Crosses Quote by Neal A. Maxwell
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“By seeing life's experiences on through to the end, on our small scale we can finally say, as Jesus did on the cross, "It is finished". We too can then have "finished [our] preparations," having done the particular work God gave each of us to do.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1995
Seeing life through to its end lets us finish our God‑given work, mirroring Christ’s declaration of completion.
In simple terms: Finish your God‑assigned tasks by seeing life’s end.
Key Takeaway
Complete your purpose before it ends.
Themes
faith
completion
purpose
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- personal ministry
- life planning
Key Concepts
divine mission
spiritual fulfillment
Christ’s example
Questions to Reflect On
- What work feels unfinished in your life?
- How does believing in a final purpose affect daily choices?
A Different Perspective
Some may doubt the certainty of “the end.”
![“It's just like sex; when [a book is] finished, it's finished.” quote by Haruki Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/46c/haruki-murakami-21_book_it-s-just-like-sex-when-a-book-is-finish_1678567.jpg)
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
