It took many years for
me to truly understand the significance of this miracle. For a long time my Savior was a being that I
couldn’t really understand or feel close to.
I was taught by goodly parents about my Savior, his role in my life, and
his purpose for all of us. I believed in
His Atonement and that I could ask my Heavenly Father for forgiveness of my
sins through prayer. I also believed
that through my Savior’s Atonement I could be forgiven for my trespasses. While
I believed these things, it took a lot of trial and error on my part to gain a
true understanding of my Savior, Jesus Christ.
I know that Jesus
suffered for me in Gethsemane; I have felt his forgiving spirit in my
life. I utilize the forgiving power of
the Atonement every day and I know that this power is real. I know that the atoning sacrifice of my
Savior is something I may never truly comprehend. But I have also learned that the power of
the Atonement is so much more than just a vehicle for forgiveness.
I turn
to my Savior for help on a daily basis. Christ suffered for me so that He could
know me. He knows my every thought,
feeling, and emotion. Because He knows
me this way, I can turn to Him for anything.
I can lay at His feet all of my emotions, knowing that He will help me
understand my feelings. I am a witness
of His love; the Savior has helped me through the most difficult times of my
life. I can’t express the gratitude I
have for my Savior’s Atonement. It bears
the burden of the trials of this life and so I don’t have to be weighed down anymore. There isn’t a greater gift than this!
I
pray that during this holiday season that we will all strive to become closer
to our Savior. I pray that we will
emulate His perfect example and find a way to serve someone in need. As we do, we will become more like Him.
I know that my Savior lives. He is my brother, my friend. Christ is always there for me, waiting for me
to utilize His Atonement. When I do, I become closer to him, feeling of His
love for me. I bear my witness that
these things are true and that the power of the Atonement
is real.
Thank you for reminding me that I don't have to be perfect to feel my Savior's love. No matter what my life's circumstances are, when I kneel down to pray, I can feel my Savior's loving guidance in my life.
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