Position statement: if we follow the teachings of Jesus Christ we can surly hope for a better resurrection. hope is having a witness from the spirit that things will work out. it is having trust that what ever happens it will be for our good. it is a vision of the future as it should and could become. hope is vital and we must never let it go once we have it!
“The Power of the Priesthood,” Ensign, May 2010
“We live in a day of ‘wars [and] rumors of wars, and earthquakes in divers places.’ As prophesied, ‘the whole earth [is] in commotion’ and ‘Satan is abroad in the land.’ He seeks to destroy all that is good and righteous. He is Lucifer, who was cast out of the presence of God. Against all of that, we have very positive feelings about what lies ahead.”
-Boyd K. Packard
“The Joy of Hope Fulfilled,” Ensign, Nov. 1992
“My message to you today, my brothers and sisters, is simply this: the Lord is in control. He knows the end from the beginning. He has given us adequate instruction that, if followed, will see us safely through any crisis. His purposes will be fulfilled, and someday we will understand the eternal reasons for all of these events. Therefore, today we must be careful to not overreact, nor should we be caught up in extreme preparations; but what we must do is keep the commandments of God and never lose hope!”
-M. Russel Ballard
“Hope, an Anchor of the Soul,” Ensign, Nov. 1999
“Everybody in this life has their challenges and difficulties. That is part of our mortal test. The reason for some of these trials cannot be readily understood except on the basis of faith and hope because there is often a larger purpose which we do not always understand. Peace comes through hope.”
-James E. Faust
“The Power of Covenants,” Ensign, May 2009
“We need strong Christians who can persevere against hardship, who can sustain hope through tragedy, who can lift others by their example and their compassion, and who can consistently overcome temptations. We need strong Christians who can make important things happen by their faith and who can defend the truth of Jesus Christ against moral relativism and militant atheism.”
-D. Todd. Christofferson
"The Infinite Power of Hope, Ensign," Nov. 2008
"Because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we need not fear, for we will live forever, never to taste of death again. Because of His infinite Atonement, we can be cleansed of sin and stand pure and holy before the judgment bar. The Savior is the Author of our Salvation."
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"In the hectic, pressure-filled schedules you
face, I . . . know how easy it is to let prayer slip. Some of you hit
the snooze button on your alarm clocks, thinking you can eke out just
another minute or two of sleep, then jerk awake realizing that you are
going to be late for school or work. On such mornings, prayer gets
pushed aside, perhaps with a feeble promise to yourself that you will do
better tomorrow. Put the alarm clock where you can't reach it from bed;
that will solve this problem. Sometimes you return home late at night,
exhausted and eager to collapse into bed. You may go through the motions
of prayer in a perfunctory and superficial manner, but that is not the
kind of prayer that helps us conquer Satan.
"I
know many of you live in apartments where you have four or five
roommates. The television or stereo may be on day and night. People talk
loudly enough that even in your bedroom you can hear them clearly.
There is laughter, noise, interruptions. In such circumstances it is a
challenge to find a time and a place where you can be alone with your
Heavenly Father. The Savior spoke of entering our closets to pray (see
Matthew 6:6), suggesting the importance of privacy and quiet when we
talk with God. For most of you, your closets will not allow this to
happen, so you need to find a time and place where you can be alone with
the Lord and pour out your heart to Him, that you might add strength
and power to your spiritual lives."
-M. Russel Ballard
"We know that sometimes it can be difficult to
keep our heads above water. In fact, in our world of change, challenges,
and checklists, sometimes it can seem nearly impossible to avoid
feeling overwhelmed by emotions of suffering and sorrow.
"I
am not suggesting that we can simply flip a switch and stop the
negative feelings that distress us. This isn't a pep talk or an attempt
to encourage those sinking in quicksand to imagine instead they are
relaxing on a beach. I recognize that in all of our lives there are real
concerns. I know there are hearts here today that harbor deep sorrows.
Others wrestle with fears that trouble the soul. For some, loneliness is
their secret trial.
"These things are not insignificant.
"However,
[there are] two principles that may help you find a path to peace,
hope, and joy—even during times of trial and distress. I want to speak
about God's happiness and how each one of us can taste of it in spite of
the burdens that beset us."
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"Enduring to the end is not just a matter of
passively tolerating life's difficult circumstances or 'hanging in
there.' Ours is an active religion, helping God's children along the
strait and narrow path to develop their full potential during this life
and return to Him one day. Viewed from this perspective, enduring to the
end is exalting and glorious, not grim and gloomy. This is a joyful
religion, one of hope, strength, and deliverance. 'Adam fell that men
might be; and men are, that they might have joy' (2 Nephi 2:25).
"Enduring
to the end is a process filling every minute of our life, every hour,
every day, from sunrise to sunrise. It is accomplished through personal
discipline following the commandments of God."
-"Live Up to Your Inheritance,” Ensign, Nov. 1983
“Do not feel that because you are single God has
forsaken you. The world needs you. The Church needs you. So very many
people and causes need your strength and wisdom and talents.
“Be
prayerful, and do not lose hope. But do not become obsessed with
ambition to find a companion. Your obsession likely will only make you
less attractive, or it may cause a weakening of your standards. Live the
very best life of which you are capable, and the Lord in his greater
wisdom and in his eternal season will give you answer to your prayers.”
