Inspiring Shorts
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Inspiring Short: Discovering God’s Plan for You | Kalani Sitake
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Inspiring Short: Christlike Transformation | Melissa P. Larson
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Inspiring Short: The Pink Crayon | Janet G. Lee | 2024
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Inspiring Short: God Is the Gardener | Hugh B. Brown
By Study & By Faith
The Path and Power for Your Promised Land
In our personal wilderness, we can turn to Jesus Christ to find our purpose. The Book of Mormon is the most powerful testament of this path.
Jesus Christ Is Our Rock and Covenants Are Our Anchors
Choose to anchor yourself to Jesus Christ, our Rock, by covenant—then climb and ascend by Him, with Him, and through Him.
We Chose This! Agency, Atonement, and Joy
We chose this life, and we chose Christ. Agency, consecration, and Christ’s Atonement bring joy and purpose to our lives through God’s plan.
Working Through Wobble
Find stability in life's wobble moments by remembering your divine identity, dialoguing with God, and trusting His plan for you.
Discovering God’s Plan for You
God has a plan for you. Coach Sitake shares that there is divine design even in adversity; God loves you and has blessings in store.
Jesus Christ Is the Answer
Our challenges all look different, but Jesus Christ is always the answer. He will heal and strengthen us and help us overcome the world.
The Divine Pattern of Deliverance
Paul's journey teaches us a divine pattern of deliverance. During the storms of life, we should fortify the anchors tethering us to Christ.
Four Keys to Success
As we emulate the Savior, love our neighbors, work hard, and have joyful faith, we will avoid much of the grief and sorrows of life.
The Power of Positivity
We must be intentional in seeking to be positive. We can harness that power as we seek for the good in our lives and turn our hearts to God.
“Let Us Run with Patience the Race That Is Set Before Us”
In the race of life, we can be strengthened by repenting continually, anticipating adversity, cleaving to covenants, and enduring to the end.
Christlike Transformation
By relying on the strength and comfort Christ offers us, we can move through our transformational journeys with greater peace and confidence.
Six Spiritual Lessons from the Natural World
We can weather the storms of life by turning to the natural world and applying the spiritual lessons we learn from God's creations.
Allowing Your Faith in Jesus Christ to Guide Your Life
Faith in Christ can guide our lives as we cultivate a relationship with God, rely on Him, remain hopeful, and spiritually prepare for trials.
Deliverance
We are part of the greatest deliverance story ever told. Our Savior is the protagonist, and His promises can fill us with hope.
Finding Strength in the Lord
Finding strength in the Lord requires trusting in Him and His plan even when our trials are not resolved like we want them to be.
Faith in the Lord, Faith in Ourselves
Developing faith in ourselves requires us to trust in the Lord as well as have faith in His great plan and our part in it.
“A Saint Through the Atonement of Christ the Lord”
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland explains how, throughout life’s adversity, we can still become “a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord.”
Preparing for Life’s Unexpected Storms
Peggy S. Worthen reminds us not only that we must prepare for life's unexpected storms but also that we are not alone when facing them.
“Yes, and . . .”: The Creative Art of Living
Through her late husband's legacy, Lisa Valentine Clark teaches the importance of saying "yes, and . . . " in the creative art of living.
Being Christ’s Compassionate Hands
Steven A. Smith asks us to follow our elder brother's example by being His compassionate hands to relieve suffering in others.
An Immigrant’s Journey Toward God
Niwako Yamawaki shares her journey toward God, her experience as an immigrant, and her testimony of Christ's power to relieve suffering.
The Transformative Power of Faith and Art
Janalee Emmer shares how both faith and art transform our hearts and foster empathy. Art can help us see the world from a new perspective.
Enduring and Trusting to the End
Estela Marquez shares her life story to show how enduring and trusting to the end enables us to overcome life's challenges.
Meekly Placing Our Total Trust in God
As we encounter challenges in life, yoking ourselves with and meekly placing our total trust in God will allow us to reap the rewards of a faithful life.
Why Mountains?
Hiking the Grand Tetons, Michael Dunn learned how climbing mountains—literal and metaphorical—helps us develop strength, courage, and faith.
Choose to Trust the Lord
Everyone experiences trials and difficulties in life, but if we choose to trust in the Lord, He can see us through to the end.
Hard Sayings and Safe Spaces: Making Room for Struggle as Well as Faith
“Hard sayings," which can undeniably be a source of struggle in our lives, can also serve to deepen and strengthen our faith.
“Thy Troubles to Bless”
When adversity challenges your faith, remember that you can trust God, "thy troubles to bless." In His hands, trials can change us and teach us of His love.
The Faith to Do His Will
Though it is not always easy, God expects us to trust in Him. Beth Luthy shares how having the faith to do His will caused miracles to happen in her life.
Are You All the Way In?
Carolyn Billings shares how she learned to trust in the Lord even—or especially—when life is overwhelming. He is with you all the way.
“Lay Hold upon the Word”: The Power of Wholehearted Living
When we truly lay hold upon the word of God, believing it and committing to it, we open ourselves up to the life-changing power He has in store for us.
“On Earth”
I invite you to join me in engaging in the conditions of uncertainty that are a divinely designed part of what it means to be on earth.
Hope As an Anchor of Our Souls
Alan R. Harker speaks about the power of hope as an anchor for our souls, especially in the times of our greatest suffering.
His Burden Is Light
If we submit to God’s will, our afflictions will refine us and will expand our capacity to receive and carry more light and truth and love.
Which Way Are You Swimming?
When life gets tough, do we have the courage and faith to rely on the Lord and "just keep swimming"—even if it means swimming upstream?
When Your Bow Breaks
Our bows will break and we’ll have trials. We can learn how to deal with these hard times by looking at Nephi’s example.
Dally Up: Finding Our Anchor in Turbulent Times
We can find power and strength in service, involvement, and commitment during turbulent times.
Tenacity
Tenacity is persistence, perseverance, and determination. Be tenacious in all good things and be tenacious when trials come.
The Four Steps on the Stairway to Heaven
Motivational speaker Dan Clark explains the four steps to on the stairway to heaven: life, time, prepare, and preform.
A Grateful Heart
When we see blessings in our lives, feel thankfulness, and express gratitude, we are happier and our lives are more full.
Stepping-Stones and Stumbling Blocks
Steven E. Snow speaks of the stepping stones and stumbling blocks in life and how we can either take advantage of them or fall over them.
What Happens When Life Gets One Degree Colder?
What should we do when our situation seems hopeless? If we have faith, courage, hope, and trust, God will bless us and miracles will occur in our lives.
Lessons from Life’s Laboratory
We may not know where life will take us, but the experiments in life will yield fruitful results with the gospel of Christ.
A Miracle in the Making: Finding the Meaning in Adversity
Adversity will come into each of our lives, but we can overcome trials by relying on the Lord.
Journey of the Soul, Anchors of the Heart
Professor Novilla shares that while it may seem the Lord is leading us in the wrong direction, He is often simply helping us grow through personal odysseys.
The Gardener of Gethsemane
While the future is scary and unknown, God knows how things will turn out. Overcoming adversity is possible when we have faith in His timing.
Strengthened by the Hand of the Lord
As we are strengthened by the hand of the Lord we will find the strength we need to make it through each and every one of our trials.
God Did Not Put Us Here to Fail
Jon M. Huntsman Sr. speaks of the need to be optimistic and of how following the gospel of Jesus Christ will lead us to happiness.
“Come, Let Us Anew Our Journey Pursue”
The Great Recession of 2009 brought about not only the need for an increased spirit of sacrifice, but for BYU it also brought about the exciting opportunity to decide anew its course of direction. The storms of life are only small roadblocks along the journey to greatness.
Dealing with Challenges
Jesse Aaron Egbert speaks to his fellow graduates about dealing with personal challenges. We each have the ability to overcome.
Becoming and Overcoming
Carol Wilkinson teaches listeners how to overcome the adversities of life as she shares personal experiences from her own life.
Going Forward with Faith During Difficult Times
The stories in this devotional will help motivate you to move forward with faith, even when life is difficult. When times seem tough, trust in God.
Temper Your Trials with Trust
We must learn to have trust in the Lord, in ourselves, and in others—and we must act so that we can earn the trust of others.
Lessons from Liberty Jail
What lessons does Joseph Smith's experience in Liberty Jail teach us about God's love? How can our trials be both a prison and a temple?
He Cares More About the Shoulder Than About the Wheel
When our tasks seem too hard to complete, remember that the Lord knows our growth depends on struggle. He is always there with us.
“When upon Life’s Billows”: Take a Friend
Friendship is one of the greatest blessings we can have. Friends provide comfort and counsel and help us feel loved.
The Power of Deliverance
God can offer us deliverance through the hardest of trials, including comfort in grief, strength in opposition, and escape from sin.
Lehi’s Dream and You
Just like in Lehi's dream, there will be those who mock you for choosing different standards and goals. Don't let them ruin your commitment.
“Fresh Courage Take”
We can find courage in our trials by remembering there is a purpose to it all.
The Love of God: Suffering Tribulation in the Redeemer’s Name
Although suffering tribulation is a necessary part of life, it does not lessen God's love for us. In fact, trials are an opportunity to grow and learn.
“In This Life I Shall Have Joy” (Moses 5:10)
The Savior can transform any trial, hurt, or burden into greater testimony and deeper joy. We choose how we will respond our circumstances.
“In This Life I Shall Have Joy”
Because of the Atonement, we can choose to have joy in this life, no matter how difficult our trials may be.
“In the World Ye Shall Have Tribulation: But Be of Good Cheer; I Have Overcome the World”
Christ's commandment to "be of good cheer" often comes in the midst of adversity. No trial is more powerful than the peace of His grace.
“Joy Cometh in the Morning”
Joy and sorrow are twinborn: joy comes not from having a pain-free life but from conquering the obstacles, even when they are painful.
Pray Not for Light Burdens but for Strong Backs
In times of trial, the Lord will always be with us to strengthen our backs and lighten our loads. Suffering makes us stronger.
Pray Not for Light Burdens, but for Strong Backs
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The Nobility of Failure
R. Lanier Britsch uses stories of past missionaries' experiences to honor their faithfulness and to define eternal success.
The Crucibles of Eternal Identity
Self-knowledge of our eternal identity is essential in the journey to overcome the crucibles of this life and fulfill our potential.
Is Your Cup Half Full or Half Empty?
As trials and challenges come, we'll be tempted to view our glass as half empty. However, focusing on the gospel can help us see life half full.
Vast and Intimate: The Atonement in the Heavens and in the Heart
The Atonement of Jesus Christ is vast enough to apply to the entirety of the universe and intimate enough to support us in our trials.
Trusting God When Things Go Wrong
It is inevitable that life will not go according to plan at times. Rather than complain, we must learn to trust God when things go wrong.
“Trust in the Lord with All Thine Heart”
Most everyone would trade away their challenging experiences, but as we trust God’s eternal perspective, we can see a purpose in those trials.
Strength in Adversity
As you pass through trials, remember that the Lord is eagerly standing by and waiting to provide you with strength in your adversities.
Come unto Christ Through Your Trials
Everyone experiences trials and tribulations in this life, but if we overcome them with faith and grace, we will draw closer to Christ and be refined.
Endurance
Robert K. Conlee elaborates on endurance, a principle of the gospel of Christ. Endurance involves drawing closer to God in difficult times.
Lessons from the Potter and the Clay
If we allow ourselves to be molded by His loving hands, Heavenly Father will be our Potter. He can make more of us than we can dream.
Adversity
Our response to adversity shapes our character. Trials are temporary, but the blessings we can receive from them are permanent.
The Two Great Promises
The two great promises of the gospel are exaltation if we endure to the end and support in our trials if we trust the Lord.
Get a Life
To "get a life," we must use our agency to love God and serve others. Then, no matter our circumstance, we can say "Life can't get any better than this."
Knowing When to Persevere and When to Change Direction
When the plan we have in mind doesn't seem to be working out, God will tell us when to persevere and when to change direction. He has a plan.
Sin and Suffering
We cannot sin without accepting the consequences, and sin always brings suffering. Sincere repentance is not easy, but it is possible.
After the “Y”— What Then?
BYU students must build a sure spiritual foundation so they can bravely and faithfully travel the right path after they leave the Y.
Enjoy Your Journey
How do you confront seemingly impossible tasks? Everyone faces challenges, but without struggle we aren‘t able to appreciate life‘s goodness.
Find Beauty in the Storm
President and Sister Lee share how cancer taught them to find beauty in the storm. They learned to overcome and endure trials.
Fear Not, Little Flock
Financial worries, academic stress, and other struggles are inevitable for college students—we need not fear, because Christ is our Shepherd.
Understandings of the Heart
Intelligence and knowledge are only stepping-stones to wisdom and understanding, which help us use our learning to bless others.
Crying with the Saints
Although the world's path may seem easier, the sanctifying and refining tears that come from a life of discipleship "give way to eternal tears of joy."
No Joy Without the Struggle
If we never experienced sadness, then we would never experience joy. Adversity is part of God's plan of happiness.
The Prince of Peace: “Peace I Give unto You”
When tragedy strikes, turn to God in faith—and to the people He has placed in your life. Through trust, service, and love, you will find lasting peace.
If Thou Endure Well
None of us can be immune from life‘s trials. But if we learn to endure our struggles well, they will be turned into blessings in eternity.
There Is Always Hope
No matter how complicated your trials, how dark your sins, or how overwhelming the challenges you face, in Christ there is always hope.
Thy Will Be Done
No matter what trials and tribulations come our way, we must develop the faith to be able to say to our Heavenly Father, "Thy will be done."
For Times of Trouble
Trouble will come, but discouragement doesn't have to. If we prepare ourselves through patient and faithful discipleship, we‘ll get through.
Joseph Smith Lecture 4: Joseph Smith and Trials
An account of Joseph Smith’s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character.
The Blessings of Adversity
There is a necessary refining process in adversity which increases our understanding, enhances our sensitivity, and makes us more Christlike.
Taking up the Cross
The cross that we are each called to bear is unique and incomparable. The moment we choose to take it up is a defining moment in eternity.
What Shall We Do Then?
When the challenges of life inevitably come for us, what shall we do then? As we go through the rest of our lives, now is the time for decision making.
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled
Amidst political, economic, and educational challenges, don’t be a "pickle sucker." Be positive, focus on the good, and "let not your heart be troubled."
But for a Small Moment
Because God loves us, He will deliver to each of us customized challenges that will last "but for a small moment" to help us grow and progress.
Acres of Diamonds
You have immense worth, and the Lord is laying up a marvelous treasure for you. Have patience, and you may find acres of diamonds right in your front yard.
Power from Abrahamic Tests
It is during our Abrahamic tests and trials that we prove to ourselves how strong our conviction really is and receive our rewards.
Church Is a Cure-all for All Problems
We live in a troubled world, but the gospel has solutions to both temporal and spiritual problems—if we are humble enough to accept them.
God Is the Gardener
God is the gardener of our lives. When we put our life in harmony with His will, we will be able to become what we are meant to be.
The Lamanite: Their Burden, Our Burden
The Lamanite, or Native American peoples, have had a difficult and oppressed history. It is our responsibility to support and help them.
“Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled”
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Sweet Are the Uses of Adversity
God has promised that adversity and affliction are temporary—but the blessings and growth that can come from them are eternal.
We Are Here to Be Tried, Tested, Proved
From an eternal perspective, life is a brief moment to be tried, tested, proved, and taught by Heavenly Father. Will we be faithful to Him?
Whither Shall We Go?
We, as the apostles did long ago, must ask the Lord, “Whither shall we go?” He will guide us in on the path that leads back to our Heavenly Father.
A Few Lessons from Joseph
Joseph’s story of dreams, temptation, and courage is an inspiring example of trustworthiness, chastity, and faith in God’s promises.
Get Your Own Testimony
There were times that God left the Savior to fight His own battles. Likewise, He will allow you to grow through the struggle of finding your own testimony.
Tragedy or Destiny?
Suffering, death, and tragedy are sometimes part of God's plan and sometimes the result of human agency. Trust Him instead of blaming Him.
The Story of My Life
Thomas L. Martin humorously describes the main events of his life and highlights how the hand of the Lord worked to help him reach all his righteous goals.
The World Today and Latter-day Saint College Students
Milton R. Hunter speaks about concerns of Latter-day Saint college students in a world whose political and moral dynamics are so uncertain.
