“Joy Is Key to Our Spiritual Survival,” Liahona, March 2017
Doctrinal Highlight
Joy Is Key to Our Spiritual Survival
President Russell M. Nelson, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “Joy and Spiritual Survival,” Liahona, Nov. 2016, 82, 83, 84.
“When the focus of our lives is on God’s plan of salvation … and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or not happening—in our lives. …
“… His joy is constant, assuring us that our ‘afflictions shall be but a small moment’ [D&C 121:7] and be consecrated to our gain. …
“… As in all things, Jesus Christ is our ultimate exemplar, ‘who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross’ [Hebrews 12:2]. Think of that! In order for Him to endure the most excruciating experience ever endured on earth, our Savior focused on joy! …
“If we look to the world and follow its formulas for happiness, we will never know joy. … Joy is a gift for the faithful.”