Alma 11

One of the most glorious things about the gospel of Jesus Christ is the perfect hope we have of the Resurrection. "Hope is the confident expectation of and longing for the promised blessings of righteousness. . . . In the language of the gospel, the word hope is sure, unwavering, and active. Prophets speak of having a 'firm hope' (Alma 34:41) and a 'lively hope' (1 Peter 1:3)" ("Hope").

Elaine L. Jack said, "To me hope embodies happy feelings, anticipation of good things, the best of the gospel, and zest for life. . . . It makes me sad, because a life without hope is not life—not in the gospel sense" ("A Perfect Brightness of Hope").

Could you imagine a life without hope? Could you imagine giving up on any hope? Imagine what life would be like if you gave up the hope that good things will come your way.


Imagine what life would be like if you gave up the hope of the resurrection. How would you be able to move forward throughout your day? How would you be able to live a life that would make you happy?


Dallin H. Oaks said:

“The assurance of resurrection gives us the strength and perspective to endure the mortal challenges faced by each of us and by those we love, such things as the physical, mental, or emotional deficiencies we bring with us at birth or acquire during mortal life. Because of the resurrection, we know that these mortal deficiencies are only temporary! 

“The assurance of resurrection also gives us a powerful incentive to keep the commandments of God during our mortal lives. . . . 

“Our sure knowledge of a resurrection to immortality also gives us the courage to face our own death—even a death that we might call premature. . . . 

“The assurance of immortality also helps us bear the mortal separations involved in the death of our loved ones. . . . We should all praise God for the assured resurrection that makes our mortal separations temporary and gives us the hope and strength to carry on” ("Resurrection").