The Miracle of Forgiveness

Because our Heavenly Father loves us, He sent His son Jesus Christ to provide a way for us to become clean and live with Him again. A way has been provided for us to overcome our weaknesses and to get rid of the guilt, pain, and remorse that accompanies sin; that way is called Repentance.

No matter where we are at in life, no matter what we have done or what we have been through, we can always repent and come unto Christ. We learn in the Book of Mormon that "...as often as my people repent will I forgive them their trespasses against me." (Mosiah 26:30) But why does He offer that? Why will He always forgive us and why does He want to forgive us? Because He loves us. He wants us to feel joy and peace and that can only come by the power of repentance. I testify that He stands with open arms waiting to receive us. If we will get on our knees and plead with Him, He will be there to comfort us and to fill us with peace, happiness, and love. This is the Miracle of Forgiveness.

He Lives!!

I add my testimony that Jesus Christ our Savior lives. What a comfort it is to know that our Best Friend, who suffered and overcame all things for us, is alive and ever aware of our personal needs and challenges. "And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people." (Alma 7:11) No matter what we are going through, no matter how alone we feel, we can take courage in knowing that He will be there for us if we will reach out to Him for help. Sometimes we go through very difficult, very trying experiences. It can be difficult to trust that He knows what is best for us during these hard times. I testify that He does and that He will be with us through every step of the way if we will but ask.  I know that the only person that can relate to us in every way lives and loves us unconditionally and will always be there for us if we are willing to exercise patience and seek Him out.