You have all heard this story told by Grandpa, but it bears repeating:
Our Moab seminary teacher and his wife spoke in the Castle Valley branch some time ago. Her talk was on a matter I have long been concerned about. The problem comes into perspective at a sacrament meeting: Adults as well as children give tender loving praise for bishops, teachers, neighbors, and the prophet etc. But too few feel and express it for the Savior. We are not achieving our most important goal until we have established in the hearts of our children and the saints, an even greater love for Him. Friends may betray us, spouses may leave us, health may fail, and our possessions burn up. But Christ, His promises, understanding, and love will never fail us. With some trials and most tragedies, only this can get us through. When we can take a thankless, demanding calling; give up something we wanted greatly, so we can pay our tithing; or help out someone who has badly hurt us ... and say "I wouldn't do that for anyone, except I'll do it for Christ!" ... then the power for good He can have in our lives is becoming a reality. He must be the foundation of our lives.
This is the key to doing hard things. Then difficult tasks can be overcome and aren't so challenging. If you can't do it for yourself, do it for Christ, and He will bless you many times over. I have seen that repeatedly during my life:
1) Following the Savior brings happiness Alma 41:10 wickedness never was happiness
2) Prayer provides strength Romans 5:1-2 access to the Father through Christ
3) Obedience brings blessings D&C 130:20 law irrevocably decreed in heaven
4) Faith in Jesus Christ to believe that He has the power to do what He says He can do
That will make you much more effective and confident and happy. You can overcome hardship, reach your goals, achieve academic success, and develop eternal relationships.
You can because the Savior teaches us that through Him, we can overcome all things. D&C 75:16 the faithful shall overcome all things
I know you can!
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