tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985858969287915197.post4065261015469078550..comments2023-12-24T06:02:46.333-07:00Comments on The Perfect Day: 01. Re-Learn What Repentance Is (and Is Not)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985858969287915197.post-22781019818762545552018-02-17T21:49:59.445-07:002018-02-17T21:49:59.445-07:00Thanks for this. I was trying to find this post fo...Thanks for this. I was trying to find this post for awhile now. I have had a mighty change of heart and was lifted out of a really awful state of darkness almost 2 years ago. It has been amazing. It really is about turning away from sin with everything I am. Come out of the world, love God above all and let His love change you into someone who has no more disposition to do evil but to do good continually. Holy is His name! Light of the (my) world. Thanks for this post.Mike Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985858969287915197.post-42699089798636753062017-09-14T11:30:09.221-06:002017-09-14T11:30:09.221-06:00I really learned a lot about repentance than ever ...I really learned a lot about repentance than ever before. It really is a way to draw closer to Christ.Rolandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985858969287915197.post-37928794290650844842013-05-08T09:56:21.526-06:002013-05-08T09:56:21.526-06:00Thanks for this post. I remember the scriptural d...Thanks for this post. I remember the scriptural definition of repentance: Confess and forsake. I believe it really is that simple. It worked for Alma's youngest son, as it had for his father, and it did not take a year of following the bishop/stake president's repentance plan and prove to him and the high council that you are okay to return.<br /><br /><br />SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745901786962474174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985858969287915197.post-20835543396811453502013-05-06T09:55:32.480-06:002013-05-06T09:55:32.480-06:00Gayle,
A few comments --
Gayle: "I have oft...Gayle,<br /><br />A few comments --<br /><br />Gayle: "I have often struggled with seeing the difference between how much Jesus Christ loved and freely forgave those that were willing to listen and turn to Him in the New Testament and how often we in the church want to make others suffer."<br />Perfect Day: I see this too -- *often*. When we witness such judgmentalism, I believe what we're seeing the symptoms of a condition which stems from not clearly understanding Christ's characteristics and implementing them in our lives. One of the best solutions I know of is to visualize him in the scriptures (see here: http://ldsperfectday.blogspot.com/2012/12/pondering-word-of-god-part-2.html). I think ALL of us would be shocked to see just how magnanimous (a perfect word for it), how merciful, how giving and loving the Lord is -- quite the converse from the judgmentalism we so often see about us. Adopting such a characteristic should be our goal, something we pray for daily.<br /><br />Gayle: "I sometimes wonder if we lose new members when they come face to face with a lot of judgmental behavior in the members."<br />Perfect Day: Definitely. I've witnessed this myself.<br /><br />Gayle: "I hope that sending them a copy of this will help them in their journey to return." <br />Perfect Day: Please let me know how I can be of assistance!<br /><br />Gayle: "I have so loved this blog and the practical advice you have shared with us." <br />Perfect Day: Thanks! All attribution goes to the Lord. I'm just the lucky stenographer of the concepts he's teaching me.<br /><br />Gayle: "I have my cell phone set to remind me to stop what I am doing to pray and meditate for a few minutes throughout the day..." --> "...I rely more on the Lord's influence and gifts." <br />Perfect Day: I totally relate. I have a dear friend who hardy hears from her grown-up son, whom she was so close to while raising him. It pains her a great deal not hearing from him. Conversely, I've seen her face when he calls her and touches bases with her, even if its a quick call or text. That's taught me a lot.<br /><br />Gayle: "Thank you so much for pointing out the importance of knocking three times at the door of God."<br />Perfect Day: The three knocks post (here: http://ldsperfectday.blogspot.com/2012/11/three-knocks-day-on-door-of-heaven.html) was just the warmup. More cool stuff is coming...Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345721258691926989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8985858969287915197.post-85203769490544273522013-05-06T09:03:29.204-06:002013-05-06T09:03:29.204-06:00Thank you so much for this! I have often struggle...Thank you so much for this! I have often struggled with seeing the difference between how much Jesus Christ loved and freely forgave those that were willing to listen and turn to Him in the New Testament and how often we in the church want to make others suffer. Our missionary message is one of love and compassion and invitation. I sometimes wonder if we lose new members when they come face to face with a lot of judgmental behavior in the members. I have some inactive children who have left the church because of viewing this judgmental type of behavior in members, even though I have warned them to not reject the principles of the gospel because of imperfect people. I hope that sending them a copy of this will help them in their journey to return. <br /><br />I have so loved this blog and the practical advice you have shared with us. I have my cell phone set to remind me to stop what I am doing to pray and meditate for a few minutes throughout the day. This simple thing has made a tremendous difference in my life. I can get so busy throughout the day. This simple time out to spend with Heavenly Father is helping me to repent throughout the day--to turn to Him throughout the day. The closeness and increase in the spirit has been such a blessing in my life. Sometimes the time together is a longer visit, and sometimes it is a quick "touching base" with Him, depending on what is going on during the day. But either way, each time I stop to direct my attention to Him, I am open to the Spirit which allows me to receive little messages of love from Heavenly Father, and sometimes profound insight and direction. I find that I am thinking about the Lord more and more throughout the day, which continues bless my life. I feel happier and more loved. Change in life is getting easier as I rely more on the Lord's influence and gifts. Thank you so much for pointing out the importance of knocking three times at the door of God. Gaylenoreply@blogger.com