No one who strives with full faith and heart for the blessings

Henry B. Eyring, a man of faith and reflection, once proclaimed: “No one who strives with full faith and heart for the blessings of eternal life will be denied. And how great will be the joy and how much deeper the appreciation then after enduring in patience and faith now.” These words, though spoken within the tradition of faith, echo a universal law that mankind has always known: that true reward is not given swiftly nor cheaply, but is granted to those who endure with steadfast spirit and unwavering belief in the face of trial.

At the core of his teaching lies the principle of faith—a trust in the unseen, a belief in the promise of something greater than the present moment. To strive “with full faith and heart” is to pour one’s entire being into the journey, not half-heartedly or with doubt, but with total devotion. Eyring assures us that such striving is never wasted, for the Creator, or the eternal law of justice itself, does not deny those who endure with sincerity. The reward may not be immediate, but it is certain, and its certainty comes not from human hands, but from the divine.

The second principle is that of patience. Eyring teaches that it is not enough to believe; one must also wait, endure, and remain steadfast through seasons of trial. The harvest is sweetest after the longest toil, the light brightest after the deepest night. The saints, the sages, and the heroes of old all bore this truth. Their joy was magnified because they had suffered before receiving it. In this way, Eyring reminds us that endurance is not merely a test, but a preparation—the refining of the soul so that when the blessings come, they are not only received but cherished deeply.

History provides countless examples of this pattern. Consider the early Christians who, under Rome’s shadow, endured persecution, imprisonment, and death rather than abandon their faith. Many saw no earthly reward for their loyalty, yet they endured in the hope of eternal life. Generations later, their endurance bore fruit in the spread of Christianity across the world. Their story illustrates Eyring’s promise: that no true striving in faith is ever denied, and that the joy of triumph is far greater after long patience and struggle.

We see the same lesson in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Though not speaking of eternity in the same religious sense, he endured years of struggle, imprisonment, and seeming defeat, sustained by his faith in truth and nonviolence. At last, India stood free. The victory was not merely political—it was spiritual, born of patience, sacrifice, and unwavering faith in principle. Gandhi’s story reveals the universal truth of Eyring’s words: that perseverance deepens both victory and appreciation.

Eyring’s message also speaks to the individual soul in quiet struggles. In times of sorrow, loneliness, or doubt, the temptation is to abandon faith and demand immediate answers. But he reminds us that these seasons of waiting are not meaningless; they are shaping us, preparing us for blessings far greater than we now see. The delay itself is part of the gift, for it makes the soul strong and the heart grateful when fulfillment at last arrives.

Therefore, O seekers, the lesson is clear: strive with faith, endure with patience, and give your full heart to the journey, no matter how long or difficult it may seem. Do not despair if blessings seem delayed, for in the economy of eternity, nothing is lost. Each step of endurance, each act of trust, each moment of patience adds weight to the final joy. And when the day comes that the promises are fulfilled, your gratitude will be deeper, your joy more radiant, and your soul forever strengthened by the trials you bore with faith.

Thus let it be remembered: patience and faith are not chains, but wings. They lift the soul through struggle to triumph, through waiting to fulfillment, through sorrow to eternal joy. And no one—no one—who strives with full faith and heart shall ever be denied.