"We don't always know the details of our future. We do not
know what lies ahead. We live in a time of uncertainty. We are surrounded by
challenges on all sides. Occasionally discouragement may sneak into our day;
frustration may invite itself into our thinking; doubt might enter about the
value of our work. In these dark moments Satan whispers in our ears that we will
never be able to succeed, that the price isn't worth the effort, and that our
small part will never make a difference. He, the father of all lies, will try to
prevent us from seeing the end from the beginning."
, "See the End from the Beginning," Ensign, May 2006, 43
, "See the End from the Beginning," Ensign, May 2006, 43
enduring to the end isnt the goal----because usually we dont have the choice of enduring or not--- it is
HOW we endure it----whether we choose to use our energy to tread water--flailing about, hoping for someone to rescue us---or to use that same energy to move ahead. i flail----then a switch turns on and i adjust my view of normal---not without belly-aching and 'why me-ing'---yes---i'm that person---i know so many people that have struggles and afflictions and pains that are greater than mine----i feel weak when i think of how easily i whine.
"The Atonement of Jesus Christ and the healing it offers do
much more than provide the opportunity for repentance from sins. The Atonement
also gives us the strength to endure 'pains and afflictions and temptations of
every kind,' because our Savior also took upon Him 'the pains and the sicknesses
of his people' (Alma 7:11). Brothers and sisters, if your faith and prayers and
the power of the priesthood do not heal you from an affliction, the power of the
Atonement will surely give you the strength to bear the burden." , "He
Heals the Heavy Laden," Ensign, Nov. 2006, 9