Apostle Paul "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.
"Our love for those around us increases when we remember that we are all children of God - that we are spirit brothers and sisters. The love that results from this realization has the power to transcend all boundaries of nation, creed, and color."
Russell Ballard "If we could truly understand the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ we would realize how precious is ONE son or daughter of God. I believe our Heavenly Father's everlasting purpose for His children is generally achieved by the small and simple things we do for one another. At the heart of the English word atonement is the word one. If all mankind understood this, there would never be anyone with whom we would not be concerned, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, or social or economic standing. We would strive to emulate the Saviors life and would never be unkind, indifferent, disrespectful, or insensitive to others." Sadly, in today's world, a person's importance is often judged by the size of the audience before which he or she performs. That is how media and sports programs are rated, how corporate prominence is sometimes determined, and often how governmental rank is obtained. That may be why roles such as father, mother, and missionary seldom receive standing ovations. Fathers, mothers, and missionaries "play" before very small audiences. Yet, in the eyes of the Lord, there may be only one size of audience that is of lasting importance - and that is just one, each one, you and me, and each one of the children of God. The irony of the Atonement is that it is infinite and eternal, yet it is applied individually, one person at a time.
You are loved! God the Father sent His only son for YOU. The plan of salvation is for YOU. The atonement is for YOU. Know that God loves you so much that if you were the only one He still would have sent His son just for YOU! What a great blessing it is to love and to be loved.
President Hinckley "Each of us can, with effort, successfully root the principle of love deep in our being so that we may be nourished by its great power all our lives. For as we tap into the power of love, we will come to understand the great truth written by John: "God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God."
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