Redemption

Wherefore, do the things which I have told you I have seen that your Lord and your Redeemer should do; for, for this cause have they been shown unto me, that ye might know the gate by which ye should enter. For the gate by which ye should enter is repentance and baptism by water; and then cometh a remission of your sins by fire and by the Holy Ghost.

-2 Nephi 31:17 

How do you even talk about repentance? A better question is, if you know about repentance, how do you not talk about repentance? I have felt the love of the Lord come upon me as I have walked through the steps of repentance. I am so thankful for a loving God who has a way for us to come back to him. I am grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ who made it possible for me to repent. I am so thankful that I can have that heavy load lifted off of my shoulders and I can be made whole again. I am thankful for the scriptures that lead me to Christ and teach me about repentance, especially the Book of Mormon. With a quick search tonight I learned that the word repentance is in the Book of Mormon 93 times, the Doctrine & Covenants 33 times, the New Testament 25 times, the Pearl of GP 3 times, and the Old Testament once. I am thankful that the Lord loves me enough to give me a way to escape my sins, but even more I am grateful to know that he's given a way for my husband and children a way to escape theirs also. God lives and loves us. Of that I am certain. 

Today I was reminded of this beautiful video, about redemption, made by a friend and classmate from many years earlier life. I hope that it touches you! I love you...but more importantly God Loves You!

I am thankful for the gift of repentance!