Although I am not an official member, i go to church every sunday, I often to missionary discussions, i read my scriptures everyday and pray each day and I live the gospel. I am 17 years old and my parents are basically anti-mormon and it is the most difficult trial i have ever had to face. My mom told me i can't go to church anymore and we often argue over our beliefs. Its been hard but i know that good things will come and we will both be okay.
+isabelle Aurora That must be very difficult to not be able to go to church. Patience is the hardest lesson that our Heavenly Father teaches us. I promise that if you are patient and you keep doing the other things that the missionaries have taught you that you will be able to go to church again and be baptized. "There are good things to come" :]
+isabelle Aurora Ill pray for your family. I know you dont know me, but i just want you to know I am so proud of you. And so is our heavenly father. Keep your faith and hold your head up, God will take care of the rest.
Hang in there not all my family does not support me in the Gospel but got loves me and he truly helps. 2 years later I am still a member, it is worth it. God loves you so much trust the Lords timing.
+isabelle Aurora hang on! My dad went through the same thing at your age. Now he is a grandpa and all his kids have been sealed in the temple. And his mother, after many years, was baptized and died faithful to the church. You'll make it and leave a path for your family to follow, and your children will be forever grateful for your faithfulness! .... as I am for my Fathers choice to be faithful to what he knew to be true.
"Don't you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon. Some come late. And some don't come till Heaven. But for those who embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they come. It will be alright in the end. Trust God, and believe in good things to come!"
Thanks to Elder Warren who show me this video...I found myself there...I had a damage vehicle , I had the love , the faith, and the spirit but the wrong vehicle.....My video...
Carolyn Simon And Carolyn, it only gets better. But remember this video because Satan WILL try to derail you. Just remember the feelings that brought you here and know that there are better days to come.
That is so awesome to hear! I was almost 9 when I was adopted and then baptized. I'm so thankful how my life has turned out despite a hard past. But I still need these words after 16 years of being apart of this gospel. Because life is still hard. But so so wonderful.
I am a dreamer... I'll give you the right to say I am delussional... upon reading this, my heart soften... and whatever my dream, it will never be as good as God's plan
My all-time Favorite Message from Elder Jeffrey Holland who was my BYU President, MTC President, and Apostle. This message has filled my spiritual "radiator" through dark days, family deaths, feelings of worthlessness, and now Major Surgery this week. It is incredible how much hurt one can feel and at the same time angels are holding you close to go through one's ordeal. Don't you give up! Hold on and blessings will come , I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
I have a strong testimony that this message is 100% true. Back in 2016, I was watching this video due to some disappointments and confusion in my life. I put the lord first in my heart, and that is what later caused confusion in my personal life. Now, here I am in 2020 and now the disappointments and confusions can easily be forgotten about. I was worried that putting the lord first in my heart ruined good opportunities in life forever. I now have gotten those good opportunities. My main point is that if we trust the lord and make him our number one priority, then he will direct us in our lives, and make those disappointments forgotten about. Good things will definitely come when we think about the lord first and realize that if we make him our number one priority, then he will never disappoint us. It took 4 years for those disappointments to be forgotten. Some things take time, but they will come if we just have faith and keep doing what’s right.
I used to be a member, and don’t even consider myself religious anymore, but this message is amazing regardless of its origin. Being a young father myself, I understand the “weight of a young father’s fear”. Great message.
Hi Ryle, thanks for your comment. We're glad to hear you appreciated the message of this video. You are loved and missed, and we hope you know you are always welcome at church. Take care! comeuntochrist.org
Thank you, I’ve been having a rough patch (well… rough last few years) and this genuinely made me feel better. Not a member of the church but I’m more and more drawn to becoming one with every passing day.
We would love for you to join us! You can learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ, request a visit from missionaries or find a meetinghouse near you (visitors are always welcome) at comeuntochrist.org?cid=42001274
Being vulnerable is really hard for me, and I'm really sensitive so please be kind with your response. (Autism, ADHD, CPTSD, and BPD. = extreme heightened emotional response, and rejection sensitivity dysphoria) I honestly didn't have my own personal testimony until I was 20 years old. Maybe 21. I piggybacked off my mom's because...I trusted her. But, I had a rough...entire life. I had a lot of abuse, neglect, cruel bullying, abandonment, addictions, habits, and lifestyle And I was accustomed to all of it. I practically had just - accepted my lot in life, and was hoping one day it would get better, and until that day came, I was just going to enjoy life to it's "fullest". ...then I got pregnant, and her father left me before she was born. And - crap got real... real quick. I was desperate for answers. Please appreciate, I was...a "proud", self assured, egocentric know it all. I always would be like "yeah the church is true." Because my mom told me. There's a difference between believing, and knowing. I believed her. I believed...my MOM... about a religion. The eternal fate of my soul was rested ...in her. In my belief in my mom. My MOTHER. Not God. And...I needed to know! There is Nothing wrong with borrowing someone's testimony until you develop your own! But I had been a member since I was 8.... I felt sheepish that I hadn't bothered asking God for answers... No alcohol or sex before marriage or doing mushrooms ( I hadn't done mushrooms yet but I wanted to, because I suffer from deplorable curiosity and wanting to understand everything I wonder about.) But Giving up cigarettes and boys... and bikinis... the idea was ... overwhelmingly sucky to my brain! (My trauma child and the fact I'm just stubborn too...) But...I also knew I had been given a life to take care of, and that I was being trusted with her. I needed to know for my daughter, as well as myself. So I prayed. Not like "well God, here I am. So... I need an answer now, or I'm not gonna believe in you." But the desperate desires of a loving Mother who truly feels the unshakable need to protect my kids from anything untrue. Because, I love her sooooo much. My capacity for love is so strong because of heightened emotional response, but also because of my compassion and empathy and desire to BE loved. I wanted so badly to be loved too. That part I didn't realize until I started writing this. A lot of people try to ask me "How do you know for sure you weren't just making yourself feel good about it, because you wanted it to be true.? Well, because I fell off the wagon and tried mushrooms..(much later in life) and because when I was in labor, my blood pressure spiked so high, I hallucinated. 😮😮 (funny story different time) ...hallucinations are different. There is just no way my jacked uo brain that was so traumatized could possibly have produced that much norepinephrine, adrenaline, serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins mixed with .... extremely concentrated amounts of warmth, and love, and peace, and joy, and comfort, and compassion, and acceptance and safety and...light. and somehow... the unmistakable, undeniable knowledge of a Father's love. And I'm not going to pretend that from that point on I've been an exemplary member of the church. Far from it. I'm a recovering alcoholic and addict, and have had many "adventures" that no Father wants to hear, or see from their beloved daughter. But I couldn't ever deny the Gospel, not even in my darkest of addictions or how intoxicated I was. I would have very strong (slurred) words with anyone who tried talking badly about the church... It's taken me my entire life, and meeting...the most important man in my life to discover the true depths of my purpose here on earth, and How important we ALL are.. That... there are indeed some who have been blessed with amazing talents and abilities. Some people have been given knowledge, or Faith, compassion, wisdom, humor, song, communication, art, strength, tenacity, courage, bravery, integrity, faith... I'll share this poem with you. It was written with love, and hope and peace and... my daughter in mind.
Elder Holland is a favorite speaker of mine. His talks always make me emotional and always increase my faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm writing this in 2023 and Elder Holland has been ill. I don't know what I will do if Heavenly Father decides it's time for him to return. He would be sorely missed by so many people, not just me. I want to somehow meet him and talk to him. Let him know how much influence he has given me. Because of him, I don't give up. I keep on trying. I think my blessing will come in Heaven. I'm 71 now. Too late for a husband. But my faith in the Gospel is strong. I won't give up.
I watch this video several times a week. Every time my struggles are getting me down. Hearing Elder Holland tell me to not quit, and knowing his complete faith, I know I can make it another day. This video is priceless to me, just as Elder Jeffrey R. Holland is! 4:56
Every time I feel alone and sad I will just play this to inspired me. I know that God lives and He loves us and help us in many ways. I'm very thankful that i'm member of his gospel.
It reminded me of a story someone shared in Elders Quorum yesterday of moving him and his family in an old RV that needed quite a bit of engine work. Every so often he would have to stop and tune the engine and keep going. Eventually the RV quit, it wasn't going anywhere. After all the tuning and work he could do, he had given his all, he knelt and prayed and got it to start, and got that thing doing 60 uphill. The next town they came to was Grace, Idaho.
On Friday, March 9, 2012 my sister lost her forever husband in a tragic avalanche. She is left to raise her 4 kids (ranging in age from 13 months to 7 years). She is an inspiration to me; she knows of our Hevenly Father's plan, and has said of the peace that she has felt over the past 5 days. Elder Holland's message confirms to me that there are "good things to come". Our heavenly father wants to bless us and through our faith and service good things will come!
I have fasted and prayed for a long time and my problems haven't moved. In spite of this I still believe in our Father and the gospel of Jesus Christ. In fact my testimony has increased.
As a newly widowed father of 4 this message gives me strength to not quit on our 4 kids. I miss my wife of 24 years so much who died of breast cancer 4 months ago but I need to keep strong not quit. Thank you Elder Holland 🙏❤
We're so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. What an incredible resolution to keep fighting for your children despite such a loss. We hope you find some comfort in the knowledge of a Savior who can turn your pain to hope and peace through His grace.
I was at BYU when it was lead by President Holland -- now Elder Holland. His talks were always a favorite at devotionals. I love that man -- his kindness, love and intelligence are a great example.
I am a 20 year old boy in BOTSWANA I know and believe JESUS CHRIST has a way for me in life i will look back 1 day and say GOD did it in my life he will do it in yours too GOD loves you all sometimes just let GOD will to be done in your life on your own you cant make it look at all the mistakes you have done before do not rely on your own understanding this world is more spiritual than physical thank him for the unanswered and answered prayers give him praise and worship he is the same yesterday-today and to come shalom
This video is perfect. It has again, and again saved me from The depths of my mental health struggles and helps put things into perspective. I’m so proud to be a member of this religion.
DONT U QUIT. U KEEP WALKING.U KEEP TRYING.THERE IS HELP & HAPPINES AHEAD. Thank You Elder Holland. for ur words. for i know how hard life's trials can be at times. i do trust god my father in heaven. i trust my savior as well. and i know being a single father with 3 kids it can be really hard, but i also know in my heart how blessed i am for doing my call in earthly life in caring & providing & teaching the true gosple of jesus christ of latter day saints to them.
Isn’t it so nice that God is so willing to give you blessings, so long as you give EVERYTHING to him? I’m so glad God requires me to put him first in my life and in everything I do. to make him number one, above family and personal needs. He’s a god of infinite love and charity, but i love that he chooses not to exercise that love and charity unless I am obedient and put him first. What a great gospel this is!
wow thank God for never letting us down for being our anchor our shield and our provider please God help me to be more gentle in my ways and live for you And thank you In Jesus Name I pray Hallelujah Amen xxxxxxxxxxx
My missionary sister played this to me this evening. She leaves tomorrow morning and i couldn't stop crying. Im a new member and I have found things hard recently but everytime I'm down my two sisters always picked me up. The gospel has helped me find peace in myself the love my brothers and sisters have shown me has so much for me to take. I have lived in spiritual darkness for so long I never saw the light. If it wasn't for my sisters I'd never be here bearing my testimony. This gospel this book is so true I see Heavenly fathers love manifest itself in the people I meet. All the members here help the missionaries in anyway you can they give every inch of their soul they do get tired they do get stressed. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ amen
You don’t have to be. The message is about love and helpings others and not giving up on yourself or life. To remember to look back and be grateful for what you have; and for those things we have been given when we needed it the most. Clearly you have a good heart to enjoy these kinds of videos. That’s the beauty of it. I want you know much love and goodness I see you have inside your heart. You don’t have to be part of any religion or group to recognize the beauty inside a person.
This short video has been a strong inspiration for me in my life. I worry about being a good husband to my wonderful wife. God bless her for wonderful person she is. I often view myself as the husband in the video. Lost at what to do on occasion. But the Gospel of Jesus Christ is powerful. It gives me strength to carry on. To be a little better, and to try a little harder. "You keep trying". There are good things to come.
I might not be the best member out there, but the tender mercy in his voice when he says, "Don't you quit," brought me to tears. Brothers and sisters, I testify that it gets better even when things get bad. I've made mistakes and in fact as I'm writing this right now, I have one I need to repent for, but it says with every fiber in my body that this is the true church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints.
Thank you Elder Holland. Our life has been so full of challenges and difficulties. We will do a better job at forever looking skyward and putting our trust in the Lord.
In my teens I went through some serious difficulties and almost took my own life...twice. Now I'm grown with an amazing husband, 5 beautiful children and 5 grandchildren, with more on the way! One of my children has died, but our family has been sealed in the temple and the knowledge that we will be together again has helped comfort me. She's not gone, she's just gone on ahead. It really DOES get better! Hold on! Hang in there! It's worth it!
Meredith, we're sorry for the pain you feel from the loss of your daughter. We hope you feel comfort and peace from your faith in God and our Savior, Jesus Christ. www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/purpose-of-life/there-is-life-after-death
I am waiting my baptism on august 26 2018 how may days from now..thank you because for been 33 yrs finally i found the church true teaching about our GOD..thank you LORD to unconditionally love that u give to us
I think we all feel like just sitting down and not go another step but in the end we must stand and march on into our future. Have faith and hope and good things will happen if you look in the right place. Your parents both here on earth and in heaven are cheering you on. So, don't stop walking.
This couldn’t have come at a better timing than this, being at a stage in life where I know that I cannot go ahead any further without the Lords blessings and only the Gospel of Jesus Christ can bring those blessings to me Thank you Lord
Being able to hear and see a message from an Apostle today from eight years ago, is a miracle. I love his message to trust God and believe that good things will come. It sure beats dwelling on the negative or turning to alcohol to cope.
Always come on here to listen to this message, it uplifts you whoever you are. Remember everyone to Keep Walking, Keep Going, Things will get better. The Lord will guide and help you whenever you stand in need for it. Take Care and let us enjoy this talk!
I have left The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.. leaving and being outside of the church is hard.. but that vehicle that continually fails you isn’t going to get you to your desired destination.. but believe me this message still holds true.. good things come. Things get better.. don’t you quit.
Tanner, my brother! I hope you are well. Whatever comes in life, I hope you will always pray to Heavenly Father and include Him in everything you do! I love you, Brother.
President Holland was my husband’s Supervisor at work. He feels like a personal friend. Although I have never met him. I remember watching this video in RS and just weeping as if he were talking to me personally. We had lost a business and a home in the recession of 2010. Then I was diagnosed with almost stage 3 breast cancer. Our six kids were ages 4 to 14. We had just completed another move to a rental …trying to help our struggling kids get back to their schools and friends. Trying to provide some stability. I had a few that were inactive and still do. I wept like a baby and had to leave the RS class but I felt the spirit pour over me and comfort me. “Don’t you quit Annette! You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon, some come late and some don’t come until heaven. But for those that embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come. It will be alright in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come.” I love this statement and rely on it frequently! I share it with many who are struggling. We are in the last days and the struggles are mighty 💔🙏
Never quit!! What a great message. How easy is it to quit. What a great solution to life's problems. I simple en-devour to persevere. I pray always to do so.
Everyone of us has times when we need to know things will get better. i needed to hear this today:) no matter where your headed in life, with Jesus between us, all will be well!!! Don’t you quit! you keep going:) I have strength for anything through Him who gives me power!!!
Since 2010, I have been watching this same video, with different challenges each time. There were parts of the video that I could not understand how it translates to my spirituality, but eventually, every single time I watch this, a revelation comes to me. This video is like Heavenly Father talking to me.
wow this is very powerful! I am a member of the church and I am struggling to make some big choices in my life, I have been praying to find a job but havent found one yet but I know that god is always there for us even if we feel he isnt he can lead us in the right direction and help us to find the things we need!
Just 8 or 9 years ago I watched this very same video at least couple of times a week to regain strength, and proved to be true, "don't give up", there are times when the hand of God will be in your path that you won't be able to see and posible will pass many years until you see back and realise the way he was providing, similar to the story of "the footprint in the sand". I just love this talk, is one of my top 10 that I have almost memorise but I'll happily watch once again.
so beautiful ,,I am not a Mormon But I always welcome the Elder and sister to my house ,give them some food and water ,, I welcome any Church to my house only those they believe in Jesus,,one of the sister give me a cart ,,and is said He lives,,so I start looking for it,,and I watch some little video and I love it is touch my heart ,,sometime I cry cry ..thank you for all this beautiful video Mormon Channel ,,I LAND SO MUCH ,,God bless
Lovely Otufangavalu Sch thank you for sharing this the gospel really does bring joy to us. I hope and encourage you to keep learning about our church and I promise you that you will be blessed. God loves and wants you to come unto him.
As a former Sister missionary, I have to say thank you from the very bottom of my heart for feeding The Elders and sisters and letting them in! I hope you know how much it means to them!
"you keep walking. you keep trying. some blessings come soon. some come late. some don't come to heaven... there is help and happiness ahead.. believe in good things to come."
Well this was very inspiring and yes i believe this is so, i like to say good things come to those who wait and deserve them and for the most part this has come true to me
I'm in my 2nd year of medical school. 35 years old, married with 4 kids who have so patiently waited for their dad to make his dream come true - of becoming a physician. I'm in the thick of studying for my Step 1 exam, it's incredibly overwhelming and much more so as an older guy with a family depending on you. I always come back to this talk when I feel like I can't go on. Someday, someday I'll come back to the library where I studied 18hrs a day and I'll thank God for giving me the will to not walk away from this, just because it's hard and I feel like I'm not smart enough. There truly is happiness up ahead, if we just keep walking we'll get there.
I am thankful for Elder Holland's words. I bear my testimony that I know they are true! Keep trying, get up when you fall, and always pray to Heavenly Father for His help and guidance. In the end, you will be alright and happier than you could ever have imagined.
tears off joy can only express the way the spirit touched my heart with the warm feeling of encouragement and courage itself never give up on patients cause it will never give up on you it will only give you the promised blessings the lord has instored for you
I was a Drug Addict for 5 years Controlled and Driven by a High..and Just tired already. 2 missionaries came To my doorstep and Spread the word Of Our savior to me..its been 7 months clean and sober seeing them everyday Going to church and Home events..Without these young Great men I would still be where I was Before. I'm so happy No words can describe They life they have Gave me.. I am Set for Baptism This month Of October ,22 2017 And I am Ready to Endure to end and Once again be Re united with my Savior..Love you Elder's/Knutt&Swallow. Thank you So much Guys.. :')
This is so beautiful. Sometimes--it may seem counter-intuitive, but--we need to just take a step back, be still, and wait on the Lord. His promised blessings are REAL.
Elder Holland, You're an awesome servant of the Lord and I am so grateful that I am priviledge to follow your prophetic guidance. This movie brought me to tears, and I felt the Spirit so strongly as I watched.
if only i could just spen one hour talking to jeffery R Holland, truley a hero to me. its impossible to not gain a stronger testimony when hearing him speak.
When im feeling down, i watched this video over and over again. Its so inspiring and motivate me to continue and go on. Indeed, theres really help and happiness ahead. Just dont quit during hard times, believe and trust God, it will be alright in the end.
I'm so grateful that I have the church my life if it wasn't for the church I'll probably be lost I'm truly grateful the church has taught me to be a gentleman to have honestly in my heart and I'm truly grateful for my ward who been there for me through rough times
Although I am not an official member, i go to church every sunday, I often to missionary discussions, i read my scriptures everyday and pray each day and I live the gospel. I am 17 years old and my parents are basically anti-mormon and it is the most difficult trial i have ever had to face. My mom told me i can't go to church anymore and we often argue over our beliefs. Its been hard but i know that good things will come and we will both be okay.
+isabelle Aurora That must be very difficult to not be able to go to church. Patience is the hardest lesson that our Heavenly Father teaches us. I promise that if you are patient and you keep doing the other things that the missionaries have taught you that you will be able to go to church again and be baptized. "There are good things to come" :]
+isabelle Aurora Ill pray for your family. I know you dont know me, but i just want you to know I am so proud of you. And so is our heavenly father. Keep your faith and hold your head up, God will take care of the rest.
Hang in there not all my family does not support me in the Gospel but got loves me and he truly helps. 2 years later I am still a member, it is worth it. God loves you so much trust the Lords timing.
+isabelle Aurora hang on! My dad went through the same thing at your age. Now he is a grandpa and all his kids have been sealed in the temple. And his mother, after many years, was baptized and died faithful to the church. You'll make it and leave a path for your family to follow, and your children will be forever grateful for your faithfulness! .... as I am for my Fathers choice to be faithful to what he knew to be true.
+isabelle Aurora Stick with this Gospel. It will be the best thing you ever did !!
"Don't you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon. Some come late. And some don't come till Heaven. But for those who embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they come. It will be alright in the end. Trust God, and believe in good things to come!"
Gordon Barnes amen
Gordon Barnes amen
Gordon Barnes amen Wat u says is true it happens in my life have faith in Jesus Christ. amen hallelujah
Amen.
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Its 2024 and I keep coming back in here --- a source of strength and inspiration. Timeless lesson.
Agreed. ❤ Worst year of my life.
Thanks to Elder Warren who show me this video...I found myself there...I had a damage vehicle , I had the love , the faith, and the spirit but the wrong vehicle.....My video...
from a Catholic ....Amen to that!
NEVER EVER QUIT!
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Amen!!!!!🥰🥰🙌🙌😍😍❤️❤️🙏🙏😇😇🤗🤗
YEAAAAHHH!!!!
I'm inadvertently on a mormon messages marathon and I've quickly ran out of tissues..
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I literally just used my last tissue too, I had to resort to using napkins 😂😂
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Sameeeeee 🤣🤣🤣I've ran out of short stories too... guess it's time to turn to the conference talks now
I'm awaiting my baptism on the 1st of November. Today was such a hard day, and I think God knew I needed comfort. I won't give up.
How did your baptism go? :)
It was awesome. I'm so happy I got to this point. My life is forever changed! :)
Carolyn Simon And Carolyn, it only gets better. But remember this video because Satan WILL try to derail you. Just remember the feelings that brought you here and know that there are better days to come.
Carolyn Simon Congratulations Carolyn!!! Joseph
That is so awesome to hear! I was almost 9 when I was adopted and then baptized. I'm so thankful how my life has turned out despite a hard past. But I still need these words after 16 years of being apart of this gospel. Because life is still hard. But so so wonderful.
Dear God,
I have tried my best , but if today I lose my hope, please tell me that your plans are better than my Dreams.
Elviro Mori Hang in there Elviro! God;s plans are better then mine and your dreams!
Youth Tech Hub Thank you :-), I will persevere. You take care also!
I am a dreamer... I'll give you the right to say I am delussional... upon reading this, my heart soften... and whatever my dream, it will never be as good as God's plan
Powerful prayer touch my soul.
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My all-time Favorite Message from Elder Jeffrey Holland who was my BYU President, MTC President, and Apostle. This message has filled my spiritual "radiator" through dark days, family deaths, feelings of worthlessness, and now Major Surgery this week. It is incredible how much hurt one can feel and at the same time angels are holding you close to go through one's ordeal. Don't you give up! Hold on and blessings will come , I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Elder Holland is a true very true man of god. These man of the church say everything of help, faith and charity.
It doesn't matter what religion one is.... this rings true for all of us in this world! Thank you for posting and allowing my day to be better!
I have a strong testimony that this message is 100% true. Back in 2016, I was watching this video due to some disappointments and confusion in my life. I put the lord first in my heart, and that is what later caused confusion in my personal life. Now, here I am in 2020 and now the disappointments and confusions can easily be forgotten about. I was worried that putting the lord first in my heart ruined good opportunities in life forever. I now have gotten those good opportunities. My main point is that if we trust the lord and make him our number one priority, then he will direct us in our lives, and make those disappointments forgotten about. Good things will definitely come when we think about the lord first and realize that if we make him our number one priority, then he will never disappoint us. It took 4 years for those disappointments to be forgotten. Some things take time, but they will come if we just have faith and keep doing what’s right.
Thank you, Megan, for sharing your experience and testimony of the Lord.
I used to be a member, and don’t even consider myself religious anymore, but this message is amazing regardless of its origin. Being a young father myself, I understand the “weight of a young father’s fear”. Great message.
Hi Ryle, thanks for your comment. We're glad to hear you appreciated the message of this video. You are loved and missed, and we hope you know you are always welcome at church. Take care! comeuntochrist.org
Thank you, I’ve been having a rough patch (well… rough last few years) and this genuinely made me feel better. Not a member of the church but I’m more and more drawn to becoming one with every passing day.
We would love for you to join us! You can learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ, request a visit from missionaries or find a meetinghouse near you (visitors are always welcome) at comeuntochrist.org?cid=42001274
Being vulnerable is really hard for me, and I'm really sensitive so please be kind with your response. (Autism, ADHD, CPTSD, and BPD. = extreme heightened emotional response, and rejection sensitivity dysphoria)
I honestly didn't have my own personal testimony until I was 20 years old. Maybe 21.
I piggybacked off my mom's because...I trusted her.
But, I had a rough...entire life. I had a lot of abuse, neglect, cruel bullying, abandonment, addictions, habits, and lifestyle And I was accustomed to all of it.
I practically had just - accepted my lot in life, and was hoping one day it would get better, and until that day came, I was just going to enjoy life to it's "fullest".
...then I got pregnant, and her father left me before she was born. And - crap got real... real quick.
I was desperate for answers.
Please appreciate, I was...a "proud", self assured, egocentric know it all.
I always would be like "yeah the church is true." Because my mom told me. There's a difference between believing, and knowing. I believed her. I believed...my MOM... about a religion. The eternal fate of my soul was rested ...in her. In my belief in my mom. My MOTHER. Not God. And...I needed to know! There is Nothing wrong with borrowing someone's testimony until you develop your own! But I had been a member since I was 8....
I felt sheepish that I hadn't bothered asking God for answers...
No alcohol or sex before marriage or doing mushrooms ( I hadn't done mushrooms yet but I wanted to, because I suffer from deplorable curiosity and wanting to understand everything I wonder about.) But Giving up cigarettes and boys... and bikinis... the idea was ... overwhelmingly sucky to my brain! (My trauma child and the fact I'm just stubborn too...)
But...I also knew I had been given a life to take care of, and that I was being trusted with her. I needed to know for my daughter, as well as myself.
So I prayed. Not like "well God, here I am. So... I need an answer now, or I'm not gonna believe in you." But the desperate desires of a loving Mother who truly feels the unshakable need to protect my kids from anything untrue. Because, I love her sooooo much. My capacity for love is so strong because of heightened emotional response, but also because of my compassion and empathy and desire to BE loved. I wanted so badly to be loved too. That part I didn't realize until I started writing this.
A lot of people try to ask me "How do you know for sure you weren't just making yourself feel good about it, because you wanted it to be true.?
Well, because I fell off the wagon and tried mushrooms..(much later in life) and because when I was in labor, my blood pressure spiked so high, I hallucinated. 😮😮 (funny story different time)
...hallucinations are different.
There is just no way my jacked uo brain that was so traumatized could possibly have produced that much norepinephrine, adrenaline, serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins mixed with .... extremely concentrated amounts of warmth, and love, and peace, and joy, and comfort, and compassion, and acceptance and safety and...light. and somehow... the unmistakable, undeniable knowledge of a Father's love.
And I'm not going to pretend that from that point on I've been an exemplary member of the church. Far from it.
I'm a recovering alcoholic and addict, and have had many "adventures" that no Father wants to hear, or see from their beloved daughter.
But I couldn't ever deny the Gospel, not even in my darkest of addictions or how intoxicated I was.
I would have very strong (slurred) words with anyone who tried talking badly about the church...
It's taken me my entire life, and meeting...the most important man in my life to discover the true depths of my purpose here on earth, and How important we ALL are..
That... there are indeed some who have been blessed with amazing talents and abilities.
Some people have been given knowledge, or Faith, compassion, wisdom, humor, song, communication, art, strength, tenacity, courage, bravery, integrity, faith...
I'll share this poem with you. It was written with love, and hope and peace and... my daughter in mind.
Elder Holland is a favorite speaker of mine. His talks always make me emotional and always increase my faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm writing this in 2023 and Elder Holland has been ill. I don't know what I will do if Heavenly Father decides it's time for him to return. He would be sorely missed by so many people, not just me. I want to somehow meet him and talk to him. Let him know how much influence he has given me. Because of him, I don't give up. I keep on trying. I think my blessing will come in Heaven. I'm 71 now. Too late for a husband. But my faith in the Gospel is strong. I won't give up.
It's never too late! Love is love, and if you happen to not meet someone in this life, you will have someone absolutely perfect for you in Heaven!
I watch this video several times a week. Every time my struggles are getting me down. Hearing Elder Holland tell me to not quit, and knowing his complete faith, I know I can make it another day. This video is priceless to me, just as Elder Jeffrey R. Holland is! 4:56
Elder Holland is a true Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ and his message is True.
Every time I feel alone and sad I will just play this to inspired me. I know that God lives and He loves us and help us in many ways. I'm very thankful that i'm member of his gospel.
Thank you for sharing your feelings!
I'm a official member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.And I would do anything to help my of their trails.And I Love you all
It reminded me of a story someone shared in Elders Quorum yesterday of moving him and his family in an old RV that needed quite a bit of engine work. Every so often he would have to stop and tune the engine and keep going. Eventually the RV quit, it wasn't going anywhere. After all the tuning and work he could do, he had given his all, he knelt and prayed and got it to start, and got that thing doing 60 uphill. The next town they came to was Grace, Idaho.
On Friday, March 9, 2012 my sister lost her forever husband in a tragic avalanche. She is left to raise her 4 kids (ranging in age from 13 months to 7 years). She is an inspiration to me; she knows of our Hevenly Father's plan, and has said of the peace that she has felt over the past 5 days. Elder Holland's message confirms to me that there are "good things to come". Our heavenly father wants to bless us and through our faith and service good things will come!
I have fasted and prayed for a long time and my problems haven't moved. In spite of this I still believe in our Father and the gospel of Jesus Christ. In fact my testimony has increased.
As a newly widowed father of 4 this message gives me strength to not quit on our 4 kids. I miss my wife of 24 years so much who died of breast cancer 4 months ago but I need to keep strong not quit. Thank you Elder Holland 🙏❤
We're so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. What an incredible resolution to keep fighting for your children despite such a loss. We hope you find some comfort in the knowledge of a Savior who can turn your pain to hope and peace through His grace.
Blessings from New Zealand
I was at BYU when it was lead by President Holland -- now Elder Holland. His talks were always a favorite at devotionals. I love that man -- his kindness, love and intelligence are a great example.
I am a 20 year old boy in BOTSWANA I know and believe JESUS CHRIST has a way for me in life i will look back 1 day and say GOD did it in my life he will do it in yours too GOD loves you all sometimes just let GOD will to be done in your life on your own you cant make it look at all the mistakes you have done before do not rely on your own understanding this world is more spiritual than physical thank him for the unanswered and answered prayers give him praise and worship he is the same yesterday-today and to come shalom
Yes just wait on the lord our blessings are surely coming God was there all the time still is and always will be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This video is perfect. It has again, and again saved me from The depths of my mental health struggles and helps put things into perspective. I’m so proud to be a member of this religion.
DONT U QUIT. U KEEP WALKING.U KEEP TRYING.THERE IS HELP & HAPPINES AHEAD. Thank You Elder Holland. for ur words. for i know how hard life's trials can be at times. i do trust god my father in heaven. i trust my savior as well. and i know being a single father with 3 kids it can be really hard, but i also know in my heart how blessed i am for doing my call in earthly life in caring & providing & teaching the true gosple of jesus christ of latter day saints to them.
Isn’t it so nice that God is so willing to give you blessings, so long as you give EVERYTHING to him? I’m so glad God requires me to put him first in my life and in everything I do. to make him number one, above family and personal needs. He’s a god of infinite love and charity, but i love that he chooses not to exercise that love and charity unless I am obedient and put him first. What a great gospel this is!
that is an interesting observation. Never thought it of that way. Cynical as I thought I was.
This was super inspiring thank you, it almost made me cry. Beautiful story and a wonderful talk about it.
I love Jesus, he led me here after a bad morning by way of my wife. Elder Holland I would so love to sit and talk to you, you inspire me
wow thank God for never letting us down for being our anchor our shield and our provider please God help me to be more gentle in my ways and live for you And thank you In Jesus Name I pray Hallelujah Amen xxxxxxxxxxx
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland is my favourite! what great wisdom
My missionary sister played this to me this evening. She leaves tomorrow morning and i couldn't stop crying. Im a new member and I have found things hard recently but everytime I'm down my two sisters always picked me up. The gospel has helped me find peace in myself the love my brothers and sisters have shown me has so much for me to take. I have lived in spiritual darkness for so long I never saw the light. If it wasn't for my sisters I'd never be here bearing my testimony. This gospel this book is so true I see Heavenly fathers love manifest itself in the people I meet. All the members here help the missionaries in anyway you can they give every inch of their soul they do get tired they do get stressed. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ amen
Amen❤️
I'm definately not Christian but these vids make me happy
I know right! I find gospel videos like these so uplifting, the rest of the gospel to 😊 Definitely check out the Book of Mormon
You don’t have to be. The message is about love and helpings others and not giving up on yourself or life. To remember to look back and be grateful for what you have; and for those things we have been given when we needed it the most. Clearly you have a good heart to enjoy these kinds of videos. That’s the beauty of it. I want you know much love and goodness I see you have inside your heart. You don’t have to be part of any religion or group to recognize the beauty inside a person.
That of the holy spirit telling you that this is true
This short video has been a strong inspiration for me in my life. I worry about being a good husband to my wonderful wife. God bless her for wonderful person she is. I often view myself as the husband in the video. Lost at what to do on occasion. But the Gospel of Jesus Christ is powerful. It gives me strength to carry on. To be a little better, and to try a little harder. "You keep trying". There are good things to come.
Jesus is the Truth, have faith in Him. God bless.
I might not be the best member out there, but the tender mercy in his voice when he says, "Don't you quit," brought me to tears. Brothers and sisters, I testify that it gets better even when things get bad. I've made mistakes and in fact as I'm writing this right now, I have one I need to repent for, but it says with every fiber in my body that this is the true church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints.
Thank you Elder Holland. Our life has been so full of challenges and difficulties. We will do a better job at forever looking skyward and putting our trust in the Lord.
I always watch this when im depressed.
In my teens I went through some serious difficulties and almost took my own life...twice. Now I'm grown with an amazing husband, 5 beautiful children and 5 grandchildren, with more on the way! One of my children has died, but our family has been sealed in the temple and the knowledge that we will be together again has helped comfort me. She's not gone, she's just gone on ahead. It really DOES get better! Hold on! Hang in there! It's worth it!
Meredith, we're sorry for the pain you feel from the loss of your daughter. We hope you feel comfort and peace from your faith in God and our Savior, Jesus Christ. www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/purpose-of-life/there-is-life-after-death
I am waiting my baptism on august 26 2018 how may days from now..thank you because for been 33 yrs finally i found the church true teaching about our GOD..thank you LORD to unconditionally love that u give to us
I’m still waiting for the good things to come.
No matter what, just keep believing on Jesus Christ and things will, in His time, get better. Of that I testify!
That was the most beautiful thing in the world. I needed to hear that.... man i cried like a baby how embarrassing
+Philip Anderson I'm glad I'm not the only one.
I think we all feel like just sitting down and not go another step but in the end we must stand and march on into our future. Have faith and hope and good things will happen if you look in the right place. Your parents both here on earth and in heaven are cheering you on. So, don't stop walking.
I really needed this today. Thank you, Elder Holland, and we'll see you down the road a ways (again).
This couldn’t have come at a better timing than this, being at a stage in life where I know that I cannot go ahead any further without the Lords blessings and only the Gospel of Jesus Christ can bring those blessings to me
Thank you Lord
Being able to hear and see a message from an Apostle today from eight years ago, is a miracle. I love his message to trust God and believe that good things will come. It sure beats dwelling on the negative or turning to alcohol to cope.
Thank you for your comment!
Always come on here to listen to this message, it uplifts you whoever you are. Remember everyone to Keep Walking, Keep Going, Things will get better. The Lord will guide and help you whenever you stand in need for it. Take Care and let us enjoy this talk!
I have left The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.. leaving and being outside of the church is hard.. but that vehicle that continually fails you isn’t going to get you to your desired destination.. but believe me this message still holds true.. good things come. Things get better.. don’t you quit.
Tanner, my brother! I hope you are well. Whatever comes in life, I hope you will always pray to Heavenly Father and include Him in everything you do! I love you, Brother.
Tanner, thank you. The doors will always be open and welcoming to you. God bless.
President Holland was my husband’s Supervisor at work. He feels like a personal friend. Although I have never met him. I remember watching this video in RS and just weeping as if he were talking to me personally.
We had lost a business and a home in the recession of 2010. Then I was diagnosed with almost stage 3 breast cancer. Our six kids were ages 4 to 14.
We had just completed another move to a rental …trying to help our struggling kids get back to their schools and friends. Trying to provide some stability.
I had a few that were inactive and still do.
I wept like a baby and had to leave the RS class but I felt the spirit pour over me and comfort me.
“Don’t you quit Annette!
You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon, some come late and some don’t come until heaven. But for those that embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come. It will be alright in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come.”
I love this statement and rely on it frequently! I share it with many who are struggling. We are in the last days and the struggles are mighty
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Thanks for sharing!
Never quit!! What a great message. How easy is it to quit. What a great solution to life's problems. I simple en-devour to persevere. I pray always to do so.
I love this video so much! Thanks for encouraging us to never give up. It’ll all be worth it!
Everyone of us has times when we need to know things will get better. i needed to hear this today:) no matter where your headed in life, with Jesus between us, all will be well!!! Don’t you quit! you keep going:) I have strength for anything through Him who gives me power!!!
Since 2010, I have been watching this same video, with different challenges each time. There were parts of the video that I could not understand how it translates to my spirituality, but eventually, every single time I watch this, a revelation comes to me. This video is like Heavenly Father talking to me.
I m very happy to watching this video.
I m very proud to b a true believer of Jesus Christ. My Father, My Friend My Everything!!!
wow this is very powerful! I am a member of the church and I am struggling to make some big choices in my life, I have been praying to find a job but havent found one yet but I know that god is always there for us even if we feel he isnt he can lead us in the right direction and help us to find the things we need!
Such a needed message right now....especially this line: "Trust God, and believe in good things to come!"
Elder Holland always knows how to touch the soul.
I needed this today and God used you Brother Holland to deliver the exact message I needed to hear! You are a man who listens to the Holy Spirit.
Just 8 or 9 years ago I watched this very same video at least couple of times a week to regain strength, and proved to be true, "don't give up", there are times when the hand of God will be in your path that you won't be able to see and posible will pass many years until you see back and realise the way he was providing, similar to the story of "the footprint in the sand".
I just love this talk, is one of my top 10 that I have almost memorise but I'll happily watch once again.
so beautiful ,,I am not a Mormon But I always welcome the Elder and sister to my house ,give them some food and water ,, I welcome any Church to my house only those they believe in Jesus,,one of the sister give me a cart ,,and is said He lives,,so I start looking for it,,and I watch some little video and I love it is touch my heart ,,sometime I cry cry ..thank you for all this beautiful video Mormon Channel ,,I LAND SO MUCH ,,God bless
Lovely Otufangavalu Sch thank you for sharing this the gospel really does bring joy to us. I hope and encourage you to keep learning about our church and I promise you that you will be blessed. God loves and wants you to come unto him.
Lovely Otufangavalu Sch
Wow, you're a really open minded and loving person 💛
As a former Sister missionary, I have to say thank you from the very bottom of my heart for feeding The Elders and sisters and letting them in! I hope you know how much it means to them!
IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN.
"you keep walking. you keep trying. some blessings come soon. some come late. some don't come to heaven... there is help and happiness ahead.. believe in good things to come."
What a great but simple reminder. No matter what adversity we face, never, never give up.
This is one of my favorite vodeos. Ot always appears when I need it most
what a great reminder about my daily journey towards my goals. Dont give up and keep trying no matter what, keep trying, thanks for sharing.
I am a young adult struggling with a small family... that part make me cry too.
Well this was very inspiring and yes i believe this is so, i like to say good things come to those who wait and deserve them and for the most part this has come true to me
I'm in my 2nd year of medical school. 35 years old, married with 4 kids who have so patiently waited for their dad to make his dream come true - of becoming a physician. I'm in the thick of studying for my Step 1 exam, it's incredibly overwhelming and much more so as an older guy with a family depending on you. I always come back to this talk when I feel like I can't go on. Someday, someday I'll come back to the library where I studied 18hrs a day and I'll thank God for giving me the will to not walk away from this, just because it's hard and I feel like I'm not smart enough. There truly is happiness up ahead, if we just keep walking we'll get there.
Thanks for your comment, Chad. We're glad this video has brought you comfort and encouragement.
I am thankful for Elder Holland's words. I bear my testimony that I know they are true! Keep trying, get up when you fall, and always pray to Heavenly Father for His help and guidance. In the end, you will be alright and happier than you could ever have imagined.
tears off joy can only express the way the spirit touched my heart with the warm feeling of encouragement and courage itself never give up on patients cause it will never give up on you it will only give you the promised blessings the lord has instored for you
The story and the word give us comfort and hope too.
I was a Drug Addict for 5 years Controlled and Driven by a High..and Just tired already. 2 missionaries came To my doorstep and Spread the word Of Our savior to me..its been 7 months clean and sober seeing them everyday Going to church and Home events..Without these young Great men I would still be where I was Before. I'm so happy No words can describe They life they have Gave me.. I am Set for Baptism This month Of October ,22 2017 And I am Ready to Endure to end and Once again be Re united with my Savior..Love you Elder's/Knutt&Swallow. Thank you So much Guys.. :')
God bless you, Steven. This is the best decision of your life. God lives, He is your Father in Heaven and He loves you. Please, don't forget that!
AMEN..DIBERKATILAH DIA YANG DATANG DALAM NAMA YESUS KRISTUS..RAJA DAMAI..TUHAN SEMESTA ALAM..AMEN..
Amén. Hello from South America 😃😃😃
I love Elder Holland´s talks.
Very good story, and message. It proves that if you trust in God he will help you in your time of need!
This is so beautiful. Sometimes--it may seem counter-intuitive, but--we need to just take a step back, be still, and wait on the Lord. His promised blessings are REAL.
I honestly don’t understand how anyone could dislike this message.
I love listening this story may God bless him
That's great inspiration and I am moved. Good things always waiting at the other end. Just have hope and faith.
This is one for the best talk That I have hurt!!!!! Thank You Elder Holland. I know that God answer our prayer when we listen to him.
Elder Holland,
You're an awesome servant of the Lord and I am so grateful that I am priviledge to follow your prophetic guidance. This movie brought me to tears, and I felt the Spirit so strongly as I watched.
This is probably the most comforting video I've ever watched.
Everyone is pre destined to heaven, just sometimes it takes an eternity to get there
this is Nathans favorite talk and now I know why...it is beautiful and perfectly put... :-)
The most comforting message I have ever heard in my entire life! Makes me cry ever time...
thank you so much god bless you Elder Holland
if only i could just spen one hour talking to jeffery R Holland, truley a hero to me. its impossible to not gain a stronger testimony when hearing him speak.
Ok, you got me on this one. Man, I can relate to this...
I really needed to hear this today. Good things will come.
really touched me this morning. Very encouraging.
Great way to start off my morning ❤️
I CAN'T JUST STOP CRYING REMEMBERING A SITUATION HAPPENED TO ME NEARLY THE SAME AS THIS.
It reached the deepest par of my heart
Thank you Jesus. This made me cry for my faith had weakened through my hardship. Forgive me father I will hold my head high and praise your glory.
When im feeling down, i watched this video over and over again. Its so inspiring and motivate me to continue and go on. Indeed, theres really help and happiness ahead. Just dont quit during hard times, believe and trust God, it will be alright in the end.
I'm so grateful that I have the church my life if it wasn't for the church I'll probably be lost I'm truly grateful the church has taught me to be a gentleman to have honestly in my heart and I'm truly grateful for my ward who been there for me through rough times
Me too
The actor who acts as the father is a really good actor