“Faith exists when absolute confidence in that which we cannot see combines with action that is in absolute conformity to the will of our Heavenly Father. Without all three--first, absolute confidence; second, action; and third, absolute conformity--without these three all we have is a counterfeit, a weak and watered-down faith.” FirstsActionThreeFatherWeakThirdsAbsolutesHeavenlyConformityHeavenly FatherCounterfeit Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“One of the great blessings of the restored gospel is the privilege of entering into sacred covenants with our Father in Heaven-covenants made binding by virtue of the holy priesthood. When we are baptized and confirmed, when brethren are ordained to the priesthood, when we go to the temple and receive our endowment, when we enter into the new and everlasting covenant of eternal marriage-in all these sacred ordinances, we make solemn commitments to keep God's commandments.” MadeFatherHeavenVirtueHolyBlessingEternalCommitmentSacredPrivilegeTemplesCommandmentsEnteringEverlastingOur FatherSolemnCovenantBindingBrethrenPriesthoodEndowmentOrdinancesBaptizedFather In HeavenEternal Marriage Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“We see ourselves as yesterday and today. Heavenly Father sees us as forever.” TodayFatherForeverYesterdayHeavenlyHeavenly FatherYesterday And Today Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“As we look for humor, seek for the eternal perspective, understnd the principle of compensation, and draw near to our Heavenly Father, we can endure heardship and trial.” LooksFatherPrinciplesPerspectiveEternalDrawsEndureTrialsHeavenlyCompensationHeavenly Father Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Our Heavenly Father loves each one of us and understands that this process of climbing higher takes preparation, time, and commitment. He understands that we will make mistakes at times, that we will stumble, that we will become discouraged and perhaps even wish to give up and say to ourselves it is not worth the struggle. We know it is worth the effort, for the prize, which is eternal life, is “the greatest of all the gifts of God.” And to qualify, we must take one step after another and keep going to gain the spiritual heights we aspire to reach.” KnowsGivingSpiritualLife IsFatherWishProcessEffortMistakeStepsStruggleHigherGiving UpEternalCommitmentGainsPreparationHeightMaking MistakesHeavenlyPrizeKeep GoingClimbingAspireDiscouragedEternal LifeHeavenly FatherGift From God Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us—even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will. We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever. Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won’t, for He sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming.” KnowsGivingShouldMightTodayFatherTermLove IsForeverWonderfulBecomingGiving UpCapableYesterdaySettlingGloriousHeavenlyFlawsHis LoveHeavenly FatherYesterday And Today Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“The church is not a place where perfect people gather to say perfect things, or have perfect thoughts, or have perfect feelings. The Church is a place where imperfect people gather to provide encouragement, support, and service to each other as we press on in our journey to return to our Heavenly Father.” PeopleFeelingsFatherChurchPerfectSupportJourneyReturnEncouragementPressesHeavenlyImperfectHeavenly FatherPerfect Things Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Our Father in Heaven does not wish us to cower. He does not want us to wallow in our misery. He expects us to square our shoulders, roll up our sleeves, and overcome our challenges.” WantDoeFatherHeavenWishChallengesOvercomingMiseryShouldersSquaresOur FatherSleevesFather In Heaven Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Each one of us will travel a different road during this life. Each progresses at a different rate. Temptations that trouble your brother may not challenge you at all. Strengths that you possess may seem impossible to another. Never look down on those who are less perfect than you. Don't be upset because someone can't sew as well as you, can’t throw as well as you, can't row or hoe as well as you. We are all children of our Heavenly Father. And we are here with the same purpose: to learn to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves.” MindWellsLooksHeartMayChildrenDifferentSoulSeemsPurposeFatherChallengesPerfectProgressImpossibleTroubleBrotherRateNeighborTemptationThis LifeUpsetHeavenlyHeavenly FatherYour BrotherHoeDifferent Roads Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“At the final day the Savior will not ask about the nature of our callings. He will not inquire about our material possessions or fame. He will ask if we ministered to the sick, gave food and drink to the hungry, visited those in prison, or gave succor to the weak. When we reach out to assist the least of Heavenly Father’s children, we do it unto Him. That is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” IfsChildrenAsksFatherJesusChristMaterialsDrinkCallingFameJesus ChristWeakEssenceSickPrisonFinalsPossessionHungryHeavenlySaviorReach OutHeavenly FatherMaterial PossessionsFood And Drink Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“If you feel that Heavenly Father is not listening to your petitions, ask yourself if you are listening to the cries of the poor, the sick, the hungry, and the afflicted all around you.” IfsFeelsAsksFatherPoorCryListeningSickHungryHeavenlyHeavenly FatherPetitions Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
