More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us

"Earth life includes tests, trials, and tribulations, and some of the trials we face in life can be excruciating. Whether it be illness, betrayal, temptations, loss of a loved one, natural disasters, or some other ordeal, affliction is part of our mortal experience. Many have wondered why we must face difficult challenges. We know that one reason is to provide a trial of our faith to see if we will do all the Lord has commanded. Fortunately this earth life is the perfect setting to face—and pass—these tests."

--Paul V. Johnson, "More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us", April 2011 General Conference

1 Peter 2:20

Does the Journey Seem Long?, Hymn #127

Meridian Magazine - Teaching our Children to be Strong in Adversity - Meridian Magazine - LDS, Mormon and Latter-day Saint News and Views

Meridian Magazine - Teaching our Children to be Strong in Adversity - Meridian Magazine - LDS, Mormon and Latter-day Saint News and Views

This is definitely a must in any day and age, but as time goes on Adversity does become stronger. We need to, as parents teach our children the goodness of the gospel, set standards and values before they venture into this world that does have amazing and wonderful opportunities, but for any of our children to be "armed" with righteous desires and decision making we need to teach and instill in them in hopes that they make those better decisions within their free agency.