- “My worry-thoughts about money were simply a sign. The sign said it’s time for me to expand my capacity to revel in the joy of having created abundance and love. To my knowledge, that combination is something new in my family lineage. It’s new territory, and I’m learning to live in it. To do that, I need to overcome thousands of years of programming that adversity is a constant requirement of existence. We need to savor our success, first for seconds at a time, then for minutes that grow into months.” The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level (Gay Hendricks) Page 75
- “Often those who struggle with adversity ask the question ‘why did this happen to me?’ They spend sleepless nights wondering why they feel so lonely, sick, discouraged, oppressed, or brokenhearted. The question ‘why me?’ can be a difficult one to answer and often leads to frustration and despair. There is a better question to ask ourselves. That question is ‘what could I learn from this experience?’ The way we answer that question may determine the quality of our lives not only on this earth but also in the eternities to come. Though our trials are diverse, there is one thing the Lord expects of us no matter our difficulties and sorrows: He expects us to press on.” (Joseph B. Wirthlin, Ensign, Nov. 2004, 101)
- “Strength is forged in adversity.” (Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign, Nov. 1985, 63)
- “What is Your Adversity Reaction: Getting Bitter or getting better, It’s the difference of one letter. If you’re bitter, notice why It’s that selfish little “i”.” – by Pete Czerny
- “Though we will face trials, adversities, disabilities, heartaches, and all manner of afflictions, our caring, loving Savior will always be there for us.” General Conference, Ronald A. Radband, April 2012
- “This counsel was representative of President Hinckley’s approach to life. President Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared the following observation about President Hinckley and his wife, Marjorie: They do not waste time pondering the past or fretting about the future. And they persevere in spite of adversity. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, also of the Quorum of the Twelve, commented: Things will work out may well be President Hinckley’s most repeated assurance to family, friends, and associates. Keep trying, he will say. Be believing. Be happy. Don’t get discouraged. Things will work out.” – Gordon B. Hinckley