2 Nephi 31:16 -- On Enduring to the End

"And now, my beloved brethren, I know by this that unless a man shall endure to the end, in following the example of the Son of the living God, he cannot be saved."

2 Nephi 31:16

The idea of enduring to the end can seem overwhelming, but I don't think it is meant to be that way.  It's more just continuing to get up and try again, rather than quitting.

Sure, if we've failed several times it can seem like prolonging the torture, but if Nephi had thought that way, then they would never have gotten the Brass Plates.  Even the brother of Jared didn't have the complete plan for the barges at first.  He had to keep searching and trying to figure out the problems.  ... Of course God could have solved the problems for him, and for us, but continuing to work and find things out helps us learn to face challenges and continue to grow... so God often gives us enough information to move forward and figure it out ourselves.  Clues rather than blueprints. :)

Today, let's hang in there and endure to the end, continuing to learn and to try.  If we do, then we're on the path to perfection, which isn't impossible.  Somewhere in eternity is the "end" on that perfect day. ... We just have to keep walking. :)