I Bear Witness That The Savior Lives.

Through The Atonement Of Jesus Christ, Each Of Us Can Become Clean And The Burden Of Our Rebellion Will Be Lifted. Remember, Repentance Is Not Punishment. It Is The Hope-filled Path To A More Glorious Future.

Personally, I Am Enthusiastic About The Future. You Can Be Too. You Are Living In The Most Exciting Period Of Time In History. Many Reasons Could Be Cited For That Optimism. Yet Your Greatest Source Of Hope And Assurance Is That You Have The Fulness Of The Teachings Of The Master. They Will Show You How To Live A Good Life. You Can Receive Ordinances And Covenants That When Righteously Lived Assure True Happiness And Significant Attainment.

I Know That Every Difficulty We Face In Life, Even Those That Come From Our Own Negligence Or Even Transgression, Can Be Turned By The Lord Into Growth Experiences, A Virtual Ladder Upward. I Certainly Do Not Recommend Transgression As A Path To Growth. It Is Painful, Difficult, And So Totally Unnecessary. It Is Far Wiser And So Much Easier To Move Forward In Righteousness. But Through Proper Repentance, Faith In The Lord Jesus Christ, And Obedience To His Commandments, Even The Disappointment That Comes From Transgression Can Be Converted Into A Return To Happiness.

Something Extraordinary Is Happening. Do You Sense It? Truly, As Obedience And Morality Decline In The World, The Lord Is Sending More Exceptional Spirits To Earth. As A Body They Excel The Average Capacity Of Their Forebears. Their Potential For Personal Growth And Positive Contribution Is Enormous.

You Don't Need To Compromise Your Standards To Be Accepted By Good Friends. The More Obedient You Arethe More The Lord Can Help You Overcome Temptation. You Can Also Help Others Because They Will Feel Your Strength. Let Them Know About Your Standards By Consistently Living Themno One Intends To Make Serious Mistakes. They Come When You Compromise Your Standards To Be More Accepted By Others. You Be The Strong One. You Be The Leader. Choose Good Friends And Resist Peer Pressure Together.