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The Savior is real! He knows each of us personally and individually. His love is unlike anything else we can find in this life or the next. He knows our heart, our thoughts, and our pains. He feels are heartache and knows when we struggle. We knew Him so personally before coming to earth. We sat with Him and were taught at His feet. We laughed and cried with Him. Our relationship with Him is powerful and real.When we came to this life, we forgot our life from before. We have to rely on the Spirit to help us remember...

"Choose your love; love your choice." President Thomas S. Monson I hit the MEGA jackpot when I convinced this pretty lady to marry me!There was a moment on my mission when everything felt like it was falling apart. We didn't have people to teach and the people weren't being the most friendly. It didn't help that it rained and rained and rained. It rained for weeks and weeks! It felt like it would never end.On one particular rainy day, my companion had enough. He dropped his bag and sat on the curb. He was frustrated, and so was I. I...

"Joy is one of the inherent results of repentance." Elder Dale G. Renlund Being able to repent is everything! The joy and happiness you feel when you know you have repented and been forgiven is priceless.⠀A wise leader once told me, that if we TRULY understood how incredibly powerful and eternal the Atonement is, we wouldn't waste another second holding on to our sins. We would literally do anything and everything we could to unload our burdens and take the healing power that is offered us by our Savior. It is the most precious and intimate gift. ⠀I'm so grateful...

"Because of the Savior's Atonement and His grace, righteous living will be rewarded with personal peace." Elder Quentin L. Cook I don't know about you, but personal peace sounds nice! ⠀Isn't it beautiful how the Atonement covers everything comprehensively and individually? It is the greatest single act in the history of the universe. All we have to do is accept it in our lives and continue to use it daily.⠀There was a time in my life were I needed the healing power of the Atonement urgently. I can remember clearly, the feelings of hopelessness and confusion because of my choices....

I came across this picture of President Nelson the other day, and it touched my heart. Here is the Prophet of God, taking time to visit and minister to the one. Look how he is holding the man's hand. He is taking time and paying attention. The love and concern is genuine and powerful. It's almost as if President Nelson and this man are the only two people in the room.⠀I imagine this is how it would be if the Savior were here. He would take time to comfort and meet the needs of every single one of us. His...