Hey Y'all,
Obviously that song title 'I stand all amazed' is not a Christmas standard by any means, however I love it and have seen a very good portion of how important the Atonement is in each one of our lives. As it was fast and testimony meeting today, I was going share my testimony and talk about some of this, but in a single's ward that's kind of hard to do. People create a forever-long line before the first person is even done speaking. So, here's my thoughts from today:
First off, my Dad is pretty awesome. Just throwing that out there. :)
I share this with you mostly as a reminder to myself of the most important thing. As a recently returned missionary, young adult, man, brother, son, etc, I can get pretty caught up in a million different reasons to live the Gospel and go to Church. Spending time with friends, singing in the choir, trying to make a good impression or just not wanting to break a pretty good record. There is the most important reason that I must remind myself of: to remember the atoning sacrifice of Christ. That is the only reason I NEED to go to church. Sure, the rest are all bonuses and great things to be doing, but I constantly need to remind myself of what Christ did/does for me.
Not only for me, but for my loved ones as well. I recall a scripture in Alma 7:11 that talks about Christ taking upon him the infirmities of HIS people. Now, this was really confusing at first. Christ suffered for everyone and knows the pain, sorrow and everything of everyone. We have to remember though, that we have to accept that sacrifice. Being part of his people means becoming baptized, repenting and taking of the sacrament to remember him always. I've seen that affect in several of my good friends. One got baptized and made the decision to Follow Christ while another found out how important the atonement is in their life because of what they were feeling. Another wants to know how the Atonement works in their life and is changing to find out how it feels to have the spirit more in their life. They are all part of Christ's people. They all have the certainty of having support spiritually, emotionally and temporally.
That's what I was thinking during Church today: the Atonement. How have you used it lately?
Obviously that song title 'I stand all amazed' is not a Christmas standard by any means, however I love it and have seen a very good portion of how important the Atonement is in each one of our lives. As it was fast and testimony meeting today, I was going share my testimony and talk about some of this, but in a single's ward that's kind of hard to do. People create a forever-long line before the first person is even done speaking. So, here's my thoughts from today:
First off, my Dad is pretty awesome. Just throwing that out there. :)
I share this with you mostly as a reminder to myself of the most important thing. As a recently returned missionary, young adult, man, brother, son, etc, I can get pretty caught up in a million different reasons to live the Gospel and go to Church. Spending time with friends, singing in the choir, trying to make a good impression or just not wanting to break a pretty good record. There is the most important reason that I must remind myself of: to remember the atoning sacrifice of Christ. That is the only reason I NEED to go to church. Sure, the rest are all bonuses and great things to be doing, but I constantly need to remind myself of what Christ did/does for me.
Not only for me, but for my loved ones as well. I recall a scripture in Alma 7:11 that talks about Christ taking upon him the infirmities of HIS people. Now, this was really confusing at first. Christ suffered for everyone and knows the pain, sorrow and everything of everyone. We have to remember though, that we have to accept that sacrifice. Being part of his people means becoming baptized, repenting and taking of the sacrament to remember him always. I've seen that affect in several of my good friends. One got baptized and made the decision to Follow Christ while another found out how important the atonement is in their life because of what they were feeling. Another wants to know how the Atonement works in their life and is changing to find out how it feels to have the spirit more in their life. They are all part of Christ's people. They all have the certainty of having support spiritually, emotionally and temporally.
That's what I was thinking during Church today: the Atonement. How have you used it lately?
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