Ability Quote by David O. McKay
“Be thankful that sometimes God lets you struggle for a long time before that answer comes. Your character will grow; your faith will increase. There is a relationship between these two: the greater your faith, the stronger your character, and increased character enhances your ability to exercise even greater faith.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1975
Enduring hardship deepens faith and builds character; stronger character then reinforces faith, creating a cycle of spiritual growth.
In simple terms: Struggle strengthens faith and character.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges to grow spiritually.
Themes
faith
character
growth
resilience
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- times of illness
- financial difficulty
- personal loss
- career setbacks
Key Concepts
Theology
personal development
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What struggles have shaped your faith?
- How can you nurture character during hardship?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be tested beyond personal limits.
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