"I testify that the Father and the Son do live. And I testify that They are close, perhaps even closest via the Holy Spirit, when we are experiencing difficult times. I testify (and as our closing musical number, 'My Kindness Shall Not Depart from Thee,' will testify, quoting the prophet Isaiah) that heaven’s kindness will never depart from you, regardless of what happens (see Isaiah 54:7–10; see also 3 Nephi 22:7–10). I testify that bad days come to an end, that faith always triumphs, and that heavenly promises are always kept. I testify that God is our Father, that Jesus is the Christ, that this is the true and living gospel—found in this, the true and living Church. I testify that President Thomas S. Monson is a prophet of God, our prophet for this hour and this day. I love him and sustain him as I know you do. In the words of the Liberty Jail prison-temple experience, my young friends, 'Hold on thy way.... Fear not..., for God shall be with you forever and ever' (D&C 122:9)."
- Jeffrey R. Holland, "Lessons from Liberty Jail," BYU devotional, Sept. 7, 2008
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Elder Holland~s address to BYU students in 2008 was filled with encouragement and insight. He reviewed Joseph Smith's experience in Liberty Jail, and identified a number of lessons that apply to us today, including discussions of why we sometimes suffer in this life and how we can better cope with them. But a critical part of understanding any trial is the realization that it is temporary:
Through our trials, we can have those truths confirmed: God and righteousness will triumph in the end, and we can learn to "hold on" in His way and trust in his ongoing sustaining presence.
(Compilation and commentary by David Kenison, Orem, Utah, 2019)
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ReplyDeleteIt is literally ALL here for EACH of US to read and ponder as we look into our OWN (personal) self-reflection. It doesn't matter if you're using "Daily Thought from Modern Prophets" for a Talk in our Sacrament meetings, personal growth or preparing for a Lesson in Sunday School/Priesthood/Relief Society because it's all here and made available via the hard work of David Kenison!
My ONLY thought regarding the hundreds of Talks or Thoughts is to Stay with your Path and Read at least ONE Message every day.
I CAN only Testify from my own perspective or journey in life through the age of 53 years, that as you read/review each of the thoughts and ideas within this SITE...YOU will Grow and be satisfied with your OWN "takeaway(s)!!!"
So Make it Happen because the Lord is on YOUR side. Brojefff
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate knowing that the information is helpful! It has sure blessed my life in the compilation.
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