"And again, be patient in tribulation until I come; and, behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, and they who have sought me early shall find rest to their souls. Even so. Amen."
Doctrine and Covenants 54:10
This is a tough one. I'm not sure that any of us appreciate being told to be patient when we are in the midst of tribulation, but God asks it with the promise that things are going to be okay in the end, as well as being willing to strengthen and support us during our trials... he's not just asking us to suffer with a smile, but rather to look forward to better days ahead, and to have faith in God's salvation. "Quickly" to God doesn't always fit our definition of speed. We tend to want everything to change right NOW. Some things in our lives might not change the way we want them to, because God is adding new things to our lives. Often challenges turn out to be blessings in the long run becuase of how they change our lives and help us find new people and new paths. If we can find patience and focus on the good things in our lives rather than on our tribulations, that's one thing that will help, as well as just turning to God and being humble.
Today, Let's stick with God even in the challenging times, and remember that He can help us "bear our burdens with ease" and "submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord" (Mosiah 24:15), if we have faith and look to him in our troubles. He can help us see the good, and lead us to peace and rest.
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