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Trying to be patient in afflictions stretches a person in ways nothing else really does. That waiting becomes a place where trust grows deeper, as we learn God stays with us and keeps working even when nothing seems to change.
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“Be patient in afflictions, for thou shalt have many; but endure them, for, lo, I am with thee, even unto the end of thy days.”—Doctrine & Covenants 24:8
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“Patience means to abide in faith, knowing that sometimes it is in the waiting rather than in the receiving that we grow the most.”—Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Continue in Patience”
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Living the Principle: Be Patient in Afflictions
- When frustration rises, pause and say a simple prayer out loud, naming the specific burden you carry and asking for strength to endure it rather than escape it. Let that moment anchor you before you move forward.
- Choose one hard situation you tend to resist and stay present in it a little longer than you normally would without complaining or checking out. Use that space to practice steady trust instead of looking for a quick way out.
- Reach out to someone who is also struggling and offer practical help, even if your own situation feels heavy. Serving in the middle of your own affliction builds patience and reminds you that God is still working through you.
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This Day in Church History
1834: The Kirtland Stake, the first stake in the Church, is established.
1998: Members of the Church from Somalia travel to Kenya to see President Hinckley during his visit to that country.
1962: The Apia Samoa Stake, the first stake in Western Samoa, is organized.
1999: Presidents Gordon B. Hinckley and Thomas S. Monson and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland visit Spain’s King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia at the royal palace in Madrid.
What has helped you stay patient in afflictions when nothing seems to change? Share your thoughts in the comments below and check back tomorrow for more inspiration!
Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
