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> [So it can be for us as we allow the stirrings of hope to motivate us to action; and then as we act so that our hope becomes faith, that faith gives us power and enthusiasm for the principles of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/so-it-can-be-for-us-as-we-allow-the-stirrings-of-hope-to-motivate-us/)

[David S. Baxter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-s-baxter/)

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## More by David S. Baxter

> [So it can be for us as we allow the stirrings of hope to motivate us to action; and then as we act so…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/so-it-can-be-for-us-as-we-allow-the-stirrings-of-hope-to-motivate-us/)

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> [What to do when adversity strikes? There is only one thing to do. Stand steady and see it through. Stay steadfast, constant, and true.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/what-to-do-when-adversity-strikes-there-is-only-one-thing-to-do-stand/)

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> [Admittedly, repentance is not always easy; I suppose it would not be true repentance if it were. It can also take a longer time…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/admittedly-repentance-is-not-always-easy-i-suppose-it-would-not-be/)

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> [“As you do your very best in the most difficult of human challenges, heaven will smile upon you. Truly you are not alone. Let…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/as-you-do-your-very-best-in-the-most-difficult-of-human-challenges/)

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> [The truth is that our only safety, our only security, our only hope is to hold fast to that which is good. As the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/the-truth-is-that-our-only-safety-our-only-security-our-only-hope-is/)

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> [It is a great tragedy when those who are afflicted with adversity or a source of hopelessness turn their backs on prayer. To their…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/it-is-a-great-tragedy-when-those-who-are-afflicted-with-adversity-or/)

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> [There is no substitute for obedience to the commands and demands of the gospel, of doing what we are supposed to do as disciples…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/there-is-no-substitute-for-obedience-to-the-commands-and-demands-of/)

[David S. Baxter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-s-baxter/)

> [The gospel teaches us that though we may have lost a battle or two, the war is not yet over. With the Lord's help…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/the-gospel-teaches-us-that-though-we-may-have-lost-a-battle-or-two/)

[David S. Baxter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-s-baxter/)

> [Hope, like faith, is a principle of action. It motivates and inspires. We do not sit in our armchairs and hope for hope; we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/hope-like-faith-is-a-principle-of-action-it-motivates-and-inspires-we/)

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> [In the kingdom of God there are no second-class citizens.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/in-the-kingdom-of-god-there-are-no-second-class-citizens/)

[David S. Baxter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-s-baxter/)

> [“When you live to lift the burdens of others, your own burdens become lighter. You are able to face your own trials with greater…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/when-you-live-to-lift-the-burdens-of-others-your-own-burdens-become/)

[David S. Baxter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-s-baxter/)

> [Single parents, I testify that as you do your very best in the most difficult of human challenges, heaven will smile upon you. Truly…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/single-parents-i-testify-that-as-you-do-your-very-best-in-the-most/)

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> [It was in grasping the reality of his divine parentage as a son of God, as well as his relationship with Christ and the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/it-was-in-grasping-the-reality-of-his-divine-parentage-as-a-son-of/)

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> [The truth is that if we are consumed with finding ways to help others, there will be little room left in our minds or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-s-baxter/the-truth-is-that-if-we-are-consumed-with-finding-ways-to-help-others/)

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