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DOUBT NOT, FEAR NOT
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From the LDS General Conference Talk in October 2006, titled, The Great and Wonderful Love, Anthony D. Perkins gives us Five Changes to your Thoughts and Heart to More Fully Feel the Tender Love Of God.
"First - see yourself as a precious child of a loving Father in Heaven. God the Father is merciful and has infinite love for you despite your faults. When you feel worthless, 'remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God' (D&C 18:10) Refrain from repeatedly thinking or saying negative words about yourself - there is a clear difference between humility and humiliation. Identify and use your unique talents rather than dwelling on your weaknesses.
Second - Place your burdens on Jesus Christ. When you feel overwhelmed by expectations and challenges, do not fight the battle alone. Follow the example of small children, and drop to your knees in prayer. Jesus Christ commanded us, 'Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.' (D&C 6:36). Doubt, fear, and worry indicate we have taken all of life's burdens and anxieties on ourselves.
Third - Forgive yourself of sins and imperfections. Heavenly Father is not expecting you to become completely perfect in this life. To forgive yourself and others, you must trust the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Our Father in Heaven is saddened when we limit the power of His Son's atoning sacrifice.
Fourth - sustain hope of eternal life. 'As you do your best to be obedient and repentant, you too can receive a place in the celestial kingdom through the Atonement and grace of Jesus Christ' (Titus 3:7)
Fifth - Find joy in each day. One source of joy is service. You will experience greater joy in life as you eradicate adult-onset pessimism and substitute childlike optimism.
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