and become better and happier as a result. My dear friends, no matter how many times you have slipped or fallen, rise up! Your destiny is a glorious one! Stand tall and walk in the light of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ! You are stronger than you realize. You are more capable than you can imagine. You can do it now! Dieter F. Uchtdorf spiritual fall jesus We sometimes think that being grateful is what we do after our problems are solved, but how terribly shortsighted that is. How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God that there is rain? Being grateful in times of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances. It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges. This is not a gratitude of the lips but of the soul. It is a gratitude that heals the heart and expands the mind. Dieter F. Uchtdorf gratitude grateful rain Yes, we will make mistakes. Yes, we will falter. But as we seek to increase our love for God and strive to love our neighbor, the light of the gospel will surround and uplift us. The darkness will surely fade, because it cannot exist in the presence of light. As we draw near to God, He will draw near to us. Dieter F. Uchtdorf light uplifting mistake As we contemplate with reverence and awe how our Savior embraces us, comforts us, and heals us, let us commit to become His hands, that others through us may feel His loving embrace. Dieter F. Uchtdorf comfort may hands Let us prepare for that blessed day when He will come again. Let us be as wise as those ancients who watched for His coming. Dieter F. Uchtdorf blessed wise The deepest regret of yesterday can be made right by following the Savior today. Dieter F. Uchtdorf regret yesterday today You may think you don't have talents, but that is a false assumption, for we all have talents and gifts, every one of us. The bounds of creativity extend far beyond the limits of a canvas or a sheet of paper and do not require a brush, a pen, or the keys of a piano. Creation means bringing into existence something that did not exist before-colorful gardens, harmonious homes, family memories, flowing laughter. Dieter F. Uchtdorf laughter home memories Spiritual light rarely comes to those who merely sit in the darkness waiting for someone to flick the switch. Dieter F. Uchtdorf light spiritual waiting We are important to Him not because of our resume, but because we are His children. Dieter F. Uchtdorf resumes important children Patience is a godly attribute that can heal souls, unlock treasures of knowledge and understanding, and transform ordinary men and women into saints and angels. Patience is truly a fruit of the Spirit. Patience means staying with something until the end. It means delaying immediate gratification for future blessings. Dieter F. Uchtdorf godly angel mean Christlike attributes come into our lives as we exercise our agenncy righteously. Dieter F. Uchtdorf our-lives attributes exercise Knowledge does away with darkness, [anxiety], and doubt; for these cannot exist where knowledge is. Dieter F. Uchtdorf anxiety darkness doubt Let us not give up. Let us be true to our covenants. Let us never lose sight of our Advocate and Redeemer as we walk toward Him, one imperfect step after another. Dieter F. Uchtdorf covenant giving-up sight You live in a time of great challenges and opportunities. As spirit sons of heavenly parents, you are free to make the right choices. This requires hard work, self-discipline, and an optimistic outlook, which will bring joy and freedom into your life now and in the future. Dieter F. Uchtdorf optimistic hard-work son Though you may feel that no one understand the depth of your despair, our savior, Jesus Christ, understands. Dieter F. Uchtdorf despair spiritual jesus The Lord doesn't care at all if we spend our days working in marble halls or stable stalls. He knows where we are, no matter how humble our circumstances. He will use - in his own way and for his holy purposes - those who incline their hearts to Him. Dieter F. Uchtdorf purpose humble heart
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