The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ

Strengthen Faith in Jesus Christ

Elder Andersen emphasizes the importance of strengthening one's faith in Jesus Christ as a foundational step towards repentance and forgiveness. He encourages individuals to turn from sin, turn towards God, and yield their hearts to the Savior.

The Savior continuously calls, "Come unto me."

Forgiveness is a divine gift offered through the grace of Jesus Christ.

• Strengthening faith invigorates the soul's yearning to know and believe in Christ.
• Turning from sin and towards God is a beginning step in repentance.
• Full forgiveness comes from the Savior.

• Reflect on a time when your faith in Jesus Christ helped you overcome a difficult challenge.
• Consider how turning towards God has impacted your life.
• Think about a moment when you felt the Savior's call to "come unto me."

Practice Honesty in Repentance

Elder Andersen discusses the necessity of honesty in the repentance process. He explains that true repentance involves being honest with God, oneself, those harmed, and priesthood leaders.

Your Heavenly Father rejoices in your resolve to come unto Him with a broken heart and contrite spirit.

• Honesty is crucial in returning to God.
• A broken heart and contrite spirit are essential for repentance.
• Godly sorrow leads to a deep longing to return to God.

• Share a personal experience where honesty played a key role in your repentance process.
• Consider a time when you felt godly sorrow and how it influenced your actions.
• Reflect on how being honest with yourself and others has brought you closer to God.

Restore What Is Broken

Elder Andersen encourages individuals to strive to repair what they have broken through their actions, even when full restoration isn't possible. He shares an example of making restitution beyond financial means.

Your efforts to restore what you have broken may have nothing to do with money, but as you humbly counsel with the Lord, you may find there is more you can do.

• Restoration involves more than financial restitution.
• Counseling with the Lord can reveal additional ways to make amends.
• The Lord's grace aids in healing those who have been hurt.

• Think about a time when you worked to repair a relationship or situation you had damaged.
• Reflect on how the Lord has guided you in making restitution.
• Consider ways you can make amends in your life today.

Seek Divine Approval by Degrees

Elder Andersen advises patience as individuals seek the Lord's forgiveness and approval, which may come gradually. He reassures that the Lord hears our cries and will ease burdens over time.

Be patient as the Lord gives you His blessing and approval by degrees.

• Divine approval may come gradually.
• The Lord hears our cries and begins to ease burdens.
• Patience is essential in the repentance process.

• Share a time when you felt the Lord's approval come gradually in your life.
• Reflect on how patience has played a role in your spiritual journey.
• Consider how the Lord has eased your burdens over time.

Comfort for the Injured and Suffering

Elder Andersen offers comfort to those injured by the sins of others, assuring them of the Savior's love and power to bring beauty from ashes. He emphasizes the Savior's ability to heal and strengthen those who seek Him.

He has the power to bring beauty from the ashes of your suffering.

• The Savior knows and loves those who suffer.
• Trusting in the Lord transforms sorrow into joy.
• The Savior's atoning love is available to all who seek Him.

• Reflect on a time when the Savior's love brought you comfort during suffering.
• Consider how trusting in the Lord has transformed your sorrow into joy.
• Share an experience where you felt the Savior's healing power in your life.