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There is a difference between patience and long-suffering (emphasis on the suffering). I have decided to be patient. I guess its something that I really need to learn because it keeps coming up in my life.
I love these thoughts on patience from Dieter F. Utchdorf, an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints:
"Nevertheless, without patience, we cannot please God; we cannot become perfect. Indeed, patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace . . . Patience is not simply enduring; it is enduring well!"
(He gave this at the Priesthood session of the 180th Annual General Conference. Read the full article "Continue in Patience" here.)
I am learning to endure well and to find joy in the journey! :)
Word,
Kenj
1 comment:
kenj,
every ounce of soul loves this post. i watched that talk from darling dieter and you know what? I LOVE THAT MAN. it was such an incredible talk! patience is something i struggle with too. but you're right, the church is true and the atonement is so very real and in the end, we're going to be okay :)
love always,
alicia
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