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Spiritual light rarely comes to those who merely sit in the darkness waiting for someone to flick the switch.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: November 6
Aircraft Pilot
Aviator
Statutární město Ostrava
Dieter Friedrich Uchtdorf
Rarely
Merely
Darkness
Waiting
Spiritual
Comes
Someone
Flick
Light
Switch

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The Wright brothers committed themselves to do what no one else had ever done before. They took time to do their homework. They were humble and smart enough to appreciate and learn about the work of others who went before. And they tackled the problem line upon line, precept upon precept.
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Our motives and thoughts ultimately influence our actions.
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The very moment you begin to seek your Heavenly Father, in that moment, the hope of His light will begin to awaken, enliven, and ennoble your soul. The darkness may not dissipate all at once, but as surely as night always gives way to dawn, the light will come.
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To those who have separated themselves from the Church, I say, my dear friends, there is yet a place for you here.
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Life is not only meant to be appreciated in retrospect ... There is something each day to embrace and cherish.
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Latter-day Saints are not asked to blindly accept everything they hear. We are encouraged to think and discover truth for ourselves. We are expected to ponder, to search, to evaluate, and thereby to come to a personal knowledge of the truth.
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As we seek the Lord ever more diligently, we will surely find Him. We will see clearly that the Lord does not abandon His Church or His faithful Saints. Our eyes will be opened, and we will see Him open the windows of heaven and shower us with more of His light. We will find the spiritual strength to survive even during the darkest night.
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When it comes to hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, holding grudges, or wanting to cause harm, please apply the following: Stop it!
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As we patiently follow the Savior, He will bless us beyond our own capacity to become what He wants us to be.
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Never give up on anyone. And that includes not giving up on yourself.
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Lifting where we stand is a principle of power. Most of the priesthood bearers I know understand and live by this principle. They are eager to roll up their sleeves and go to work, whatever that work might be.
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I bare witness that our living hope is in Jesus Christ.. I testify that with Christ, darkness cannot succeed.
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Let us not give up. Let us be true to our covenants. Let us never lose sight of our Advocate and Redeemer as we walk toward Him, one imperfect step after another.
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Yes, this life is passing swiftly our days seem to fade quickly and death appears frightening at times. Nevertheless, our spirit will continue to live and will one day be united with our resurrected body to receive immortal glory. I bear solemn witness that because of the merciful Christ, we will all live again and forever.
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There are messages in each general conference given as a gift and a blessing from heaven specifically for our personal life situations.
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Like the shepherds of old, we need to say in our hearts, “Let us see this thing which is come to pass.” We need to desire it in our hearts. Let us see the Holy One of Israel in the manger, in the temple, on the mount, and on the cross. Like the shepherds, let us glorify and praise God for these tidings of great joy!
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God loves us deeply, perfectly, and everlastlingly.
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In these simple words, Lord, is it I? lies the beginning of wisdom and the pathway to personal conversion and lasting change.
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Taking time for each other is the key for harmony in the home [and in marriage].
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The spirit of gratitude is always pleasant and satisfying because it carries with it a sense of helpfulness to others it begets love and friendship, and engenders divine influence. Gratitude is said to be the memory of the heart.
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