Perfect Brightness of Hope

The prophet Nephi once wrote of life's journey, "Ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if we shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life." (2 Nephi 31:20) But how many of us have the hope Nephi described, the powerful expectant hope that enables us to "press forward" to the end? In A Perfect Brightness of Hope, Sister Canfield explains the power of hope in Christ, which can help us overcome all obstacles on the path of life. Hope, she notes, is a spiritual gift that comes from God through obedience, sacrifice, love, and studying the scriptures. A Perfect Brightness of Hope is for all people who feel the need for more hope in their lives.