The passage of time has not altered the capacity of the Redeemer to change men’s lives. As he said to the dead Lazarus, so he says to you and me: “come forth.” Come forth from the despair of doubt. Come forth from the sorrow of sin. Come forth from the death of disbelief. Come forth to a newness of life. Come forth.
Interpretation
This quote speaks to the transformative power of faith and the ability to overcome despair through belief.
Thomas S. Monson's quote emphasizes that regardless of the passage of time, the Redeemer's power to transform lives remains constant. He invites individuals to rise above their doubts, sorrows, and disbeliefs, encouraging them to embrace a renewed life filled with hope and faith. This call to 'come forth' symbolizes a personal and spiritual awakening, urging people to seek a better existence through belief and action.
In practice
A motivational speech about overcoming personal struggles.
Mortality is a period of testing, a time to prove ourselves worthy to return to the presence of our Heavenly Father. In order for us to be tested, we must face challenges and difficulties. These can break us, and the surface of our souls may crack and crumble-that is, if our foundations of faith, our testimonies of truth are not deeply embedded within us.
We are never alone when we stand with our Father in Heaven.
Things which provide deep and lasting happiness and gratitude are the things which money cannot buy: our families, the gospel, good friends, our health, our abilities, the love we receive from those around us.
The face of sin today often wears the mask of tolerance. Do not be deceived; behind that facade is heartache, unhappiness and pain. .. YOU be the one to make a stand for right, even if you stand alone. Have the moral courage to be a light for others to follow.
Gracias, danke, merci - whatever language is spoken, "thank you" frequently expressed will cheer your spirit, broaden your friendships, and lift your lives to a higher pathway as you journey toward perfection. There is a simplicity - even a sincerity - when "thank you" is spoken.
No member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who has canned peas, topped beets, hauled hay, shoveled coal, or helped in any way to serve others ever forgets or regrets the experience of helping provide for those in need.
What if the world is holding its breath - _x000D_ waiting for you to take the place that only you can fill?
Don't wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working.
My perspective comes in part from being a New York black lady, in part from being an engineer. I know I'm smart and have opinions worth being heard.
That was the big thing when I was growing up, singing on the radio. The extent of my dream was to sing on the radio station in Memphis. Even when I got out of the Air Force in 1954, I came right back to Memphis and started knocking on doors at the radio station.
I was hopeless, now I'm on Hope Road.
Dear young people, let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Be amazed by what is true and beautiful, what is of God!
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