Path to Forgiveness

Each of our personal journeys is different as we seek forgiveness from human errors and peace in our hearts once again. Everyone’s experience is different but the pathway leading to the road of repentance requires the same journey. When our hearts are ready, there is a longing for the joy we have lost. When it develops into a hunger our souls cry out.  We understand there are errors in our ways. We have stumbled and fallen but to stand tall and straight we need divine help. Humbly we seek out the Lord in prayer. We have pondered and repented and feel ready. We seek solitude, where no earthly influence will be allowed to disturb our communications. We express our appreciation for the blessings in our lives. Then we pour out our heart unto the Lord expressing remorse and regret, asking for strength to let go that which is harmful to us, for forgiveness of our errors as we seek to travel the strait and narrow path that will lead us home. Everyone’s journey back requires faith, courage and belief in self. The greatest of which is faith.  There was a strong prophet in ancient times who was out hunting, intending to bring food home to his family. While alone in the wilderness the teachings of his father came into his heart and he desired again the joys he once felt, to have peace unto his soul. Mighty prayers were offered as he communed with heaven and even when darkness came he prayed on. Finally, after much prayer the Lord told him his sins were forgive. When he asked how it was done he was answered, “Thy faith has made thee whole." I hope each of us will hold tight to our faith and in so doing allow the gift of the atonement to heal our souls.