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Are We There Yet?
Do you ever feel as if, in spite of all you do, you’re just not quite measuring up? As Latter-day Saints, we are actively engaged in building the kingdom of God. But because we have been called to the high standard of perfection and commissioned to pattern our lives after Jesus, we are frequently more aware of our shortcomings than our progress. Simply stated, we wrestle with our worthiness. Sometimes we even question our standing before God and our capacity to measure up here on earth and qualify for exaltation hereafter. This book discusses the meaning of worthiness, focusing especially on how we can find peace and hope here and now, even though we occasionally fall short of the ideal.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2005
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Robert L. Millet
141 books70 followersRobert L. Millet, professor of ancient scripture and former dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University, holds a master s degree in psychology from BYU and a Ph.D. in religious studies from Florida State University. He is a popular speaker and prolific writer whose other books include Lost and Found: Reflections on the Prodigal Son; Grace Works; and More Holiness Give Me. He and his wife, Shauna, have six children and live in Provo, Utah.
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January 5, 2011
I find Brother Millet’s writing instructive, often comforting, and imbued with love and concern. Though I have never met him, through his books I have come to imagine him as a kind and gentle person, one who cares deeply about the gospel, who loves the Lord, and who loves the Lord’s children. In many of his books, he seems to be on a mission to help the children of God gain (or regain) hope in their worth and standing before God, and ultimately in their exaltation. I have often felt the need for such reassurances (as I’m sure others have), and rejoice in what I learn as I read Bro. Millet’s work. Following are a few favorite selections from this one, Are We There Yet?
1. “As we consider where we are in relation to where we want to be, we should keep two important points in mind. First, far more of our Father’s children will be saved than we realize, and second, we need not live in doubt about our eternal status.” The first thought is a near direct quote from Elder Bruce R. McConkie, as heard By Bro. Millet in 1997 when Elder McConkie spoke to a group of instructors from the Church Educational System. Similarly, Elder McConkie said at another time, “As members of the Church, if we chart a course leading to eternal life; if we begin the processes of spiritual rebirth, and are going in the right direction; if we chart a course of sanctifying our souls, and degree by degree are going in that direction; and if we chart a course of becoming perfect, and step by step and phase by phase, are perfecting our souls by overcoming the world, then it is absolutely guaranteed – there is no question whatever about it – we shall gain eternal life.” I have read these thoughts from Elder McConkie many times before, and pondered them, and they give me great hope for the future.
2. “Grace represents God’s acceptance of me. Faith represents my acceptance of God’s acceptance of me. And peace is my acceptance of me.” It’s the third that gives me trouble, and I suspect that is true for many people besides me. It seems to me that God does not want us to slack in our efforts to improve, to change our hearts (dispositions), and to grow in our reflection of Him, but at the same time, I think He wants us to have peace in this world. That peace comes not in trusting our own abilities to change and grow, because we will always fall short of perfection. Rather, peace comes from our trust in God, in the hope that comes from understanding the great atoning sacrifice of the Savior.
3. Elder Bruce C. Hafen: “As we draw close to God, He will show us our weaknesses and through them make us wiser, stronger. If you’re seeing more of your weaknesses, that just might mean you’re moving nearer to God, not further away” (Conference Report, April, 2004, 100).
4. “The people of King Benjamin may have lost their desire to commit sin (Mosiah 5:1-2), but that doesn’t mean they never sinned again; rather, they may have sinned, but they didn’t want to. Their disposition had been changed.”
5. “I have come to believe that yesterday’s weapons are not adequate in facing today’s assaults. That is, inasmuch as today’s allurements and temptations to sin are both stronger and more subtle than those of the past, it is in fact necessary for us to do everything we can to fill our minds and hearts with even greater amounts of light and truth. We must first be honest with ourselves and with God: Is this particular activity or association uplifting, edifying, approved of the Lord?” What are some things in which I participate that have no place in the life of a man or woman seriously interested in spiritual things?” That last is a great question, and has caused me to ponder deeply, and to step away from some activities and involvements (e.g., certain TV programs, movies, business engagements, etc.). They weren’t necessarily bad, but I have come to believe that they did not do much to draw me closer to God or to develop in me the spiritual gifts and attributes that I desire.
6. “The Church generally seeks to teach us guiding principles, but quite often it is the Holy Ghost who will teach us specific practices.” We are invited to be “agents unto ourselves,” that is to take responsibility for representing ourselves as we ought. Our behavior and actions must be grounded in eternal principles and consistent with those values and attitudes and beliefs that will endure beyond time.
7. Sometimes we can become so caught up with what people (including ourselves!) are doing that we pay little attention to what they are becoming. Elder Dallin H. Oaks taught that ‘the final judgment is not just an evaluation of a sum total of good and evil acts – what we have done. It is an acknowledgment of the final effect of our acts and thoughts – what we have become.”
8. I loved Bro. Millet’s re-telling of Elder Boyd K. Packer’s account of Oliver Granger, who was the agent of the Church in Kirtland. In that capacity, he found little success, and indeed the world would likely describe his effort as a failure. Nonetheless, in a revelation to the Prophet Joseph, Oliver was told “Let him contend earnestly for the redemption of the First Presidency of my Church, saith the Lord; and when he falls he shall rise again, for his sacrifice shall be more sacred to me than his increase, saith the Lord” (D&C 117:13). Commenting on this passage, and the Lord’s obvious approval of Oliver Granger, Elder Packer said “I do not think it pleases the Lord when we worry because we think we never do enough or that what we do is never good enough. Some needlessly carry a heavy burden of guilt which could be removed through confession and repentance. The Lord did not say of Oliver, ‘[If] he falls,’ but ‘When he falls he shall rise again” (Ensign, November 2004, 87).
9. We must trust in the Lord, in his love for us, and in his power to change our hearts. This is hope, which, with faith and charity, is one of the three great elements of a sanctified life. In a beautiful passage speaking to this, Isaiah said “Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isaiah 40:28-31).
10. Speaking at the time of the Last Supper, our Savior directed us to “Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:2). Speaking of that message, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, “That may be one of the Savior’s commandments that is, even in the hearts of otherwise faithful Latter-Day-Saints, almost universally disobeyed; and yet I wonder whether our resistance to this invitation could be any more grievous to the Lord’s merciful heart. I can tell you this as a parent: as concerned as I would be if somewhere in their lives one of my children were seriously troubled or unhappy or disobedient, nevertheless I would be infinitely more devastated if I felt that at such a time that child could not trust me to help or thought his or her interest was unimportant to me or unsafe in my care. In that same spirit, I am convinced that none of us can appreciate how deeply it wounds the loving heart of the Savior of the world when He finds that His people do not feel confident in His care or secure in His hands or trust in His commandments” (Trusting Jesus, 68).
Unlike many books I read and then forget, this one will take a treasured place in my library, and I will return to it from time to time to re-consider and ponder its message.
1. “As we consider where we are in relation to where we want to be, we should keep two important points in mind. First, far more of our Father’s children will be saved than we realize, and second, we need not live in doubt about our eternal status.” The first thought is a near direct quote from Elder Bruce R. McConkie, as heard By Bro. Millet in 1997 when Elder McConkie spoke to a group of instructors from the Church Educational System. Similarly, Elder McConkie said at another time, “As members of the Church, if we chart a course leading to eternal life; if we begin the processes of spiritual rebirth, and are going in the right direction; if we chart a course of sanctifying our souls, and degree by degree are going in that direction; and if we chart a course of becoming perfect, and step by step and phase by phase, are perfecting our souls by overcoming the world, then it is absolutely guaranteed – there is no question whatever about it – we shall gain eternal life.” I have read these thoughts from Elder McConkie many times before, and pondered them, and they give me great hope for the future.
2. “Grace represents God’s acceptance of me. Faith represents my acceptance of God’s acceptance of me. And peace is my acceptance of me.” It’s the third that gives me trouble, and I suspect that is true for many people besides me. It seems to me that God does not want us to slack in our efforts to improve, to change our hearts (dispositions), and to grow in our reflection of Him, but at the same time, I think He wants us to have peace in this world. That peace comes not in trusting our own abilities to change and grow, because we will always fall short of perfection. Rather, peace comes from our trust in God, in the hope that comes from understanding the great atoning sacrifice of the Savior.
3. Elder Bruce C. Hafen: “As we draw close to God, He will show us our weaknesses and through them make us wiser, stronger. If you’re seeing more of your weaknesses, that just might mean you’re moving nearer to God, not further away” (Conference Report, April, 2004, 100).
4. “The people of King Benjamin may have lost their desire to commit sin (Mosiah 5:1-2), but that doesn’t mean they never sinned again; rather, they may have sinned, but they didn’t want to. Their disposition had been changed.”
5. “I have come to believe that yesterday’s weapons are not adequate in facing today’s assaults. That is, inasmuch as today’s allurements and temptations to sin are both stronger and more subtle than those of the past, it is in fact necessary for us to do everything we can to fill our minds and hearts with even greater amounts of light and truth. We must first be honest with ourselves and with God: Is this particular activity or association uplifting, edifying, approved of the Lord?” What are some things in which I participate that have no place in the life of a man or woman seriously interested in spiritual things?” That last is a great question, and has caused me to ponder deeply, and to step away from some activities and involvements (e.g., certain TV programs, movies, business engagements, etc.). They weren’t necessarily bad, but I have come to believe that they did not do much to draw me closer to God or to develop in me the spiritual gifts and attributes that I desire.
6. “The Church generally seeks to teach us guiding principles, but quite often it is the Holy Ghost who will teach us specific practices.” We are invited to be “agents unto ourselves,” that is to take responsibility for representing ourselves as we ought. Our behavior and actions must be grounded in eternal principles and consistent with those values and attitudes and beliefs that will endure beyond time.
7. Sometimes we can become so caught up with what people (including ourselves!) are doing that we pay little attention to what they are becoming. Elder Dallin H. Oaks taught that ‘the final judgment is not just an evaluation of a sum total of good and evil acts – what we have done. It is an acknowledgment of the final effect of our acts and thoughts – what we have become.”
8. I loved Bro. Millet’s re-telling of Elder Boyd K. Packer’s account of Oliver Granger, who was the agent of the Church in Kirtland. In that capacity, he found little success, and indeed the world would likely describe his effort as a failure. Nonetheless, in a revelation to the Prophet Joseph, Oliver was told “Let him contend earnestly for the redemption of the First Presidency of my Church, saith the Lord; and when he falls he shall rise again, for his sacrifice shall be more sacred to me than his increase, saith the Lord” (D&C 117:13). Commenting on this passage, and the Lord’s obvious approval of Oliver Granger, Elder Packer said “I do not think it pleases the Lord when we worry because we think we never do enough or that what we do is never good enough. Some needlessly carry a heavy burden of guilt which could be removed through confession and repentance. The Lord did not say of Oliver, ‘[If] he falls,’ but ‘When he falls he shall rise again” (Ensign, November 2004, 87).
9. We must trust in the Lord, in his love for us, and in his power to change our hearts. This is hope, which, with faith and charity, is one of the three great elements of a sanctified life. In a beautiful passage speaking to this, Isaiah said “Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isaiah 40:28-31).
10. Speaking at the time of the Last Supper, our Savior directed us to “Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:2). Speaking of that message, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, “That may be one of the Savior’s commandments that is, even in the hearts of otherwise faithful Latter-Day-Saints, almost universally disobeyed; and yet I wonder whether our resistance to this invitation could be any more grievous to the Lord’s merciful heart. I can tell you this as a parent: as concerned as I would be if somewhere in their lives one of my children were seriously troubled or unhappy or disobedient, nevertheless I would be infinitely more devastated if I felt that at such a time that child could not trust me to help or thought his or her interest was unimportant to me or unsafe in my care. In that same spirit, I am convinced that none of us can appreciate how deeply it wounds the loving heart of the Savior of the world when He finds that His people do not feel confident in His care or secure in His hands or trust in His commandments” (Trusting Jesus, 68).
Unlike many books I read and then forget, this one will take a treasured place in my library, and I will return to it from time to time to re-consider and ponder its message.
November 20, 2019
Book club selection for Nov 21, 2019
Sections I particularly enjoyed:
“…hope [of salvation], borne of the Spirit, results in a quiet but dynamic confidence, a sweet, settled, and compelling expectation that replaces doubt and fear.” p 20
“The ripple effect of one good person is absolutely immeasurable.” p 31
“I have worked with persons who can no longer discern what is true from what is false; having lied and deceived others so many, many times in the past, they are no longer capable of choosing the right.” p 34
“Elder James E. Talmage encouraged the Latter-day Saints to ‘be mindful of the fact that whether it be the gift of a man or a nation, the best, if offered willingly and with pure intent, is always excellent in the sight of God, however poor by other comparison that best may be’.” p 43
“’…our perfect Father,’ Elder Maxwell observed, ‘does not expect us to be perfect children yet. He had only one such Child. Meanwhile, therefore, sometimes with smudges on our cheeks, dirt on our hands, and shoes untied, stammeringly but smilingly we present God with a dandelion – as if it were an orchid or a rose! If for now the dandelion is the best we have to offer, He receives it, knowing what we may later place on the altar. It is good to remember how young we are spiritually’.” p 46
“Some things simply matter more to our all-loving Lord than they matter to mortal men and women. Bowing humbly and reverentially before the Redeemer, confessing our weaknesses, rendering service, making sacrifices, being willing to be inconvenienced, lifting and strengthening one who has fallen, expressing loving kindness – these are the tokens of true Christianity, the emblems of discipleship… They manifest to God and to ourselves who and what we have become.” p 51
“Repentance is something we ought to be involved with every day of our lives in constantly striving to put away the foolishness and froth of our fleeting world, in regularly seeking divine assistance to put off the natural man and put on Christ…
“God-fearing people live in a constant state of repentance, in that they are striving to maintain the influence of the Spirit in their lives and thus open themselves to its sanctifying power. The people of King Benjamin may have lost their desire to commit sin, but that doesn’t mean they never sinned again; rather, they may have sinned, but they didn’t want to. Their disposition had been changed.” p 60
“I believe Enos was a righteous and noble man, but I do not believe he was without flaw or weakness. I believe he endured faithfully to the end, but I doubt he did everything just the way he might have wished he had done it. His confidence and pleasure in being welcomed into the presence of the Lord Omnipotent did not derive from his personal goodness alone but also (and perhaps more importantly) from his full acceptance of the Atonement and his total trust that Jesus Christ could and would do all he had promised.
“…Grace represents God’s acceptance of me. Faith represents my acceptance of God’s acceptance of me. Peace is my acceptance of me.” p 95
“There’s nothing wrong with doing our Church assignments out of a sense of duty; being dutiful is something to be commended. Obedience is one of the first laws of heaven. But one of the glories of the gospel is that to the extent the Holy Spirit is allowed to work upon our soul – to educate our consciences and refine our feelings – we begin to do good works because that’s just the way we are. They have become part of us. They evidence our discipleship and our loving covenant with the Savior.” p 108
“…one friend turned to me and said, ‘Okay… here’s the question of questions, the one thing I would like to ask in order to determine what you really believe.’ I indicated that I thought I was ready for his query, though I readily admit that his preface to the question was a bit unnerving. He continued: ‘You are standing before the judgment bar of the Almighty, and God turns to you and asks: ‘…what right do you have to enter heaven? Why should I let you in?’ It was not the kind of question I had anticipated. (I had expected something more theologically theoretical. This question was theological, to be sure, but it was poignant, practical, penetrating, and personal.)… I tried my best to envision such a scene, searched my soul, and sought to be as clear and candid as possible…
“I looked my friend in the eye and replied, ‘I would say to God, I claim the right to enter heaven because of my complete trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and my reliance upon his merits and mercy and grace.’
“Clearly, good works matter. They are important as an indicator of what we are becoming through the powers of Jesus Christ; they manifest who and what we are. Faith cannot be separated from acts of faithfulness. Coming unto Christ cannot be divorced from dedicated discipleship. But we also know that there will never be enough good deeds on our part – prayers, hymns charitable acts, financial contributions, or thousands of hours of Church service – to save ourselves, to earn eternal life…
“We labor here to perform the works of righteousness, not that we may one day wave them before the Almighty and seek thereby to capture his approval, but rather to become people of purpose, people who show our love for God by serving our fellow man… people whose hearts have been transformed by participation in the realm of divine experience.” pp 137-142
Sections I particularly enjoyed:
“…hope [of salvation], borne of the Spirit, results in a quiet but dynamic confidence, a sweet, settled, and compelling expectation that replaces doubt and fear.” p 20
“The ripple effect of one good person is absolutely immeasurable.” p 31
“I have worked with persons who can no longer discern what is true from what is false; having lied and deceived others so many, many times in the past, they are no longer capable of choosing the right.” p 34
“Elder James E. Talmage encouraged the Latter-day Saints to ‘be mindful of the fact that whether it be the gift of a man or a nation, the best, if offered willingly and with pure intent, is always excellent in the sight of God, however poor by other comparison that best may be’.” p 43
“’…our perfect Father,’ Elder Maxwell observed, ‘does not expect us to be perfect children yet. He had only one such Child. Meanwhile, therefore, sometimes with smudges on our cheeks, dirt on our hands, and shoes untied, stammeringly but smilingly we present God with a dandelion – as if it were an orchid or a rose! If for now the dandelion is the best we have to offer, He receives it, knowing what we may later place on the altar. It is good to remember how young we are spiritually’.” p 46
“Some things simply matter more to our all-loving Lord than they matter to mortal men and women. Bowing humbly and reverentially before the Redeemer, confessing our weaknesses, rendering service, making sacrifices, being willing to be inconvenienced, lifting and strengthening one who has fallen, expressing loving kindness – these are the tokens of true Christianity, the emblems of discipleship… They manifest to God and to ourselves who and what we have become.” p 51
“Repentance is something we ought to be involved with every day of our lives in constantly striving to put away the foolishness and froth of our fleeting world, in regularly seeking divine assistance to put off the natural man and put on Christ…
“God-fearing people live in a constant state of repentance, in that they are striving to maintain the influence of the Spirit in their lives and thus open themselves to its sanctifying power. The people of King Benjamin may have lost their desire to commit sin, but that doesn’t mean they never sinned again; rather, they may have sinned, but they didn’t want to. Their disposition had been changed.” p 60
“I believe Enos was a righteous and noble man, but I do not believe he was without flaw or weakness. I believe he endured faithfully to the end, but I doubt he did everything just the way he might have wished he had done it. His confidence and pleasure in being welcomed into the presence of the Lord Omnipotent did not derive from his personal goodness alone but also (and perhaps more importantly) from his full acceptance of the Atonement and his total trust that Jesus Christ could and would do all he had promised.
“…Grace represents God’s acceptance of me. Faith represents my acceptance of God’s acceptance of me. Peace is my acceptance of me.” p 95
“There’s nothing wrong with doing our Church assignments out of a sense of duty; being dutiful is something to be commended. Obedience is one of the first laws of heaven. But one of the glories of the gospel is that to the extent the Holy Spirit is allowed to work upon our soul – to educate our consciences and refine our feelings – we begin to do good works because that’s just the way we are. They have become part of us. They evidence our discipleship and our loving covenant with the Savior.” p 108
“…one friend turned to me and said, ‘Okay… here’s the question of questions, the one thing I would like to ask in order to determine what you really believe.’ I indicated that I thought I was ready for his query, though I readily admit that his preface to the question was a bit unnerving. He continued: ‘You are standing before the judgment bar of the Almighty, and God turns to you and asks: ‘…what right do you have to enter heaven? Why should I let you in?’ It was not the kind of question I had anticipated. (I had expected something more theologically theoretical. This question was theological, to be sure, but it was poignant, practical, penetrating, and personal.)… I tried my best to envision such a scene, searched my soul, and sought to be as clear and candid as possible…
“I looked my friend in the eye and replied, ‘I would say to God, I claim the right to enter heaven because of my complete trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and my reliance upon his merits and mercy and grace.’
“Clearly, good works matter. They are important as an indicator of what we are becoming through the powers of Jesus Christ; they manifest who and what we are. Faith cannot be separated from acts of faithfulness. Coming unto Christ cannot be divorced from dedicated discipleship. But we also know that there will never be enough good deeds on our part – prayers, hymns charitable acts, financial contributions, or thousands of hours of Church service – to save ourselves, to earn eternal life…
“We labor here to perform the works of righteousness, not that we may one day wave them before the Almighty and seek thereby to capture his approval, but rather to become people of purpose, people who show our love for God by serving our fellow man… people whose hearts have been transformed by participation in the realm of divine experience.” pp 137-142
September 4, 2018
Very well written ~ loved Dr. Millet’s insight and counsel. As a Latter-day Saint, his words brought encouragement. I am certainly not there yet, but I am striving to keep on that path with hope and trust in my Savior and gratitude for all He has done to get me this far.
February 5, 2019
I really enjoy his books on Latter-Day Saints religion. He says it as it is. His writings are to help us stay on the path that leads back to our Heavenly Father. In this book he said "Don't give up. You're closer than you think.
October 22, 2021
The first and last chapters were amazing! They uplifted me and helped create and great gospel conversations with my spouse. The middle fell flat for me.
March 26, 2012
A series of warm-hearted discussions dealing with how we feel about our place and time here on this earth. Millet, a professor of religion at Brigham Young University, helps me to accept myself for who I am and to help me to examine my thoughts and actions. One quote from the book that I really like is:
p. 27 Grace represents God's acceptance of me. Faith represents my acceptance of God's acceptance of me. And peace is my acceptance of me.
I have had to read the above quote several times to feel the impact of it. Following are a few more I liked.
P. 31 Again, people matter. People's feelings matter. That man or woman is most Christlike who focuses on how to bless individuals and families, how to lift and lighten the burdens of the burdened, how to attend to the troubles of the troubled. Policies and procedures and programs, although important in their own right, only exist in loving and blessing the lives of others.
P. 32 As Christian writer John Stott noted, "When human beings are valued as persons, because of their intrinsic worth, everything changes. Why? Because people matter. Because every man, woman, and child has worth and significance as a human being made in God's image and likeness." (Why I Am a Christian, 106-107)
p. 27 Grace represents God's acceptance of me. Faith represents my acceptance of God's acceptance of me. And peace is my acceptance of me.
I have had to read the above quote several times to feel the impact of it. Following are a few more I liked.
P. 31 Again, people matter. People's feelings matter. That man or woman is most Christlike who focuses on how to bless individuals and families, how to lift and lighten the burdens of the burdened, how to attend to the troubles of the troubled. Policies and procedures and programs, although important in their own right, only exist in loving and blessing the lives of others.
P. 32 As Christian writer John Stott noted, "When human beings are valued as persons, because of their intrinsic worth, everything changes. Why? Because people matter. Because every man, woman, and child has worth and significance as a human being made in God's image and likeness." (Why I Am a Christian, 106-107)
March 4, 2010
The ideas discussed in the book are not new. However the way in which they are presented made me stop and take a look at how I perceive things.
It is a very short book, yet backed with though provoking ideas. We are often not only to hard on our selves but sometimes very hard on others as we judge what they are doing. I'm so grateful that God will be the final judge and not those around me, who do enough judging without knowing all the details.
Quotes:
Oddly enough, many of those who yell the loudest that they can handle it are not handling things very well at all.
If you are seeing more of your weaknesses, that just might mean you're moving nearer to God , not farther away.
Sometimes we can become so caught up with what people are doing, that we pay little attention to what they are becoming.
Peace is a priceless gift in a world that is a war within itself.
Peace is a sure and solid sign from God that the heavens are pleased.
Favorite Quotes:
We cannot force spiritual things.
Grace represents God's acceptance of me, Faith represents my acceptance of God's acceptance of me, and Peace is my acceptance of me
It is a very short book, yet backed with though provoking ideas. We are often not only to hard on our selves but sometimes very hard on others as we judge what they are doing. I'm so grateful that God will be the final judge and not those around me, who do enough judging without knowing all the details.
Quotes:
Oddly enough, many of those who yell the loudest that they can handle it are not handling things very well at all.
If you are seeing more of your weaknesses, that just might mean you're moving nearer to God , not farther away.
Sometimes we can become so caught up with what people are doing, that we pay little attention to what they are becoming.
Peace is a priceless gift in a world that is a war within itself.
Peace is a sure and solid sign from God that the heavens are pleased.
Favorite Quotes:
We cannot force spiritual things.
Grace represents God's acceptance of me, Faith represents my acceptance of God's acceptance of me, and Peace is my acceptance of me
January 29, 2016
I really enjoy Robert Millet's perspective on this life. This short book encourages us to be a little more gentle with ourselves and others in broadening our perspective. Sometimes it is easy to think we are falling short, but this helps me to see things in another way. Lots and lots of good quotes but I will just share one by Bruce Hafen, " If you have problems in your life, don't assume there is something wrong with you. Struggling with those problems is at the very core of life's purpose. As we draw close to God, He will show us our weaknesses and through them make us wiser, stronger. If you're seeing more of your weaknesses, that just might mean you're moving nearer to God, not farther away".
September 12, 2014
Excellent. Divided into relatively short essays, this book is easy to read & digest. There's lots of ideas to ponder, think about & reread (which I did several times) with some essentially deep insights to our relationship with God and how that effects our everyday life.
The one quote which has stuck with me (and also mentioned by several other reviewers):
'Grace represents God's acceptance of me. Faith represents my acceptance of God's acceptance of me. Peace represents my acceptance of me.'
Love this, though I think it will take some time to sink in. I'm a work 'in progress'. =)
The one quote which has stuck with me (and also mentioned by several other reviewers):
'Grace represents God's acceptance of me. Faith represents my acceptance of God's acceptance of me. Peace represents my acceptance of me.'
Love this, though I think it will take some time to sink in. I'm a work 'in progress'. =)
July 3, 2010
This is a short yet uplifting book. It’s filled with great quotes and “never give up” thoughts to ponder. The Title of the Book asks the question “Are We There Yet?”. The answer in the book is, “Don’t give up. You’re closer than you think”. The book lends encouragement and makes a case for confidence in our efforts and peace in our lives. I can recommend this book to anyone from teenager and better.
April 1, 2015
This book leaves you with a great message of hope.
I like that he quotes C.S. Lewis a lot. There are also great quotes from Bruce R. McConkie, Neil A. Maxwell, Bruce C. Hafen as well as many other prophets and general authorities. All of his thoughts are based on the scriptures. He also throws in his own personal experiences to make his point more applicable.
I am definitely interested in reading more books by Brother Millet.
I like that he quotes C.S. Lewis a lot. There are also great quotes from Bruce R. McConkie, Neil A. Maxwell, Bruce C. Hafen as well as many other prophets and general authorities. All of his thoughts are based on the scriptures. He also throws in his own personal experiences to make his point more applicable.
I am definitely interested in reading more books by Brother Millet.
November 27, 2010
Nothing new in the way of doctrine here, but Millet has an effective way of assuring his readers that they are children of a very loving God--which should give all who attempt to follow Him great hope. Good stuff.
I really appreciate that Millet includes non-LDS writers and viewpoints in most of his books--it always makes me think and focus on commonalities instead of differences...
I really appreciate that Millet includes non-LDS writers and viewpoints in most of his books--it always makes me think and focus on commonalities instead of differences...
May 26, 2016
There's some good stuff in there - mostly in the way of quotes to other better stuff... but, still - a nice read. Some good concepts, but the book doesn't take the time or space to dig deep or really explore the topic. Or course, it's meant to be a light book on a deep subject (which doesn't really work for me).
January 18, 2009
This was a quick read (I read it one Sunday afternoon). It is so uplifting and made me feel so good about all I was trying to do! A feel good about life and the gospel book that everyone should read.
February 5, 2009
This was just the book I needed to read lately. It gave me so much hope about the eternities and strengthened my faith and hope in Christ. I added so many quotes to my quote book. I had so many favorites.
September 13, 2010
Truly an amazing book of hope and inspiration. Robert Millet uses many, many scriptural references and personal examples to help us understand how grace works and how the most important thing is not whether we are "there yet" but whether we are on the right path. Great book.
February 23, 2012
This book explains what it is like on our mortal journey and gives many uplifting insights. This book is good for teens and young adults who are serious about life's challenges and need encouragement. It's not a very long book, so it's a good one if you have a short attention span.
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October 7, 2020Contemplation and repentance are key. But have trust and faith that when you have sufficiently done these things, it is time to move on. It is time to learn a new lesson. It is time to have trust and hope in Christ. To not have this hope in Him ... is to deny Him. Loved this one.
December 29, 2013
This has been a nice book to have by my bedside for a short devotional reading at the beginning or the end of the day, or as a jumping-off point for more in-depth scripture study. Bro. Millet writes in a very warm, easy-to-read way that manages to be reassuring, encouraging, and gently challenging.
May 5, 2008
Great encouragement for those of us always wondering if we will ever be "good" enough.
September 18, 2009
Thought provoking, so wise, full of hope...
I just ordered my own copy from Amazon so I can mark it all up...
I just ordered my own copy from Amazon so I can mark it all up...
May 28, 2008
Great book. Excellent insights, I highly recommend it.
July 1, 2008
Some good nuggets of information/insight but I often found my mind wondering.
July 10, 2008
A book of hope - about not feeling good enough and how to view oneself realistically - as the Lord views us.
August 15, 2008
We have reason to have HOPE!!
October 8, 2008
For anyone who has ever wondered if they can actually succeed in attaining Celestial glory.
June 5, 2009
Very good book. It helped me see where I need a little more faith and hope... It left me feeling inspired.
June 20, 2009
Brother Millet has a way of making the trials and obstacles we face a bit more palatable. He helps us to find a way to endure them with the hope and faith that will get us through.
July 25, 2011
I liked this a lot. It was a quick read and one of those very hopeful books. (Think "Believing Christ" by Stephen Robinson.) The last chapter was especially fabulous.
November 27, 2011
Nice message full of hope and encouragement.
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