In contrast, the law of God can reward a righteous desire because an omniscient God can discern it. As revealed through the prophet of this dispensation, God ’is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart’ (D&C 33:1).
If a person refrains from a particular act because he is genuinely unable to perform it, but truly would if he could, our Heavenly Father will know this and can reward that person accordingly.“ (From ”The Desires of Our Hearts, “ BYU address, 8 October 1985)”
“I Have Graven Thee Upon the Palms of My Hands”
The clause is an allusion to the ancient practice of tattooing the palm with a symbol of the temple or some other sacred emblem to show devotion so that it might serve as a reminder of one’s commitment. This is an idiomatic and graphic way for the Lord to say: “ you are constantly before me; I have not forgotten my covenant with you.”