In family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time. Dieter F. Uchtdorf More Quotes by Dieter F. Uchtdorf More Quotes From Dieter F. Uchtdorf Our destiny is not determined by the number of times we stumble but by the number of times we rise up, dust ourselves off, and move forward. Dieter F. Uchtdorf moving-on spiritual inspirational No matter our circumstances, no matter our challenges or trials, there is something in each day to embrace and cherish. There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate it. Dieter F. Uchtdorf gratitude spiritual inspirational I do not believe in a God who would set up rules and commandments only to wait for us to fail so He could punish us. I believe in a Heavenly Father who is loving and caring and who rejoices in our every effort to stand tall and walk toward Him. Even when we stumble, He urges us not to be discouraged-never to give up or flee our allotted field of service-but to take courage, find our faith, and keep trying. Dieter F. Uchtdorf faith god love When it comes to hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, holding grudges, or wanting to cause harm, please apply the following: Stop it! Dieter F. Uchtdorf negativity gossip hate It is often in the trial of adversity that we learn those most critical lessons that form our character and shape our destiny. Dieter F. Uchtdorf adversity destiny character Wherever you are, whatever your circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love. Dieter F. Uchtdorf dark love-you father You are stronger than you realize. You are more capable than you can imagine. Dieter F. Uchtdorf stronger realizing imagine Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God's love encompasses us completely. ... He loves every one of us, even those who are flawed, rejected, awkward, sorrowful, or broken. Dieter F. Uchtdorf awkward broken may Life has a way of testing our anchors and tempting us to drift. Nevertheless, if our anchors are correctly placed in the rock of our Redeemer, they will hold—no matter the force of the wind, the strength of the tide, or the height of the waves. Dieter F. Uchtdorf anchors rocks wind The perfect place to begin is exactly where you are right now. Dieter F. Uchtdorf new-beginnings where-you-are perfect Doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith. Dieter F. Uchtdorf faith-and-doubt doubt The heavens will not be filled with those who never made mistakes but with those who recognized that they were off course and who corrected their ways to get back in the light of gospel truth. Dieter F. Uchtdorf light mistake heaven Often the answer to our prayer does not come while we're on our knees, but while we're on our feet serving the Lord and serving those around us. Dieter F. Uchtdorf prayer feet doe We are not perfect. The people around us are not perfect. People do things that annoy, disappoint, and anger. In this mortal life it will always be that way. Nevertheless, we must let go of our grievances. Part of the purpose of mortality is to learn how to let go of such things. That is the Lord’s way. Remember, heaven is filled with those who have this in common: They are forgiven. And they forgive. Dieter F. Uchtdorf perfect letting-go people Sometimes we become so focused on the finish line, that we fail to find joy in the journey. Dieter F. Uchtdorf inspirational-running journey joy By becoming the answer to someone's prayer, we often find the answer to our own. Dieter F. Uchtdorf becoming prayer answers Yes, God loves you this very day and always. He is not waiting to love you until you have overcome your weaknesses and bad habits. He loves you today with a full understanding of your struggles. He is aware that you reach up to Him in heartfelt and hopeful prayer. He knows of the times you have held onto the fading light and believed-even in the midst of growing darkness. He knows of your sufferings. He knows of your remorse for the times you have fallen short or failed. And still He loves you. Dieter F. Uchtdorf struggle prayer love-you Never give up on anyone. And that includes not giving up on yourself. Dieter F. Uchtdorf not-giving-up giving-up giving It is your reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself, that determines how your life’s story will develop. Dieter F. Uchtdorf reactions adversity stories True love requires action. We can speak of love all day long, we can write notes or poems that proclaim it, sing songs that praise it, and preach sermons that encourage it but until we manifest that love in action, our words are nothing but sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. Dieter F. Uchtdorf writing song long
