Christ Quote by Jeffrey R. Holland
“Faith is for the future. Faith builds on the past but never longs to stay there. Faith trusts that God has great things in store for each of us and that Christ truly is the "High Priest of good things to come" (Hebrews 9:11).”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2015
Faith looks forward, rooted in past experiences, trusting that God will bring future blessings, with Christ as the promised source of good things.
In simple terms: Faith trusts future blessings based on past and Christ.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate faith that looks ahead while honoring the past.
Themes
faith
hope
spiritual growth
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal challenges
- career planning
- spiritual decisions
Key Concepts
theology
future orientation
Christology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your faith shape your future goals?
- In what ways do you honor past lessons while moving forward?
A Different Perspective
Faith without action may stall progress.
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