Your Great Adventure: Overcoming Life’s Obstacles
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2021
- When an experienced runner decides to train for a 100-mile ultramarathon in a hostile desert, he must face the daunting task of doing something that seems impossible.
Like the runner, we on Earth must face our own great adventures, traversing a seemingly endless array of life’s peaks and valleys, in our journey back to God. But as we do so, pushing through the darkest trials and obstacles, we gain perspective about why we are here and how to ultimately succeed.
In his 2019 general conference address, “Your Great Adventure,” (bit.ly/3avDWrc) Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf explains that “as you remain on the path and trust in God, you will eventually find the way to your glorious destiny and back to your heavenly home.”
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As a long distance runner myself, I learned this - at the moment that you first think “I’m done”, you’re only about 15% done. Just put one foot in front of the other, one stride at a time. You’ll be amazed how far you can actually travel. A lesson that applies to life in general.
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.
"Life's not about doing things perfectly but doing things intentionally.." 👌👌 Very uplifting
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'm trying to change my habit of thanking God when the day is easy and wondering to God why when the day is hard. It's just so much easier to be grateful for it all, because all of it is a gift.
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
“Keep Thou my feet, I do not ask to see the distant scene, one step enough for me” -Lead Kindly Light (hymn)
Awesome connection you made with this video and that hymn!🤗
"...remember ife's not about doing things perfectly. It's about doing things intentionally. It's your choices that show who you truly are, far more than your abilities. ..even if I failed I could choose to not give up." Love these lines! Reminds me of Lord of the Rings
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)
I watch this over and over again.. I am a father of two and have been unemployed for about 1 year. I've tried many things but been failed every time. I studied come follow me and watched this video with my wife this morning. Now I watch this alone again. God, it is way too hard for me unfulfilling a duty as a dad and husband. It is a real pain. I want to give up sometimes, honestly. My prayers do not seem to be heard. But this video teaches me to keep going. Will this ever be done..
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.
"It's your choices that chose who you are, not your abilities.
It seems the videos I need pop up right when I need them.
Van Tassell like in the movie with Johnny Deep, the headless horseman?
This video means a lot. It definitely resonates with me. As a small business owner who was feeling the stress of business ownership in January 2020, I thought that that was the toughest I was going to have it. Turned out God had lessons for me to learn. But as I have had to traverse this crazy road, I have come closer to Him than I ever have been, and am a stronger person than I ever thought I would be. I too have learned the importance of life being a marathon and not a sprint. I'm still pushing forward, and bit by bit I see my business moving in the direction I always believed that it would. He has truly blessed me in the storm. Thanks for the video.
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 !!
This video reminds me of who we are as spirits having a human experience. At the beginning we choose to come down and experience it all, and at first it’s so beautiful and exciting! We can go through many trials and setbacks and even fall away sometimes. But, we must choose to keep running. Keep going. Keep running home to Him.
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.
Thank you Heavenly Father for this timely message. It came out just when I needed it.
Just putting one foot in front of the other. Don't give up. God is faithful. Thank you Jo Gregory ❤️
One of My Favorite Videos I’ve seen on TH-cam of All Time❤️! Praise to God Our Father, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and The Beloved Holy Spirit for helping us to take life “one step at a time☀️.”
Am not perfect but am here....
This video was actually the turning point in my life… this video is what pushed me over the edge to take a step towards my dreams instead of just dabbling
“Life is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.”
This is like being a returned missionary. So difficult and many distractions along your way but Heavenly Father did His promise that when you're in Lords errand you're entitled and He is obliged to bless us.
The message I didn't know that I needed to hear.
Running isn't about the athlete, it's about the mindset...just when you think you're done, you've only begun to explore your capabilities
Was told this week I had broken my wrist I traveled across the world during a difficult time to pursue a career in rugby league leaving 🇳🇿 to be in 🇫🇷 away from family and friends
When the news came out this week I felt worthless felt useless ,
But as I finished training last-night and being the first one to get changed cause of rehab I seen my notifications and this very video popped up and I knew god was talking to me at that very moment
Sometimes in life we have good and bad times but it’s about remembering god through those times that’ll help us get through 🙌🏽💯
Got sucked in a rip current and my friends made it back to shore without seeing me still out so about an hour of me paddling I finally made it back very tired and sore. Was so close to ditching my surfboard but the spirit told me not to. It’s because I stayed calm prayed many times and was somewhat physically prepared from had been exercising before the trip. Goes to show we need to be prepared in ALL things.
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.
Beautiful video! It makes me think of the hymn “lead kindly light”. One step with faith in Jesus Christ is enough.
That was beautiful. We aren't here because we are perfect. We are here to turn our hearts to God and allow Him to do what we cannot do for ourselves.
With Believing in Jesus every good challenge is possible to be acomplished. Jesus is Truth and Jesus is Guidance.
Beautiful symbolic comparison to the Plan of Salvation. It is not just about one race. It's about coming to Earth and following the Lord's plan for all of us. I'm so grateful for this. And I'm finally learning that I will never be perfect, and that the Savior will make up the difference for me.
Great message. I prefer to hike through life though. Running isn't my thing.😋
Thanks for the reminder that the journey can be long and difficult, but the rewards are worth it.
I think that’s a great example of how to overcome trials
I love this story
I’m sure we are all thinking about what we are struggling with right now. Love this video. Seriously needed it today.
It's like you've read my thoughts and made a video just for me. Thank you! ❤️
I love this honesty of true inner struggle 🌸
After my divorce this is my life now just without the running in the desert. That is all i can do now is to just not give up on Christ and the things he wants me to do to return to our Heavenly Father. Some days it is so hard to not give in to the negative thoughts. But the lord has been there for me even when i do not feel worthy of his attention.
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
I appreciate how he says these quotes from general authorities were told to him by Heavenly Father.
Really hits home how they are his mouthpiece
“You said if I came here, I would find out the truth about myself.” Wow, that penetrated my soul. We came here to be proven, but also to prove to ourselves. On judgment day, we will not disagree with His judgment. In fact, we will find the judgment merciful .
Love this video it tells you not to give up
Found this at the perfect time. Thank you God for being mindful of me in my moments of trial. Loved this video and message ❤🙏
I always found running easy.
It was the breathing that got harder !
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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
Thank you!
I love this video
I love this video! Thank you. :)
Thank you for this. I'm glad I followed the promptings of the Spirit to watch this. I really needed it, so thank you so so much🥺❤
I love your sermons,I love god,he's my life now and forever
wow amazing, my son did 100 miler too, it took him 24 hours, simply amazing!
This is my current favorite video that the church has ever made.
That is some serious self-talk.
The real test of life isn't to be perfect- we're not expected to be perfect. I LOVE this message and I KNOW that even when you're in that moment where you feel trapped and like there is no point in continuing, Christ is there to help you out and that He will give you strength. I've had so many times in the last year or so when I've struggled with trying to be perfect or be something I'm not, and I'm so grateful for the knowledge that we are loved and God will guide, love and protect us. Thank you for this message ❤️
Thank you everyone who put this wonderful video message together.
I know this sounds cliche, but I do believe we’re more alike than different. Just reading through the comments section and seeing how there are many similarities about life.
Thank you also to the runners who shared their running experience and it’s relation to this video message. I pray we all have the hope and faith to choose the good-hard. ❤️
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!
@@stardustgirl2904
3:51 I saw something remarkable within this beautiful video and I know why. I see the Mandelbrot set in the sand for a second. Only Heavenly Father could make sand flow like that within a video about the path we have chosen to take.
Just Awesome.....One foot in front of the other, courage, trust, believe and keep faith in HIM, The Light of the world....Praise God Above and HIS Only Begotten Son, Jesus the Christ. 🙏😇❤️
That’s amazing!
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
Hebrews 12:2-3 NIV
Heavenly Father...I'm sorry ❤
I could not love this more. Any who have trained for marathons or ultras have likely experienced many of these same extremes. It is exhilarating and painful. Some days you are on top of the world and on others you seem to barely be able to put one foot in front of the other and you have know idea why. Prayer becomes an integral and reflexive part of your life during the rough phases. Gradual conditioning, varying your exposure, continuity, training partners, measured and intentional exertion, and a thick skin to ward off the doubts of the naysayers are all beautiful commonalities between distance running and our mortal probation.
Your thoughts and feelings are right on. And very inspiring.
I'm kind of shocked by this. Life just hasn't been at all easy and I really don't want to even be doing to anymore. It feel completely pointless to even get out of bed anymore. That no matter what I'm doing I'm really not going anywhere. I've felt like giving up on faith and just everything. This was a great video. Really shows how I feel. Very amazing. Very amazing.
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!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this... I had a spiritual answer to a prayer the other day that I've wanted to share and I hope it can lift anyone else who needs to hear it "Your trial is not going to be easy... it's not meant to be easy.... but I will be with you every step of the way."
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.
Awesome.
Thank you for sharing this video
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One of the best videos the Church has done in a very very long time
".. your choices really show you who you are not your abilities.."
I loved this message. Thank you.
Such a metaphor for our lives here on earth - I love this so much.
This is probably one of the videos that I'll search over and over again just to listen to it!
This is such a great and true message wether you are religious or not. I just want to say that I know that the Lord gives us trials so that we can be stronger and so that we can have experiences. I know that he has a plan for us and that if we have trust in him he will lift us up and we can accomplish things that we thought were never possible and I say these things in our Lord and savior Jesus Christ amen
A beautiful spiritual metaphor : long distance running. This is preciously articulated via the medium of film. I cried some more pain away watching this video and listening to its message : we don't need to get everything perfect. We try. Thankyou for blessing my life with your testimony and spiritual insight. God bless you always.
Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful message. My long distance running has taught me more about God than most anything else in my life. Each of us can access the divinity within us, when we just keep trying, putting one foot in front of the other, reaching for our unique potential, That is enough. That is what He wants for his children - our progress. It's not about the destination - that was Satan's plan. It's about the journey and our individual growth. That was His plan. We need more messages like this, and less messages about toxic unreachable perfectionism in our Church culture. These are the messages that will inspire, uplift, and help more people stay in the Church. Well done.
"I could spend a lifetime waiting for a moment when everything lines up perfectly, waiting for everything to fall into place. But now I know I don't have to. Now I know that all I have to do is take courage, and with faith in Jesus Christ, just put one foot in front of the other." This was a message I really needed to hear, since - as a perfectionist - I also tend to treat life as a sprint, giving and pushing until I feel like there's nothing left. But that's not what it is. Life is a marathon. 💙
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Thank you so much. I just stumbled upon this by accident and it is so exactly what i needed to hear exactly right now. God bless!
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.
With faith in Jesus Christ just put one foot I front of the other. Man...that’s how I feel right now. And that is how I am achieving things I never thought I could. This video is so on point. Thank you God, Heavenly Father for inspiring others to help people like me.
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!
Jesus our lord and our Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit is with us. Rooting for us throughout many marathons in our life. My walk with Christ was the best while he was walking one way would be walking away in another direction but the holy spirt turned me around and told to come back... come to god and claim Jesus my savior and I did. And now I can say I’ve been happier and more loved. And feel at peace. Amen to you all brothers and sister may god be with you always.
Running has so many lessons related to life and the gospel. Thanks for this video. I don’t run to win the race but for the experience, to see what I’m capable of, and see the beauty in the little things.
Life is not a sprint.. it's a marathon 😇❤
I thank lord Amen
Very UPLIFTING Message thank you so much🙏
I thrive to overcome, surpass that plus sign and see where my adventure is taking me. Each mile that I take is a breath I take in willingly. Hope is not an action but in faith, I can move through desserts. ...remember life is not about doing things perfectly but doing things intentionally. It's your choices that show who you truly are.
I cannot endorse the principles in this video enough
I ran long distance in high school. I NEVER placed in the top, but I finished ✅️ every race I started. I struggle with depression (especially feeling self worth). I have soo many times thought it was too overwhelming & want to give up or just get off the roller-coaster! One of those times the spirit helped me remember something I told myself on those runs "Just focus on 1 foot & another. U can do the next step". I finished races I wasn't sure I was able to do back then & since the prompting have used it for some of Life's problems too!
Think you my God
💗I wish people were really like this.
This is amazing - so inspirational, what a brave soul. The cinematography is absolutely stunning. God bless you all. x
Thank you for this message! I needed to hear this.
I'm grateful for the message in this video. Just that it was able to be uploaded and shared in the time that it did. I needed to be reminded of that simple message, especially from whats been happening in my life lately.
This video makes me want to be a better person, but also go on a run lol
Interestingly enough, this video came out on the day I completed the Mountain Phase of U.S. Army Ranger School, as well as the day my son was born. It was an extremely bitter-sweet day, to say the least. Yet, as this so powerfully illustrates, we can find a tremendous amount of meaning in our suffering. And, as we learn to endure greater amounts of suffering, we are better able to help other 'runners' along the way.
Together as children of God the race can be achieved
We have to keep our faith and don't give up even when problems come my way heavenly father will keep us🙏🙏🙏❤🛡
So inspiring, I thank my savior every day for everything he dos in my life ❤️
Just what I needed to hear today. I’m going to re read the talk too. Thank you!
God bless The Church 🦘
This is now my favorite... 💝
Wow. This is incredible. I'm so appreciative of this medium that helps connect me to my Heavenly Father better :) Thank you
I needed this right now, thank you!
I love this.
I'm not perfect. But it's not the reason why I'm here. I'm here to keep trying.
-I love that
Thank you for this video for I am going through intense suffering here.
Thank you for sharing your story.
I definitely needed this today! Thanks!
This was amazing! I had a huge need to hear this today. No matter how many times I fail in my life I know that God will somehow help me to turn my life into something magnificent and beautiful. He can and will do that for each of us in turn. When we don't think we can go on he will give us the strength we need.
Takes a special kind of person to see an ad for a 100 mile run through the desert and think “Let’s do it”.
As I examine my life in the eve of my life, I can see how many times Jesus carried me, and I seldom knew it. Now, in my old age, as I face that inevitable "graduation" alone, I know that my Savior will be there to help me through it, so that I won't be alone. He will be there to take me through the veil.
As an ultra runner, I never pray more than when running an ultra marathon. It keeps me humble for sure.