I opened my scriptures today and read in D&C 20:26-34. I especially liked verse 29 and then the reminders in verses 32-34 that we can fall from grace... even the sanctified need to take heed... and the protection against that is to pray always. I feel like to pray with a sincerity of heart will be the greatest protection and one would not do that if they didn't believe in God or at least have a hope that He is there. So much of what I do is based on my faith in God; trusting that it's all real, that He know me, He created me, I can return to live with Him.
Verse 29 lays out what needs to happen to live in His kingdom. Entry necessitates repentance, believing on the name of Jesus Christ, worshiping the Father in the name of Christ, and enduring to the end in faithfulness, and I would clarify that that means always relying on the Savior's Atonement. Without it there is no hope of returning to live with God. Since it has occurred, the important thing is to accept it and remember it. Remembering the Atonement helps me to remain humble and grateful and meek. I don't deserve that great gift... it was given freely as an expression of love... the greatest love there is. I truly am so grateful for the Atonement and for my Savior's love.
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