Ezra Taft Benson
"’…if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.’ (Ether 12:27; italics added.)
"What a promise from the Lord! The very source of our troubles can be changed, molded, and formed into a strength and a source of power. This promise is repeated in one form or another in many other scriptures. Isaiah said, ’He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.’ (Isa. 40:29.) Paul was told by the Lord, ’My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.’ (2 Cor. 12:9.) In the Doctrine and Covenants we read, ’He that trembleth under my power shall be made strong, and shall bring forth fruits of praise and wisdom.’ (D&C 52:17; see also 1 Ne. 17:3; 2 Ne. 3:13; D&C 1:28; 133:58-59)
“Brothers and sisters, we must take our sins to the Lord in humble and sorrowful repentance. We must plead with Him for power to overcome them. The promises are sure. He will come to our aid. We will find the power to change our lives.” (Ensign, Oct. 1989, “A Mighty Change of Heart”)
Chieko N. Okazaki
“Strengthen yourselves by seeking the source of true strength—the Savior. Come unto him. He loves you. He desires your happiness and exults in your desires for righteousness. Make him your strength, your daily companion, your rod and your staff. Let him comfort you. There is no burden we need bear alone. His grace compensates for our deficiencies.” (Ensign, Nov. 1994, p. 94 as taken from Latter-day Commentary on the Book of Mormon compiled by K. Douglas Bassett, pp. 500-1)