“The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude.” KnowsWayMayTodayDesireLossLordTakenTearsGratitudeFaithfulRejoice Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“I believe that many people are unhappy because they have not learned to be grateful. Some carry the burden of bitterness and resentfulness for many years. Some pass their days as though suffering a deep sadness they cannot name. Others are unhappy because life didn’t turn out the way they thought it would.” PeopleWayYearsBelieveSufferingTurnsNamesI BelieveSadnessGratefulBurdenUnhappyBitternessBe GratefulDeep Sadness Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“How can we love days that are filled with sorrow? We can't-at least not in the moment. I don't think my mother was suggesting that we suppress discouragement or deny the reality of pain. I don't think she was suggesting that we smother unpleasant truths beneath a cloak of pretended happiness. But I do believe that the way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life.” ThinkingWayBelieveMomentsRealityPainMotherSuccessfulSorrowTruth IsMajorsAdversityFilledDenyFactorsDiscouragementCloaksSuggesting Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“In spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser and happier as a result.” WaySeemsDifficultResultsBecomingStrongerAdversitySpiteWiserDifficult TimesDiscouragementBecoming Stronger Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“The way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life.” WaySuccessfulMajorsAdversityFactors Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“A testimony of the truth of the gospel does not come the same way to all people. Some receive it in a unique, life-changing experience. Others gain a testimony slowly, almost imperceptibly until, one day, they simply know.” PeopleKnowsWayLifeDoeInspiringOne DayUniqueGainsLife ChangingTestimonyLife Changing ExperienceUnique Life Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Nephi taught that by clinging to the word of God, as though it be a handrail, we would be able to avoid temptations and not lose our way in darkness. Thus, we would remain on the narrow path.” WayWould BeAbleLosesDarknessPathTaughtTemptationWord Of GodClingingNarrow Path Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Peace is more than a lofty ideal. It is a practical principle that, with conscious effort, can become a normal part of our lives as we deal with matters both large and small. One habit that prevents inner peace is procrastination. It clutters our minds with unfinished business and makes us uneasy until we finish a task and get it out of the way.” WayMindMatterDealsEffortPrinciplesOur LivesHabitNormalConsciousIdealsTasksInner PeacePracticalsProcrastinationLoftyClutterUnfinishedUneasyUnfinished Business Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Another activity that can detract us from the proper way is watching television excessively or viewing improper movies. While fine productions on these media are uplifting and entertaining, we need to be very selective in choosing what we see and how much of our time such an activity deserves. Our precious time must not be diverted to the sideline attractions of vulgar language, immoral conduct, pornography, and violence.” WayNeedsLanguageViolenceMediaTelevisionFineActivityDeserveProductionsAttractionUpliftingOur TimeEntertainingVulgarImmoralPornographySelectiveSidelinesWatching TelevisionPrecious Time Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
“We are ever on the threshold of new journeys and new discoveries. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers on the morning of that first flight? The anticipation of Jonas Salk as he analyzed the data that demonstrated a way to prevent polio?” WayFirstsMorningImagineJourneyBrotherDiscoveryFlightDataExcitementAnticipationThresholdNew DiscoveriesPolioWright BrothersNew Journey Author:Joseph B. Wirthlin
