Now is the best time to start becoming the person we eventually want to be—not only 20 years from now but also for all eternity. Dieter F. Uchtdorf More Quotes by Dieter F. Uchtdorf More Quotes From Dieter F. Uchtdorf The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news, glad tidings, and much more. It is the message of salvation as repeatedly announced by Jesus Christ and His apostles and prophets. It is my firm belief that all truth and light originating with God is embraced in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Dieter F. Uchtdorf newslightjesus He loves us because He is filled with an infinite measure of holy, pure, and indescribable love. We are important to God not because of our resume but because we are His children. He loves every one of us, even those who are flawed, rejected, awkward, sorrowful, or broken. God's love is so great that He loves even the proud, the selfish, the arrogant, and the wicked. Dieter F. Uchtdorf selfishlove-ischildren Commandments and covenants of God are like navigational instructions from celestial heights and will lead us safely to our eternal destination. It is one of beauty and glory beyond understanding. It is worth the effort. It is worth making decisive corrections now and then staying on course. Dieter F. Uchtdorf covenanteffortunderstanding If the Savior were among us today, we would find Him where He always was-ministering to the meek, the downcast, the humble, the distressed, and the poor in spirit. During this Christmas season and always, may we give to Him by loving as He loves. Dieter F. Uchtdorf humblemaygiving Allow Christ's Atonement to change and heal your heart. Dieter F. Uchtdorf atonementheartchrist To follow Christ is to become more like Him. It is to learn from His character. As spirit children of our Heavenly Father, we do have the potential to incorporate Christlike attributes into our life and character. The Savior invites us to learn His gospel by living His teachings. To follow Him is to apply correct principles and then witness for ourselves the blessings that follow. Dieter F. Uchtdorf teachingfatherchildren Christ came to save us. If we have taken a wrong course, the Atonement of Jesus Christ can give us the assurance that sin is not a point of no return. A safe return is possible if we will follow God's plan for our salvation Dieter F. Uchtdorf safe-returntakenjesus Though we cannot understand "the meaning of all things," we do "know that God loveth his children" because He has said, "Behold, this is my work and my glory-to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." Heavenly Father is able to accomplish these two great goals-the immortality and eternal life of man-because He is a God of creation and compassion. Creating and being compassionate are two objectives that contribute to our Heavenly Father's perfect happiness. Creating and being compassionate are two activities that we as His spirit children can and should emulate. Dieter F. Uchtdorf compassionfatherchildren Our motives and thoughts ultimately influence our actions. Jesus repeatedly emphasized the power of good thoughts and proper motives: 'Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not' In Proverbs we read, 'For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he Dieter F. Uchtdorf doubtheartjesus In His plan there are no true endings. Only everlasting beginnings. Dieter F. Uchtdorf everlastingplansspiritual Would do well to slow down a little... focus on the significant... and truly see the things that matter most. Dieter F. Uchtdorf focushatelittles We cannot go back in time and change the past but we can repent. Dieter F. Uchtdorf time-and-changeatonementpast Our willingness to repent shows our gratitude for God's gift and for the Savior's love and sacrifice on our behalf. Commandments and priesthood covenants provide a test of faith, obedience, and love for God and Jesus Christ, but even more importantly, they offer an opportunity to experience love from God and to receive a full measure of joy both in this life and in the life to come. Dieter F. Uchtdorf gratitudesacrificejesus God wants you to find your way back to Him, and the Savior is the way. Dieter F. Uchtdorf saviorwantway I am optimistic about the future. Brethren, for our part, we must remain steadfast in hope, work with all our strength, and trust in God. Dieter F. Uchtdorf steadfasttrust-in-godoptimistic We see baptism as the starting point in our journey of discipleship. Our daily walk with Jesus Christ leads to peace and purpose in this life and profound joy and eternal salvation in the world to come. Dieter F. Uchtdorf journeyprofoundjesus Hope is a gift of the Spirit. It is a hope that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the power of His Resurrection, we shall be raised unto life eternal and this because of our faith in the Savior. Dieter F. Uchtdorf gifts-of-the-spiritresurrectionjesus We acknowledge that our path at times will be difficult. But I give you this promise in the name of The Lord: rise up and follow in the footsteps of our Redeemer and Savior, and one day you will look back and be filled with eternal gratitude that you chose to trust the Atonement and it's power to lift you up and give you strength. Dieter F. Uchtdorf gratitudenamesgiving Each of us is under a divinely spoken obligation to reach out with pardon and mercy and to forgive one another. There is a great need for this Christlike attribute in our families, in our marriages, in our wards and stakes, in our communities, and in our nations. Dieter F. Uchtdorf forgivingcommunityneeds The Atonement of Jesus Christ is real; it brings immortality to all and opens the door to eternal life. The gospel of Jesus Christ is again on the earth. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true and living. Dieter F. Uchtdorf realdoorsjesus
