In this address from the 1999 BYU-Relief Society Women's Conference, Sister Patricia T. Holland speaks of finding the "desired haven" that protects from the storms in life and testifies that keeping covenants allows us to "carry an inner peace that God is with us."
Referring to life's inevitable trials as a "training ground for godhood," Sister Holland asks, "Without some moments in darkness, would we ever cherish the light? Even though the darkest of shadows," she continues, "we can walk in comfort and consolation if we lovingly trust God." She affirms that God's power to heal and renew is sure and steady if we but do our best without retreating. Sister Holland counsels us to be patient, face our fears, and trust in God's covenant of peace.
In this address from the 1999 BYU-Relief Society Women's Conference, Sister Patricia T. Holland speaks of finding the "desired haven" that protects from the storms in life and testifies that keeping covenants allows us to "carry an inner peace that God is with us."
Referring to life's inevitable trials as a "training ground for godhood," Sister Holland asks, "Without some moments in darkness, would we ever cherish the light? Even though the darkest of shadows," she continues, "we can walk in comfort and consolation if we lovingly trust God." She affirms that God's power to heal and renew is sure and steady if we but do our best without retreating. Sister Holland counsels us to be patient, face our fears, and trust in God's covenant of peace.