Hope

“Real hope keeps us “anxiously engaged” in good causes even when these appear to be losing causes on the mortal scoreboard (see D&C 58:27). Likewise, real hope is much more than wishful musing. It stiffens, not slackens, the spiritual spine. Hope is serene, not giddy, eager without being naive, and pleasantly steady without being smug. Hope is realistic anticipation which takes the form of a determination—not only to survive adversity but, moreover, to “endure … well” to the end (D&C 121:8).”  Elder Neal A. Maxwell, Hope Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, October 1998 General Conference http://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/10/hope-through-the-atonement-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng

“Unsurprisingly the triad of faith, hope, and charity, which brings us to Christ, has strong and converging linkage: faith is in the Lord Jesus Christ, hope is in His atonement, and charity is the “pure love of Christ”! (See Ether 12:28; Moro. 7:47.) Each of these attributes qualifies us for the celestial kingdom (see Moro. 10:20–21; Ether 12:34).” Elder Neal A. Maxwell, Brightness of Hope, October 1994 General Conference http://www.lds.org/general-conference/1994/10/brightness-of-hope?lang=eng

“God’s love is so great that He loves even the proud, the selfish, the arrogant, and the wicked. What this means is that, regardless of our current state, there is hope for us.” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Love of God, October 2009 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/10/the-love-of-god?lang=eng

“As we trust in God and his plan for our happiness with all our hearts and lean not unto our own understanding (see Prov. 3:5), hope is born. Hope grows out of faith and gives meaning and purpose to all we do. It can give us comfort in the face of adversity, strength in times of trial, and peace when we have reason for doubt or anguish.” Elder M. Russell Ballard, Answers to Life’s Questions, April 1995 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1995/04/answers-to-lifes-questions?lang=eng

“When you feel that there is only a thin thread of hope, it is really not a thread but a massive connecting link, like a life preserver to strengthen and lift you. It will provide comfort so you can cease to fear.” Elder Richard G. Scott, For Peace at Home, April 2013 General Conference http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/for-peace-at-home?lang=eng

“Even though we may feel lost in the midst of our current circumstances, God promises the hope of His light—He promises to illuminate the way before us and show us the way out of darkness.” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Hope of God’s Light, April 2013 General Conference http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/the-hope-of-gods-light?lang=eng

“In loving praise far beyond Romeo’s reach, we say, “What light through yonder window breaks?” It is the return of hope, and Jesus is the Sun.” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, An High Priest of Good Things to Come, October 1999 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1999/10/an-high-priest-of-good-things-to-come?lang=eng

“Hope has the power to fill our lives with happiness. Its absence—when this desire of our heart is delayed—can make “the heart sick.”  Hope is a gift of the Spirit.  It is a hope that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the power of His Resurrection, we shall be raised unto life eternal and this because of our faith in the Savior. This kind of hope is both a principle of promise as well as a commandment, and, as with all commandments, we have the responsibility to make it an active part of our lives and overcome the temptation to lose hope. Hope in our Heavenly Father’s merciful plan of happiness leads to peace, mercy, rejoicing, and gladness. The hope of salvation is like a protective helmet; it is the foundation of our faith and an anchor to our souls.” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Infinite Power of Hope, October 2008 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/the-infinite-power-of-hope?lang=eng

“The first words Jesus spoke in His majestic Sermon on the Mount were to the troubled, the discouraged and downhearted. “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” He said, “for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”… If you are lonely, please know you can find comfort. If you are discouraged, please know you can find hope. If you are poor in spirit, please know you can be strengthened. If you feel you are broken, please know you can be mended.” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Broken Things to Mend, April 2006 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2006/04/broken-things-to-mend?lang=eng

“I wish to speak today of the hope that transcends the trivial and centers on the Hope of Israel, the great hope of mankind, even our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Hope is not knowledge, but rather the abiding trust that the Lord will fulfill His promise to us. It is confidence that if we live according to God’s laws and the words of His prophets now, we will receive desired blessings in the future. It is believing and expecting that our prayers will be answered. It is manifest in confidence, optimism, enthusiasm, and patient perseverance. In the language of the gospel, this hope is sure, unwavering, and active. The prophets of old speak of a “firm hope” and a “lively hope.” It is a hope glorifying God through good works. With hope comes joy and happiness. With hope, we can “have patience, and bear … [our] afflictions.”” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Infinite Power of Hope, October 2008 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/the-infinite-power-of-hope?lang=eng