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Quick Quotes on Adversity
 "We have all been children, and are too much so at the
present time; but we hope in the Lord that we may grow in grace and be
prepared for all things which the bosom of futurity may disclose unto us.
Time is rapidly rolling on, and the prophecies must be fulfilled. The days
of tribulation are fast approaching, and the time to test the fidelity of
the Saints has come. Rumor with her ten thousand tongues is diffusing her
uncertain sounds in almost every ear; but in these times of sore trial, let
the Saints be patient and see the salvation of God. Those who cannot endure
persecution, and stand in the day of affliction, cannot stand in the day
when the Son of God shall burst the veil, and appear in all the glory of His
Father, with all the holy angels."
-History of the Church, 1:468
"The challenges you face, the growth
experiences you encounter, are intended to be temporary scenes played out
on the stage of a life of continuing peace and happiness. Sadness,
heartache, and disappointment are events in life. It is not intended that
they be the substance of life. I do not minimize how hard some of these
events can be. When the lesson you are to learn is very important, trials
can extend over a long period of time, but they should not be allowed to
become the confining focus of everything you do. Your life can and should
be wondrously rewarding. It is your understanding and application of the
laws of God that will give your life glorious purpose as you ascend and
conquer the difficulties of life. That perspective keeps challenges
confined to their proper place--stepping-stones to further growth and
attainment." -Richard G. Scott, "The Atonement Can Secure Your Peace and
Happiness," Ensign, Nov. 2006, 41.
"As
someone has said, there is a big difference between 20 years' experience
and 1 year's experience repeated 20 times. If we understand the Lord's
teachings and promises, we will learn and grow from our adversities." -Dallin
H. Oaks, "Give Thanks in All Things," Ensign, May 2003
"There are so many problems facing us
individually and collectively. Yet I have the simple faith that
many, if not all, of them can be put into proper perspective by Paul's
sublime message to the Galatians: 'Christ liveth in me: and the life
which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who
loved me, and gave himself for me' (Gal. 2:20)." -James E. Faust, "A
Christmas with No Presents," Ensign, Dec. 2001, 5-6.
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