"We fulfill our divine role as children of a loving Heavenly Father as we strive to become peacemakers." — Elder Gary E. Stevenson (@StevensonGaryE) #GeneralConference
As we turn to the Father and the Son during our trials, we can anticipate a growing trust and faith in them, an increasing sense of their love, and the consistent comfort and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
If comparison of ourselves against others seems as natural as breathing, we must pay attention to our breathing. Then, good things will happen. We’ll let go of lies, deceit or negative feelings of self-worth.
You will ultimately only be compared against your previous self.
The Lord has special love and concern for His precious daughters. He knows of your wants, your needs, and your fears. The Lord is all powerful. Trust Him. In the midst of hardships the divine assurance is always “be of good cheer, for I will lead you along” (D&C 78:18).
Last night, Courtney and I were able to go and enjoy a ride on horseback with my Mom and Dad up Hogs Hollow. We had a great time and it was exactly what I needed to get “away” and allow time to reflect on what’s… https://t.co/OJ71pzYL3s
The journey back to Heavenly Father is personal and individual, and no one can keep our covenants for us, but that doesn’t mean we are alone. We need each other. Thus, we covenant to “bear one another’s burdens” (Mosiah 18:8). #ComeFollowMe
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Alma 14:9-13 - We know our work is not yet finished.
Alma 7: 11-12 - We know that Jesus suffered for more than our sins.
D&C 101:32-36 - We know that one day, the Lord will reveal all things.
Scriptures to help get through hard things:
1 Nephi 11:17- We know that God loves his children.
Moses 7:26-33 - We know that God allows evil to exist in the world. God is not unaffected by our problems — Enoch saw him weep!