I delight in truth.

There is power in truth. This point was well articulated in relief society today. We can learn truth a variety of ways but the only way for truth to have a real impact on us is when we obtain that truth by the Holy Ghost.

We, as children of God, are governed by eternal laws which in reality are eternal truths. The things that never change.

Today my soul delighted and was filled with light as I received truth. Something hit me in a new and different way. Slowly each of our eyes can be opened. Eventually we are able to see afar off (see Holy Bible, KJV, Mark 8:25).

With this obtaining of truth and seeing it in terms of God's plan we then begin to see things "as they really are (Book of Mormon, Jacob 4:13)."

I want to share with you some truths I have come to treasure more recently. I've come to see the gospel in terms of what it really is: powerful, true, life altering, the doctrine of a loving Heavenly Father who wants all His children to return home safely home to his presence.

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some truths...

We are sons and daughters of a loving Heavenly Father.

Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “Just when all seems to be going right, challenges often come in multiple doses applied simultaneously. When those trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more (see Proverbs 3:11–12 ). He therefore gives you experiences that stimulate growth, understanding, and compassion which polish you for your everlasting benefit. To get you from where you are to where He wants you to be requires a lot of stretching, and that generally entails discomfort and pain” (in Conference Report, Sept.–Oct. 1995, 18; or Ensign, Nov. 1995, 16–17 ).

From Doctrine and Covenants 121

7 My son, ^apeace be unto thy soul; thine ^badversity and thine afflictions shall be but a ^csmall moment;

8 And then, if thou ^aendure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy ^bfoes.

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” ( Isaiah 40:31 ).

Elder Robert D. Hales: “The basic requirements for enduring to the end include knowing who we are-children of God with a desire to return to His presence after mortality; understanding the purpose of life-to endure to the end and obtain eternal life; and living obediently with a desire and a determination to endure all things, having eternal vision. Eternal vision allows us to overcome opposition in our temporal state and ultimately achieve the promised rewards and blessings of eternal life” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1998, 100; or Ensign, May 1998, 76–77 ).

■ Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin: “As you build your lives in obedience to the gospel and strive to achieve your goals, do not become discouraged by temporary setbacks and disappointments. Remember that ‘it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things’ [ 2 Nephi 2:11 ]. You will grow and learn by overcoming obstacles. The Lord has admonished all of us to ‘keep [His] commandments and endure to the end’ [ D&C 14:7 ]” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1994, 54; or Ensign, May 1994, 40 ).

■ Elder Neal A. Maxwell: “Part of enduring well consists of being meek enough amid our suffering to learn from our relevant experiences. Rather than simply passing through these things, they must pass through us-in ways which sanctify all these experiences for our good. Likewise, our empathy is enriched everlastingly as we comfort and assist those in the midst of ‘all these things’ which can give us experiences for our good. ( D&C 122:7 .)” ( The Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book [1997], 101).

■ Elder Richard G. Scott: “Oh, how I would encourage you to weave deeply into the fabric of your soul the recognition that your life now is a part of a much bigger plan the Lord has for you. You lived part of it in the premortal existence. You were valiant there and came here because you wanted to grow and enjoy greater happiness. What you decide to do now will affect how well you fulfill that divine, personal plan He has for you” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1999, 112; or Ensign, Nov. 1999, 87 ).

■ Elder Richard G. Scott: “I promise you that through your obedience and continuing faith in Jesus Christ and your understanding of the whole plan of happiness, even if important parts of it aren’t fulfilled in your life now, they will be yours in the Lord’s due time. I also promise you that you can have significant growth and happiness now in your present circumstances. As a daughter or son of God, live whatever portion of the plan you can to the best of your ability” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1996, 102; or Ensign, Nov. 1996, 75 ).