(#2-AMD) When
they see our steadfastness in keeping the commandments, their fears
will subside and their confidence in the Lord will increase.By showing our faith through tribulation, we assure them that the fury of the adversary is not fatal.Robert D. Hales, Faith through Tribulations Brings Peace and Joy, April 2003 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2003/04/faith-through-tribulation-brings-peace-and-joy?lang=eng
(#3-AMD) My promise to you who pray and serve the Lord cannot be that you will
have every blessing you may wish for yourself and your family. But I can
promise you that the Savior will draw close to you and bless you and
your family with what is best. You will have the comfort of His love and
feel the answer of His drawing closer as you reach out your arms in
giving service to others. As you bind up the wounds of those in need and
offer the cleansing of His Atonement to those who sorrow in sin, the
Lord’s power will sustain you. His arms are outstretched with yours to
succor and bless the children of our Heavenly Father, including those in
your family. “Come unto Me”, April 2013 General Conference by President
Henry B. Eyring
(#5-AMD) “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.6 And day by day, the hope of God’s light will grow within us, “brighter and brighter until the perfect day.”7To all who feel they walk in darkness, I invite you to rely on this certain promise spoken by the Savior of mankind: “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”8” “The Hope of God’s Light”, April 2013 General Conference by President Dieter F Uchtdorf
(#6-AMD) “...we realize that the purpose of our life on earth is to grow, develop, and be strengthened through our own experiences. How do we do this? The scriptures give us an answer in one simple phrase: we “wait upon the Lord.” Psalm 37:9; 123:2; Isaiah 8:17; 40:31; 2 Nephi 18:17. Tests and trials are given to all of us. These mortal challenges allow us and our Heavenly Father to see whether we will exercise our agency to follow His Son. He already knows, and we have the opportunity to learn, that no matter how difficult our circumstances, “all these things shall [be for our] experience, and … [our] good.Doctrine and Covenants 122:7.” "Waiting Upon The Lord, Thy Will be Done" by Elder Robert D Hales October 2011. http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/10/waiting-upon-the-lord-thy-will-be-done?lang=eng
(#8-AMD) “We need strength beyond ourselves to keep the commandments in whatever circumstance life brings to us. … The combination of trials and their duration are as varied as are the children of our Heavenly Father. No two are alike. But what is being tested is the same, at all times in our lives and for every person: will we do whatsoever the Lord our God will command us?” "In the Strength of the Lord" by Elder Henry B Eyring, April 2004 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/in-the-strength-of-the-lord?lang=eng
(#9-AMD) “As you overcome adversity in your life, you will become stronger. Then you will be better able to help others —those who are working, in their turn, to find a safe harbor from the storms that rage about them.” "Finding A Safe Harbor" by Joseph B Wirthlin, April 2004 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2000/04/finding-a-safe-harbor?lang=eng
(#10-AMD) “By definition, trials will be trying. There may be anguish, confusion, sleepless nights, and pillows wet with tears. But our trials need not be spiritually fatal. They need not take us from our covenants or from the household of God.” "Trial of Your Faith" by Elder Neil L Andersen, October 2012 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/trial-of-your-faith?lang=eng
(#1-JTD) “Though He was tempted by that master of deceit, even the devil, though He was physically weakened from fasting 40 days and 40 nights and was an hungered, yet when the evil one proffered Jesus the most alluring and tempting proposals, He gave to us a divine example of obedience by refusing to deviate from what He knew was right.” "Obedience brings Blessings" by President Thomas S. Monson April 2013 General Conference http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/obedience-brings-blessings?lang=eng
(#2-JTD) “However dark conditions may seem in this world today, whatever the storms we are facing personally, … joy can be ours now.” "Faith Through Tribulation Brings Peace And Joy" by Robert D. Hales April 2003 General Conference http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2003/04/faith-through-tribulation-brings-peace-and-joy?lang=eng
(#3-JTD) “We have trials to face because our Heavenly Father loves us. His purpose is to help us qualify for the blessing of living with Him and His Son, Jesus Christ, forever in glory and in families.” "In The Strength Of The Lord" by Henry B. Eyring April 2004 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/in-the-strength-of-the-lord?lang=eng
(#4-JTD) “You must hold firmly to the rod of iron through the mists and darknesses, the hardships and trials of life. If you relax your grip and slip from the path, the iron rod might become lost in the darkness for a time until you repent and regain your grasp of it.” "Running Your Marathon" by Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1989 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1989/10/running-your-marathon?lang=eng
(#5-JTD) “May we be strengthened with the understanding that being blessed does not mean that we shall always be spared all the disappointments and difficulties of life.“by Heber J. Grant April 1945 General Conference
(#6-JTD) “We must be vigilant in a world which has moved so far from that which is spiritual. It is essential that we reject anything that does not conform to our standards, refusing in the process to surrender that which we desire most: eternal life in the kingdom of God. The storms will still beat at our doors from time to time, for they are an inescapable part of our existence in mortality. We, however, will be far better equipped to deal with them, to learn from them, and to overcome them if we have the gospel at our core and the love of the Savior in our hearts.” "Stand In Holy Places" by Thomas S. Monson November 2011 Liahona http://www.lds.org/liahona/2011/11/stand-in-holy-places?lang=eng
(#7-JTD) “When those trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more. He therefore gives you experiences that stimulate growth, understanding, and compassion which polish you for your everlasting benefit. To get you from where you are to where He wants you to be requires a lot of stretching, and that generally entails discomfort and pain.” "Trust in the Lord" by Richard G. Scott General Conference October 1995 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1995/10/trust-in-the-lord?lang=eng
(#8-JTD) “Many of us, in moments of personal anguish, feel that God is far from us. The pavilion that seems to intercept divine aid does not cover God but occasionally covers us. God is never hidden, yet sometimes we are, covered by a pavilion of motivations that draw us away from God and make Him seem distant and inaccessible.” "Where Is the Pavilion?" by Henry B. Eyring General Conference October 2012 http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/where-is-the-pavilion?lang=eng
(#9-JTD) “Brothers and sisters, no matter our circumstances, no matter our challenges or trials, there is something in each day to embrace and cherish. There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate it.” "Of Regrets and Resolutions" by Dieter F. Uchtodorf General Conference October 2012 http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/of-regrets-and-resolutions?lang=eng
(#10-JTD) “It is clear that for us to have [God's] gift [of eternal life] and to be given [the] trust [of our Heavenly Father], we must be transformed through making righteous choices where that is hard to do. We are prepared for so great a trust by passing through trying and testing experiences in mortality. That education can come only as we are subject to trials while serving God and others for Him” "Adversity" by Henry B. Eyring Ensign May 2009 http://www.lds.org/ensign/2009/05/adversity
(#4-AMD) “In the depths of his anguish in Liberty Jail, the Prophet Joseph Smith cried out: “O God, where
art thou? And where is the pavilion that covereth thy hiding place?”1
Many of us, in moments of personal anguish, feel that God is far from us. The
pavilion that seems to intercept divine aid does not cover God but occasionally
covers us. God is never hidden, yet sometimes we are, covered by a pavilion of
motivations that draw us away from God and make Him seem distant and
inaccessible. Our own desires, rather than a feeling of “Thy will be done,”2
create the feeling of a pavilion blocking God. God is not unable to see us or
communicate with us, but we may be unwilling to listen or submit to His will
and His time.” “Where is the Pavilion?” October 2012 General Conference by
President Henry B Eyring
(#5-AMD) “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.6 And day by day, the hope of God’s light will grow within us, “brighter and brighter until the perfect day.”7To all who feel they walk in darkness, I invite you to rely on this certain promise spoken by the Savior of mankind: “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”8” “The Hope of God’s Light”, April 2013 General Conference by President Dieter F Uchtdorf
(#6-AMD) “...we realize that the purpose of our life on earth is to grow, develop, and be strengthened through our own experiences. How do we do this? The scriptures give us an answer in one simple phrase: we “wait upon the Lord.” Psalm 37:9; 123:2; Isaiah 8:17; 40:31; 2 Nephi 18:17. Tests and trials are given to all of us. These mortal challenges allow us and our Heavenly Father to see whether we will exercise our agency to follow His Son. He already knows, and we have the opportunity to learn, that no matter how difficult our circumstances, “all these things shall [be for our] experience, and … [our] good.Doctrine and Covenants 122:7.” "Waiting Upon The Lord, Thy Will be Done" by Elder Robert D Hales October 2011. http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/10/waiting-upon-the-lord-thy-will-be-done?lang=eng
(#7-AMD) “Those
afflictions will come in all shapes and sizes. Job’s experience reminds us what
we may be called upon to endure. Job lost all his possessions, including his
land, house, and animals; his family members; his reputation; his physical
health; and even his mental well-being. Yet he waited upon the Lord and bore a
powerful personal testimony. He said: “For I know that my redeemer liveth, and
that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though … worms
destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.”30
“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.”31
Even with the shining examples of Job, the prophets, and the Savior, we will
still find it challenging to wait upon the Lord, especially when we cannot
fully understand His plan and purposes for us. That understanding is most often
given “line upon line, [and] precept upon precept.”32” "Waiting
Upon The Lord, Thy Will be Done" by Elder Robert D Hales October 2011.
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/10/waiting-upon-the-lord-thy-will-be-done?lang=eng
(#8-AMD) “We need strength beyond ourselves to keep the commandments in whatever circumstance life brings to us. … The combination of trials and their duration are as varied as are the children of our Heavenly Father. No two are alike. But what is being tested is the same, at all times in our lives and for every person: will we do whatsoever the Lord our God will command us?” "In the Strength of the Lord" by Elder Henry B Eyring, April 2004 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/in-the-strength-of-the-lord?lang=eng
(#9-AMD) “As you overcome adversity in your life, you will become stronger. Then you will be better able to help others —those who are working, in their turn, to find a safe harbor from the storms that rage about them.” "Finding A Safe Harbor" by Joseph B Wirthlin, April 2004 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2000/04/finding-a-safe-harbor?lang=eng
(#10-AMD) “By definition, trials will be trying. There may be anguish, confusion, sleepless nights, and pillows wet with tears. But our trials need not be spiritually fatal. They need not take us from our covenants or from the household of God.” "Trial of Your Faith" by Elder Neil L Andersen, October 2012 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/trial-of-your-faith?lang=eng
(#1-JTD) “Though He was tempted by that master of deceit, even the devil, though He was physically weakened from fasting 40 days and 40 nights and was an hungered, yet when the evil one proffered Jesus the most alluring and tempting proposals, He gave to us a divine example of obedience by refusing to deviate from what He knew was right.” "Obedience brings Blessings" by President Thomas S. Monson April 2013 General Conference http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/obedience-brings-blessings?lang=eng
(#2-JTD) “However dark conditions may seem in this world today, whatever the storms we are facing personally, … joy can be ours now.” "Faith Through Tribulation Brings Peace And Joy" by Robert D. Hales April 2003 General Conference http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2003/04/faith-through-tribulation-brings-peace-and-joy?lang=eng
(#3-JTD) “We have trials to face because our Heavenly Father loves us. His purpose is to help us qualify for the blessing of living with Him and His Son, Jesus Christ, forever in glory and in families.” "In The Strength Of The Lord" by Henry B. Eyring April 2004 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/in-the-strength-of-the-lord?lang=eng
(#4-JTD) “You must hold firmly to the rod of iron through the mists and darknesses, the hardships and trials of life. If you relax your grip and slip from the path, the iron rod might become lost in the darkness for a time until you repent and regain your grasp of it.” "Running Your Marathon" by Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1989 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1989/10/running-your-marathon?lang=eng
(#5-JTD) “May we be strengthened with the understanding that being blessed does not mean that we shall always be spared all the disappointments and difficulties of life.“by Heber J. Grant April 1945 General Conference
(#6-JTD) “We must be vigilant in a world which has moved so far from that which is spiritual. It is essential that we reject anything that does not conform to our standards, refusing in the process to surrender that which we desire most: eternal life in the kingdom of God. The storms will still beat at our doors from time to time, for they are an inescapable part of our existence in mortality. We, however, will be far better equipped to deal with them, to learn from them, and to overcome them if we have the gospel at our core and the love of the Savior in our hearts.” "Stand In Holy Places" by Thomas S. Monson November 2011 Liahona http://www.lds.org/liahona/2011/11/stand-in-holy-places?lang=eng
(#7-JTD) “When those trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more. He therefore gives you experiences that stimulate growth, understanding, and compassion which polish you for your everlasting benefit. To get you from where you are to where He wants you to be requires a lot of stretching, and that generally entails discomfort and pain.” "Trust in the Lord" by Richard G. Scott General Conference October 1995 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1995/10/trust-in-the-lord?lang=eng
(#8-JTD) “Many of us, in moments of personal anguish, feel that God is far from us. The pavilion that seems to intercept divine aid does not cover God but occasionally covers us. God is never hidden, yet sometimes we are, covered by a pavilion of motivations that draw us away from God and make Him seem distant and inaccessible.” "Where Is the Pavilion?" by Henry B. Eyring General Conference October 2012 http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/where-is-the-pavilion?lang=eng
(#9-JTD) “Brothers and sisters, no matter our circumstances, no matter our challenges or trials, there is something in each day to embrace and cherish. There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate it.” "Of Regrets and Resolutions" by Dieter F. Uchtodorf General Conference October 2012 http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/of-regrets-and-resolutions?lang=eng
(#10-JTD) “It is clear that for us to have [God's] gift [of eternal life] and to be given [the] trust [of our Heavenly Father], we must be transformed through making righteous choices where that is hard to do. We are prepared for so great a trust by passing through trying and testing experiences in mortality. That education can come only as we are subject to trials while serving God and others for Him” "Adversity" by Henry B. Eyring Ensign May 2009 http://www.lds.org/ensign/2009/05/adversity
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