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Be thankful that sometimes God lets you struggle for a long time before that answer comes. Your character will grow; your faith will increase. There is a relationship between these two: the greater your faith, the stronger your character, and increased character enhances your ability to exercise even greater faith.
David O. Mckay
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Struggles can strengthen both character and faith over time.

This quote emphasizes the value of enduring struggles, suggesting that prolonged challenges can lead to personal growth in terms of character development and faith. It highlights the interconnectedness of faith and character, indicating that as one faces difficulties with belief, they emerge stronger and better equipped to face future challenges.

Themes

StruggleFaithCharacterGrowthThankfulness

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about resilience during tough times.

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