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 It is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions. Dieter F. Uchtdorf focus religious advice Love is the measure of our faith, the inspiration for our obedience, and the true altitude of our discipleship. Dieter F. Uchtdorf obedience inspiration love-is Sometimes, of all the people in the world, the one who is the hardest to forgive-as well as perhaps the one who is most in need of our forgiveness-is the person looking back at us in the mirror. Dieter F. Uchtdorf forgiving mirrors people Christ is the source of all true priesthood authority and power on earth. It is His work, in which we are privileged to assist. Dieter F. Uchtdorf authority-and-power earth christ Even when we think we cannot rise up, there is still hope. And sometimes we just need someone to look us in the eyes, take our hand, and say, "You can do it now!" Dieter F. Uchtdorf eye hands thinking Pride is the switch that turns off priesthood power. Humility is a switch that turns it on . . . . Some suppose that humility is about beating ourselves up. Humility does not mean convincing ourselves that we are worthless, meaningless, or of little value. Nor does it mean denying or withholding the talents God has given us. We don't discover humility by thinking less of ourselves; we discover humility by thinking less about ourselves. It comes as we go about our work with an attitude of serving God and our fellowman. Dieter F. Uchtdorf humility attitude mean Have faith. The Lord can magnify the words you speak and make them mighty. God doesn’t ask you to convert but rather to open your mouths. Dieter F. Uchtdorf words-you-speak have-faith mouths God's love is so great that He loves even the proud, the selfish, the arrogant, and the wicked. Dieter F. Uchtdorf wicked selfish love-is Patience-the ability to put our desires on hold for a time-is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and we want it now. Therefore, the very idea of patience may seem unpleasant and, at times, bitter. Nevertheless, without patience, we cannot please God; we cannot become perfect. Indeed, patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace. Dieter F. Uchtdorf understanding perfect ideas Work is an antidote for anxiety, and ointment for sorrow, and a doorway to possibility. Whatever our circumstances in life, my dear brethren, let us do the best we can and cultivate a reputation for excellence in all that we do. Let us set our minds and bodies to the glorious opportunity for work that each new day presents. Dieter F. Uchtdorf anxiety opportunity new-day As we lose ourselves in the service of others, we discover our own lives and our own happiness. Dieter F. Uchtdorf loses Don't think less of yourself, just think less about yourself. Dieter F. Uchtdorf about-yourself thinking Indeed we have great reason to rejoice. If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most. Strength comes not from frantic activity but from being settled on a firm foundation of truth and light. It comes from placing our attention and efforts on the basics of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most. Dieter F. Uchtdorf what-matters stress jesus When our wagon gets stuck in the mud, God is much more likely to assist the man who gets out to push than the man who merely raises his voice in prayer—no matter how eloquent the oration. Dieter F. Uchtdorf voice prayer men It might sound contrary to the wisdom of the world to suggest that one who is burdened with sorrow should give thanks to God. But those who set aside the bottle of bitterness and lift instead the goblet of gratitude can find a purifying drink of healing, peace, and understanding. Dieter F. Uchtdorf gratitude healing giving Love is the grand motive of the plan of salvation; it is the source of happiness, the ever-renewing spring of healing, the precious fountain of hope. As we extend our hands and hearts toward others in Christlike love, something wonderful happens to us. Our own spirits become healed, more refined, and stronger. We become happier, more peaceful, and more receptive to the whisperings of the Holy Spirit. Dieter F. Uchtdorf healing heart spring No matter how many times you have slipped or fallen, rise up... You are stronger than you realize. Dieter F. Uchtdorf stronger realizing matter Darkness cannot stand before the brilliant light of the Son of the Living God. Dieter F. Uchtdorf light darkness son The gospel of Jesus Christ has the answers to all of our problems. The gospel is not a secret. It is not complicated or hidden. It can unlock the door to true happiness. It is not someone's theory or proposition. It does not come from man at all. It springs from the pure and everlasting waters of the Creator of the universe, who knows truths we cannot even begin to comprehend. And with that knowledge, He has given us the gospel-a divine gift, the ultimate formula for happiness and success. Dieter F. Uchtdorf spring men jesus We cannot and we must not allow ourselves to get distracted from our sacred duty. We cannot and we must not lose focus on the things that matter most. Dieter F. Uchtdorf sacred focus matter
