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Never Give Up

 2/16/2021

“The only limitations you have are those you set on yourselves. All of the tools and texts are here, right at your hand. But sometimes we cannot recognize the real purpose and significance of the moment which is ours to experience.”(Patricia T. Holland, However Long and Hard the Road, Brigham Young University January 18, 1983)

On that same day, with his wife, Elder Holland stated, “..nothing very valuable can come without significant sacrifice and effort and patience on our part.” That may overwhelm us. That may make us feel like giving up but Elder Holland pleads, “I am asking you this morning not to give up “for ye are laying the foundation of a great work.” That “great work” is you—your life, your future, the very fulfillment of your dreams. That “great work” is what, with effort and patience and God’s help, you can become.”

God is rooting for us. God is rooting for me. I know that when things become hard Jesus will be there to succor if only, I turn to him. I am aware of His love for me and the sacrifice He made for me knowing that I might not even accept it. He went through everything to be able to know how to succor.

Elder Holland goes on to tell of the hardships that came upon the saints in the 40 years it took to build the Salt Lake Temple. How several of the saints who were there when the building started no longer were here on earth, but those that were celebrated and were filled with joy. Then he reminds us that we are also temples of God. “Most assuredly you are. As long and laborious as the effort may seem, please keep shaping and setting the stones that will make your accomplishment “a grand and imposing spectacle.” Take advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow. Dream dreams and see visions. Work toward their realization. Wait patiently when you have no other choice. Lean on your sword and rest a while, but get up and fight again. Perhaps you will not see the full meaning of your effort in your own lifetime. But your children will, or your children’s children will, until finally you, with all of them, can give the Hosanna shout.” These are words to live by, to embody. As we persevere we will bring great things to pass.

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