"For it is expedient that an atonement should be made; for according to the great plan of the Eternal God there must be an atonement made, or else all mankind must unavoidably perish; yea, all are hardened; yea, all are fallen and are lost, and must perish except it be through the atonement which it is expedient should be made." -Alma 34:9
“Don’t say, ‘No one understands me; I can’t sort it out, or get the help I need.’ Those comments are self-defeating. No one can help you without faith and effort on your part. . Your personal growth requires that. Don’t look for a life virtually free from discomfort, pain, pressure, challenge, or grief, for those are the tools a loving Father uses to stimulate our person growth and understanding. As the scriptures repeatedly affirm, you will be helped as you exercise faith in Jesus Christ. That faith is demonstrated by a willingness to trust His promises given through His prophets and in His scriptures, which contain His own words. You may not fully understand how to do this yet, but trust that He will help you use your agency to open the doors for His healing to occur. Faith in Jesus Christ means we trust in Him; we trust His teachings. That leads to hope, and hope brings charity, the pure love of Christ- that peaceful feeling that comes when we sense His concern, His love and His capacity to cure us or to ease our burdens with His healing power.” –Elder Richard G. Scott, Ensign, May 1994, pp. 8
"The Savior teaches that we will have tribulation in the world, but we should “be of good cheer” because He has “overcome the world” (John 16:33). His Atonement reaches and is powerful enough not only to pay the price for sin but also to heal every mortal affliction. The Book of Mormon teaches that “He shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people” (Alma 7:11; see also 2 Nephi 9:21).He knows of our anguish, and He is there for us. Like the good Samaritan in His parable, when He finds us wounded at the wayside, He binds up our wounds and cares for us (see Luke 10:34). Brothers and sisters, the healing power of His Atonement is for you, for us, for all. –Elder Dallin H. Oaks, “He heals the Heavy Laden”, General Conference, April 2006, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2006/10/he-heals-the-heavy-laden?lang=eng&query=divorce | “Claim the promises of the Savior of the world. Ask for the healing balm of the Atonement for whatever may be troubling you or your children. Know that in faith things will be made right in spite of you or more correctly, because of you.” –Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Ensign, May 1997, pp.36 |
“How the Atonement was wrought, we do not know. No mortal watched as evil turned away and hid in shame before the light of that pure being. All wickedness could not quench that light. When what was done was done, the ransom had been paid. Both death and hell forsook their claim on all who would repent. Men at last were free. Then every soul who ever lived could choose to touch that light and be redeemed. By this infinite sacrifice, through this atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.” –President Boyd K. Packer, Atonement, Agency, Accountability, General Conference, April 1988, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1988/04/atonement-agency-accountability?lang=eng&query=atonement
My Personal Position Statement:
I am so thankful for this experience I have been able to have with the Pathway Program because I feel like it has brought me closer to my Savior, Jesus Christ. Christ is supposed to be at the center of our lives and i cannot think of a better way than to have him at the center of our learning. I am thrilled to be attend BYU-Idaho in the fall and have this new pattern in my life continue. With Jesus Christ at the center of my learning, I find myself thinking of Him more. Pondering Him, His sacrifice, the atonement and how it all applies to my life. I am excited to be apart of more than just a college and to reap the benefit BYU-Idaho offers me that will have far reaching effects into eternity.
I am so thankful for this experience I have been able to have with the Pathway Program because I feel like it has brought me closer to my Savior, Jesus Christ. Christ is supposed to be at the center of our lives and i cannot think of a better way than to have him at the center of our learning. I am thrilled to be attend BYU-Idaho in the fall and have this new pattern in my life continue. With Jesus Christ at the center of my learning, I find myself thinking of Him more. Pondering Him, His sacrifice, the atonement and how it all applies to my life. I am excited to be apart of more than just a college and to reap the benefit BYU-Idaho offers me that will have far reaching effects into eternity.