His hopes are for your full potential

“The decision to overcome a fault or correct a weakness is an actual step in the process of doing so. ‘Thrust in thy sickle with thy might’ was not spoken of missionary work alone.”

Thomas S. Monson

“I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect’ Are you vexed by your own imperfections? For example, have you ever locked your keys inside the car? Or have you ever moved from one room to another, to accomplish a task, only to find you had forgotten what you wanted to do?  Please do not be discouraged by the Lord’s expression of hope for your perfection. You should have faith to know that He would not require development beyond your capacity. Of course you should strive to correct habits or thoughts which are improper. Conquering of weakness brings great joy. You can attain a certain degree of perfection in some things in this life. And you can become perfect in keeping various commandments. But the Lord was not necessarily asking for your errorless and perfect behavior in all things. He was pleading for more than that. His hopes are for your full potential to be realized: to become as He is! That includes the perfection of your physical body, when it will be changed to an immortal state that cannot deteriorate or die. So while you earnestly strive for continuing improvement in your life here, remember that your resurrection, exaltation, completion, and perfection await you in the life to come. That precious promise of perfection could not have been possible without the Lord’s Atonement and example.”

Russell M. Nelson

 

“ It is extremely important for you to Believe in Yourselves, not only for what you are now,

But For What You Have The Power To Become.”

Neal A. Maxwell

Believe in the person that you can become.