Here are some of my "aha" moments captured in the eighth week.
Quote: “Marilyn Funt, who wrote the book Are You Anybody? did
so in response to people’s asking in the Hollywood swirl if she “was anybody.”
In answer she said:
Quote:“Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great.
Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind; and the willing and obedient shall eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days. [D&C 64:33–34]” (However Long and Hard the Road- Jeffery and Patricia Holland)
Quote: “I am asking you this morning not to give up ‘for ye are laying the foundation of a great work.’ That ‘great work’ is you—your life, your future, the very fulfillment of your dreams. That “great work” is what, with effort and patience and God’s help, you can become. When days are difficult or problems seem unending, I plead with you to stay in the harness and keep pulling. You are entitled to ‘eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days,’ but it will require your heart and a willing mind. It will require that you stay at your post and keep trying.” (However Long and Hard the Road- Jeffery and Patricia Holland)
Quote: “As you wage such personal wars, obviously part of the strength to “hang in there” comes from some glimpse, however faint and fleeting, of what the victory can be. It is as true now as when Solomon said it that “where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). If your eyes are always on your shoelaces, if all you can see is this class or that test, this date or that roommate, this disappointment or that dilemma, then it really is quite easy to throw in the towel and stop the fight. But what if it is the fight of your life? Or more precisely if it is the fight for your life, your eternal life at that? What if beyond this class or that test, this date or that roommate, this disappointment or that dilemma, you really can see and can hope for all the best and right things that God has to offer? Oh, it may be blurred a bit by the perspiration running into your eyes, and in a really difficult fight one of the eyes might even be closing a bit, but faintly, dimly, and ever so far away you can see the object of it all. And you say it is worth it, you do want it, you will fight on. Like Coriantumr, you will lean upon your sword to rest a while, then rise to fight again (see Ether 15:24–30).” (However Long and Hard the Road- Jeffery and Patricia Holland)
Quote: “The best things are always worth finishing. “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God?” (1 Corinthians 3:16). Most assuredly you are. As long and laborious as the effort may seem, please keep shaping and setting the stones that will make your accomplishment “a grand and imposing spectacle.” Take advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow. Dream dreams and see visions. Work toward their realization. Wait patiently when you have no other choice. Lean on your sword and rest a while, but get up and fight again. Perhaps you will not see the full meaning of your effort in your own lifetime. But your children will, or your children’s children will, until finally you, with all of them, can give the Hosanna shout.” (However Long and Hard the Road- Jeffery and Patricia Holland)
Quote: “Take literally the Lord’s invitation, ‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’” (Looking Back and Moving Forward- President Thomas S. Monson)
Quote: “I would encourage members of the Church wherever they may be to show kindness and respect for all people everywhere. The world in which we live is filled with diversity. We can and should demonstrate respect toward those whose beliefs differ from ours.” (Looking Back and Moving Forward- President Thomas S. Monson)
Quote: “Mortality is a period of testing, a time to prove ourselves worthy to return to the presence of our Heavenly Father. In order to be tested, we must sometimes face challenges and difficulties. At times there appears to be no light at the tunnel’s end—no dawn to break the night’s darkness. We feel surrounded by the pain of broken hearts, the disappointment of shattered dreams, and the despair of vanished hopes. We join in uttering the biblical plea “Is there no balm in Gilead?”6 We are inclined to view our own personal misfortunes through the distorted prism of pessimism. We feel abandoned, heartbroken, alone. If you find yourself in such a situation, I plead with you to turn to our Heavenly Father in faith. He will lift you and guide you. He will not always take your afflictions from you, but He will comfort and lead you with love through whatever storm you face.” (Looking Back and Moving Forward- President Thomas S. Monson)
Quote: “We get so ingrained with what we are doing we don’t take a breath to see why we are doing it.” (Action Hero- David Carrington)
Quote:
Quote: “Like Nephi, he kept pushing ahead, he always kept moving forward, he never quit, he kept doing the right things; and as he did the Lord helped him every step of the way accomplish great things. I promise you that if you involve the Lord in what you do, you’ll see Him open doors. You’ll see Him provide ways, you’ll see yourself do great things.” (You Can Do Anything- Taylor Richards)
Quote: “Don’t you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon, some come late and some don’t come until heaven; but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ they come. It will be alright in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come.” (Good Things to Come- Elder Holland)
Thoughts: Elder Holland's words, in the video "Good Things to Come", really resonated with me. "Don't you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead." They were spoken with such power and certainty, I could feel the Spirit testifying of their truthfulness. This quote from Elder Holland was a perfect summary for me of what I studied this week. Starting a business is hard, raising a family is hard, life is hard. We are not left to face these struggles alone, that is so important to remember. You have to "believe in good things to come" and trust that "it will be alright in the end" when we remain faithful. I have a close family member that has recently given up on his faith. It is hard to watch. He lost that trust in God because he did not want to wait any longer for blessings to come. I am so grateful for the reminders this week to look ahead with confidence that "help and happiness is ahead".
There Is Help and Happiness Ahead
‘I used to think being somebody meant public recognition
of one’s efforts. Wrong. I now know that the feeling of being somebody comes
from hard work and self-growth. Being in control of my life makes me answer
that question with a strong “Yes!’”
Quote:“Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great.
Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind; and the willing and obedient shall eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days. [D&C 64:33–34]” (However Long and Hard the Road- Jeffery and Patricia Holland)
Quote: “I am asking you this morning not to give up ‘for ye are laying the foundation of a great work.’ That ‘great work’ is you—your life, your future, the very fulfillment of your dreams. That “great work” is what, with effort and patience and God’s help, you can become. When days are difficult or problems seem unending, I plead with you to stay in the harness and keep pulling. You are entitled to ‘eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days,’ but it will require your heart and a willing mind. It will require that you stay at your post and keep trying.” (However Long and Hard the Road- Jeffery and Patricia Holland)
Quote: “As you wage such personal wars, obviously part of the strength to “hang in there” comes from some glimpse, however faint and fleeting, of what the victory can be. It is as true now as when Solomon said it that “where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). If your eyes are always on your shoelaces, if all you can see is this class or that test, this date or that roommate, this disappointment or that dilemma, then it really is quite easy to throw in the towel and stop the fight. But what if it is the fight of your life? Or more precisely if it is the fight for your life, your eternal life at that? What if beyond this class or that test, this date or that roommate, this disappointment or that dilemma, you really can see and can hope for all the best and right things that God has to offer? Oh, it may be blurred a bit by the perspiration running into your eyes, and in a really difficult fight one of the eyes might even be closing a bit, but faintly, dimly, and ever so far away you can see the object of it all. And you say it is worth it, you do want it, you will fight on. Like Coriantumr, you will lean upon your sword to rest a while, then rise to fight again (see Ether 15:24–30).” (However Long and Hard the Road- Jeffery and Patricia Holland)
Quote: “The best things are always worth finishing. “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God?” (1 Corinthians 3:16). Most assuredly you are. As long and laborious as the effort may seem, please keep shaping and setting the stones that will make your accomplishment “a grand and imposing spectacle.” Take advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow. Dream dreams and see visions. Work toward their realization. Wait patiently when you have no other choice. Lean on your sword and rest a while, but get up and fight again. Perhaps you will not see the full meaning of your effort in your own lifetime. But your children will, or your children’s children will, until finally you, with all of them, can give the Hosanna shout.” (However Long and Hard the Road- Jeffery and Patricia Holland)
Quote: “Take literally the Lord’s invitation, ‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’” (Looking Back and Moving Forward- President Thomas S. Monson)
Quote: “I would encourage members of the Church wherever they may be to show kindness and respect for all people everywhere. The world in which we live is filled with diversity. We can and should demonstrate respect toward those whose beliefs differ from ours.” (Looking Back and Moving Forward- President Thomas S. Monson)
Quote: “Mortality is a period of testing, a time to prove ourselves worthy to return to the presence of our Heavenly Father. In order to be tested, we must sometimes face challenges and difficulties. At times there appears to be no light at the tunnel’s end—no dawn to break the night’s darkness. We feel surrounded by the pain of broken hearts, the disappointment of shattered dreams, and the despair of vanished hopes. We join in uttering the biblical plea “Is there no balm in Gilead?”6 We are inclined to view our own personal misfortunes through the distorted prism of pessimism. We feel abandoned, heartbroken, alone. If you find yourself in such a situation, I plead with you to turn to our Heavenly Father in faith. He will lift you and guide you. He will not always take your afflictions from you, but He will comfort and lead you with love through whatever storm you face.” (Looking Back and Moving Forward- President Thomas S. Monson)
Quote: “We get so ingrained with what we are doing we don’t take a breath to see why we are doing it.” (Action Hero- David Carrington)
Quote:
Quote: “Like Nephi, he kept pushing ahead, he always kept moving forward, he never quit, he kept doing the right things; and as he did the Lord helped him every step of the way accomplish great things. I promise you that if you involve the Lord in what you do, you’ll see Him open doors. You’ll see Him provide ways, you’ll see yourself do great things.” (You Can Do Anything- Taylor Richards)
Quote: “Don’t you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon, some come late and some don’t come until heaven; but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ they come. It will be alright in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come.” (Good Things to Come- Elder Holland)
Thoughts: Elder Holland's words, in the video "Good Things to Come", really resonated with me. "Don't you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead." They were spoken with such power and certainty, I could feel the Spirit testifying of their truthfulness. This quote from Elder Holland was a perfect summary for me of what I studied this week. Starting a business is hard, raising a family is hard, life is hard. We are not left to face these struggles alone, that is so important to remember. You have to "believe in good things to come" and trust that "it will be alright in the end" when we remain faithful. I have a close family member that has recently given up on his faith. It is hard to watch. He lost that trust in God because he did not want to wait any longer for blessings to come. I am so grateful for the reminders this week to look ahead with confidence that "help and happiness is ahead".
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