Do We Really Rely on Jesus Christ Enough?

So the other day I was having a sweet conversation with a guy down in Altamont, TN. We were talking about how life is hard at times.  We came to the realization that we make life harder than it really needs to be. We talked about how we rely on ourselves to get through these trials. That we beat ourselves up to much when we do wrong.

Jesus Christ promised that he will not leave us comfortless (John 14:18). All we have to do is rely on him. Jesus Christ will give us the strength we need to get through our trials (Matt. 11:29). Christ suffered everything we would ever go through for us so that he would be able to make our lives easier (Alma 7:12 also see verse 11). I know that Jesus Christ is always there for us and that he will never leave us alone. It is up to us to call upon Him and ask him for the strength and comfort that we need. I know that He will guide us through our trials as we humbly follow him.

We also talk about how we need to focus on the positive in life. That we need to look at the good that we have done but keep in mind how great we can become. God doesn't want us to be sad. God's purpose is to give us joy (2 Ne. 2:25). To give us this joy our Heavenly Father sent his son Jesus Christ to suffer and die for our pains, trials, sins, temptations, and all other horrible things we would face in this life that would keep us from having joy and receiving Eternal Life (John 3:16). Through Jesus Christ we can be forgiven of our sins and our short comings so there is no reason to dwell on them. We just need to seek his forgiveness, through prayer, and then strive not to make the same mistakes. We should not dwell on those things we have repented of because Christ doesn't. Christ promises not to mention those short comings to us if we truly repent of them (Ezekiel 18 verses 21-22).

So let us all rely on the Lord more. Let us pray more often with real intent. Let’s turn from our wrongs and rely on him for support through our trials. I know that our Savior is always there for us. I know that he will ease our burdens and make our lives easier as we trust in him and keep his commandments. I know that Jesus Christ died for our sins and loves us all. Let’s seek the joy in our lives that comes from living how God would want us to live. I know that the Book of Mormon will bring us that joy because it does bring us closer to Christ. So check it out. Jesus Christ lives today and loves and cares for us all.