President Boyd K. Packer: The Reason for Our Hope

Ok, so this the second post I've written today because of yesterday’s craziness. But that’s ok, I’m recommitting myself to this challenge. I’ve experienced the blessings that come into my life when I feast upon the scriptures and you can to. Remember, you don’t have to be perfect. If you miss a day, relax and start over again. You can do it. Heavenly Father will help you.  

Ok, here we go. 

President Boyd K. Packer: The Reason for Our Hope

Read or watch the entire talk here

One of the issues that Brother Packer discusses is the misconception that some people have that members of the church are not Christians. He shared a personal experience related to this issue. He met a chaplain at Christ’s College in Oxford, to whom he was gifting a bound copy of the standard works. During this meeting, Brother Packer showed the chaplain the Topical Guide, pointing out the 18 pages, with small print, that catalogues all of the references to the Savior that appear in the standard works. 

Brother Packer them reminds us of a scripture, 2 Nephi 25:26. “We preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.” 

The great blessing that Christ brought into our lives was/ is the atonement. Without it, without Him, we would not be able to return to our Heavenly Father’s presence. It’s hard to truly comprehend what that means, but I for one, am so thankful for this wonderful sacrifice.

Brother Packer tells us that “those who will repent and forsake sin will find that His merciful arm is outstretched still. Those who will listen to and heed His words and the words of His chosen servants will find peace and understanding even in the midst of great heartache and sorrow. The result of His sacrifice is to free us from the effects of sin, that all may have guilt erased and feel hope.”

Don’t hold on to your regrets. You’re only hurting yourself. Repent and let the atonement work in your life. I know that it isn’t easy, but we have to be willing to forgive others and we have to be willing to forgive ourselves. 

Remember what Brother Packer said, “the true success of the gospel of Jesus Christ will be measured by the spiritual strength of its individual members. We need the strength of conviction that is found in the heart of every loyal disciple of Christ.”  

Brothers and Sisters, we all have purpose and we are all loved and watched over by heavenly parents. Go to work and do your part. Allow the atonement into your life and you will be amazed by what happens.