Let us simplify our lives a little, let us make the changes necessary to focus on the simple, humble path of Christian discipleship.
Dieter F. UchtdorfPatience means accepting that which cannot be changed and facing it with courage, grace, and faith. It means being โwilling to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon [us], even as a child doth submit to his father.โ Ultimately, patience means being โfirm and steadfast, and immovable in keeping the commandments of the Lordโ every hour of every day, even when it is hard to do so. In the words of John the Revelator, โHere is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and โฆ faith [in] Jesus.โ
Dieter F. UchtdorfDeveloping Christlike attributes in our lives is not an easy task, especially when we move away from generalities and abstractions and begin to deal with real life. The test comes in practicing what we proclaim. The reality check comes when Christlike attributes need to become visible in our livesโas husband or wife, as father or mother, as son or daughter, in our friendships, in our employment, in our business, and in our recreation. We can recognize our growth, as can those around us, as we gradually increase our capacity to 'act in all holiness before [Him]' (D&C 43:9).
Dieter F. UchtdorfThe gospel of Jesus Christ has the divine power to lift you to great heights from what appears at times to be an unbearable burden or weakness. The Lord knows your circumstances and your challenges. He said to Paul and to all of us, 'My grace is sufficient for thee.' And like Paul we can answer: 'My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me'(2 Corinthinans 12:9)".
Dieter F. Uchtdorf