"For he did cry from the morning, even until the going down of the sun, exhorting the people to believe in God unto repentance lest they should be destroyed, saying unto them that by faith all things are fulfilled—
Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God."
Ether 12:3-4
Ether was really dedicated to his mission, spending every daylight hour doing God's work and trying to get his message across... and the message here was hope. That if we trust in God with faith, we can hope for more, and better, than what this world can offer us. Parts of this world can seem scary and hopeless, and God offers us more. And other parts of this world seem beautiful and awe-inspiring... and still, God offers us more. We don't need to be in despair or hopeless if we look to the hope that is there in Christ. And the good parts of life inspire us to be thankful, which also helps us to be happy and look to God for even more happiness... so, whatever the current mood, faith in God can lift us and offer us more. ... The better world that God offers us is real, and coming. We just need to hang in there and have faith in his promise... if we keep following his path, God will lead us straight to it.
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