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"Interrupting Angels" painting by Annie Henrie Nader is used with permission.
Through Jesus Christ, I can receive and retain a remission of my sins.
From Come, Follow Me :
Sometimes, even when you have felt forgiven of your sins, you might struggle to keep that feeling and stay on the path of righteousness. King Benjamin taught his people how to both receive and retain a remission of sins.
“Scriptural references to retaining a remission of sin are found only in Mosiah 4:11–12 and 26, and in Alma 4:13–14. The pivotal nexus between imparting of our substance to those in need and retaining a remission of our sins is found in Mosiah 4:26 and Alma 4:13–14. Living by the teachings contained in these verses will place the saint (see Mosiah 3:19) on a secure course to eternal life.
In Mosiah 4:26, part of King Benjamin’s final address to his people, Benjamin teaches us that to retain a remission of sins we must “impart of [our] substance to the poor, every man according to that which he hath, such as feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and administering to their relief, both spiritually and temporally, according to their wants.” In Mosiah 4:11–12, King Benjamin implores us to retain a remission of our sins by remembering the greatness of our God, praying daily, and standing steadfast in the faith of Jesus Christ.” W. Ralph Pew, For the Sake of Retaining a Remission of Your Sins
Joseph F. Smith said, "When messengers are sent to minister to the inhabitants of this earth, they are not strangers, but from the ranks of our kindred [and] friends . . . In like manner, our fathers and mothers, brothers, sisters, and friends who have passed away from this earth, having been faithful, and worthy to enjoy these rights and privileges, may have a mission given them to visit their relatives and friends upon the earth again, bringing from the divine Presence messages of love, of warning, of reproof and instruction to those whom they had learned to love in the flesh." Gospel Doctrine (read more here).
How can you learn more about these loved ones who are cheering you on? Getting to know about their lives can help open the door to receive their influence in your life to help you through troubled times and to stay on the covenant path.
Check out these FamilySearch Activities and select the ones you would enjoy doing as a family or individually:
Have fun exploring additional activities to get to know your ancestors in FamilySearch Discovery and in The Family History Guide Activities pages. See also 10 Ways to Find Ancestor's Stories, your FamilySearch fan chart, and check out the All The Stories site to see a searchable list of all the stories anyone has placed on your part of the Family Tree.
"Interrupting Angels" by Annie Henrie Nader
"The Lord so declared: 'I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.' What a promise! When we are faithful, He and His angels will help us." Face the Future with Faith
See what Sheri Dew shares about asking for angels to help you:
To express gratitude to these ancestors, honor their names and perform temple ordinances for them. Write a letter of gratitude to one or more of your ancestors and add these to your FamilySearch memories.
"So keep loving. Keep trying. Keep trusting. Keep believing. Keep growing. Heaven is cheering you on today, tomorrow, and forever." Jeffrey R. Holland, Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders Among You
You may also be interested in reading this article by Larry E. Dahl and watching this short video clip by Elder Holland: Angels Round About You. Also, see these inspirational items from Elder Holland:
If you feel they can be shared, record in FamilySearch memories any experiences describing times you have felt the influence of your ancestors. Perhaps these experiences can help strengthen the family bonds and testimonies of your living family and generations to come.
I believe and trust in God.
From Come, Follow Me :
As you read Mosiah 4:5–10, look for truths about God that give you reason to trust Him.
“Think of your own life. Over the years, I have listened to thousands of profoundly spiritual experiences from Latter-day Saints all across the world, confirming to me beyond any question that God knows and loves each of us and that He eagerly desires to reveal Himself to us. These experiences may come at pivotal times in our lives or in what may at first seem as uneventful happenings, but they are always accompanied by an exceptionally strong spiritual confirmation of the love of God.
Remembering these spiritually defining experiences takes us to our knees, declaring as did the Prophet Joseph: “What I received was from heaven. I know it, and I know that God knows that I know it.” (see Joseph Smith—History 1).”
“Embrace your sacred memories. Believe them. Write them down. Share them with your family. Trust that they come to you from your Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son.24 Let them bring patience to your doubts and understanding to your difficulties.25 I promise you that as you willingly acknowledge and carefully treasure the spiritually defining events in your life, more and more will come to you. Heavenly Father knows you and loves you!
Jesus is the Christ, His gospel has been restored, and as we remain faithful, I witness we will be His forever.” Neil L. Anderson Spiritually Defining Memories
You may want to use the Memories Audio app or the Record My Story feature on FamilySearch to preserve your memories. Read more in The Family History Guide here.
See also: Henry B. Eyring O Remember, Remember.
I take upon myself the name of Christ as I make covenants with Him.
From Come, Follow Me :
How can you show that you “belong” to the Savior?
“‘As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” explains President Thomas S. Monson, “sacred covenants are to be revered by us, and faithfulness to them is a requirement for happiness. Yes, I speak of the covenant of baptism, the covenant of the priesthood, and the covenant of marriage as examples.
“As we enter into these important covenants, we become partakers of the new and everlasting covenant, “even the fulness of [the gospel of Jesus Christ]” (D&C 66:2). The new and everlasting covenant is “the sum total of all gospel covenants and obligations” we’ve made, and the resulting blessings include all that the Father has, including eternal life.
“As we strive to understand and keep our covenants, we should remember that keeping our covenants is not merely a list of things to do but a commitment to become like the Savior.” Understanding Our Covenants with God
Look through photos of family members that remind you of covenant-making events, such as when they were baptized, ordained to the priesthood, went to the temple for the first time, or sealed in the temple. Share these experiences with each other.
Capture these stories as they are being told, using the FamilySearch Memories App, or use Record My Story (see this blog post). You might want to create a folder, book, or digital file of baptism memories of family members. When and where were you baptized? Who baptized you? How did you feel when you were baptized? Who attended? How did making covenants change your life? Upload the photos to FamilySearch Memories. This would be a beautiful gift for anyone of any age preparing for baptism or just a wonderful way to share memories with those you love.
