Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence

Have you ever prayed for inspired guidance and received it? Such spiritual experiences assure us of God's love and certainly build faith. However, Jeffrey R. Holland warns that if Lucifer isn't successful in preventing such experiences, he may resort to attacking our very confidence in them—content to "get his licks in later if not sooner."

Don't assume that a great revelation, some marvelous illuminating moment, or the opening of an inspired path is the end of it. Remember, it isn't over until it's over.

In this address, Elder Holland teaches us how to combat our doubts and fears by maintaining confidence in the things God has revealed.

Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence:
Jeffrey R. Holland BYU Devotional 03/02/1999

Making the Right Choices

As a husband and father, church leader, and nuclear engineer, Richard G. Scott knows the anxieties that accompany demanding roles. In this sermon given January 13th 2002, Elder Scott discusses how to overcome anxiety and worry by making choices inspired by God.

No matter how difficult the problems that surround you, the Lord knows how to resolve them. As you exercise faith, doing what you can, He will help you handle those things within your capability... Through the avenue of prayer and the path of inspiration, He will help you know what to do.

As one who was in attendance, I have often reflected on the powerful insights Elder Scott gave that night. Few things are more nagging than the recurrent worries that accompany uncertainty. Elder Scott's counsel has blessed me as I've tried to navigate through difficult choices with confidence.

Making the Right Choices:
Richard G. Scott CES Fireside 01/13/2002