HOPE

How Only Perfect Endurance
can help lead and guide you...

 What does hope really mean? 

"Hope is the confident expectation of and longing for the promised blessings of righteousness."
 As I pondered about this definition, I thought "Do I really understand what this means?" Yes, of course I understand it; but the real question is, what do I hope for?

Mormon taught that such hope comes only through the Atonement of Jesus Christ: “What is it that ye shall hope for? Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ and the power of his resurrection, to be raised unto life eternal, and this because of your faith in him according to the promise” (Moroni 7:41).

Life can be rough at times, but having faith, trust and hope in my Heavenly Father is what gets me through every trial. Whenever I have a bad day, I have hope that the next day will be better. Whenever I'm having a hard time in my studies, I remember to have hope that all of my school work will someday pay off! I have faith and hope in Him that He will guide me through anything and everything. He knows what is best for me. He has a plan for me, and I have complete trust in Him and His plan. 

I watched this video today, which inspired me to write about the word HOPE.
Hope you enjoy :)

-Brianna 

"The Love of the Son of God pierces ALL darkness, softens ALL sorrow, and gladdens EVERY heart." 

The Perfect Words

"It isn’t as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don’t worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us. … If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers." -Gordon B. Hinckley

This quote makes me tear up every time I read it. It is so perfect. It reminds and reassures me that my Heavenly Father is constantly by my side willing to help.  He is there for me through anything and I know that he is mindful of the challenges I face. I know that He loves me and desires to bless me and to help me. The past year and half has been the hardest time of my life. Waiting for a missionary is very tough at times, but it is also wonderful in so many ways. My best friend has had so many wonderful experiences in the mission field and those that he has shared with me has truly changed my life and has strengthened my testimony. Knowing that he is bringing families together for time and all eternity is the best feeling in the world! I am so proud of him and all that he does.

Trials are rough and sometimes seem impossible to overcome, but trust in the Lord with all of your might, mind and strength. If you do so, I promise you that because of your willingness and faith, He will bless you. He has faith in us, therefore we must have faith in Him.

~Brianna