Day 111-Atonement Insights

D&C 16-19

16 For behold, I, God, have ^asuffered these things for all, that they might not ^bsuffer if they would ^crepent;

17 But if they would not repent they must ^asuffer even as I;

18 Which ^asuffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might ^bnot drink the bitter cup, and shrink

19 Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and ^afinished my preparations unto the children of men.

Repentance is a key to avoid suffering. Jesus Christ completed His work on the earth by atoning for our sins through the great and everlasting sacrifice. As I read this scripture, I contemplated my mission on earth and evaluated how well I am doing in accomplishing my goals. I think our patriarchal blessings are a good outline of our missions.