March 15, 2009

Our Reactions to Trials!






Elder Marvin J. Ashton of the Quorum of the Twelve counseled:


“None of us will escape tragedy and suffering. Each of us will probably react differently. However, if we can recall the Lord’s promise, ‘for I the Lord am with you,’ we will be able to face our problems with dignity and courage. We will find the strength to be of good cheer instead of becoming resentful, critical, or defeated. We will be able to meet life’s unpleasant happenings with clear vision, strength, and power. …


“What a joy it is to see someone of good cheer, who, when others because of an unpleasant happening or development live in angry silence or vocal disgust, meets the situation with cheerful endurance and good spirits” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1986, 84–85; or Ensign, May 1986, 66).

2 comments :

  1. Born 1915 Salt Lake City, Utah
    Baptized as a child; Aaronic Priesthood as a youth; Melchizedek Priesthood as a young man
    Eagle Scout; Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope
    Married to Norma Bernton 1940 Salt Lake Temple; four children
    Assistant to the Twelve 1969-1971
    Ordained Apostle and sustained to the Twelve 1971-1994
    Died 1994

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