The scripture sums up what manner of men and women we ought to be. "Be therefore perfect even as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect."(Matthew 5:48) Progression is a key to happiness as we work on perfection through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We may have set backs in life, but we can get back up and move steadily through those challenges. We can continually strive to meet the standard of perfection which is Christ himself.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Day 103-Atonement Insights
3 Nephi 27:27 states, "And know ye that aye shall be bjudges of this people, according to the judgment which I shall give unto you, which shall be just. Therefore, what cmanner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even das I am."
Day 102-Atonement Insights
Elder Ballard stated, "If there is a feeling in our hearts that we are sorry for what we have done... that we would like to be forgiven, then... repair to the sacrament table where, if we sincerely repented and put ourselves in proper condition, we shall be forgiven, and spiritual healing will come to our souls...I am a witness that there is a spirit attending the administration of the sacrament that warms the soul from head to foot; you feel the wounds of the spirit being healed, and the load being lifted."
Partaking the sacrament weekly is where spiritual wounds may be healed. If we come to the sacrament table with a broken heart and contrite spirit, we can repent and be spiritually healed. I am so grateful for the opportunity to partake of the sacrament and be able to turn my mind to higher and nobler purposes. It is a time to evaluate self and recommit myself to a divine standard. I contemplate aligning my will with the Lord's will. The sacrament is a beautiful time to mediate on the eternities.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Day 101-Atonement Insights
Moses 1:39 the Lord says, “For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (italics added), whereas to Hyrum the Lord says, “This is your work, to keep my commandments, yea, with all your might, mind and strength” (D&C 11:20).
I like how the scriptures explain our role and the Lord's role in this great plan. As we complete our work of living the commandments, the Lord is in essence completing his work.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Day 100-Atonement Insights
Justice and Mercy
“Those who repent will be particularly blessed by the Atonement. Without the Atonement, the eternal principle of justice would require punishment (see Alma 42:14). Because of the Atonement, mercy can prevail for those who have repented and allow them to return to the presence of God (see Alma 42:15).”
Topics: Atonement
Day 99-Atonement Insights
Primary Lesson or FHE lesson on the Atonement. Click on link for lesson materials.
http://lds.about.com/od/1/a/les_atonement.htm
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Day 98-Atonement Insights
After All We Can Do
“Salvation and eternal life would not be possible if it were not for the Atonement, brought about by our Savior, to whom we owe everything. But in order for these supreme blessings to be effective in our lives, we should first do our part, ‘for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.’ Let us with faith, enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility, and love do all that is within our reach, and we will be doing all that is possible to achieve the impossible—that is, to achieve what for the human mind is impossible but with the divine intervention of our loving Father and the infinite sacrifice brought about by our Savior becomes the greatest gift, the most glorious of realities, to live forever with God and with our families.”
Topics: Plan of Salvation, Atonement
I like how he mentioned that supreme blessings will only occur through our works, after all we can do. We must work out our own salvation, but it can only happen through our Savior. Faith without works is dead.(Hebrew 8:8) It was my mission motto. As my mission companion and I prayed with faith and walked the streets of Brazil proclaiming his everlasting gospel day after day, we were blessed with the fruits of our labor. The physical atonement is a free operative gift in our lives, but the spiritual aspect of the atonement is operative daily depending on our works. We can choose works of eternal salvation or eternal damnation. We are either moving forward or backward by the daily choices we make. I know that I have times when I am moving backward instead of forward, and I am so grateful for the Lord Jesus Christ and his infinite atonement that I can be forgiven and can move forward once again. I strongly believe with prayer and faith all things are made possible if it is in accordance to the will of God.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)