Returning to the Fold

The last couple of weeks have been stressful and straining. You never realize how far away you've gotten from the Lord until you're sitting there, at the end of your ropes, reaching for His saving hand. They always say to read your scriptures daily and to always have a prayer in your heart, and they are absolutely right! Going without these important things has caused more damage to me spiritually than I ever thought possible. Now that I have looked back on the lasting effects, I'm not pleased with what I've seen. I'm so very thankful for Conference and the opportunity I had to listen to the inspired words of our prophet and other church leaders. I am beginning to not look back and to just continue forward! I feel much better all the time and I don't worry about all the stupid things that had me stressed out before. I feel the love of the Savior all around me and I know I'm doing right in repenting for what kept me far away from the Lord. As I wait for the new Conference edition of the Ensign to come out, I read from the last conference edition. I love the talks so much! The love of the Lord truly is the greatest blessing we are given. I'm so very blessed to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and to have the knowledge of the gospel in my life. Without it, I don't even want to think about where I'd be today.