Quotes by James E. Faust

My ward in Arizona is incredible. It has people from every walk of life. Very, very wealthy and very, very poor. I am the 36th single sister in our ward. The bishop has spoken with me many times about sacrament meetings. His main purpose is to have everyone come and feel the spirit. He wants everyone to come and be spiritually fed. To come and feast. It is amazing. The spirit is so strong in this ward. It's incredible.

I have been amazed by even the sacrament meeting bulletins. On the back of the each week is a quote. These past few weeks the quotes has pierced my soul and given me solice. They have brought answers to some of my questions, some of my struggles, some of my burdens.

"The atonement not only benefits the sinner, but also benefits those sinned agaist, that is, the victims. By forgiving "those who trespass against us" (Matt 6:13) the atonement brings a measure of peace and comfort to those who have been innocently victimized by the sins of others. The basic source for the healing of the soul is the Atonement of Jesus Christ. . . . . The injured should do what they can to work through their trials, and the Savior will "succor his people according to their infirmities." (Alma 7:12) He will help us carry our burdens. Some injuries are so hurtful and deep that they cannot be healed without help from a higher power. . . . He understands our pain and will walk with us even in our darkest hours."

(James E. Faust, Ensign, Nov 2001)

"In the pain, the agony, and the heroic endeavors of life, we pass through a refiner's fire, and the insignificant and the unimportant in our lives can melt away like dross and make our faith bright, intact and strong. In this way, the divine image can be mirrored from the soul. It is part of the purging toll exacted of some to become acquainted with God. In the agonies of life, we seem to listen better to the faint, Godly whisperings of the Divine Shepard."
-President Faust

WOW!! Thank you Father for answering my prayers. For helping me understand the reason for my pain, sorrow and loss. Thank you, Dear Father, for answering my thoughts through a weekly bulletin.

We are so loved!! We are loved so very, very much. He knows us individually. He knows exactly what we need to heal. He knows each and everyone of us. These little miracles in my life confirmed again to me, how loved we are. His love is amazing. Please come taste of the fruit. Come and partake. Come and feel to the marrow of your bones, the love of our Heavenly Father and his Beloved Son, Jesus Christ have for you.