It is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions.
Dieter F. UchtdorfRead
If we listen to and follow the promptings of the Spirit, they will serve as a Liahona, guiding us through the unknown, challenging valleys and mountains that are ahead (see 1 Nephi 16).
Interpretation
Following spiritual guidance can lead us through life's challenges.
This quote emphasizes the importance of heeding the inner guidance or spiritual promptings we receive. Just as the Liahona guided ancient prophets through uncertain terrain, our personal insights can navigate us through difficult situations in life, helping us overcome challenges that may seem daunting.
In practice
This quote can inspire a community group discussing how faith can help during tough times.
It is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions.
Absolute truth is not dependent upon public opinion or popularity. Now what is this truth? It is His gospel. It is the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Most people use their energy attempting to rearrange circumstances that trigger painful emotions. Changing external circumstances will not change your rigid patterns of emotional response. That requires looking at the patterns themselves.
Some gave me soft words and some blunt, some made excuses, some promises, some only lied. In the end words are just wind.
One should follow a man of wisdom who rebukes one for one's faults, as one would follow a guide to some buried treasure. To one who follows such a wise man, it will be an advantage and not a disadvantage.
Every human being on the face of the earth has a steel plate in his head, but if you lie down now and then and get still as you can, it will slide open like elevator doors, letting in all the secret thoughts that have been standing around so patiently, pushing the button for a ride to the top. The real troubles in life happen when those hidden doors stay closed for too long.
Who shall enumerate the many ways in which that costly piece of fixed capital, a human being , may be employed! More of him is wanted everywhere! Hunt, then, for some situation in which your humanity may be used.
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