"We are the inheritors of a tremendous heritage. Now it is our privilege and responsibility to be part of the Restoration’s continuing drama, and there are great and heroic stories of faith to be written in our day. It will require every bit of our strength, wisdom, and energy to overcome the obstacles that will confront us. But even that will not be enough. We will learn, as did our pioneer ancestors, that it is only in faith—real faith, whole-souled, tested and tried—that we will find safety and confidence as we walk our own perilous pathways through life....
"Let us remember that the Savior is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and there can be no greater promise than to know that if we are faithful and true, we will one day be safely encircled in the arms of His love (see D&C 6:20). He is always there to give encouragement, to forgive, and to rescue. Therefore, as we exercise faith and are diligent in keeping the commandments, we have nothing to fear from the journey."
- M. Russell Ballard, "You Have Nothing to Fear from the Journey," General Conference April 1997
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This was one of Elder Ballard's addresses during the 1997 sesquicentennial commemoration (150 years) of the pioneer legacy. He discussed our modern challenges in light of those of earlier times, and offered suggestions and encouragement in our current journey. Sometimes our journey seems frightening and overwhelming; but with His promised help, we need not fear:
The critical thing for us to learn is that "it is only in faith—real faith, whole-souled, tested and tried—that we will find safety and confidence as we walk our own perilous pathways through life." We must develop that kind of faith through obedience and faithfulness.
(Compilation and commentary by David Kenison, Orem, Utah, 2018)
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