Enduring to the End

·         “The ways in which we handle our trials are part of the maturing of the physical and spiritual man.” –Elder Robert D. Hales in “Lessons from the Atonement That Help Us to Endure to the End” (Oct. 1895 Ensign)

·         “It is comforting to know that, though suffering, Jesus Christ was able to look down from the cross and be concerned for His mother, that she should be properly cared for, as He asked for the help of a disciple.” –Elder Robert D. Hales in “Lessons from the Atonement That Help Us to Endure to the End” (Oct. 1895 Ensign)

·         “…we can have solace knowing the joy that will come when our loved ones are reunited and continue their eternal progression because of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.” –Elder Robert D. Hales in “Lessons from the Atonement That Help Us to Endure to the End” (Oct. 1895 Ensign)

·         “Believe that remaining strong and faithful to the truths of the gospel is of utmost importance.” –President Thomas S. Monson in “Believe, Obey, and Endure” (April 2012 General Conference)

·         “The world around you is not equipped to provide the help you need to make it through this often-treacherous journey.” –President Thomas S. Monson in “Believe, Obey, and Endure” (April 2012 General Conference)

·         “…there is no fog so dense, no night so dark, no gale so strong, no mariner so lost but what the lighthouse of the Lord can rescue. It beckons through the storms of life.” –President Thomas S. Monson in “Believe, Obey, and Endure” (April 2012 General Conference)

·         “Because of the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we may hope and be assured that the ending of the book of our lives will exceed our grandest expectations.” –President Dieter F. Uchtdorf in “Christ, Our Hope” (Dec. 2012 New Era)

·         “When disobedience, disappointment, and procrastination erode faith, hope is there to uphold our faith.” –President Dieter F. Uchtdorf in “Christ, Our Hope” (Dec. 2012 New Era)

·         “Heavenly Father hears and answers your prayers of faith for guidance and for help to endure in your service for Him.” –President Henry B. Eyring in “The Caregiver” (Broadcast)

·         “‘And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high.’” .” –President Henry B. Eyring in “The Caregiver” (Broadcast)

Position Statement:

I know that when we have continuous faith and humility, it can help us endure to the end. Although this is true, we must realize that we can’t get through life without the love and guidance of Heavenly Father. I know that we all will suffer through trials and hardships, but we can learn many things throughout the good and bad of our lives. These things that we learn, I believe, will help us through things we experience in the future. In all that we experience, there is an underlying purpose and I know that Heavenly Father would not let me go through something that I won’t be able to overcome. He knows my strength and I believe has given me the particular hardships that I have faced and will face because He knows that I will “keep pushing on.”