This is from Jeffrey Holland, one of my favorite church leaders since The Pat & Jeff Show at BYU. This quote is from his book, Created for Greater Things:
"When you are confronted with challenges that are difficult to conquer or you have questions arise, the answers to which you do not know, hold fast to the things you do know. Hang on to your firmest foundation, however limited that may be, and from that position of strength, face the unknown."
I am, and have been for a couple of decades, in a place of spiritual doubt. So, I like his quote because it acknowledges that it is okay to question. And that he acknowledges that it is okay to spiritually struggle. I like his encouragement to hang on to what I do have--sometimes this is admittedly little. I like that he said that even though my faith may be limited, it can still be strong, and can still be strong enough to face the unknown.
I hope that you can hang on to whatever faith you may have (left), and that this quote may resonate with you the way that it has with me.
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Jeff Holland is awesome. Even though I am no longer a believer, I often listen to his talks for the wisdom and common sense they contain. He is compassionate, kind hearted and good natured. Jeff Holland represents the very best of Mormonism.
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