"Continue in Patience" - Sarah (President UCHTDORF)

The lessons we learn from patience will cultivate our character, lift our lives, and heighten our happiness.

We always say, "Jesus take the wheel," when in reality, he always has the wheel. He is in control, and we need to rely on him.

1. Trials and Tribulation. What is the difference?

Trial: test (something) to assess its suitability or performance.
Tribulation: a cause of great trouble or suffering.

What started as a simple experiment with children and marshmallows became a landmark study suggesting that the ability to wait—to be patient—was a key character trait that might predict later success in life. Watch the video below:
http://youtu.be/654QGjYHlJY

There are 2 major things that help keep us stable during the highs and lows of life.

1) Gratitude

2) Patience

"Patience—the ability to put our desires on hold for a time—is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and we want it now. Therefore, the very idea of patience may seem unpleasant and, at times, bitter."

3. Waiting can be hard. We live in a fast pace world.

"Often the deep valleys of our present will be understood only by looking back on them from the mountains of our future experience. Often we can’t see the Lord’s hand in our lives until long after trials have passed. Often the most difficult times of our lives are essential building blocks that form the foundation of our character and pave the way to future opportunity, understanding, and happiness."

4. Patience isn't merely waiting. When we are grateful, we can see all the good in our lives. 

God keeps His promises, but they are in His time and His way. Patience is a fruit of the spirit. We don't have all the fruit at the same time. We each have our own talents and gifts at certain times in our lives.

6. Patience requires faith. President Brigham Young said, "Give me patience to wait until I can understand it for myself.”

The Lord blesses us for our patience. Never give up. Keep trying.