Yesterday, Today, and Forever

"We need not let yesterday hold tomorrow hostage."

-Neal A. Maxwell

I love this quote because it is true. How often do we punish ourselves and withhold our progression and keep ourselves from receiving the blessings of the Lord by bringing up our past mistakes? And yet, how little do we turn to the Lord for Him to remove our heavy burden and set us free? 

It seems that we don't understand just how much our Heavenly Father and our Savior really love us. We underestimate their love for us. But why? They are more than willing to forgive. They are more than willing to forget. Why aren't we? 

Often we think that after we have sinned, we have to suffer a certain amount of time, but that is FALSE! We can be forgiven long before the time that we think is suitable. Heavenly Father is right there. Let Him in and let the healing begin.

Watch this video.

President Boyd K. Packer has taught: “There is no habit, no addiction, no rebellion, no transgression, no apostasy, no crime exempted from the promise of complete forgiveness. That is the promise of the atonement of Christ”

I know that that statement is true. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is real and it works! It makes salvation and happiness possible. Believe it. Turn to your Heavenly Father and ask Him. He will answer you. Don't be afraid. He loves you more than you can ever imagine. He wants you to talk to Him.

Just something for y'all to think about...

-Sister Reid