The Atonement of Jesus Christ

Hey guys,
Today I am deciding to do something a little bit different. This post isn't about something that I learned in my family relations class but rather something that's been brought up a lot in my life and is of great importance to me. The topic I want to discuss with you today is the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The atonement has many different pieces to it that often we look over. Many people seem to think that the atonement can only be used for repentance, This is NOT the case. When Jesus Christ atoned for each of us he suffered for our pains, afflictions, and yes our sins. He suffered for it all. This is so that when we go through these hard times and feel like we are alone, He can comfort us because He knows exactly how we feel. Elder Dallin H. Oaks states that "apart from death and sin, we have many other challenges as we struggle through mortality. Because of that same Atonement, our Savior can provide us the strength we need to overcome these mortal challenges." He also says, "He therefore knows our struggles, our heartaches, our temptations, and our suffering, for He willingly experienced them all as an essential part of His Atonement. And because of this, His Atonement empowers Him to succor us—to give us the strength to bear it all." How amazing is that? Jesus Christ suffered so that He could provide us the strength that we need to get through the hard times. Another example of Christ's love for each of us is seen in John 11:33-35. This is talking about how when Jesus saw Mary crying He wept with her. He loved her so much and knew the pain she was going through and wept. This principle amazes me. The other thing I wanted to focus on in this is Christ's willingness to atone for us. In the quote by Elder Oaks it says "For he willingly experienced them all". Although he knew it would be hard, He gave up His will to the Father's and atoned for us. In 1 Nephi 19:9 it says "He suffereth it, because of his loving kindness" Later in verse 10 it states that he "yeildeth himself according to the words of the angel." These scriptures show the true selflessness and love our brother had for each of us. I'm grateful for all the love and strength I have recieved through the atonement and hope that each of you will be able to feel it in your lives. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Reference: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/10/strengthened-by-the-atonement-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng