General Conference Quotes: Elder Benjamin De Hoyos

It does not matter the circumstances, trials, or challenges that might surround us; an understanding of the doctrine of Christ and His Atonement will be the source of our strength and peace—yes, brothers and sisters, that internal tranquility that is born of the Spirit and which the Lord gives to His faithful Saints. He nourishes us, saying: "Peace I leave with you. … Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John14:27).

I was really grateful to hear him quote the scripture that has become my theme in the last couple weeks. Jesus Christ really has been giving me peace. In fact, this morning I woke up with peace and hope and comforting reassurances. He's been blessing me so much. It has been a very challenging time of life, but Jesus Christ and His Atonement have been the source of my strength and peace. =) Friends help, but ultimately my peace comes from Christ.


Here's the whole text of his talk: http://lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/called-to-be-saints?lang=eng

Peace

Our pyramid group got together and we practiced my pyramid project for MT Ensemble, and it sounded awesome! I'm having them use the tone chimes, and I'm singing my favorite scripture above it. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.... Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." I have been clinging to that scripture for dear life. I love it. =)

Forgiveness: My Burden Was Made Light

The miracle of forgiveness amazes me. It amazes me that through one Man, Jesus Christ, despair and bitterness can be replaced with peace and healing. If that's not a miracle I don't know what is.
Having had the opportunity to forgive someone who had hurt me and led me to feel bitterness, I can testify that the peace that comes from the forgiveness and the peace that comes from Jesus Christ, are very real. He can heal every wound.
I want to repeat something I've repeated often in the last couple years:
Everything that seems unfair in this life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Transcendant Peace

Sublime feeling: The peace of the temple. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to go this morning. There's nothing quite like it. It's a foretaste of heaven.