Your Great Adventure: Overcoming Life’s Obstacles 

Awesome insight.

amen brother - right there with you. as a long distance runner myself, your message about the power of your mind-set rings true.

Yes! Well said. Been there so many times.

Same principle in labor and childbirth... I've been thru it 8 times, 6 completely natural. I get to several points of "I'm done", but just when I think I absolutely cannot go thru one more contraction, the baby comes. Amazing.

That one really got me. I struggle a lot with that.

Many times I've felt this way. It was a very helpful message that he gave.

AAH YES!! Intentionality is my pastor’s favorite word as of late! Thank you Lord for yet another reminder of that! ✝️💖😁

"I don't know why I have always lived my life its a sprint, its not sprint its a marathon.."

This line hit me as well. Needed that reminder.

I agree. Keep goin

Dear Brother, your comment moved my heart in so many ways.

Big fan of your work!! Thank you for contributing to my testimony and good luck!!

i agree keep going dont give up on your self

Yesterday is history Tomorrow is a mystery Today is a gift that is why it’s called the present - master oogway

Please keep trying. There are new “we are hiring” signs starting to come out again. You got this. Your family needs you. 🙏🏼 No job is beneath you when your family needs you. Sending positive energy your way 🌈☀️

@@marcelastacey890 Appreciate for your comment from deep in my heart. Yes, I keep trying. Yesterday I got a blessing from my ministering brothers. One of the borther said he was happy that I ask for a help from my end. I guess heaven also would be pleased as I pro-actively search for my way. It did not end yet. Thanks again.

I hope you're feeling better by now, man. I just wanted to say that even though it might not feel like it, simply being a loving, caring dad is, in many ways, enough. Even in times when you (or anyone else in need of this message right now) can't provide in terms of putting food on the table, you can always put on a smile, lend an ear or give a hand. The power love has to transmute and transform is like nothing else.

How are you now brother? The marathon is not yet over.

Hello just wanted you to know that we all have giants to fight mountains to climb storms to go through. I 🙏 you have gotten through all that. God bless you and your familia brother. I struggle with alot , at the end of the day God comes to my mind. I think for helping me through my day. I'm seeing his blessings almost daily. Your not alone in the day to day battles.

Where we come from is only the beginning, that choice leads us to the end. enduring is a constant, intentionally I feel great where I am, rewardingly through countless blessings I would not give up.

It reminds me of Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix (well I haven't read that book, but this is in the movie) when Harry is questioning whether or not he is a good person because at times he has wanted to do bad things and he can hear Voldemort's voice and knows that part of Voldemort is inside of him. He tells this to Sirus who responds with a quote that is similar to what it said in the video about how "it's your choices that show who you truly are, far more than your abilities".

The original talk referenced in the video; "Your Great Adventure" by Elder Uchtdorf utilizes the story of the Lord of the Rings quite beautifully. It's a good one to check out if you haven't yet.

When obedience no longer is a chore and becomes a quest, then will Christ endow with power to meet the challenge. (paraphrased)

Awesome connection you made with this video and that hymn!🤗

AWESOME 👍🏻

I understand where you are coming from John. I'm facing a similar struggle. Through it, I am learning to trust that God is working for my good in the midst of a difficult time. Thank you for sharing. It helps to know I'm not alone.

God is king 👑

But what if your business didn't move in the direction you always believed it would? Or what if, for a time, you believed it should move in a different direction? I have goals too; and more than ten years taking paths others or I thought were right for me. I feel the Lord pushing me in a direction, yet nothing seems to arise from my efforts. I pray for a miracle every day, for loaves and fish. I know I'm no where near Joseph Smith or Christ, in terms of trials and tribulations. But they knew their purpose, and I'm not doubting you. I'm just struggling with mine.

Same here !!

I love this. So so true. That’s just how we are isn’t it. Our nature. And I’m so glad the gospel is here to remind us to just keep going and even gives us life hacks or directions on how to manage these trials.

Van Tassell like in the movie with Johnny Deep, the headless horseman?

I’ve had that experience too, sometimes I wondered why I made it back. I don’t go big wave surfing anymore. But I definitely know why I pray before I do things.

I thought I could not handle it after two divorces and losing my membership. I didn't know why it was taking so many years to get back but when I finally gave up everything that was my own efforts (not truly relying on Christ), I have everything restored and all is falling into place again. May you and everyone going through it be blessed, and when you don't give up on Jesus Christ to the end, that is the best thing you could ever accomplish in mortal life!

There is hope and light and better days ahead. Keep on truckin!

I know you will overcome this trial, and when you do, don't forget to help bring others along with you-your not alone friend.

Love this! I have just gone through a divorce as well, and was about to reply with something hopeful, but I feel like this response already gives the right advice. I'd just like to add I am always in awe at how far-reaching the Saviors love is for each one of us. Each time when I am tempted to put a limit on how far He can reach, He surprises me and reaches even further. Best of luck to you @Rich Wood! This life really is an adventure! :)

I’m in the process of a divorce right now. All the advice I can give is when life seems completely wrong and everything is falling apart, tell God what you are thankful for. Ask for strength, ask to see his hand in your life, ask for forgiveness, and then list at least 10 things you are grateful for. If you can’t think of 10, think of 5. If you can’t think of 5, think of 1. I understand the feelings completely so I know how dumb it might sound to look for things to be grateful for, but I promise it will bring you peace if you rely on the lord. Choose one bad habit and work to give it up in return for that peace. The sheer amount of blessings will astonish you if you’re watching. Much love brother

HI Jacob, thanks for sharing!

You keep on going Marie! You are stronger than you think you are and your are not alone in this race! I feel you! Sending prayers on your way!

At the time when you feel the most discouraged and down is the time you need Christ the most!

I've been struggling the last few years, just when I get through one minor challenge another pops up and then I've had one really major issue that I feel almost every single day. A lot of my minor issues spring from the major one. I'm in this whole situation by being obedient to the answer to prayer. At times I've felt almost destroyed but looking back I feel stronger in so many ways. I carry scars but I'm a better person.

I think you are amazing because you are still reaching out reaching for God even in the mist of depression. You hang in there. Your worth the fight!!!!!!!

Your thoughts and feelings are right on. And very inspiring.

We appreciate your comment. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing!

For me, life has always been a struggle, the family I was born into had issues. As I have grown up with out my real Dad in my life had been something of a heartache for me,never feeling whole and completely loved. I rarely spoke as a child, and was put in special education because of it and other factors! For me I have always wondered if I wasn't who I needed to be in the pre mortal life, and the Lord sent me to a family that barely had the gospel in it! But my heritage is one of great importance to me, though my family had only one active member ,my grandmother's the one who put the gospel in my life, and for that I will be forever greatful ! My family history is one that starts with the beginning of the church, having family that knew the prophet Joseph Smith, but with ancestry in the church dosent mean it will keep you on the straight and narrow and give you a testimony! A testimony is something you must have a desire to have and work for! I feel the church is the most perfect part of my life,and perfection is important to me,though it's impossible to ubtain in this mortal life, I continuely strive to push myself to do better, to do more of those things that are pleasing my Heavenly Father! I feel he has sent me to my family to be a spiritual example and that I'm the one that has done there Temple work for them!

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Awesome to receive revelation!!

Hi Tyler. Did you ever receive revelation as to why you had to go through the difficulties? Are you on the other side of it and can see where He was leading you? I often find myself pondering on things past and I see Him in it and it makes more sense in hindsight. Right now I just can't see and then I saw your post and I wrote down your revelation and I hope to have one of my own. I pray Heavenly Father blesses you and keeps you and shines His face upon you and gives you peace. Love, Your sister in Christ

@@l.a.howard1800 I just saw this post (been four months). Sorry I haven't responded till now! Right now I'm in the thick of the trial again and have been through this cycle of wondering why again do I have this trial again and why is it so hard... but I always circle back to that feeling that I had. That this isn't meant to be easy, "but I'm with you if you look for me." The more I look to Him and trust Him and give this trial to Him, the more I find Him lifting me. The way he has been lifting me is with connection to good people. Recognizing I can't do it a lone. I've been amazed at the people God has put in my life to help me get through tough times. If you are ever feeling alone or down. Reach out to Him and trust Him and then start putting one foot in front of the other. He will start putting people in your life that will have significant impact and will help you improve. Trust Him and live.

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your comment made me smile! For two reasons, I'm the opposite so it is running find hard! But I also like that you flipped around the most obvious struggle, we can do that with most of the things we initially see as a struggle, just by looking at the opposite -eg. half full glass!!! thanks

I've recently loved Alma 37:6 - "by small and simple things are great things brought to pass". Even the smallest steps of faith can help us be stronger than ever!

So did I. Idk but for some reason the spirit just told me to go on the church website and there it was. HEAVENLY FATHER really knows each and everyone one.