Endure Well

“Certain forms of suffering, endured well, can actually be ennobling. …

“… Part of enduring well consists of being meek enough, amid our suffering, to learn from our relevant experiences. Rather than simply passing through these things, they must pass through us … in ways which sanctify [us].”

(Neal A. Maxwell, “Enduring Well,” Ensign, Apr. 1997, 8; )

Neil A. Maxwell

Ether 12:4

 Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God.

Revelation 7:17

 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, 

and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and 

God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Thy Will, O Lord, Be Done

When in the wondrous realms above

Our Savior had been called upon

To save our world of sin by love,

He said, "Thy will, O Lord, be done."

The King of Kings left worlds of light,

Became the meek and lowly One;

In brightest day or darkest night,

He said, "Thy will, O Lord, be done."

No crown of thorns, no cruel cross

Could make our great Redeemer shun.

He counted his own will but naught,

And said, "Thy will, O Lord, be done."

We take the bread and cup this day

In mem'ry of the sinless One,

And pray for strength, that we may say,

As he, "Thy will, O Lord, be done."

Frank I. Kooyman, 1880-1963. © 1948 IRI

(all art by Morgan Weistling)

An Uncommon Gratitude

D&C 78:19


  And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness
shall be made glorious;







We can only be said to be alive 
in those moments when our 
hearts are conscious of our treasures. 
~Thornton Wilder

Let This Be Our Prayer

THE PRAYER

I pray you'll be our eyes,

and watch us where we go

And help us to be wise,

in times when we don't know

Let this be our prayer,

when we lose our way

Lead us to a place,

guide us with your grace

To a place where we'll be safe.

La luce che tu hai

I pray we'll find your light

Nel cuore resterà

And hold it in our hearts

A ricordarci che

When stars go out each night

L'eterna stella sei

Nella mia preghiera

Let this be our prayer

Quanta fede c'è

When shadows fill our day

Lead us to a place

Guide us with your grace

Give us faith so we'll be safe

Sogniamo un mondo senza più violenza

Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza

Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino

Simbolo di pace, di fraternità

La forza che ci dà

We ask that life be kind

È il desiderio che

And watch us from above

Ognuno trovi amor

We hope each soul will find

Intorno e dentro a sé

Another soul to love

Let this be our prayer

Let this be our prayer

Just like every child

Just like every child

Need to find a place,

guide us with your grace

Give us faith so we'll be safe

È la fede che

Hai acceso in noi

Sento che ci salverà.

Alma 37:37

  Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God; and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day.

Joy and Spiritual Survival

Psalms 16:8,11

 8 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Joy and Spiritual Survival

By President Russell M. Nelson

President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

October 2016

"My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives."

"When the focus of our lives is on God’s plan of salvation, ... and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or not happening—in our lives. Joy comes from and because of Him. He is the source of all joy. We feel it at Christmastime when we sing, “Joy to the world, the Lord is come.”9 And we can feel it all year round. For Latter-day Saints, Jesus Christ is joy!"

"Just as the Savior offers peace that “passeth all understanding,”12 He also offers an intensity, depth, and breadth of joy that defy human logic or mortal comprehension. For example, it doesn’t seem possible to feel joy when your child suffers with an incurable illness or when you lose your job or when your spouse betrays you. Yet that is precisely the joy the Savior offers. His joy is constant, assuring us that our “afflictions shall be but a small moment”13 and be consecrated to our gain.14"

"How, then, can we claim that joy? We can start by “looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith”15 “in every thought.”16 We can give thanks for Him in our prayers and by keeping covenants we’ve made with Him and our Heavenly Father. As our Savior becomes more and more real to us and as we plead for His joy to be given to us, our joy will increase."

"Joy is powerful, and focusing on joy brings God’s power into our lives. As in all things, Jesus Christ is our ultimate exemplar, “who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.”17Think of that! In order for Him to endure the most excruciating experience ever endured on earth, our Savior focused on joy!"

2 Nephi 2:25

Adam fell that men might be; 

and men are, 

that they might have joy.

Isaiah 35:10

And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, 

and come to Zion 

with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: 

they shall obtain joy and gladness, 

and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.