How often do we get caught looking back and questioning if we are just pretending to be forgiven?
We discussed that Alma had been exceptionally wicked. However, once he repented, he never looked back. He became a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. He became a prophet! Danny’s eyes widened. “A prophet?” he said.
I simply responded, “Yes, a prophet. No pressure on you!”
We discussed that while his sins did not rise to the level of Alma’s, the same promise of complete and perfect forgiveness is made to everyone—in and through the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ. Danny now understood.
He knew what he needed to do: he needed to begin his journey by trusting in the Lord and forgiving himself!
To those who have strayed from the covenant path, please know there is always hope, there is always healing, and there is always a way back.
We need to remember that for ourselves and also for those around us, especially those that hurt us.
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