Listen

Listen to the voice of Jesus Christ, your Redeemer, the Great I Aid, whose arm of mercy hath atoned for your sins. Doctrine & Covenants 29:1

Jesus Christ wrought the infinite and intimate atonement for each of us individually and all of us collectively. Drawing upon the power of the Atonement begins when we listen to his voice and reach for his outstretched hand. In sickness and in health, in good times and bad, our lives improve and become more peaceful and joyous when we turn to our Redeemer. Although we, like Nephi, “do not know the meaning pf all things,” yet we may always have the full assurance that God “loveth his children” (1 Nephi 11:17). His love and mercy toward us are constant and everlasting. The Savior beckons: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:28—30). Listen to his voice; accept his atoning invitation. (Robert L. Millet and Lloyd D. Newell. Draw Near Unto Me: Daily Reflections on the Doctrine and Covenants. 79)