Dieter F. Uchtdorf Quotes

“Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God's love encompasses us completely ... He loves every one of us, even those who are flawed, rejected, awkward, sorrowful, or broken.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“What we love determines what we seek. What we seek determines what we think and do. What we think and do determines who we are - and who we will become.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

The happiest people I know are not those who find their golden ticket; they are those who, while in pursuit of worthy goals, discover and treasure the beauty and sweetness of the everyday moments.

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

We have a choice. We can seek for the bad in others. Or we can make peace and work to extend to others the understanding, fairness, and forgiveness we so desperately desire for ourselves. It is our choice; for whatever we seek, that we will certainly find.

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“May I invite you to rise to the great potential within you. But don't reach beyond your capacity. Don't set goals beyond your capacity to achieve. Don't feel guilty or dwell on thoughts of failure. Don't compare yourself with others. Do the best you can, and the Lord will provide the rest. Have faith and confidence in Him, and you will see miracles happen in your life and the lives of your loved ones. The virtue of your own life will be a light to those who sit in darkness, because you are a living witness of the fulness of the gospel (see D&C 45:28). Wherever you have been planted on this beautiful but often troubled earth of ours, you can be the one to "succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees" (D&C 81:5).”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Patience is not simply enduring; it is enduring well!”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“If ye love me, keep my commandments. This is the essence of what it means to be a true disciple: those who receive Christ Jesus walk with him.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Let us simplify our lives a little, let us make the changes necessary to focus on the simple, humble path of Christian
discipleship.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Our motives and thoughts ultimately influence our actions. Jesus repeatedly emphasized the power of good thoughts and proper motives: 'Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not'
In Proverbs we read, 'For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“The gospel of Jesus Christ has the divine power to lift you to great heights from what appears at times to be an unbearable burden or weakness. The Lord knows your circumstances and your challenges. He said to Paul and to all of us, 'My grace is sufficient for thee.' And like Paul we can answer: 'My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me'(2 Corinthinans 12:9).”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“God knows that some of the greatest souls who have ever lived are those who will never appear in the chronicles of history. They are the blessed, humble souls who emulate the Savior's example and spend the days of their lives doing good.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“God is fully aware that you and I are not perfect. Let me add: God is also fully aware that the people you think are perfect are not. And yet we spend so much time and energy comparing ourselves to others-usually comparing our weaknesses to their strengths. This drives us to create expectations for ourselves that are impossible to meet. As a result, we never celebrate our good efforts because they seem to be less than what someone else does.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“We need to accept that the commandments of God aren't just a long list of good ideas. They aren't 'life hacks' from an Internet blog or motivational quotes from a Pinterest board.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“There is a beauty and clarity that comes from simplicity that we sometimes do not appreciate in our thirst for intricate solutions.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“The blessings of the priesthood transcend our ability to comprehend.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Throughout our lives, God's grace bestows temporal blessings and spiritual gifts that magnify our abilities and enrich our lives. His grace refines us. His grace helps us become our best selves.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“I believe that every life is a collection of individual 'journey stories.'”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“The love of Christ is not a pretend love. It is not a greeting-card love. It is not the kind of love that is praised in popular music and movies.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

During my career as an airline pilot, I had the opportunity to be a check and training captain. Part of this job was to train and test experienced pilots to ensure that they had the necessary knowledge and skills to safely and efficiently operate those magnificent big jets.

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“God our Heavenly Father knows us by name. Jesus Christ lives; He is the Messiah. He loves us. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is real; it brings immortality to all and opens the door to eternal life.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“I count Joseph Smith among those whose testimony of Christ helped me to develop my own testimony of the Savior. Before I recognized the tutoring of the Spirit testifying to me that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, my youthful heart felt that he was a friend of God and would therefore, quite naturally, also be a friend of mine.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

I rejoice in the fact that Christ is not dead but risen from the grave! He lives and has returned to the earth to restore His authority and gospel to man. He has given us the perfect example of the kind of men and women we should be.

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Looking back, I am grateful for so many friends who helped me in my youth to gain a testimony of the restored Church of Jesus Christ. First, I exercised simple faith in their testimonies, and then I received the divine witness of the Spirit to my mind and to my heart.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“The principles and doctrines of the priesthood are sublime and supernal. The more we study the doctrine and potential and apply the practical purpose of the priesthood, the more our souls will be expanded and our understanding enlarged, and we will see what the Lord has in store for us.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Wherever you live on this earth, and whatever your life's situation may be, I testify to you that the gospel of Jesus Christ has the divine power to lift you to great heights from what appears at times to be an unbearable burden or weakness.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Personal testimony of the gospel and the Church is the most important thing you can earn in this life. It will not only bless and guide you during this life, but it will also have a direct bearing on your life throughout eternity.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“You are stronger than you realize. You are more capable than you can imagine.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Our willingness to repent shows our gratitude for God's gift and for the Savior's love and sacrifice on our behalf. Commandments and priesthood covenants provide a test of faith, obedience, and love for God and Jesus Christ, but even more importantly, they offer an opportunity to experience love from God and to receive a full measure of joy both in this life and in the life to come.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Indeed we have great reason to rejoice. 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. Strength comes not from frantic activity but from being settled on a firm foundation of truth and light. It comes from placing our attention and efforts on the basics of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Have faith. The Lord can magnify the words you speak and make them mighty. God doesn't ask you to convert but rather to open your mouths.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Hope is critical to both faith and charity. When disobedience, disappointment, and procrastination erode faith, hope is there to uphold our faith. When frustration and impatience challenge charity, hope braces our resolve and urges us to care for our fellowmen even without expectation of reward. The brighter our hope, the greater our faith. The stronger our hope, the purer our charity.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Christ knows how to minister to others perfectly. When the Savior stretches out His hands, those He touches are uplifted and become greater, stronger, and better people as a result. If we are His hands, should we not do the same?”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“God's light is real, it is available to all. It has the power to soften the sting of the deepest wound.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“To all who suffer- to all who feel discouraged, worried, or lonely- I say with love and deep concern for you, never give in. Never surrender. Never allow despair to overcome your spirit. Embrace and rely upon the Hope of Israel, for the love of the Son of God pierces all darkness, softens all sorrow, and gladdens every heart.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

First doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith. We must never allow doubt to hold us prisoner and keep us from the divine love, peace, and gifts that come through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“You live in a time of great challenges and opportunities. As spirit sons of heavenly parents, you are free to make the right choices. This requires hard work, self-discipline, and an optimistic outlook, which will bring joy and freedom into your life now and in the future.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“The Atonement of Jesus Christ is real; it brings immortality to all and opens the door to eternal life. The gospel of Jesus Christ is again on the earth. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true and living.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“The lessons we learn from patience will cultivate our character, lift our lives, and heighten our happiness.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“From the pioneers we can learn to have faith and trust God; we can learn to be compassionate to others; we can learn that work and industry not only bless us temporally but spiritually; and that happiness is available to us no matter our circumstances.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Keeping the commandments is not a burden, but a joyous rehearsal for the eternity.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“No one likes to fail. But we mortals do not become champions without effort and discipline or without making mistakes.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Daily simple, sincere, and mighty prayers lift our lives to a higher spiritual altitude. In our prayers we praise God, give thanks to Him, confess weaknesses, petition needs, and express deep devotion to our Heavenly Father. As we make this spiritual effort in the name of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, we are endowed with increased inspiration, revelation, and righteousness, which bring the brightness of heaven into our lives.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

If we are only willing to open our hearts and minds to the spirit of Christmas, we will recognize wonderful things happening around us.

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Your Heavenly Father knows that you will make mistakes. He knows that you will stumble-perhaps many times. This saddens Him, but He loves you. He does not wish to break your spirit. On the contrary, He desires that you rise up and become the person you were designed to be.

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“As we patiently follow the Savior, He will bless us beyond our own capacity to become what He wants us to be.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“To those who have separated themselves from the Church, I say, my dear friends, there is yet a place for you here.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“If Jesus Christ were to sit down with us and ask for an accounting of our stewardship, I am not sure He would focus much on programs and statistics. What the Savior would want to know is the condition of our heart. He would want to know how we love and minister to those in our care, how we show our love to our spouse and family, and how we lighten their daily load. And the Savior would want to know how you and I grow closer to Him and to our Heavenly Father.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“No matter how many times you have slipped or fallen, rise up ... You are stronger than you realize.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“We can sometimes waste years of our lives waiting to be chosen. But that is a false premise. You are already chosen!”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“In His plan there are no true endings. Only everlasting beginnings.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf