Trials
"I am convinced that missionary work is not easy because salvation is not a cheap experience. Salvation never was easy. We are the Church of Jesus Christ, this is the truth, and He is our Great Eternal Head. How could we believe it would be easy for us when it was never, ever easy for Him?"
—Jeffrey R. Holland, "Missionary Work and the Atonement", Ensign, Liahona, March 2001
Topics: Missionary Work, Trials"We cannot go to heaven in a feather bed. The Savior of the world entered after great pain and suffering. We, as servants, can expect no more than the Master. Before Easter there must be a cross. While we walk these paths which bring forth bitter sorrow, we can also walk those paths which yield eternal joy."
—Thomas S. Monson, "The Paths Jesus Walked", Ensign, Liahona, May 1974
Topics: Trials, Prophetic Messages"Like the intense fire that transforms iron into steel, as we remain faithful during the fiery trial of our faith, we are spiritually refined and strengthened."
—Neil L. Andersen, "Trial of Your Faith", Liahona and Ensign, October 2012
Topics: Faith, Trials"The purpose of mortality is to learn and to grow to be more like our Father, and it is often during the difficult times that we learn the most, as painful as the lessons may be."
—Thomas S. Monson, "God Be with You Till We Meet Again", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
Topics: Trials, Prophetic Messages"The Lord loves us and is mindful of us. He is always on our side as we do what is right. He will help us in time of need."
—Thomas S. Monson, "God Be with You Till We Meet Again", Liahona and Ensign, October 2012
Topics: Trials, Prophetic Messages"When you are faced with a test of faith, stay within the safety and security of the household of God. There is always a place for you here. No trial is so large we can’t overcome it together."
—Neil L. Andersen, "Trial of Your Faith", Liahona and Ensign, October 2012
Topics: Faith, Trials"By definition, trials will be trying. There may be anguish, confusion, sleepless nights, and pillows wet with tears. But our trials need not be spiritually fatal. They need not take us from our covenants or from the household of God."
—Neil L. Andersen, "Trial of Your Faith", Liahona and Ensign, October 2012
Topics: Faith, Trials"Jesus Christ lives, knows us, watches over us, and cares for us. In moments of pain, loneliness, or confusion, we do not need to see Jesus Christ to know that He is aware of our circumstances and that His mission is to bless."
—Henry B. Eyring, "Where Is the Pavilion?", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
Topics: Jesus Christ, Love, Trials"Many of us, in moments of personal anguish, feel that God is far from us. The pavilion that seems to intercept divine aid does not cover God but occasionally covers us. God is never hidden, yet sometimes we are, covered by a pavilion of motivations that draw us away from God and make Him seem distant and inaccessible."
—Henry B. Eyring, "Where Is the Pavilion?", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
Topics: Trials"How do you remain 'steadfast and immovable' during a trial of faith? You immerse yourself in the very things that helped build your core of faith: you exercise faith in Christ, you pray, you ponder the scriptures, you repent, you keep the commandments, and you serve others."
—Neil L. Andersen, "Trial of Your Faith", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
Topics: Faith, Trials
