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We shouldn't wait to be happy until we reach some future point, only to discover that happiness was already available all the time!

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: November 6
Aircraft Pilot
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Statutární město Ostrava
Dieter Friedrich Uchtdorf
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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 things we hope for lead us to faith, while the things we hope in lead us to charity.
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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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It is often in the trial of adversity that we learn those most critical lessons that form our character and shape our destiny.
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Knowledge does away with darkness, [anxiety], and doubt for these cannot exist where knowledge is.
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The things we hope for lead us to faith, while the things we hope in lead us to charity. The three qualities faith, hope, and charity working together, grounded on the truth and light of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, lead us to abound in good works
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Commandments and covenants of God are like navigational instructions from celestial heights and will lead us safely to our eternal destination. It is one of beauty and glory beyond understanding. It is worth the effort. It is worth making decisive corrections now and then staying on course.
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We can choose to be grateful, no matter what.
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No matter how many times you have slipped or fallen, rise up... You are stronger than you realize.
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Faith is such a principle of power. God works by power, but this power is usually exercised in response to our faith.
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. . . the number of prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of greater importance. Let us open our eyes and see the heavy hearts, notice the loneliness and despair let us feel the silent prayers of others around us and let us be an instrument in the hands of the Lord to answer those prayers.
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Christ knows how to minister to others perfectly. When the Savior stretches out His hands, those He touches are uplifted and become greater, stronger, and better people as a result. If we are His hands, should we not do the same?
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…Hold on a little longer—even when things look bleak. Know and remember this: the Lord loves you. He remembers you. And He will ever sustain those who ‘endure in faith to the end’ (D&C 20:25).
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Patience is a godly attribute that can heal souls, unlock treasures of knowledge and understanding, and transform ordinary men and women into saints and angels. Patience is truly a fruit of the Spirit. Patience means staying with something until the end. It means delaying immediate gratification for future blessings.
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Life has a way of testing our anchors and tempting us to drift. Nevertheless, if our anchors are correctly placed in the rock of our Redeemer, they will hold—no matter the force of the wind, the strength of the tide, or the height of the waves.
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All you have to do is trust your Heavenly Father. Trust Him enough to follow His plan.
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The happiest people I know are not those who find their golden ticket they are those who, while in pursuit of worthy goals, discover and treasure the beauty and sweetness of the everyday moments.
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You will suffer, be tempted, and make mistakes. You will learn for yourself what every heroine has learned: through overcoming challenges come growth and strength. It is your reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself, that determines how your life's story will develop.
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Happiness doesn't come from external circumstances. It comes from the inside-regardless of what is happening around us.
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It is said that any virtue when taken to an extreme can become a vice. Overscheduling our days would certainly qualify for this. There comes a point where milestones can become millstones and ambitions, albatrosses around our necks.
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