Elaine Dalton likes to run with her husband, and sometimes their morning runs get a little competitive. One morning, they started running up a hill and her husband got way ahead of her. Elaine decided instead of chasing him up the hill, and losing the race against him, she would turn around.
She said to her husband, "Honey, I'm done. I'm just going to turn back around and head down the hill." As she turned, he also turned around and caught up with her running down the hill. He stopped her and said, "Elaine, never make a decision to quit or turn back when you're in the middle of a hill."
Keep climbing. Don’t get discouraged. Press forward. It’s one step forward at a time. Don’t give up. If you do, Satan has won.
She shared some commentary from a New York Times article about President Nelson when he first became prophet. It was very skewed article and talked about how he wouldn't change much for the church with how old he is.
The Lord doesn't want us in comfort zones
The Lord doesn’t like us to be in comfort zones as that's how we grow and do great things. That’s why life changes. Don’t resist change. Change in ourselves and change in others. Embrace changes going on in the church.
Never be afraid to be chastened
Through chastening, we become more pure. Don’t be afraid to repent as it gives us access to all of the spiritual power we need and it shows our Savior how grateful we are for his atonement.
If we aren’t feeling the spirit or reaching our potential, we need courage to change.
“We live far below our privileges” because we are in a world that Satan wants us living below our privileges. We’re surrounded by things that can bring us down and separate us from the spirit.
Return to Virtue
We all make mistakes and can return. Don’t dwell on mistakes or past history. Keep an eternal and positive perspective on the future.
Do all we can to have the spirit fully in our lives
If we can have the Holy Ghost with us, we have power to do all things. We have the advantage and pure source of power. Pray and live worthy for spiritual gifts. If we don’t use gifts we're given, we’ll lose them.
Most promptings we receive are to minister to others. Act immediately and be an instrument in the Lord’s hands.
You are never alone. The veil is so thin.
Mormon message about Sister Dalton - You're Never Alone
"Fear not I am with thee" These words came to Sister Dalton when she was having a hard time finishing the Boston marathon. She couldn’t remember what hymn it was and thought it was the title of a song. It wasn't until she was having a difficult time one Sunday and while sitting in sacrament the congregation started singing How Firm a Foundation that she realized the words “Fear not I am with thee” came from this hymn.
We are custom made
You have a unique, divine mission to perform on this earth. Pray to find out line upon line what that mission is. He will answer every single prayer. He literally directs every step.
Being in the temple, we will find true happiness.
Be an eternal optimist
Each morning that Sister Dalton saw Elder Perry in the church office building parking lot, she’d ask how he’s doing, his response was always the same, “I’m great. Just great. I’ve never had an unhappy day in my life.” Elder Perry was living after the manner of happiness.
Our happiness doesn’t depend on circumstances. It depends on our focus. Keep our eye on the Savior and the finish line.
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