Forgiveness

I think that one of the moat interesting things that I learned from researching the words from the Apostles and Prophets about forgiveness is that not only have they taught us the importance of forgiving others, but they have also specifically taught us the importance of forgiving ourselves.

I in our world the adversary would try to convince us that we are nothing and horrible because we’ve made mistakes. We need to remember, “Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.” (D&C 58:42) Yes we do make mistakes, but because of the Savior’s Atonement we can be forgiven and He will help us forgive ourselves, and heal our memories, scars, and regrets. It’s not always easy, and it doesn’t always come quickly, but it will come.

Elder Neil L. Andersen, "Repent... That I May Heal You", General Conference October 2009 

Elder Neil L. Andersen, "Repent... That I May Heal You", General Conference October 2009

President Spencer W. Kimball, The Power of Forgiveness, General Conference October 1977

Elder Richard G. Scott, Finding Forgiveness, General Conference April 1995

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, The Laborers in the Vineyard, General Conference April 2012

Elder James E. Faust, The Healing Power of Forgiveness, General Conference April 2007

 Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Point of Safe Return, General Conference April 2007

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Point of Safe Return, General Conference April 2007

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Merciful Obtain Mercy, General Conference April 2012

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Merciful Obtain Mercy, General Conference April 2012