Sisters!
What a great day today was! We were blessed with awesome talks and stories in Sacrament and then fed and taught well as always in Relief Society!
This month has been so great with all the talking of Christ. It reminds me of the Scripture, “And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins” 2 Nephi 25:26
Suzann gave us such a visual and heart felt lesson that really turned our thoughts to why WE NEED the Savior and His Atonement. She taught us from the talk by Elder Oaks, “He Lives All Glory to His Name”
“There is an imperative need for each of us to strengthen our understanding of the significance of the Atonement of Jesus Christ so that it will become an unshakable foundation upon which to build our lives. As the world becomes more devoid of foundational standards and as honor, virtue, and purity are increasingly cast aside in the pursuit of appetite, our understanding of and faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ will provide strength and capacity needed for a successful life. It will also bring confidence in times of trial and peace in moments of turmoil.”
I am so thankful to be reminded of my need for the Atonement. I use it every day, sometimes without even realizing it. I use it to NOT get offended, I use it to DO HARD THINGS, I use it to make it through dark hours, I use it to repent of my short comings. It is all encompassing. I have felt the strength that Jesus Christ provides at the very moment when I thought I might be able to make anymore, he comes through. At times when I had so much heartbreak, he has brought peace. At times when I felt like a no good person, a sinner, he has brought forgiveness. At times when I have felt no one cared the heavy burden I was carrying, He has brought comfort and relief.
One of the quotes that I turn to and think about a lot when I have NEED of the Savior is by Sheri Dew. She taught, “Jesus Christ is not our last chance, He is our ONLY chance. He will show us the way because He IS the way!”
Wow, do we EVER need the Savior. Every hour, every minute, every second! I am thankful for his Atonement. I know that he lives and loves us all. I know that through him and his part of the plan that I can be forgiven, healed and strengthened through this mortal life. What a blessing that we know this! I enclosed the song that Suzann shared with us so you can feel that spirit again. How I love music in lessons, it brings EVERYTHING home!
Love you all! See you at finish it night on Tuesday!
Meg
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