Light of Christ

http://www.mormonchannel.org/video/mormon-messages?v=3701964025001
 
It is part of our own condition as mortal beings to sometimes feel as though we are completely and utterly surrounded by darkness. We might have lost a loved one; a child might have strayed; we might have received a troubling medical diagnosis; we might have employment challenges and be burdened by doubts or fears; or we might feel alone or unloved.

But even though we may feel lost in the midst of our current circumstances, God promises the hope of His light. He promises to illuminate the way before us and show us the way out of darkness. I have felt that healing in my own life and it comes when we move away from the darkness that seems to engulf us and walk towards the hope of a brighter light. The light of God not only blesses my own life but forever blesses the lives of many, many others as we share it. God’s light is real. It is available to all! It is within reaching distance. "It has the power to soften the sting of the deepest wound. It can be a healing balm for the loneliness and sickness of our souls. In the furrows of despair, it can plant the seeds of a brighter hope. It can enlighten the deepest valleys of sorrow. It can illuminate the path before us and lead us through the darkest night into the promise of a new dawn." Through this everlasting light, we are then lead home to God, the very one who gave us the light of faith, the light of charity, and the light of hope. Open your heart to Him. As you walk toward the hope of God’s light, you will discover the compassion, love, and goodness of a loving Heavenly Father, in whom there is no darkness at all.:)

Gift of the Atonement

I speak today to those who may be lost and are searching for that lower light to help guide them back. “[Jesus Christ] is the light and the life of the world.”⁶ As we fix our gaze on His teachings, we will be guided to the harbor of spiritual safety. That is what Latter-day Saints do around the world. That is the Light we offer to those who are in darkness and have lost their way. "Wherever our members and missionaries may go, our message is one of faith and hope in the Savior Jesus Christ."
 

The Atonement, By President Boyd K. Packer


Rescued by Christ Mormon Message

Change of Heart

Can ye feel so now?

"In one of the most profound verses in all of scripture, Alma proclaims, “If ye have experienced a change of heart, and if ye have felt to sing the song of redeeming love, I would ask, can ye feel so now?” It is not surprising that some in the Church believe they can’t answer Alma’s question with a resounding yes. They do not “feel so now.” They feel they are in a spiritual drought. Others are angry, hurt, or disillusioned. If these descriptions apply to you, it is important to evaluate why you cannot “feel so now.”
Brothers and Sisters, we must have that determination to serve our Father in Heaven until the very end! No matter the cost! He desires us to to "feel so now" of the love that He has for you and for each and every one of His children. God has not, He will not and will NEVER fail us! Through His love and mercy of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we have hope and strength to prepare now for the eternities to come.

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/can-ye-feel-so-now?lang=eng#d

Can Ye Feel So Now? - general-conference

Some in the Church believe they can’t answer Alma’s question with a resounding yes. They do not “feel so now.”

Starfish Story

Just like in this story, we too can make a difference.  Be thankful for all the small successes in your home, your family relationships, your education and livelihood, your Church participation and personal improvement.These successes may seem tiny to you and they may go unnoticed by others, but God notices them and they are not small to Him. Our journey toward perfection is long, but we can find wonder and delight in even the tiniest steps in that journey. :)

Terror, Triumph and Wedding Feast by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

" God expects you to have enough faith and determination and enough trust in Him to keep moving, keep living, keep rejoicing. In fact, He expects you to not simply to face the future ( that sounds pretty grim and stoic) ; He expects you to embrace and shape the future -- to love it and rejoice in it and delight in your opportunities.

God is anxiously waiting for the chance to answer your prayers and fulfill your dreams, just as He always has. But He can't if you don't pray, and He can't if you don't dream. In short, He can't if you don't believe."

-Elder Jeffrey R. Holland