We had a very tender Zone Conference today. As Christmas approaches, so does the anticipation of severe homesickness. To help us "get out of ourselves", our incredible Mission President and his wife centered everything about this meeting on the Savior. We spoke of His birth, His life, and of His death. And more than anything, we spoke of His infinite atoning sacrifice.
Elder Graziano was asked to share the things that He has done to help Him remain humble and close to the Savior. Tears filled Elder Graziano's eyes as he described the Son of God, pleading to His Father to remove this cup and that he would do anything to prevent himself from being that last drop that made the cup overflow.
Sin is a major obstacle in life; mine included! I seek to do better, seek forgiveness, seek to rid myself of the guilt that comes from mistakes: but, more often than not, I forget to seek the Savior. Closeness with Him comes from taking steps toward Him. He must become real to us. We must pray with sincerity and believe Christ when He says that He knows and loves us. The day will come when we will realize that we cannot find relief on our own.
He patiently waits.
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