“I wish to inform you that I am here and doing what many years ago I resolved to do—the best I can. Watch for the signs of the times. All is right, and
the Devil is not dead; for which we have great reason to be thankful.
If you do not know whether “Mormonism” is true or untrue, I am perfectly willing that the Devil should assail you until you learn for yourselves.”
Source: Necessity of Trials—Glory of the Saints’ Religion—Government of God, Etc.A Sermon by President Brigham Young, Delivered in the Tabernacle, Great Salt Lake City, May 22, 1859. Reported By: G. D. Watt.
The gospel is full of paradoxes. The Story of the Butterfly clearly illustrates this eternal truth in our telestial world. The story of Jessie Graff is another life example.
“Struggle produces strength, suffering produces saints.” Neal A. Maxwell
How have you seen opposition in your life as the catalyst to make weak things become strong unto you?