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Appriciating the Atonement

Posted On: 07/09/2008 11:14:29

I came across a scripture the other day in 2 Nephi 9:7-9 which reads...
"Wherefore, it must needs bean infinite atonement- save it should be an infinite atonement this corruption could not put on incorruption. Wherefore, the first judgment which came upon man must needs have remained to an endless duration. And if so this flesh must have laid down to rot and to crumble to its mother earth, to rise no more.
O the wisdom of God, his mercy and grace! For behold, if the flesh should rise no more our spirits must become subject to that angelwho fell from before the presence of the Eternal God, and became the devil, to rise no more
And our spirits must have become like unto him, and we become devils, angels to a devil, to be shut out from the presence of our God, and to reamin with the father of lies, in misery, like unto himself; yea, to that being who beguiled our first parents, who transformeth himself nigh unto an angel of light, and stirreth up the children of men unto secret combinations of murder and all manner of secret works of darkness."

That scripture really hit me. I have always known of the Atonement and what Christ did for us but I never really realized that had he not died for our sins that not only would we not be able to return to our Father in Heaven and be eternal families, but we would have been forced to be with Satan and be miserable. I can't imagine how terrible that would be. I am so greatful for Jesus Christ. I am so greatful to have an older brother who loves me so much that he would suffer for my sins so that I can return to our Heavenly Father. What a selfless act he did for us. It makes me feel a bit guilty because there are times that i can be really selfish, and self centered. I complain about so many things when in reality they are small and trivial things. I want to be less selfish and to think about others before myself, to put them first like Christ did for us. He put us before himself. I want to be like that but it seems like an impossible goal. I know i wont achieve it and that i will fall short. But i do want to try.

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From: Taryn

10/06/2008 22:30:49

Thanks Rose I appriciate your comment alot. I can see how you got that from what I wrote and I guess I wasnt too clear or that night that was really how I felt anyhoo what I think i meant was that there are areas were we really want to improve and sometimes you just know you arent going to make it, on your own. But when we do the best we can and try as hard as we can, Christ will make up the difference and knowing that it inspires me to try as hard as I can even when I feel like I cant make it. Hopefully that makes sence. You are 100% right. I didnt ever think of it that way before, I think we all would be very suprised to see oursleves the way Heavenly Father sees us.

From: PeaceRoseRest

10/06/2008 18:53:25

Dear Taryn,

One of Lucifer's freatest desires is to have us feel inferior and that we "can't" do the things Heavenly Father would have us do. You know what you've been taught in church - if we could see ourselves the way God sees us, we would rise up and never be the same again!

Rise up!, Taryn. Don't let Lucifer pull down your self esteem, or let him corner you into thinking you can't change things in your life. RISE UP! Look up to Heaven with confidence, knowing that He did it all for you. He loves you and knows you as a beloved daughter of God. You will achieve it one day! Rise up! and keep your eye on the one who loves you more than anyone - Jesus Christ.

Take care.

PRR

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