Daily Thoughts

In the D&C we read that because of the great and wonderful love of the Father and the Son, the atoning sacrifice was made by our Redeemer which made it possible for us to be saved, if we are obedient to the principles of the gospel.  D&C 138:2-4 "And reflecting upon the great atoning sacrifice that was made by the Son of God, for the redemption of the world; And the great and wonderful love made manifest by the Father and the Son in the coming of the Redeemer into the world; That through his atonement, and by obedience to the principles of the gospel, mankind might be saved."

In the New Testament we read about how a poor widow who contributed two small coins actually gave more than the rich who have abundantly because she gave all that she had. Even if we're not rich and cannot afford to donate large amounts, the little that we can give is of great value to the Lord.   Luke 21:1-4 "And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.  And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had."

In some verses with a thought booklet we read that because of the blood of Christ, we can have remission of our sins and the Lord will no longer remember our iniquities.  We can live in a new way and draw near to the Lord with a true heart and full assurance of faith, having been washed clean.  Hebrews 10:17-22 "And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.  Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.  Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,  By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;  And having an high priest over the house of God;  Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water."