Forgiveness

   So today I just felt like writing a doctrinal rant about something that's been on my mind a little while.
   Forgiving isn't always easy. Someone cuts you off, says something offensive- sometimes even on purpose. Sometimes you feel you have a right to be angry or offended. But who are you really hurting by holding a grudge? Holding a grudge is just holding onto your own pain. Sometimes it's best just to start over new- a clean slate. Let the pain go. Forget about the past and start over. Give yourself another chance, give them another chance, and move on!
   The Atonement of Jesus Christ provides that clean slate between us and God. When we sin, we cause God to be disappointed in us. That sin separates us from God. But through the Atonement we are able to have a fresh start. We can feel the forgiveness of our loving Heavenly Father and be renewed. So, let the past be in the past and form fresh views of life! Let go of your pain and you'll feel God's love in your life.