December 6, 2016

OK, my #LIGHTtheWORLD post for today is one of my favorite scriptures found in D&C 19:16-19.

 16 For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;

 17 But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;

 18 Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—

 19 Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.

When I think of what the Savior has done for me and for you, my heart simply cannot contain all the love I feel for Him.  His Atonement is individual and personal.  He Atoned for each one of us and if we were the only person on earth He still would have Atoned for us.  All He asks is that we follow Him and keep His commandments.  We are to "love the Lord they God with all they heart, and with all they soul, and with all thy mind."   We are also to "love thy neighbour as thyself."  

During this Christmas season let us all see if we can love our God and our neighbors more.  Merry Christmas!