D&C 133:52-53
Question
It’s especially hard to go through the pains of life when you feel like no one understands or is there for you. However, as these verses remind us, the Savior has been “afflicted” in all our afflictions too and wants us to feel His “loving kindness.”
Elder Cook gives several suggestions to feel of His love more fully.
Which ones stick out to you? What has helped you feel of His love and support in the past?
Scripture
52 And now the year of my redeemed is come; and they shall mention the loving kindness of their Lord, and all that he has bestowed upon them according to his goodness, and according to his loving kindness, forever and ever.
53 In all their afflictions he was afflicted. And the angel of his presence saved them; and in his love, and in his pity, he redeemed them, and bore them, and carried them all the days of old;
D&C 133:52-53
Quote
Receive His love in humility. Be grateful for the gift and especially for the giver of the gift. True gratitude is the ability to humbly see, feel, and even receive love. Gratitude is a form of returning love to God. Recognize His hand, tell Him so, express your love to Him. As you come to truly know the Lord, you will find an intimate, sacred relationship built on trust. You will come to know He understands your anguish and will, in compassion, always respond to you in love.
Receive it. Feel it. It is not enough just to know that God loves you. The gift is to be felt continually day by day. It will then be a divine motivator throughout your life. Repent. Remove any worldliness from your life, including anger. Receive a continual remission of your sins, and you will bridle all your passions and be filled with love.
Elder Gene R. Cook
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