What is a truly repentant attitude?

[Hemidakota]

Looking at the search engine, there over 2700 speeches/articles/Ensign articles regarding this subject to choose from:

The Meaning of Repentance
in Ensign Aug. 1988 by Theodore M. Burton
...Ensign >> 1988 >> August The Meaning of Repentance By Elder Theodore M. Burton Of the First ... mail Theodore M. Burton, "The Meaning of Repentance," Ensign, Aug 1988, 6-9 Because of the Savior's Atonement, repentance is a beautiful word and a marvelous refuge...

First Presidency Message The Gospel of Repentance
in Ensign Oct. 1982 by Spencer W. Kimball
... First Presidency Message The Gospel of Repentance By President Spencer W. Kimball * Next ... mail Spencer W. Kimball, "The Gospel of Repentance," Ensign, Oct 1982, 2 Just as the prodigal ... Father has blessed us with the gospel of repentance. It is central to all that makes up the...

Sin and Suffering
in Ensign July 1992 by Dallin H. Oaks
...and cannot be removed without prolonged repentance. During one week last month, a knowledgeable ... then make a speedy and relatively painless repentance and soon be as good as new? The Book of ... redeem men "from their sins because of repentance" and upon the "conditions of repentance...

Repentance
in Ensign Nov. 1991 by Neal A. Maxwell
...day Saints Ensign >> 1991 >> November Repentance Elder Neal A. Maxwell Of the Quorum of ... Previous * Print * E-mail Neal A. Maxwell, "Repentance," Ensign, Nov 1991, 30 Image With you ... For some months, I've tried to emphasize repentance, one of the most vital and merciful doctrines...


The Path to Peace and Joy
in Conference Report, October 2000 by Richard G. Scott
...the blessing of true, sincere, continuing repentance, the path to peace and joy. It is a conduit ... and used, a dear and precious friend. Repentance is not optional. An angel commanded Adam ... they small or profoundly serious. Full repentance results in forgiveness with spiritual renewal...

The Miracle of Change
in Ensign July 1992 by Joseph Walker
...Parents can help youths discard myths about repentance and find spiritual growth. In retrospect ... was. Still, it's comforting to know that repentance, Heavenly Father's plan for eternal change ... miracle of forgiveness is real, and true repentance is accepted by the Lord." (For the Strength...

Repentance: The Key to Eternal Progression
in BYU Speeches 2001 by W. Gibb Dyer - 15 May 2001
...Back to Speeches Home Back to this item. Repentance: The Key to Eternal Progression W. GIBB ... second principle of the gospel, that of repentance. I know many of you have heard talks and ... journey to salvation. Why My Interest in Repentance? One might wonder why I'm interested in...

Sin and Suffering
in BYU Speeches 1990 by Dallin H. Oaks - 5 August 1990
...understand the principle and purpose of repentance, including its relationship to sin and ... and cannot be removed without prolonged repentance. During one week last month, a knowledgeable ... then make a speedy and relatively painless repentance and soon be as good as new? The Book of...

Repentance and Conversion
in Ensign May 2007 by Russell M. Nelson
...Latter-day Saints Ensign >> 2007 >> May Repentance and Conversion Elder Russell M. Nelson ... * Print * E-mail Russell M. Nelson, "Repentance and Conversion," Ensign, May 2007, 102- ... responded, "there is hope. Hope is linked to repentance. You can change. You can `come unto Christ...

The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel
in Ensign Oct. 2000 by Bruce D. Porter
...Gospel," Ensign, Oct 2000, 8 Faith and repentance, baptism and bestowal of the Holy Ghost ... Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission ... shalt not talk, but thou shalt declare repentance and faith on the Savior, and remission ...

Helping Children Repent
in Ensign Apr. 1985
... them not to understand the doctrine of repentance, ... the sin be upon the heads of the parents ... children need to know that only through repentance can they return to live with their Heavenly ... need to teach our children not only what repentance is, but also to have a proper attitude ...

Finding Forgiveness
in Ensign May 1995 by Richard G. Scott
...beautify our course. The process is called repentance; the destination is forgiveness. If you ... all who qualify for forgiveness through repentance and obedience. 4 The Redeemer can settle ... forgiveness through the merciful path of repentance. 5 Full repentance is absolutely essential...

The Healing Power of Christ
in BYU Speeches 1984 by J. Richard Clarke - 27 March 1984
.... What shall we cry? Cry comfort, cry repentance, cry hope. Because recognition of our part ... with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people! Yea, I would declare ... every soul, as with the voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should...

Psychology And Repentance
in BYU Speeches 1994 by Allen Bergin - 4 October 1994
...Home Back to this item. Psychology and Repentance ALLEN E. BERGIN --------------------- ... many of you came today. I plan to speak on repentance, and it is good to have so many sinners ... As we approach the weighty matters of repentance, let us remember the positive side of our...

The Divine Power of Repentance
in Ensign Nov. 1974 by Bernard P. Brockbank
...> 1974 >> November The Divine Power of Repentance Elder Bernard P. Brockbank Assistant to ... Bernard P. Brockbank, "The Divine Power of Repentance," Ensign, Nov 1974, 56 Image My dear ... kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matt. 3:2.) Repentance is a divine principle and is required for...

Singing the Song of Redeeming Love
in Ensign Mar. 1993 by Joseph Walker
... need to discover the joyful concept of repentance, one of the fundamental principles of the ... the privilege of telling you that your repentance is complete. You are restored to full fellowship ... identified the joyfully redemptive concept of repentance as the second principle of the gospel, ...

"I Was in Prison, and Ye Came Unto Me"
in Ensign Dec. 1971 by Bishop Victor L. Brown
...Confession and Forsaking: Elements of Genuine Repentance Elder James A. Cullimore Assistant to ... Confession and Forsaking: Elements of Genuine Repentance," Ensign, Dec 1971, 85 Image As I look ... transgressors and assist them in their repentance. Unfortunately, many in the last category...

I Have a Question
in Ensign Mar. 1999
... command in D&C 6:9 to "say nothing but repentance"? George F. Hilton, "I Have a Question ... Lord's commandment to "say nothing but repentance" is His succinct summary of how individual progress (repentance) is the means whereby He will accomplish...

Confession and Forsaking: Elements of Genuine Repentance
in Conference Report, October 1971 by James A. Cullimore
...Confession and Forsaking: Elements of Genuine Repentance Elder James A. Cullimore Assistant to ... Confession and Forsaking: Elements of Genuine Repentance,A* Ensign, Dec. 1971, 85 As I look out ... transgressors and assist them in their repentance. Unfortunately, many in the last category...

Repentance: A Mighty Change of Heart
in BYU Speeches 1999 by Brent W. Webb - 18 May 1999
...Back to Speeches Home Back to this item. Repentance: A Mighty Change of Heart BRENT W. WEBB ... visited by an angel who called them to repentance. Later, after his conversion, Alma the ... the healing and strengthening power of repentance. The spiritual cardiomyopathy I have described...

First Presidency Message God Will Forgive
in Ensign Mar. 1982 by Spencer W. Kimball
...sin would be impossible but for the total repentance of the individual and the kind mercy of ... redeem them from their sins because of repentance." (Hel. 5:10-11; italics added.) Such ... . Hope is indeed the great incentive to repentance, for without it no one would make the difficult...

Point of Safe Return
in Ensign May 2007 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
...and at all places with the blessings of repentance and forgiveness. Image During my training ... but we also declare with firmness that repentance and forgiveness can be as real as sin. ... and eternally operative principle [of] repentance" (Gospel Ideals [1953], 13). "For salvation...

Justice and Mercy
in Conference Report, April 1974 by James A. Cullimore
... rather than on accomplishing their own repentance. A* The Lord may temper justice with mercy ... [the] offenders for forgiveness through repentance.A* (CR, April 1954, p. 11.) GodA*s laws ... transgressor to understand is: When does repentance become effective? When are the demands ...

Parables of Mercy
in Ensign Feb. 1987 by Richard Lloyd Anderson
...not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." (Luke 5:32.) That terse answer is, of ... the Son of God came to call all men to repentance--because all mankind has sinned. But some ... righteousness is so dangerous: it prevents repentance and keeps a person from developing the ...

Do Not Delay
in Conference Report, October 1999 by Henry B. Eyring
...Matt. 24:50A*51). The temptation to delay repentance comes not only at the end of the world ... Lord Jesus Christ, by deep and continuing repentance, and the making and keeping of sacred covenants ... days of probation. Any choice to delay repentance gives him the chance to steal happiness...

[tomk]

Originally Posted by OneEternalSonata

So, I'm trying to work through some tough times in my life, at the moment, and this question came to mind. What is a truly repentant attitude? I figured if anyone could help me, aside from Father Above, my brothers and sisters here could! Any thoughts are welcome!

D&C 58: 43
43 By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.

[OneEternalSonata]

Excellent posts, everyone. Your insights are wonderful and have deepened my sense of repentance. I look forward to praying and pondering on this more. Thank you all!

[Superbaldguy]

President Eyring's GC talk was especially uplifting and encouraging.

[OneEternalSonata]

Yes, it was an excellent talk.

[bert10]

Repentance can be done is sorrows or in joy. It depends what you have been taught and know of God and His gospel.

First of all Repentance is turning away from that which is evil and turning towards which is Good.[Walking in the Light as Christ is in the Light]
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<> Repentance in Sorrows often drives the Holy Ghost away...and this is the time when we need him most. With sorrows often comes despair and defeatism.

<> Repentance in Joy is the acceptance of our errors and we know that often a penalty is incurred. Chastisement follows and we are grateful for it. Because we know that we learn obedience by the things we suffer.


Hebrews 5:8 - Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

Repentance is learning to WALK in the LIGHT AS CHRIST IS IN THE LIGHT.

1 John 1:7 - But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Peace be unto you
bert10

Originally Posted by OneEternalSonata

So, I'm trying to work through some tough times in my life, at the moment, and this question came to mind. What is a truly repentant attitude? I figured if anyone could help me, aside from Father Above, my brothers and sisters here could! Any thoughts are welcome!

[Justice]

Here is a statement from the lesson this week in the Joseph Smith manual:

“I know that the cloud will burst, and Satan’s kingdom be laid in ruins, with all his black designs; and that the Saints will come forth like gold seven times tried in the fire, being made perfect through sufferings and temptations, and that the blessings of heaven and earth will be multiplied upon their heads; which may God grant for Christ’s sake.”

I suggest anyone who is struggling with anything or feels burdened by life's trials today prayerfully read this lesson. It is titled, "Stand Fast Through the Storms of Life" (Lesson 19). If anyone had trials and storms during their life it was Joseph Smith, right up until the end where he watched his beloved brother, Hyrum, die as he held him.

There is hope. All we have to do is endure but for a season, place our faith and trust in Christ, and the trials, pains, and hardships of this life will be swept away and glory and happiness will reign.

[Traveler]

Originally Posted by OneEternalSonata

So, I'm trying to work through some tough times in my life, at the moment, and this question came to mind. What is a truly repentant attitude? I figured if anyone could help me, aside from Father Above, my brothers and sisters here could! Any thoughts are welcome!

I believe repentance is a change of heart where we turn from our struggles with oursleves and focus on and realize our deep love and debt owed to G-d and others.

The Traveler

[skalenfehl]

Originally Posted by OneEternalSonata

So, I'm trying to work through some tough times in my life, at the moment, and this question came to mind. What is a truly repentant attitude? I figured if anyone could help me, aside from Father Above, my brothers and sisters here could! Any thoughts are welcome!

Whenever I feel like this, I read through Alma chapter five and prayerfully study and reassess my spirituality.

I really like verses 14 and 26. The entire chapter is an excellent introspection passage. It took me a long time to understand and feel verse 26 in my life.

Alma 5

Nephi's Psalm is another very heartfelt and enlightening passage:

2 Nephi 4

[ElderBigDawg]

Originally Posted by tomk

D&C 58: 43
43 By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them.

But at the same time, you don't have to walk up to everyone and say "Yes, I [insert sin here] once upon a time, but now forsake it! How are you?" do you? The bishop would be enough for some of these things, right?

In fact, I feel sorry for bishops at times, having to hear all these sins.

There's a saying of mine: If you don't have gray hair by the time you're a bishop, you soon will. :P