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!"
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.
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’m struggling with almost being 26 and still single. I want an eternal family so badly, but I know the blessings of my faithfulness will be rewarded. I know god is walking with me and they’re good things to come
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
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...
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.
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.
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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
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 💔🙏
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.
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.
For anyone whom at some point or another has been, is, or may someday find him or herself in a situation of fear or uncertainty regarding the future, this video holds the perfect message: "...trust God, and believe in good things to come..."
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
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
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 want to serve a mission but I'm 41 and single. No money. I just want to prove to my Heavenly Father how much I want to change and show him my love for him.
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
A great reminder that we can, with faith, proper perspective, righteous living, help and counsel from good neighbors, and most importantly, the guidance of the Lord, overcome life's trials. (ps: Doesn't he know that FORD stands for "fix or repair daily"?)
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.
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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.
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!
DONT YOU QUIT, You keep walking, u keep trying, there is help and happiness ahead, some blessing come in an instance, some come late, SOME dont come till heaven, but to 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
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 remember this talk from conference a few years ago. It is a wonderful reminder that: "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."
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.
I listened to this talk via satellite in Stuttgart Germany when I was only 5 months green on my mission. It made an impression on me at that time, but years later when I went back to find it, I couldn't seem to find the talk. Then, here it appears on TH-cam. Over 10 years later, the impression has only become more meaningful and understandable.
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.
Some blessings come soon Some come late And some don't come till heaven But 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. -JEFFERY R HOLLAND
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.
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.
l have just lost my job, and was having probs with job hunting on the internet, when l said out lough " l can't do this on my own" as l finished these words, the Elders rode passed and paid me visit showing me this. l know it will be hard but l will find another job.
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.. :')
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!
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.
I love Elder Holland! His testimony is one of many that testifies of the truth of Christianity. Even if the church wasn't true, what better way to live than to give hope and love to others? I know that Christ knows my hardships, and that he alone can get my through each and every one of them. I'm so grateful for the gospel of Christ!
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.
Yes, good things will come to those who believe and HOPE. I just finished a long hard year with cancer and had days when I thought I would "give up" although the doctors will not tell me I am cancer free, I am the happiest I have ever been in my life. That happiness comes from knowing HE LIVES and that he lifted and carried me through the rough times..... don't quit
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.
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.
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
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 is about himself Jeffery R Holland. He made it to Yale, graduated with two masters degrees and a PhD Appointed Dean of Religious Education at BYU Then became the President of BYU And in June 1994 he became an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ. Few men in this history of the wold have been like Jeffery R Holland.
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 feel the same as what foytunate. My home has had disaster after disaster this last month. This video is very encouraging and renewing. I needed to hear this.
Cars are too reliable these days... I had multiple similar experiences as a child where each time miracles accompanied the event and taught me the power of prayer. I just pray that my children will find similar instances in their lives to strengthen them.
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.
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.
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.
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 have left messages about this video before, but I don't think I said enough about how it affects me. I watch this video every day, sometimes several times a day. I am struggling with so much, and while I know others are as well, they don't have the same struggles that I do. I am so broken in so many areas. I have cancer and they removed my left ear and I have a ugly gaping wound where my ear used to be. I have no money. I was homeless for over four years and now have subsidized housing, but no furniture, no TV, no radio. Only my bed where I have to spend my days because I'm so ill. I had severe pneumonia, even though I had been vaccinated, and now I have to have oxygen constantly. I was assaulted and it affected my balance. I had one huge fall on March 1, 2016 that destroyed my life and led me to this downward spiral. No job, no way to work. Then homelessness because I didn't have enough things to sell to keep paying my rent. My Bishop stopped talking to me. Everyone in the ward turned their backs to me. I was living in a rich people's area, and I was poor. No one cared or even tried to help. I reached out to my old ward who helped me move my things into storage. I was disabled by all the falls and couldn't do very much, but the Sisters in this rich ward had no time or interest in helping me clean, so I just had to leave there doing what little I could do. Lost my security deposit. So, no job, homeless, Utah County doesn't have shelters and I was turned down by every bit of help I asked for. The Transient Bishops wouldn't help me. Then I got the severe pneumonia, had to add oxygen to my needs to survive. I use a rollator walker to try to get around. Those heavy portable oxygen tanks just make my body ache even worse, and I fell more and more. Then the cancer. Here I am today with nothing. Nothing except this video from Elder Jeffery R. Holland telling me not to quit, not to give up. I have a cheap government phone that allows me to watch this video, and I need it all the time. It's all I have. If only Elder Holland could know how much his words and the people who made this video could know it's the only thing I can hang onto. Please don't take this video down! I need it and I need Elder Holland's words every day! I'm not going to survive without it! There are days, coming more frequently, where I don't want to survive. I've even prayed to God to let me die. I can't take anymore. Only Elder Holland's words and this video keep me going. I'm 71. I have no one. Elder Holland, I love you and your words affect me profoundly. Thank you for helping me! I feel as if you're the only one who does. My prayers aren't answered, but you still talk to me with this video. It's all I have!
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 needed this message - this day - again. Don’t you quit! Hang in there, it will be all right. Be faithful. God is in the details. There will be good things to come.
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
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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.
Its 2024 and I keep coming back in here --- a source of strength and inspiration. Timeless lesson.
Agreed. ❤ Worst year of my life.
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
from a Catholic ....Amen to that!
NEVER EVER QUIT!
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YEAAAAHHH!!!!
Elder Holland is a true very true man of god. These man of the church say everything of help, faith and charity.
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.
I’m struggling with almost being 26 and still single. I want an eternal family so badly, but I know the blessings of my faithfulness will be rewarded. I know god is walking with me and they’re good things to come
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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This came to mind exactly as my "radiator" exploded for a second time.
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...
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
Yes just wait on the lord our blessings are surely coming God was there all the time still is and always will be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For anyone whom at some point or another has been, is, or may someday find him or herself in a situation of fear or uncertainty regarding the future, this video holds the perfect message: "...trust God, and believe in good things to come..."
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
Very good story, and message. It proves that if you trust in God he will help you in your time of need!
The actor who acts as the father is a really good actor
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❤️
Elder Holland is a true Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ and his message is True.
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 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'm not a religious person, but that was quite moving.
Ok, you got me on this one. Man, I can relate to this...
I want to serve a mission but I'm 41 and single. No money. I just want to prove to my Heavenly Father how much I want to change and show him my love for him.
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
A great reminder that we can, with faith, proper perspective, righteous living, help and counsel from good neighbors, and most importantly, the guidance of the Lord, overcome life's trials. (ps: Doesn't he know that FORD stands for "fix or repair daily"?)
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.
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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 always knows how to touch the soul.
I am a young adult struggling with a small family... that part make me cry too.
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!
DONT YOU QUIT, You keep walking, u keep trying, there is help and happiness ahead, some blessing come in an instance, some come late, SOME dont come till heaven, but to 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
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
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
This video is excellent to watch at this time when the World is in a Halt due to a Pandemia. Good things will come.
I remember this talk from conference a few years ago. It is a wonderful reminder that:
"Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."
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 listened to this talk via satellite in Stuttgart Germany when I was only 5 months green on my mission. It made an impression on me at that time, but years later when I went back to find it, I couldn't seem to find the talk. Then, here it appears on TH-cam. Over 10 years later, the impression has only become more meaningful and understandable.
I’m still waiting for the good things to 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.
Some blessings come soon
Some come late
And some don't come till heaven
But 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.
-JEFFERY R HOLLAND
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
This was super inspiring thank you, it almost made me cry. Beautiful story and a wonderful talk about it.
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.
l have just lost my job, and was having probs with job hunting on the internet, when l said out lough " l can't do this on my own" as l finished these words, the Elders rode passed and paid me visit showing me this. l know it will be hard but l will find another job.
No matter what, just keep believing on Jesus Christ and things will, in His time, get better. Of that I testify!
Jesus is the Truth, have faith in Him. God bless.
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!
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.
I always watch this when im depressed.
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.
I love Elder Holland! His testimony is one of many that testifies of the truth of Christianity. Even if the church wasn't true, what better way to live than to give hope and love to others? I know that Christ knows my hardships, and that he alone can get my through each and every one of them. I'm so grateful for the gospel of Christ!
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
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.
Yes, good things will come to those who believe and HOPE. I just finished a long hard year with cancer and had days when I thought I would "give up" although the doctors will not tell me I am cancer free, I am the happiest I have ever been in my life. That happiness comes from knowing HE LIVES and that he lifted and carried me through the rough times..... don't quit
this is Nathans favorite talk and now I know why...it is beautiful and perfectly put... :-)
What a great but simple reminder. No matter what adversity we face, never, never give up.
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.
Some blessings come soon. Some come late. And some don't come till heaven....BUT THEY WILL COME!!!! This makes every second worth it.
The story and the word give us comfort and hope too.
Great way to start off my morning ❤️
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.
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
thank you so much god bless you Elder Holland
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland is my favourite! what great wisdom
That's great inspiration and I am moved. Good things always waiting at the other end. Just have hope and faith.
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
This is one of my favorite vodeos. Ot always appears when I need it most
This goes to show that no matter what happens, you should never give up on hope. God is aware of what we go through every day.
This is me... Trust god and believed good things will come
The story is about himself Jeffery R Holland.
He made it to Yale, graduated with two masters degrees and a PhD
Appointed Dean of Religious Education at BYU
Then became the President of BYU
And in June 1994 he became an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Few men in this history of the wold have been like Jeffery R Holland.
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
I love Elder Holland´s talks.
This is True !. If I didn't have the gospel in my life, & knowing God watches over me, I wouldn't want to be on earth. 🙏
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 feel the same as what foytunate. My home has had disaster after disaster this last month. This video is very encouraging and renewing. I needed to hear this.
Cars are too reliable these days... I had multiple similar experiences as a child where each time miracles accompanied the event and taught me the power of prayer. I just pray that my children will find similar instances in their lives to strengthen them.
Everyone is pre destined to heaven, just sometimes it takes an eternity to get there
I love listening this story may God bless 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Never give up in challenges you are overcoming,,,
That was aaasome. I cant believe that some people didnt like this. It is so inspiring!
I cannot say anything else right now... but Thank You! I needed this...
Little tears are streaming down my face. I know this is true.
I have left messages about this video before, but I don't think I said enough about how it affects me. I watch this video every day, sometimes several times a day. I am struggling with so much, and while I know others are as well, they don't have the same struggles that I do. I am so broken in so many areas. I have cancer and they removed my left ear and I have a ugly gaping wound where my ear used to be. I have no money. I was homeless for over four years and now have subsidized housing, but no furniture, no TV, no radio. Only my bed where I have to spend my days because I'm so ill. I had severe pneumonia, even though I had been vaccinated, and now I have to have oxygen constantly. I was assaulted and it affected my balance. I had one huge fall on March 1, 2016 that destroyed my life and led me to this downward spiral. No job, no way to work. Then homelessness because I didn't have enough things to sell to keep paying my rent. My Bishop stopped talking to me. Everyone in the ward turned their backs to me. I was living in a rich people's area, and I was poor. No one cared or even tried to help. I reached out to my old ward who helped me move my things into storage. I was disabled by all the falls and couldn't do very much, but the Sisters in this rich ward had no time or interest in helping me clean, so I just had to leave there doing what little I could do. Lost my security deposit. So, no job, homeless, Utah County doesn't have shelters and I was turned down by every bit of help I asked for. The Transient Bishops wouldn't help me. Then I got the severe pneumonia, had to add oxygen to my needs to survive. I use a rollator walker to try to get around. Those heavy portable oxygen tanks just make my body ache even worse, and I fell more and more. Then the cancer. Here I am today with nothing. Nothing except this video from Elder Jeffery R. Holland telling me not to quit, not to give up. I have a cheap government phone that allows me to watch this video, and I need it all the time. It's all I have. If only Elder Holland could know how much his words and the people who made this video could know it's the only thing I can hang onto. Please don't take this video down! I need it and I need Elder Holland's words every day! I'm not going to survive without it! There are days, coming more frequently, where I don't want to survive. I've even prayed to God to let me die. I can't take anymore. Only Elder Holland's words and this video keep me going. I'm 71. I have no one. Elder Holland, I love you and your words affect me profoundly. Thank you for helping me! I feel as if you're the only one who does. My prayers aren't answered, but you still talk to me with this video. It's all I have!
Thank you for sharing. Never give up. The Lord loves you and as you know, He is helping you in ways unseen.
IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN.
I really needed this today. Thank you, Elder Holland, and we'll see you down the road a ways (again).
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
Such a needed message right now....especially this line: "Trust God, and believe in good things to come!"
I needed this message - this day - again.
Don’t you quit!
Hang in there, it will be all right. Be faithful. God is in the details. There will be good things to come.