Overcoming Adversity: Recent Episodes
BYU Speeches
Going through tough times? Tune into this podcast to get the best advice on overcoming adversity. Then share this podcast to help someone else.
Kevin J Worthen discusses hope in both a worldly and gospel context. Gospel-centered hope can purify us and prepare us for eternal life. Click here to view the speech page.
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Elder Clark G. Gilbert explains how we can draw strength from our Savior and find Christ’s peace in perilous times. Click here to view the speech page.
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Never underestimate the value of good, righteous friends and mentors. Lifelong friendship with people like these will bless our lives immeasurably. Click here to view the speech page.
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To "get a life," we must use our agency to love God and serve others. Then, no matter our circumstance, we can say "Life can't get any better than this." Click here to see the speech page.
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Gordon B. Hinckley speaks of the noble pioneers. The pioneers were people of great faith, of tremendous loyalty, and of unbending integrity. Click here to see the speech page.
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In the race of life, we can be strengthened by repenting continually, anticipating adversity, cleaving to covenants, and enduring to the end. Click here to see the speech page.
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Jon M. Huntsman Sr. speaks of the need to be optimistic and of how following the gospel of Jesus Christ will lead us to happiness. Click here to see the speech page.
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It is inevitable that life will not go according to plan at times. Rather than complain, we must learn to trust God when things go wrong. Click here to see the speech page.
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God is real. His Son is real. Our faith in them is strengthened as we learn more completely about them and have sacred experiences with them. Click here to see the speech page.
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The cross that we are each called to bear is unique and incomparable. The moment we choose to take it up is a defining moment in eternity. Click here to see the speech page.
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We can weather the storms of life by turning to the natural world and applying the spiritual lessons we learn from God's creations. Click here to see the speech page.
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How do you confront seemingly impossible tasks? Everyone faces challenges, but without struggle we aren‘t able to appreciate life‘s goodness. Click here to see the speech page.
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Suffering, death, and tragedy are sometimes part of God's plan and sometimes the result of human agency. Trust Him instead of blaming Him. Click here to see the speech page.
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An account of Joseph Smith’s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character. Click here to see the speech page.
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You have immense worth, and the Lord is laying up a marvelous treasure for you. Have patience, and you may find acres of diamonds right in your front yard. Click here to see the speech page.
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The two great promises of the gospel are exaltation if we endure to the end and support in our trials if we trust the Lord. Click here to see the speech page.
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Friendship is one of the greatest blessings we can have. Friends provide comfort and counsel and help us feel loved. Click here to see the speech page.
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Wade J. Hollingshaus invites us to join him in engaging in the conditions of uncertainty that are a divinely designed part of what it means to be on earth. Click here to see the speech page.
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The Savior can transform any trial, hurt, or burden into greater testimony and deeper joy. We choose how we will respond our circumstances. Click here to see the speech page.
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Just like in Lehi's dream, there will always be those who mock you for choosing different standards and goals. Don't let them ruin your commitment. Click here to see the speech page.
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Can we come to see uncertainty as a positive thing? Amy Tanner explains how the gift of uncertainty can increase our hope in God’s miracles. Click here to see the speech page.
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At times we will go through trials and need to be lifted up. Control, attitude, and faith in God's power will create wind beneath our wings. Click here to see the speech page.
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When life gets tough, do we have the courage and faith to rely on the Lord and “just keep swimming”—even if it means swimming upstream? Click here to see the speech page.
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When viewed from the perspective of eternity, this life is only a brief moment. In that moment, we are being tried, tested, proved, and taught by our Father in Heaven. Will we be faithful to Him? Click here to see the speech page.
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The physical principles of inertia and entropy are strikingly relevant to our spiritual lives, as is the admonition to “be of good cheer.” Click here to see the speech page.
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With the eternal perspective of the gospel as our guide in this life, we can learn how to be truly happy now—and forever. Click here to see the speech page.
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None of us can be immune from life‘s trials. But if we learn to endure our struggles well, they will be turned into blessings in eternity. Click here to see the speech page.
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We yearn for hope not just in this life but for eternity. Our hope is bolstered by understanding faith and charity, the pure love of Christ. Click here to see the speech page.
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The Lord directs our lives in ways that we could not have supposed, and we can see this in our personal experiences and in the scriptures. Click here to see the speech page.
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Our plans and goals may change or be difficult to reach, but if we are persistent and patient, we can find joy and progress. Click here to see the speech page.
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Have you ever wondered about God's plan for your life? His promises are sure, even when you cannot fully see His complete design. Click here to see the speech page.
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In this Valentine’s Day address, Elder Kearon delivers messages of love as he encourages students to assess the state of their hearts. Click here to see the speech page.
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It is during our Abrahamic tests and trials that we prove to ourselves how strong our conviction really is and receive our rewards. Click here to see the speech page.
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Through repentance, we can escape the bondage of sin and be borne on eagles' wings to eternal freedom and gain mercy from the Lord. Click here to see the speech page.
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Building a sure spiritual foundation will help us bravely and faithfully travel the right path throughout our lives. Click here to see the speech page.
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We are part of the greatest deliverance story ever told. Our Savior is the protagonist, and His promises can fill us with hope. Click here to see the speech page.
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To be on the Lord's side, we must live with integrity, follow promptings of the Spirit, and persevere through rough waters. Click here to see the speech page.
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The examples of faithful servicemen can help us be prepared in these last days. God will establish His Church by our hands. Click here to see the speech page.
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Instead of stressing or blaming, sometimes it is best to “be still,” become humble, and put your trust in God, believing that all is well. Click here to see the speech page.
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As you pass through trials, remember that the Lord is eagerly standing by and waiting to provide you with strength in your adversities. Click here to see the speech page.
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Good and bad are part of life. We can carry on by being instruments in the Lord’s hands and drawing strength from hymns. Click here to access the speech page.
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The healing process can be painful and difficult, but having courage to act and Christ’s grace makes it possible. Click here to access the speech page.
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Tenacity is persistence, perseverance, and determination. Be tenacious in all good things and be tenacious when trials come. Click here to access the speech page.
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While hiking in the Grand Tetons, Michael Dunn learned how climbing mountains—both literal and metaphorical—helps us develop strength, courage, and faith. Click here to view the speech page.
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R. Lanier Britsch uses stories of past missionaries' experiences to honor their faithfulness and to define eternal success. Click here to read the full speech.
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Life may seem unfair and unsatisfactory to the lonely and misunderstood, but purpose can be found through faith, repentance, obedience, and service. Click here to view the speech page.
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Marvin J. Ashton's message is take up your cross. Take yourself the way you are and lift yourself in the direction of the better. Click here to view the speech page.
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We must learn to have trust in the Lord, in ourselves, and in others—and we must act so that we can earn the trust of others. Click here to view the speech page.
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Joy and sorrow are twinborn: joy comes not from having a pain-free life but from conquering the obstacles, even when they are painful. Click here to view the speech page.
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Steven A. Smith asks us to follow our elder brother's example by being His compassionate hands to relieve suffering in others. Click here to view the speech page!
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How do we overcome our weaknesses? In this devotional, Michael Barnes gives advice on how to receive help from the Lord when overcoming weaknesses. Click here to view the speech page.
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In times of trial and tribulation, the Lord will always be with us to strengthen our backs and lighten our loads. Suffering makes us stronger. Click here to access the speech page.
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Christ's Atonement does more than cleanse us from sin. His grace is also an enabling power to become better and serve more faithfully. Click here to view the speech page.
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Steven E. Snow speaks of the stepping stones and stumbling blocks in life and how we can either take advantage of them or fall over them. Click here to view the speech page!
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God is the gardener of our lives. When we put our life in harmony with His will, we will be able to become what we are meant to be. Click here to view the speech page!
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Finding strength in the Lord requires trusting in Him and His plan even when our trials are not resolved like we want them to be. Click here to view the speech page!
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There can be a necessary refining process in adversity which increases our understanding, enhances our sensitivity, and makes us more Christlike. Click here to view the speech page.
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Professor Novilla shares that while it may seem the Lord is leading us in the wrong direction, He is often simply helping us grow through personal odysseys. Click here to view the speech page!
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Embracing humor and optimism can help keep daily challenges and struggles in perspective. The choice to laugh can enhance the quality of your life. Click here to read the speech on the speech page!
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Camille Johnson gives examples from her life on how to become "bound securely to the Savior" so that we can withstand the storms of life. Click here to view the speech page!
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Lloyd D. Newell teaches that in order to overcome fear we must have hope, develop love, turn to God, and trust Him. Click here to view the speech page!
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Our response to adversity shapes our character. Trials are temporary, but the blessings we can receive from them are permanent. Click here to view the speech page!
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God can offer us deliverance through the hardest of trials, including comfort in grief, strength in opposition, and escape from sin. Click here to view the speed page.
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Estela Marquez shares her life story to show how enduring and trusting to the end enables us to overcome life's challenges. Click here to view the speech page!
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What do a failed exam, a cut up degree, historical documents, and a screensaver have in common? A vision of ourselves and of BYU to remember and believe in. Click here to view the speech page!
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By recounting her late husband's legacy, Lisa Valentine Clark teaches the importance of saying "yes, and . . . " in the creative art of living. Click here to view the speech page.
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Niwako Yamawaki shares her journey toward God, her experience as an immigrant, and her testimony of Christ's power to relieve suffering. Click here to view the speech page.
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As we encounter challenges in life, yoking ourselves with and meekly placing our total trust in God will allow us to reap the rewards of a faithful life. Click here to view the speech page.
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Alan R. Harker speaks about the power of hope as an anchor for our souls, especially in the times of our greatest suffering. Access the speech page here.
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When adversity challenges your faith, remember that you can trust God, "thy troubles to bless." In His hands, trials can change us and teach us of His love. Access the speech page here.
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The Atonement of Jesus Christ is vast enough to apply to the entirety of the universe and intimate enough to support us in our trials. Access the speech page here.
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Because God loves us, He will deliver to each of us customized challenges that will last "but for a small moment" to help us grow and progress. Access the speech page here.
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We can find power and strength in service, involvement, and commitment during turbulent times. Access the speech page here.
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There are times where our tasks seem too hard to complete, but the Lord knows that our growth depends on struggle and challenge. He is always there with us. Click here to read the speech.
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Carol Wilkinson teaches listeners how to overcome the adversities of life as she shares personal experiences from her own life. Click here to view the speech.
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With faith, clean living, pure motive, and the love of Christ, we can expect revelation every day through the Spirit of God. Click here to view the speech.
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Failure is an essential part of our quest for perfection. By trusting in God and in the Atonement, we can turn our failures into successes. Click here to view the speech.
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Eric D. Huntsman explains how "hard sayings," which can undeniably be a source of struggle in our lives, can also serve to deepen and strengthen our faith. Click here to view the speech.
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Elaine S. Marshall shares some insights she has gleaned about physical and spiritual healing and what it means to have the "healer's art." Click here to view the speech.
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Life may seem unfair and unsatisfactory to the lonely and misunderstood, but purpose can be found through faith, repentance, obedience, and service. Click here to view the speech.
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What should we do when our situation seems hopeless? If we have faith, courage, hope, and trust, God will bless us and miracles will occur in our lives. Click here to view the speech.
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We can learn from the mistakes of the Donner party's failed trek West and glean principles that assist us on our eternal journey back to Heavenly Father.
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When money becomes our god, we are poor. One of life’s great lessons is to teach us that what we do with what we have is more important than what we have.
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Christ overcame temptation for appetite, glory, and wealth. He did not have a price. His way was inconvenient, and ours will be too if we truly follow Him.
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The gospel in our lives gives us as Saints the most reason to be happy with our lives even during difficult times.
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Trust in a perfect God gives us the confidence to act in faith, even when faced with difficult decisions or paralyzing fear.
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As we replace earthly perspectives with eternal perspectives, we find that keeping God's commandments becomes natural and our lives take on new meaning.
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The Book of Mormon teaches God's plan for us. Live according to that plan—take care of your body, seek intelligence, and prepare for an eternal family.
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The Lord has promised that, even when we feel most lost and alone, even when those closest to us have forgotten us, He is aware of us.
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David L. Kooyman teaches that hope in Christ is based on experience and knowledge. If we remain steadfast in following the Lord, He will bless us.
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We live in a day where comparing and competing are viewed as normal ways to get ahead in life. Merrill J. Christensen explains how to overcome that mindset.
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Heavenly Father has given us gifts to help us through our time on earth. From the Atonement to living prophets, we truly have been given everything we need.
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What is your calling in life? Jeffrey A. Thompson instructs his audience how to seek the Lord's help in finding their individual life's purpose.
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Professor Brianna M. Magnusson teaches that asking revealing questions will allow us to become familiar with receiving personal revelation.
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To have a comprehending soul, we need to approach the gospel with a balance between our mind and heart. Alone, neither is enough.
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Gregory Clark teaches about the relationship between faith and fear. Faith and fear oppose each other. Where one is present, the other cannot be.
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When we are tempted to be overcome by the terror of the last days, may we remember the faith of past prophets—and of God—in us.
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Life is not a race and treating it this way will stunt our spiritual growth. The only comparisons that we need to make are those with our past self.
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We all have adversity. However, we can choose selective attitudes of positivity, gratitude, and faith that will make life happy, no matter the circumstance.
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The Lord desires your success and will empower you when you engage your mind in education and righteous activities.
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Sally H. Barlow teaches the ways in which a self-knowledge of our eternal identity is essential in the journey to overcome the crucibles of this life.
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Just as Abraham trusted in the Lord for the promised land and a promised son, we can have faith in His perfect love and promised blessings.
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Through Christ's peace, we can find courage and confidence in adversity.
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If we are one in unity with Christ, as well as friends, family, and church members, we will have the strength to withstand the winds of adversity.
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What lessons does Joseph Smith's experience in Liberty Jail teach us about God's love? How can our trials be both a prison and a temple?
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Our bows will break and we’ll have trials. We can learn how to deal with these hard times by looking at Nephi’s example.
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Robert C. Oaks teaches that we have all been blessed with both temporal and spiritual gifts which allow us to understand our identity.
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The decision is ours to either choose the right or disobey God. We must decide every single day to choose the right by listening to the Spirit and following Christ.
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In this address, Ben B. Banks speaks about the Lord's plan for peace. We are promised a lasting peace in our hearts if we will be willing to let Christ in.
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The atonement, along with our own agency and accountability, work together to comprise the essence of the Plan of Salvation.
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Life experience enables us to grow, gain truth, and become more Christlike.
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When the challenges of life inevitably come for us, what shall we do then? As we go through the rest of our lives, now is the time for decision making.
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Carol Wilkinson teaches listeners how to overcome the adversities of life as she shares personal experiences from her own life.
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W. Rolfe Kerr encourages us to take a moment to express gratitude for the things that count in life, especially our friends, our freedoms, and our families.
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Robert K. Conlee elaborates on endurance, a principle of the gospel of Christ. Endurance involves drawing closer to God in difficult times.
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President and Sister Lee share some of their personal stories of discouragement - and the ways they learned to overcome it.
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We can rely on and trust the Lord. He never forgets any of us or any of our needs.
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Sally M. Todd relays the importance of having faith to take opportunities, of looking at opposition clearly, and of using available resources.
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Much of our happiness depends not on what we have, but on our gratitude for it. Contentment is not complacency. It is a gift that brings lasting joy.
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We can develop a closer relationship with God by improving our prayers. All we must do is come before Him with a broken heart and contrite spirit.
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When tragedy strikes, turn to God in faith—and to the people He has placed in your life. Through trust, service, and love, you will find lasting peace.
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Although suffering tribulation is a necessary part of life, it does not lessen God's love for us. In fact, trials are an opportunity to grow and learn.
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As trials and challenges come, we'll be tempted to view our glass as half empty. However, focusing on the gospel can help us see life half full.
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While the future is scary and unknown to us, God knows exactly how things will work out. Overcoming adversity is possible when we have faith in His timing.
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As we are strengthened by the hand of the Lord we will find the strength we need to make it through each and every one of our trials.
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Derek A. Cuthbert discusses the futility of fear by pointing out that whether it be key to overcoming any kind of fear is to have great faith.
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Though it is not always easy, God expects us to trust in Him. Beth Luthy shares how having the faith to do His will caused miracles to happen in her life.
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The doctrine of Christ is simple, yet beautiful. Faith, repentance, ordinances, and the Holy Ghost should be part of our daily lives.
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Optimism leads to hope, which leads to faith. If we can come to remember the glorious things we once knew, our faith can be limitless as walking on water.
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As we come to understand the Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost, we will be able to better receive guidance and direction.
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Beware the dangerous universal sin of pride that can come in adversity or prosperity. Our heart must be full of the Spirit and not set upon worldly things.
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By using our God-given moral agency in the way that Jesus Christ exemplified, we don't become God's puppets—we become like Him.
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As we work hard, choose wisely, overcome opposition, and exercise faith, we recognize our divine destiny.
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When the plan we have in mind doesn't seem to be working out, God will tell us when to persevere and when to change direction. He has a plan for us.
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Pam Musil gives five suggestions to help make permanent change a part of your life. Her knowledge of dance greatly influences her advice.
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Kevin J. Worthen teaches that the adversary wants us to doubt God, doubt ourselves, and be afraid of the future. But God declares that we can choose faith over fear.
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Kim B. Clark shares that as we embrace the Plan of Salvation, and God's plan for each one of us, we will find the power to overcome our personal crucibles.
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John H. Groberg teaches that no matter how complicated your trials, how dark your sins, or how overwhelming the challenges you face, in Christ there is always hope.
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Jonathan G. Sandberg shares that the healing process can be painful and difficult, but having courage to act and Christ’s grace makes it possible.
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Michalyn Steele offers advice during times of trial and shares lessons she has learned to help her find trust in Christ during difficult times.
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Stephen J. Bahr shares what will help motivate you to move forward with faith, even when life is difficult. When times seem tough, trust in God.
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Elaine L. Jack shares that patience is necessary to overcome trials and tribulations, both small and large. The process of developing patience molds us into faithful Saints.
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Camille Fronk asks why is it that Christ's commandment to "be of good cheer" often comes in the midst of adversity? No trial is more powerful than the peace of His grace.
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Howard W. Hunter shares that financial worries, academic stress, and other challenges are inevitable for college students. We need not fear, though, because Christ is our Shepherd.
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Gregory Burton shares that we may not know where life will take us, but the experiments in life will yield fruitful results with the gospel of Christ.
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Jesse A. Egbert shares that we have discovered for ourselves mankind’s ability to overcome, to rise, and to triumph.
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During times of struggle it can seem impossible to combat feelings of discouragement. However, if we never experienced sadness, then we would never experience joy. Adversity is part of God's plan of happiness.
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Glenn L. Pace shares that although the world's path may seem easier, the sanctifying and refining tears that come from a life of discipleship "give way to eternal tears of joy."
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Kevin J. Worthen shares that failure is an essential part of our quest for perfection. By trusting in God and in the Atonement, we can turn our failures into successes.
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If you watch for and learn how God loves you, you'll have the opportunity to have experiences like Rollin H. Hotchkiss and gain a similar testimony.
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Successful students have realistic but dogged determination to work through whatever challenges or difficulties face them. Failure can lead us to success.
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Len B. Novilla shares that while it may seem the Lord is leading us in the wrong direction, He is often simply helping us grow through personal odysseys.
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Jeffrey R. Holland teaches that trouble will come, but discouragement doesn't have to. If we work now to prepare ourselves through patient and faithful discipleship, we will get through.
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Jeffrey R. and Patricia T. Holland share that whether in education, in war, in marriage, or in building God's kingdom, we must be willing to endure with perseverance until we can claim sweet victory.
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David F. Evans shares that tenacity is persistence, perseverance, and determination. Be tenacious in all good things and be tenacious when trials come.
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D. Todd Christofferson expresses that God will give us our daily "bread," whether a physical or spiritual need, as we make daily choices to seek Him, work through problems, and serve others.
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Howard W. Hunter shares that as followers of Jesus Christ, we have every reason to rejoice with hope despite the despair and discouragement that surrounds us.
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Carolyn Billings shares how she has learned to trust in the Lord's wisdom and love, even - or especially - when the raging tempests of life are overwhelming.
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David A. Bednar teaches that Christ’s Atonement does more than cleanse us from sin. His grace is also an enabling power to become better and serve more faithfully.
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As we encounter challenges in life, yoking ourselves with and meekly placing our total trust in God will allow us to reap the rewards of a faithful life.
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As you pass through the trials of this life, remember that the Lord is eagerly standing by and waiting to provide you with strength in your adversities.
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In times of trial and tribulation, the Lord will always be with us to strengthen our backs and lighten our loads. Suffering makes us stronger.
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The past is to be learned from but not lived in. We remember the blessings and the lessons, but then we look with faith toward the future.
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Adversity will come into each of our lives, but we can overcome trials by relying on the Lord.
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Because God loves us, He will deliver to each of us customized challenges that will last "but for a small moment" to help us grow and progress.
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If we allow ourselves to be molded by His loving hands, Heavenly Father will be our Potter. He can make more of us than we can dream.
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May we also cultivate that faith to say to our Heavenly Father, “Thy will be done.” We will not blame anybody, we will not blame our birthright, we will not blame the situations we face. May we really cultivate that power to say to our Heavenly Father, “O Lord, thy will be done.”
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When the plan we have in mind doesn't seem to be working out, God will tell us when to persevere and when to change direction. He has a plan for us.
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Alan R. Harker speaks about the power of hope as an anchor for our souls, especially in the times of our greatest suffering.
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What lessons does Joseph Smith's experience in Liberty Jail teach us about God's love? How can our trials be both a prison and a temple?
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Gérald Caussé teaches that as you build on strengths and weaknesses, make sure to recognize limitations, remain faithful to covenants, and trust the Lord.
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Rosemary Thackeray teaches that as we are strengthened by the hand of the Lord we will find the strength we need to make it through each and every one of our trials.
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Robert D. Hales teaches that when tragedy strikes, turn to God in faith—and to the people He has placed in your life. Through trust, service, and love, you will find lasting peace.
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Brigham Young University librarian Janet B. Bradford discusses how we can learn to carry on amidst challenges and adversity.
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President and Sister Lee share how cancer taught them to find beauty in the storm. Together, they learned to endure trials with prayer and love.
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Jon M. Huntsman Sr. speaks of the need to be optimistic and of how following the gospel of Jesus Christ will lead us to happiness.
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Though it is not always easy, God expects us to trust in Him. Beth Luthy shares how having the faith to do His will caused miracles to happen in her life.
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Carol Wilkinson teaches listeners how to overcome the adversities of life as she shares personal experiences from her own life.
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If we submit to God’s will, our afflictions will refine us and will expand our capacity to receive and carry more light and truth and love.
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Elder Eyring teaches that God has the power to offer us deliverance through the hardest of trials, including comfort in grief, strength in fierce opposition, and escape from sin.
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Jeffrey S. McClellan teaches that when adversity challenges your faith, remember that you can trust God, "thy troubles to bless." In His hands, trials can change us and teach us of His love.
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Elder Dallin H. Oaks teaches that our response to adversity shapes our character. Trials are temporary, but the blessings we can receive from them are permanent.
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Elder Gene R. Cook teaches that although suffering tribulation is a necessary part of life, it does not lessen God's love for us. In fact, trials are an opportunity to grow and learn.
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Erin Holmes shares an antidote to uncertainty, which we all experience painfully at some point. We need to learn what "waiting upon the Lord" really means.
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