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(6/11/98)
"As we trust in God and his plan for our happiness with all our hearts
and lean not unto our own understanding (see Prov. 3:5), hope is born.
Hope grows out of faith and gives meaning and purpose to all we do. It
can give us comfort in the face of adversity, strength in times of
trial, and peace when we have reason for doubt or anguish."—Elder M.
Russell Ballard, Answers to Life's Questions, General
Conference, April 1995
(6/12/98)
"Significantly, those who look forward to a next and better world are
usually 'anxiously engaged' in improving this one, for they 'always
abound in good works' (D&C 58:27; Alma 7:24). Thus, real hope is
much more than wishful musing. It stiffens, not slackens, the spiritual
spine. It is composed, not giddy, eager without being naive, and
pleasantly steady without being smug. Hope is realistic anticipation
taking the form of determination--a determination not merely to survive
but to 'endure...'."—Neal A. Maxwell, Ensign, Nov. 1994, p.
35
(6/13/98)
"Those with true hope often see their personal circumstances shaken,
like kaleidoscopes, again and again. Yet with the 'eye of faith,' they
still see divine pattern and purpose (Alma 5:15)."—Neal A. Maxwell, Ensign,
Nov. 1994, p. 36
(6/14/98)
"Hope is a precious principle by which to live. However, some among us
may have lost all hope because of sin and transgression. A person can
become so deeply immersed in the ways of the world that he sees no way
out and loses all hope. My plea to all who have fallen into this trap of
the adversary is to never give up! Regardless of how desperate things
may seem or how desperate they may yet become, please believe me, you
can always have hope. Always."—M. Russell Ballard, Ensign, Nov.
1992, p. 32
(6/15/98)
"Because of our sins and our mortality, we, like Isaac, are condemned to
death. When all other hope is gone, our Father in Heaven provides the
Lamb of God, and we are saved by his sacrifice."—Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign,
Nov. 1992, p. 37
(10/19/98)
"Doubt and despair go together, whereas faith and hope are constant
companions." — Neal A. Maxwell, "Notwithstanding My Weakness", p.41 - 42
(10/20/98)
"When the Lord Jesus Christ comes, he is going to inaugurate the
millennium. War will cease; enmity shall disappear; and the King of
kings shall reign as only Christ can reign, in the midst of and over a
world of peace. Barbaric war shall end forever. What heavenly joy in the
contemplation and in the future enjoyment of this blessed condition! Oh,
what hope there is in this majestic event." — Charles Callis, General
Conference, April 1946
(10/21/98)
"Hope is both a predecessor and a derivative of faith. One may not be
able to know or testify about things which are not seen, but one surely
can have strong and significant hope." — Monte J. Brough, "The Prophet
Ether: Man Of The More Excellent Hope," from "Heroes From The Book Of
Mormon", p. 194
(10/22/98)
"I promise you tonight in the name of the Lord whose servant I am that
God will always protect and care for his people. We will have our
difficulties the way every generation and people have had
difficulties.... But with the gospel of Jesus Christ you have every hope
and promise and reassurance. The Lord has power over his Saints and will
always prepare places of peace, defense, and safety for his people. When
we have faith in God we can hope for a better worldfor us personally
and for all mankind." — Howard W. Hunter, "Teachings of Howard W.
Hunter", p. 201-202
(10/23/98)
"He came to bring hope, to bring joy, to bring peace, to bring
salvation; and his is the only name given under heaven whereby salvation
comes. Our Lord—the Lord Jehovah, the Lord Jesus—is our hope and our
salvation. He it is that hath brought life and immortality to
light through the gospel. He has redeemed us from death, hell, the
devil, and endless torment." — Bruce R. McConkie, General Conference,
April 1977
(10/24/98)
"I cannot imagine life without hope. I learned early that the personal
quality of hope is essential for righteous living. Hope comes from a
knowledge that the Lord’s promises are true, that he will fill our souls
with his Spirit, and that we will have the strength to carry on." —
Elaine L. Jack, “Believing in the Light After Darkness," from "Heroines
of the Restoration"
(10/25/98)
"Take care of your children. They are the hope of Israel, and upon them
will rest, by and by, responsibility of the bearing of the kingdom of
God in the earth." — Joseph F. Smith, "Gospel Doctrine", p. 281
(11/3/00)
"The fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ brings great comfort in the
stressful times of mortality. It brings light where there is darkness
and a calming influence where there is turmoil. It gives eternal hope
where there is mortal despair. It is more than just beautiful doctrine.
It is a reality in our lives that if we can be obedient and obtain the
eternal rewards that God grants us, if we will draw nigh unto Him and
embrace the eternal doctrine, we will be blessed." — "The Eternal
Family", Elder Robert D. Hales, General Conference, October 1996
(11/4/00)
"As a result of the gospel-centered lives of many Latter-day Saints,
people around them see changes in their lives that in turn give them
hope. Member families may still live in humble homes with dirt or bamboo
floors and walls, but because of their positive response to the gospel
plan, and through their obedience to the Lord's commandments, they
receive the promised blessings." — "Missionary Work In The Philippines",
Elder Augusto A. Lim, General Conference, October 1992
(11/5/00)
"It seems to me that dwelling on negative thoughts and approaches is, in
fact, working directly opposite of hope, faith, and trust--in the Lord,
ourselves, and others--and causes continual feelings of gloom, while the
positive lifts and buoys us up, encourages us to forge ahead, and is an
attitude that can be developed, a habit that we can cultivate." — "By
Faith and Hope, All Things Are Fulfilled", Elder Paul H. Dunn, General
Conference, April 1987
(11/6/00)
"The true Christian, of course, does not see life as an easy passage:
'The cross comes before the crown and tomorrow is a Monday morning!'
(C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory, Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B.
Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1965, p. 14.) With ultimate hope, however, we
can live cheerfully amid proximate insecurity. Life is a test in which
man must overcome by faith, walking on the strait and narrow path which
is surely no escalator but the path is there!" — "Shine As Lights in the
World", Elder Neal A. Maxwell, General Conference, April 1983
(11/7/00)
"Because of our Savior's Atonement, in death's darkness there is no
sting; in death's depression there is no victory. His resurrected light
dispels the darkness, defeating the prince of darkness, with a
brightness of eternal hope." — Elder Robert D. Hales, "In Remembrance of
Jesus", General Conference, October 1997
(1/20/01)
"Every symbol, every teaching, every revealed principle is a reminder of
his redeeming work, and every covenant and every ordinance points to him
as the Savior and Redeemer of mankind (see 2 Ne. 11:4; Heb. 5:9). As a
covenant people we ought to maintain ever present in our minds the fact
of our fallen condition and live with the sure hope of being forgiven of
our sins and being drawn to God through the Savior." — Carlos H. Amado,
"Learning to Live for Eternal Life," Ensign, Aug. 1995, p. 40
(1/21/01)
"May I be bold enough to suggest that it is impossible for anyone who
really knows God to doubt his willingness to receive us with open arms
in a divine embrace if we will but 'come unto him.' There certainly can
and will be plenty of external difficulties in life; nevertheless, the
soul that comes unto Christ dwells within a personal fortress, a
veritable palace of perfect peace. 'Whoso hearkeneth unto me,' Jehovah
says, 'shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil' (Prov.
1:33)." — Jeffrey R. Holland, "Come unto Me," Ensign, Apr. 1998, p. 19
(1/22/01)
"Have you heard the old statement that 'hope springs eternal'? It can
only be true if that hope springs from him who is eternal." — Russell M.
Nelson, "A More Excellent Hope," Ensign, Feb. 1997, p. 61
(1/23/01)
"Have you noticed in the scriptures that hope seldom stands alone? Hope
is often linked with faith. Hope and faith are commonly connected to
charity. Why? Because hope is essential to faith; faith is essential to
hope; faith and hope are essential to charity. They support one another
like legs on a three-legged stool. All three relate to our Redeemer." —
Russell M. Nelson, "A More Excellent Hope," Ensign, Feb. 1997, p. 61
(1/24/01)
"In the message of the Divine Redeemer there is an offer of hope to all,
of great power to parents and to any who may at times feel poor in
spirit, downtrodden, or unloved. It is the transcending hope of a new
birth. There is a great freedom for those who are born of the Spirit.
They can be like the wind that bloweth where it listeth, and no man
knoweth 'whence it cometh, and whither it goeth' (John 3:8). Thus, being
twice born, they can be free from the restricting shackles of self-pity,
doubt, discouragement, and loneliness and be lifted up in lofty and
noble pursuits. 'They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their
strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and
not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint' (Isa. 40:31)." — James
E. Faust, "A Second Birth," Ensign, June 1998, p. 4–5
(3/6/04)
"Life's disappointments often represent the debris of our failed,
proximate hopes. Instead, however, I speak of the crucial need for
ultimate hope. Ultimate hope is a different matter. It is tied to Jesus
and the blessings of the great Atonement, blessings resulting in the
universal Resurrection and the precious opportunity provided thereby for
us to practice emancipating repentance, making possible what the
scriptures call 'a perfect brightness of hope' (2
Ne. 31:20)." - Neal A. Maxwell, "Hope
through
the Atonement of Jesus Christ," Ensign, Nov. 1998, p. 61
(6/26/04)
"The unfailing source of our hope is that we are sons and daughters of
God and that His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, saved us from death. How
can we know that Jesus truly is our Savior and Redeemer? In human terms
His reality is almost undefinable, but His presence can be known
unequivocally by the Spirit if we continually seek to live under the
shadow of His influence. In the Book of Mormon we read the account of
Aaron expounding the gospel to Lamoni's father. He told him, 'If thou
wilt bow down before God . and call on his name in faith, believing that
ye shall receive, then shalt thou receive the hope which thou desirest.'
(Alma 22:16.) The
old king followed this to the letter and received a witness of the truth
that Aaron had imparted. As a result, he and all his household were
converted and came to know the Lord." - James E. Faust, "Hope,
an
Anchor of the Soul," Ensign, November 1999, p. 60
(4/9/05)
"Happiness comes when scriptures are used in shaping our lives. They
speak of the 'brightness of hope' (2
Ne. 31:20) for which we yearn. But if our hopes were narrowly
confined only to moments in mortality, we should surely be disappointed.
Our ultimate hope must be anchored to the Atonement of the Lord Jesus
Christ. He said, 'If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you
shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of
God.' (D&C 14:7)"
- Russell M. Nelson, "A
More Excellent Hope," Ensign, Feb. 1997, p. 63
(5/27/05)
"On those days when we have special
need of heaven's help, we would do well to remember one of the titles
given to the Savior in the epistle to the Hebrews. Speaking of Jesus'
'more excellent ministry' and why He is 'the mediator of a better
covenant' filled with 'better promises,' this author—presumably the
Apostle Paul—tells us that through His mediation and Atonement, Christ
became 'an high priest of good things to come.' (Heb.
8:6; Heb. 9:11.)
"Every one of us has times when we need to know things will get
better. Moroni spoke of it in the Book of Mormon as 'hope for a better
world.' (Ether 12:4.)
For emotional health and spiritual stamina, everyone needs to be able
to look forward to some respite, to something pleasant and renewing
and hopeful, whether that blessing be near at hand or still some
distance ahead. It is enough just to know we can get there, that
however measured or far away, there is the promise of 'good things to
come.'" - Jeffrey R. Holland, "An
High Priest of Good Things to Come," Ensign, Nov. 1999, 36
(8/5/05)
"Being blessed with hope, let us, as disciples, reach out to all who,
for whatever reason, have 'moved away from the hope of the gospel' (Col.
1:23). Let us reach to lift hands which hang hopelessly down.
"Hope beckons all of us to come home where a glow reflects the Light
of the World, whose 'brightness and glory defy all description' (JS—H
1:17). Jesus waits 'with open arms to receive' those who finally
overcome by faith and hope (Morm.
6:17). His welcome will consist not of a brief, loving pat but,
instead, of being 'clasped in the arms of Jesus'! (Morm.
5:11)." - Neal A. Maxwell, “Brightness
of Hope,” Ensign, Nov. 1994, 36
(10/4/05)
"Why do we keep on hoping? It is said that 'hope springs eternal,' and
it's good it does, for it gives us something to live for, to strive
for, to hope for. But why? Why does hope spring eternal? Why do we
keep coming back and back after so many defeats? Simply because God is
eternal and God is hope (as well as love-and they may be the same) and
we are His children. Therefore, as He is the embodiment of hope and
has a fullness of hope, there is planted deep within each of us
something we cannot deny, for it is part of the very essence of
ourselves; and that is what we call, in mortality, hope." - John H.
Groberg, "Hope," p.48
1/30/06
"Just as doubt, despair, and desensitization go together, so do
faith, hope, and charity. The latter, however, must be carefully and
constantly nurtured, whereas despair, like dandelions, needs so little
encouragement to sprout and spread. Despair comes so naturally to the
natural man!" - Neal A. Maxwell, "Brightness
of Hope," Ensign (CR), November 1994, p.34
12/15/06
"The hope of the world is the Prince
of Peace—our Creator, Savior, Jehovah, and Judge. He offers us the good
life, the abundant life, and eternal life. Peaceful—even
prosperous—living can come to those who abide His precepts and follow
His pathway to peace. This I declare to all the world." - Russell M.
Nelson, "Blessed
Are the Peacemakers," Ensign (CR), November 2002, p.39
8/8/07
"Having ultimate hope does not mean we will always be rescued from
proximate problems, but we will be rescued from everlasting death!
Meanwhile, ultimate hope makes it possible to say the same three words
used centuries ago by three valiant men. They knew God could rescue
them from the fiery furnace, if He chose. 'But if not,' they said,
nevertheless, they would still serve Him! (Dan.
3:18.)" - Neal A. Maxwell, "Brightness
of Hope," Ensign (CR), November 1994, p.34
10/19/08
"We
hope in Jesus the Christ, in the goodness of God, in the manifestations
of the Holy Spirit, in the knowledge that prayers are heard and
answered. Because God has been faithful and kept His promises in the
past, we can hope with confidence that God will keep His promises to us
in the present and in the future. In times of distress, we can hold
tightly to the hope that things will 'work
together for [our] good' as we
follow the counsel of God’s prophets. This type of hope in God, His
goodness, and His power refreshes us with courage during difficult
challenges and gives strength to those who feel threatened by enclosing
walls of fear, doubt, and despair." - Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The
Infinite Power of Hope," General Conference, October 2008
7/12/09
“If
in this life only we had hope of our Savior, if it were only in this
life that we could enjoy the sweets of our religion, they would be
insufficient to strengthen us for the trying ordeals through which we
are called to pass. But our religion points to the future.
It is that which lifts the [veil] that hides the future from the gaze
of the world, which brings things past to remembrance and shows us
things to come, which teaches us concerning our relationship with God,
with time, with eternity. And the glorious thought of the resurrection
comes like a balm to our sorrowing spirits, for we have received the
promise that though our bodies are laid away in mother earth for a
season, they shall come forth clothed upon with immortality and
eternal life; that though we die, we shall live again, even as the sun
which sets rises on the morrow with a greater and a brighter
[luster]. We have this hope within us, for God has implanted it
there. This is what comforts us, to know that this life is only
one among many scenes through which we have passed, and through which
we will pass in the future.” – Orson F.
Whitney, at the funeral of Louisa Free Wells, June 20, 1886
6/11/10
"And what kind of
existence can we hope for? Those who come unto Christ, repent of their
sins, and live in faith will reside forever in peace. Think of the worth
of this eternal gift. Surrounded by those we love, we will know the
meaning of ultimate joy as we progress in knowledge and in happiness. No
matter how bleak the chapter of our lives may look today, 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.
'Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart
of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.'" - Dieter
F. Uchtdorf, "The Infinite Power of Hope," (CR) October 2008
7/30/10
"Because we know we are living not just for this life, but for
another, eternal one as well, we look at life's events differently. As
you review the last year or the last ten years, what is the best day
you remember? A person without hope centered in Christ may choose a
day that was simply fun or easy. But the best day may really have been
the one when life's events forced you to your knees to communicate
with your Father with new intent; it may have been a day that wasn't
convenient or even happy, but you became a bigger and better person
when you faced a problem with courage." - Dwan
J. Young, "The Light of Hope," Ensign (CR), November 1986, p. 85
7/31/11
The Lord has given us the comforting
assurance that “if ye are prepared ye shall not fear.” (
7/7/15
Peace in this life is based
upon faith and testimony. We can all find hope from our personal
prayers and gain comfort from the scriptures. Priesthood blessings
lift us and sustain us. Hope also comes from direct personal
revelation, to which we are entitled if we are worthy. We also
have the security of living in a time when a prophet who holds and
exercises all of the keys of God's kingdom is on the earth. - James
E. Faust, "Hope,
an Anchor of the Soul," Ensign (CR), November 1999, p. 59
8/13/15
If in our homes and in our business affairs, if in our lives
everywhere, we will go about radiating that love that should be in
every heart, that kindness that should possess every Latter-day
Saint, (and particularly in these times when conditions are so
serious for many) many men and many women will rise up to call us
blessed, not only for the creature comforts that we may bestow,
but because of the hope of eternal life that we have been the
instruments in the hands of God of placing before them in a
comprehensive way. - George
Albert Smith, "Conference Report," October 1931, Afternoon
Meeting, p. 122
11/28/15
We have much reason to hope.
Joy can be ours if we are willing to sacrifice all for the Lord.
Then we can look forward to the infinitely priceless possibility
of overcoming all the challenges of this life. Then we will be
with the Savior forever and, as President Brigham Young also said,
"anticipate enjoying the glory, excellency and exaltation which
God has prepared for the faithful." - James
E. Faust, "Where
Do I Make My Stand?", Ensign (CR), November 2004, p.18
6/25/16
And to all who suffer—to all who feel discouraged, worried, or
lonely—I say with love and deep concern for you, never give in.
Never surrender.
Never allow despair to overcome your spirit.
Embrace and rely upon the Hope of Israel, for the love of the Son
of God pierces all darkness, softens all sorrow, and gladdens
every heart. – Dieter F.
Uchtdorf, “The
Infinite Power of Hope,” Ensign (CR) November 2008
9/30/16
There
may be times when we have been hurt,
when we are tired, and when our lives
seem dark and cold. There may be times
when we cannot see any light on the
horizon, and we may feel like giving up.
If we are willing to believe, if we
desire to believe, if we choose to
believe, then the Savior’s teachings and
example will show us the pathway
forward. – L.
Whitney Clayton, “Choose
to
Believe,” Ensign (CR)
May 2015
11/7/16
Admittedly
we
have ample reason to be deeply
concerned because we see no
immediate answers to the seemingly
unsolvable problems confronting the
human family. But regardless of this
dark picture, which will ultimately
get worse, we must never allow
ourselves to give up hope! Moroni,
having seen our day, counseled,
“Wherefore, there must be faith; and
if there must be faith there must
also be hope.” (Moro.
10:20.) – M.
Russell Ballard, “The
Joy
of Hope Fulfilled,”
Ensign (CR) November
1992