One of the best things about the gospel, which Elder Cook mentioned in his talk, is that God can turn our stumbling blocks into stepping stones. The things that are currently holding us back can be used to propel us forward. This is largely done by our overcoming our obstacles. If, say, a person struggles with strong feelings of anger, God can help them overcome that emotion and actually grow to become an especially patient person. Similarly, any vice we struggle with can be used as training weights to help us develop its opposing virtues.
There are certainly some vices you struggle with. Use them. Use your vices as opportunities to develop the opposite traits. God will help you. With His help, you can grow beyond the point of merely overcoming a vice to the point where you possess a good measure of the opposite strength. Those who are selfish can become generous. Those who are proud can become humble. Those who are miserable can become joyful. Working on overcoming your challenges will make you a better person. By helping you recognize and overcome your stumbling blocks, God will help you take the steps you need to take in order to come closer to Him.
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Our struggles can also help us be more understanding of others and their problems.
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