In Sister Julie B. Beck's talk this session, there were two thoughts about repentance I really liked. First, I liked the way she applied this scripture (originally given to Joseph Smith) to all of us:
It is Satan who puts hopeless thoughts into the hearts of those who have made mistakes. The Lord Jesus Christ always gives us hope. He says:"Thou wast chosen to do the work of the Lord, but because of transgression, if thou art not aware thou wilt fall."But remember, God is merciful; therefore, repent of that which thou hast done which is contrary to the commandment which I gave you, and thou art still chosen, and art again called to the work."
And I really liked this quote she shared from President Kimball too:
The cultivation of Christlike qualities is a demanding and relentless task—it is not for the seasonal worker or for those who will not stretch themselves, again and again.
The stretching process isn't easy, but it results in growth, and I do want growth!
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