If you answered yes to that question, that is wonderful. But if you answered no, please know that you are not struggling with this alone.

Trusting in the Lord—especially when times are tough—can feel like trying to take a step forward when it’s pitch dark all around you. You can’t see the path, and you don’t know what to expect with your next step.

But learning how to trust in the Lord is a skill that can bring so many blessings into our lives. How can we learn to do this, especially when it feels most difficult?

Trusting in The Lord Even When It’s Difficult

Putting our trust in the Lord in moments where everything feels safe and good can be easy. We see the steps clearly; we understand what happens next.

But saying, “Okay, Heavenly Father, I trust you,” during times when you are struggling, when you are unsure, and when you are scared is a completely different challenge. It can feel like being told to jump into deep, dark waters, not knowing if you are going to keep your head above the surface.

If you feel this way, please pause before you think, “Oh, perhaps I am faithless.”

Remember that this struggle happens even to the most faithful. Even great prophets have faced moments where the path was unclear and their hearts were heavy.

Consider these three experiences:

Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail

Even the Prophet of the Restoration faced moments of deep despair. While trapped in the freezing darkness of Liberty Jail, with the Saints suffering outside, Joseph cried out, “O God, where art thou? And where is the pavilion that covereth thy hiding place?” He felt abandoned and confused, yet he poured his heart out to the Lord rather than turning away.

Nephi Returning to Jerusalem

When Nephi was commanded to return to Jerusalem to get the brass plates, he didn’t have a map or a strategic plan. He described his experience by saying, “I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do.” He had to trust the Lord literally one step at a time, walking into the dark of the city without knowing how the night would end.

Moses at the Red Sea

Imagine standing before the Red Sea with an army approaching from behind. Moses and the children of Israel were trapped. To the natural eye, it was a disaster. It looked like the end. But Moses had to trust that the Lord could make a way where there was absolutely no way. He had to stand still and trust before the waters ever parted.

Even the faithful have felt fear and uncertainty. And there is nothing terrible about that. We are human beings with feelings that are, by nature, very human. Our vision is limited. We simply do not always see what God sees.

But what we choose to do, even when we are unsure, matters the most.

• Joseph Smith endured his suffering well. He didn’t let the darkness of the prison overcome the light of his testimony. He eventually emerged from Liberty Jail and continued to lead the Saints with renewed strength and revelation.

• Moses stood his ground. With the enemy behind him and the ocean before him, he still raised his staff. He acted in faith before the miracle occurred.

• Nephi kept walking. He continued moving forward into the city, even though he knew his life was on the line, trusting that God would prepare the way.

The Lord doesn’t require us to ignore our feelings or pretend to be fearless. He, above all, understands our hearts. But He does require us to trust Him.

And moving forward—even when there are so many unknowns—is the very definition of trusting Him.

So, how do we master this? 

How Do We Trust The Lord Better?

Trusting the Lord sn’t about erasing our fear, but knowing where to put our focus on in our journey. 

Like Moses, just do what the Lord asks.

It might be full of unknowns, but we have to trust that He will perform the miracles He promised us. This might include paying your tithing even when the bills are tight, trusting that He will open the windows of heaven. Or it might mean forgiving someone who hurt you, even when your heart isn’t quite ready, trusting that He will heal your pain as you let go of the bitterness.

Like Nephi, remember that He prepares a way.

We have to hold on to the truth that when the Lord gives a commandment, He provides a way for us to accomplish it. This could mean leaving a relationship that you know isn’t right for you, even if you are afraid of being alone, trusting He has something better in store. It could mean accepting a calling or a responsibility that feels too big for your abilities, trusting that He will qualify you for the work.

Like Joseph Smith, understand that faith doesn’t mean a trouble-free life. We have to realize that even though we follow the Lord, not everything will immediately be “sunshine and rainbows.” We will still be tried. Sometimes, it is going to be hard. You might be doing everything right—reading your scriptures, praying, and serving—and yet you still face a chronic illness, a job loss, or a family struggle. These trials are not signs that He has left you; they are often the very experiences that are refining you.

To Trust The Lord Is To Make That Step

Trusting the Lord is a journey, not a destination. It is a choice we make every single day.

So, if you are standing in the dark right now, unsure of your next step, don’t stop. Take that step. Trust that the Lord is not only watching over you, but He is also walking right beside you.

He knows the end from the beginning, and He promises that if we trust Him, He will lead us home.

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It’s no surprise that this generation is called “the burnout generation.” Everyone’s all about being busy, reaching goals, stretching the hours, being their best at the expense of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. It’s not healthy, but it seems as though most of us are obsessed with one thing: HUSTLING. We have goals that we need to achieve NOW. When things don’t go our way, bouncing back can sometimes be difficult. We always feel that we’re running out of time.

Sadly, a lot of millennials are subject to the millennial burnout. One study found that 74% of millennials from the UK find it hard to cope with stress.

It’s a challenge to break free from the millennial exhaustion, especially in this fast-paced world, but we can take little steps that can help us overcome millennial stress.

Remember This: We Are Not Running Out of Time

We sometimes lie to ourselves. One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves is this: we’re running out of time. I once had this goal that I should earn my first million by the time I was 30. I mean, some others had done it, why couldn’t I? I used to spend my days wondering what else I was missing and what I was still not doing. Being so focused on what I lacked robbed me of the chance to rejoice in and celebrate the small successes that were leading me closer to my goals.

When I decided not to put extreme deadlines on my goals, I began to see the bigger picture: I am not running out of time. I began to trust in my “success timetable.” I began to see that each of us are bound for success – we just do the best we can and avoid frustration by trying not to  constantly worry that we’re running out of time.

Success is a Daily Thing

Whenever I tell my mother, “I’m so anxious about the future” she always reminds me to “find happiness in the now.” It’s a daily struggle, but it makes sense. It’s easy to get caught up in the millennial stress when we view success as a majestic event – one that includes our name on magazines, stage appearances, and parties with fireworks. If we do this, we will find ourselves working, and working, and working, without finding happiness in our daily successes.

Success is a daily thing. If you learn something new every day,  if you choose to read good books rather than gossip columns, if you choose to spend your time wisely more than scrolling through social media updates, you’re already winning. Success is made up of small steps – small steps that are worthy of recognition and celebration.

Moments of Peace Are Essential

We remember to check the boxes for our goals, but we could be missing one other thing – our overall health. Enjoying moments of peace – without getting jittery, or worrying that you’ll never accomplish anything – can bring great benefits like renewed focus and perspective.

My Latter-day Saint friends are great at reminding me of this. They know that feeling peace in the midst of the noise of this world is crucial to success. I love how they say, “I’m feeling so stressed. I need some time in the Temple!”

Taking the time to unplug and truly savor and experience peace can not only rejuvenate us – it can also help us remember what matters most.

Remember What Matters Most

One of the quotes I always remember when life gets busy is from Dieter F. Uchtdorf – one of my favorite religious speakers. In one of his talks he said,

“If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most.”

In our pursuit for the best and the greatest, do we also remember the things and the people that matter most?

Do we take time to spend precious moments with those who truly matter to us?

When we know what and who are essential in our lives, our focus shifts. If we truly realize who and what matters most, we find the strength to let go of tasks or trivial activities that could distract us from focusing on the most important things. When we know what is most important for us, it becomes easier for us to stop chasing “that which is of no worth” and “that which cannot satisfy.”

Never Compare

Now that social media has become a major part of our lives, it’s almost impossible not to fall into the trap of comparing our lives with others’. It’s debilitating. Every time we compare our success with another’s, our ability to appreciate our progress is limited. There’s no joy in comparison – we must stop it.

No matter how hard we work, or how much we have already achieved, if we keep on comparing our lives to the social media updates we see everyday, we’ll only get more and more miserable. Never compare – we all bloom in our own time.

The millennial burnout is real. It’s silent, but its effects are loud. When it’s getting too exhausting and hard, take a break, give yourself the time to assess what matters most, and never, ever compare. You got this.

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I was then reminded of our first week as husband and wife. We decided that Jeremiah 29:11 was going to be our scripture verse. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end” is a promise we vowed to cling on to. Heavenly Father wants us to succeed – there was nothing to fear, right?

During one of the most trying times in our young marriage, I held on to the promise in Jeremiah 29:11. We prayed and worked hard for the business, and still, we failed. I knew for a fact that mistakes are part of God’s plan, but our experience – our own taste of failure – made me realize that failing is also part of the equation.

Our “epic fail” of a business venture helped us realize four important lessons about failure, and God’s plan for us. The Lord – because of His love for His children – will allow us to fail, to make mistakes. Here are some reasons why.

Failing Makes Faith Meaningful

Should failure mar our faith? If we allow it, it could. But if we try to see the role of failure in the bigger picture, we can begin to see how it makes faith meaningful. Not getting the results we have originally – and faithfully – planned can teach us lessons on humility, preparation, and holding firm to the Lord’s promises.

One of the biggest examples of meaningful faith was Nephi. He was faithful – he was sure the Lord would not fail those who follow His commandments. But when he and his brothers were tasked with getting the sacred records from Laban, they failed, twice. If Nephi had allowed those failures to overcome his faith, he could have walked out in a heartbeat. But he persevered. Perhaps through of their two failed attempts, Nephi was able to learn how to navigate Laban’s house and impersonate him – two things that could have contributed to their success.

Should failure make us question our faith? If we allow it, it could. But if we learn from it, and get something from it, failure can make faith more meaningful.

Failures Show Us That Heavenly Father is in the Details of Our Lives

When we decided to finally give up on the business, my mind was filled with questions. “Father, we prayed hard for this. We were so positive about this. Why did things not go the way we planned?”

Have you also asked that question? Have you also questioned the Lord’s plan for you? Have you ever wondered why – after preparation and hard work – things still did not work out?

Our experience with our failed business taught us something: that the Lord is in the details of our lives.

A few months after our failed investment, a new business idea came to my husband. One that continues to be productive and steady until now. Failing one business was necessary for us to learn and move on to a better one.

We were reminded of the Prophet Joseph Smith. After learning that the 116 pages of The Book of Mormon manuscript were gone, he exclaimed “All is lost!” But in the Lord’s bigger plan, it wasn’t. He saw Joseph Smith’s failure 2000 years before, and He was ready for it.

He sees our failures, He can turn our failures into blessings. He also knew we will make mistakes, so He provided us a Savior. The Lord is in the details of our lives. His plan for mankind, and His plan for each of us is perfect. He is true to His promise that He has plans for us to succeed. Those promises may not be evident now, but they will surely unfold in the Lord’s own time.

Mistakes Allow Us to Make Better Decisions

I still think of those bitter months time and time again. Although I remember the fear and worry I had to endure, I am better reminded of one of the biggest lessons on failure – our wrong decisions can help us learn to make better choices. Because we know well what happens when we make hasty decisions, we will know better to take time and ask the Lord’s will.

Of course, the Lord will not lead us to the paths of sin, but He will allow us, through experiences, mistakes and failures, to increase our knowledge so we can make better choices.

Lessons from Failure Make Us Realize that Success is One Faithful Step at a Time

“Lead Kindly Light” by John Henry Newman has become one of my favorite hymns about faith. When we experience moments of uncertainty and failure, it’s easy to desire greater light – an understanding to help us see what the future holds for us.

But in reality, enough light to illuminate only the next two or three steps is what we actually need– what we can put our trust in. Success in this life and in the life to come is dependent on what we do with the light provided for us.

We can’t always know what lies ahead, but the Lord does. As we bravely use that feeble light, and as we take one faithful step at a time, believing that the Lord will guide our way, we can move past our failures and find success.

Failing is never an easy thing to appreciate. But when we realize that moments of failure can often help us understand more, learn more, and do more, we begin to see why failure is part of God’s plan for us.

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Whenever I remember that account from the New Testament, I can’t help but wonder, “How could they doubt their safety and help when Christ Himself was with them?” The answer only recently hit me: Don’t we all need assurance? Isn’t it so easy to falter in our faith, especially at times when God seems to be so silent? Isn’t it so easy to doubt when the much needed balm in Gilead doesn’t come?”

There were times in my life when members bore powerful testimonies of miracles they had seen in their lives, and it made me wonder what was happening with my life. Why is it that sometimes, I don’t get powerful answers to my prayers, especially when I need them the most?

Challenges and trials are a part of our earthly life. Through our personal experiences, and the testimonies of others who have gone through challenges, we gain a personal testimony of how the Lord comforts those who stand in need of comfort. But there will be times when we experience the silence of heaven – times when the succor we so desperately need to help us stay afloat through the smashing waves just doesn’t come. In God’s silence, we can also cry out “Master, carest Thou not that we perish?”

“Master, carest Thou not that my depression and anxiety are slowly consuming me?”

“Master, carest Thou not that my illness doesn’t seem to have a cure?”

“Master, carest Thou not that my righteous goals seem to be so unachievable?”

“Master, carest Thou not that nobody seems to understand how painful it is to lose a spouse or a child?”

Fear can easily replace faith when towering waves threaten us in our journey. As we brave the enormous waves crashing against our boats, we may frantically look for help only to realize that the Lord has not really left our boat. He is right beside us on our rough journey. There are times when God is silent to help strengthen our faith, but He is still with us.

Like every well-meaning parent, the Lord sometimes chooses to be silent, not because He doesn’t love us or feels that we’re unworthy of His love and mercy. His silence – in a way – is an expression of His love.

God’s silence helps us develop the faith to simply do what we can do

When my son started walking, I made sure I was with him every step of the way. Time passed and his baby steps turned into big leaps – leaps that caused him to sometimes fall down. I remember how one fall caused him to cry harder than usual. Instead of pulling him up, I watched what he would do next. Eventually – still crying – he rose up without my help, and began smiling again.

The Lord sent us here to “prove [us] herewith” – this includes letting us make our own choices. Like a wise parent, the Lord won’t always hoist us up, but instead lets us find out for ourselves what we should do. Simply moving forward despite the storm – even through God’s silence – will help us develop stronger faith and testimonies.

God’s silence helps us trust in His timetable

The Prophet Joseph Smith experienced incredibly heavy trials and tribulations during the early days of the Church. Struggling under the weight of these trials, the Prophet prayed, as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 121. In his desperation, the Prophet cried out “O God, where art Thou? And where is the pavilion that covereth Thy hiding place?”

However, in an interesting response, the Lord did not tell him when all his afflictions would end. Instead, the Lord reminded him that all the challenges he was going through would be for his own good. During that time, the Lord comforted him, but He also asked the Prophet to “endure it well.” This powerful example shows that the Lord – in His infinite mercy – is always there to help. But His help does not always mean we will have a hardship-free life. In His silence, the Lord teaches us to trust His timetable, to hold on to faith, and to endure our afflictions well. All of our challenges will come to an end – but we need to trust the Lord first.

When God is silent, He helps us reach out and hold on to Him more

God’s silence allows us to assess our relationship with Him. Did we take a few steps away from Him? Have we truly taken the time to listen? Do we truly understand how He speaks to us? Experiencing silence from the heavens helps us reach out to and listen to the Lord more.

“Master the Tempest is Raging” – a hymn inspired by the account from Matthew 8 – bears a powerful line: “No waters can swallow the ship where lies the Master of ocean, and earth, and skies.” No matter how high the waves are, or how vicious the sea is, you will be able to endure your afflictions as long as you turn to the Lord. He may be silent now, but in His own time, He will rise and calm the storms and winds of your life. Trust God’s silence.

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I dug a pit of self-pity and self-doubt for myself. There were nights that I stared into blank space, not able to go to sleep. This went on for a couple of weeks until I decided that it is okay to get lost, to not know everything, to not have everything all figured out. I realized that people get lost in many ways and it is okay. What’s not okay is to stay in that state and not find myself again.

There were several realizations or gifts that helped me get through this trial.

Jesus never forsakes a lost sheep

When I was too confused about which path I should pursue, the Parable of the Lost Sheep rang truer than any time in my life. My hopes soared high realizing that Jesus would find me and help me find myself again. I knew that Jesus would never forsake a lost sheep. This required me to give up questioning many things in my life, trust His plans and let Him find me. In the Book of John, He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life…” He knows the way because He is the way. There is no other sure way of finding myself than His way, is there? Finding myself again is the gift of Jesus finding me first.

I learned to listen to my own voice

There were so many voices around me telling me what I should do, where my career path should lead, how my life should be. These voices only caused more confusion in my head and pointed to countless paths I was not sure I wanted to take. I was pressured and frustrated because I wanted to live up to other people’s expectations of me. As I tried to listen to my own voice, I realized that the desire to improve and grow in this mortal life comes from within and this desire cannot be fueled by someone else’s expectation. I learned to make peace with myself that the only expectation that I should live up to is Heavenly Father’s expectation of me: to do everything I can to return to His presence.

I learned to appreciate the Book of Mormon more

While I was lost on what to do with my life, I was looking for knowledge to somehow shed light on things. I spent time reading articles from the most-renowned publications, feasting upon the words of this world’s experts. These articles gave me light, but not enough light to help me see what mattered most. That’s when I realized that when searching for truth and knowledge, why not read the “most correct book of any book on earth”? I spent my mornings reading the Book of Mormon. It did not teach me, step-by-step, how to find myself again, but it taught me principles that helped me face the trial of being lost—faith, perseverance, obedience, and hard work, among many others—all exemplified in the lives of prophets and apostles in the Book of Mormon.

I learned to accept that I couldn’t do everything on my own

I grew up always feeling like an independent woman. I felt all the more independent when I moved to the US alone when I was 18, which is not typical for 18-year old Filipinas. I like to do things my own way. I feel like I can do things on my own. But this is not really the case. My family has always been there to back me up when things don’t go as planned. My friends have always been there to cheer me up when things get rough. And most especially, the Lord has always been in the details of my life. All my life, I was never truly independent of anything because I did not face life alone. Accepting this fact allowed me to seek help and guidance from those who care about me. I learned to pray more fervently and more earnestly. It is during my state of being lost that I felt closest to Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, my family, and my friends.

I have wondered why I had to go through this trial. Now I realize that going through this trial was the way for Jesus to find me, for me to find myself again, and for me to learn the gift of being lost.

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Pressing forward with faith is not always easy. How do you keep the faith when everything seems lost? Here is a story of a young woman and her example of being positive despite the challenges in her life.

I became a member of the church when I was 8 but I was a product of a broken family. My dad, being away from me most of the time, and then my mom, left me when I was still at the age wherein I just learned how to walk. Growing up on a very poor extended family with no mother and mostly no dad in a very challenging neighborhood made me become so prone to many of my worst experiences in life as a kid. Not much of an emotional support system, bullied all the time, and was abused emotionally and physically. I remembered asking myself: Mahal ba ako ni Heavenly Father? Bakit ko naranasan ang mga trials at an early age? Bakit kasi di ako belong sa family katulad ng mga tao na nakikita ko sa church?

I remember how envious I was the time when I just got into young women seeing my other young women friends so happy sitting with their families during sacrament while me, being the girl who has lots of insecurities and wanted to be accepted. But then there’s this night that I told Heavenly Father in one of my unforgettable prayers that I wanted to be close to Him, expressed my desires to choose happiness and a better life, serve others and have a good eternal family someday. I prayed for help to always remember to choose Him all the time. I attended the church and pay attention to the lesson every Sunday. I started to attend seminary and then I attended the institute. I Started to read the scriptures and my patriarchal blessing more often. I pray whenever I can. I choose to repeat the two previously mentioned deeds on some of my tumbling moments in my journey through those years. Then I made sure I’d finish my bachelor’s degree as an RN. Soon enough, God was very supportive to give me the hair strand-like opportunity to come here in the states and helped me passed my license so I can enjoy one of the most rewarding job. My life did get way much better but even after these blessings, I’m keeping my promise in trying my best to choose Him. I Indulge into the scriptures, wholesome materials and songs. I have helped numerous people in whatever way I can and then have finally made the best decision yet, and that is to be a temple ordinance worker at age 26. I know that if I continue to choose Him I will be married in the temple for all time and eternity.

I know that there will be so many unmentioned miracles, blessings and tender mercies of the Lord if we exercise the agency that the Father gave us in the right way. I learned to choose to count and appreciate my blessings instead of what I lack of. My testimony of the Savior also grew because of that And my favorite part? It is knowing the true meaning of the atonement of Jesus Christ. I’ve learned that the atonement is so vast that it covers not only sinners but also those who suffer deep sorrows, anxieties, fears, depression, happiness in short, lahat ng nafefeel natin because He felt it too. I’ve learned that the Lord loves and accepts me way more than his anger towards me whenever I make poor concious choices. He was and He always is there for me during my struggles. I have felt His divine support and realized how He worked His hands in my life since the time I allowed Him to. I became aware that my love and respect for Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father greatly increased and as I continue to choose Them even in the hardest times, it will continue to increase. I felt more closer to them and I felt more of their overflowing love na I cannot seem mostly to contain that the only way to bear it is to do good to others and serve them more. Now thankfully through all of these my questions were answered. I know that all these experiences whether good or bad are the Lord’s way of teaching me how to slowly become like Him. Well, I still have a lot of questions to ask, but I know this is the best time to try my best to prepare to meet with the Lord someday and ask those questions myself.

Author’s name withheld

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What is a mother’s greatest hope and aspiration for her kids?

Although hospitals are places we can have our health checked, they’re also the perfect place to look at doctors passing by and question your life choices. “What if I had chosen to be a doctor? My life would have been totally different.”

I was in my 20th week of pregnancy when I developed such a fascination with the medical profession. Every time I had my prenatal check up, I would often rub my belly and say “Baby, I hope you become a doctor someday.” It was a mother’s hope.

But doctors have other tipping points, too. So, I would rub my belly again and tell my hyperactive little man “Baby, I hope that more than anything else, you will be patient and kind.” Yes, more than having a degree and a title, there was something much bigger that I wanted him to be: I just wanted him to become a person who is amiable, kind, caring, and honest. Yes, he can be who he wants to be, but I hope that he will never forget the important values.

I often wonder “Am I the only one who feels this way? I wonder, too, about other mothers’ desires for their children. Yes, Moms are our greatest fans and they want us to succeed in life. But, are there deepest yearnings and hopes for us that go beyond degrees and worldly success?

I asked 4 wonderful ladies to share their own “mother’s hopes,” and I was surprised, and inspired, by their answers. “My greatest hope is that my child will stand steadfast on higher ground than the world surrounding him now. I know I will always be there for him but I can’t be right next to him all the time. So I hope he finds confidence in “I am a Child of God”, comfort in “I know that My Redeemer Lives” and strength in “How Firm a Foundation.”

As much as I would want him to follow our footsteps or do better than what we have done, I want him to follow the Savior. [Then] I can be sure that he will be happy and safe all throughout his earthly life and come home to us in the next, no matter where his dreams may take him.” – Aira, mom-to-be, New Zealand

“It is a given that every parent wants their children be good in all aspects of their life, be it academic, sports or even personal life. But as a first-time mom, it is my sincere hope that my children will grow with courage to stand as a witness of God, to live by their beliefs and standards, and to never forget their identity with Heavenly Father that they are beautifully and wonderfully made. And lastly, that no matter how cliché it may seem, when the pain and hurts of this world may come, not to let one painful experience blur the reality that life is beautiful; that they are precious and loved by us and loved by Him.” – Ritzel, mom-to-be, Pasig

“’What’s my greatest hope for my children?’ It’s just simple. My greatest hope for my child (and soon to be children) is for them to be HAPPY. For someone who has lived a generation older than them, we are much wiser. Our experiences in this mortal life have taught us that happiness can’t be found in our bank accounts, earthly possessions, physical appearance and status but it is something that we can attain when we learn to think less of ourselves, as we serve others and as we strive to live the principles of the gospel, which will protect us from the strife and chaos in this world and which is also a guideline to a happy and abundant life. Most of all, I want them to develop that deep love for our Heavenly Father, and Savior Jesus Christ.  I want them to be happy because I love them so much and knowing that they’ve found themselves guided by the Spirit of the Lord, I know that it will help them to attain the greatest gift of all, eternal life which will give us eternal happiness.” – Christine Airi, mom to Jacob Connor, Bacolod

“My husband and I have striven since their birth, so that our children would always feel loved and know in their hearts who they really are- children of God. That they may radiate the same love to everyone because if they do, they will never be alone.” – Tess, mother to Cara, Isaiah, and John, Tarlac

“I hope to see them and their respective families safely anchored in the promises of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I want with all of my heart a multi-generational, value-oriented family, willingly serving the Lord and His people. It is my hope that my children will be guardians of virtue, will always stand for truth and righteousness, thus will they ‘fill the measure of their creation’ and be happy.” – Ping, mother of Giulia, Chini, Liam, and Louie, Negros Occidental

Truly, a mother’s heart, a mother’s love, and a mother’s greatest hopes are so special that we can’t help but be grateful for them. Their days are filled with both worry and hope. They always see what’s best in us and they believe we can always reach that. Yes, they will be pleased if we achieve the world’s applause, but their desires for us run deeper than that.

A mother’s love is a reflection of how the Lord sees us. I am grateful to know that even though the world may look at my success as mediocre, as long as I have reached my mother’s greatest hope for me, I have not failed her or the Lord. That’s all that matters.

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