āThe Savior teaches that we will have tribulation in the world, but we should ābe of good cheerā because He has āovercome the worldā (John 16:33). His Atonement reaches and is powerful enough not only to pay the price for sin but also to heal every mortal affliction. The Book of Mormon teaches that āhe shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his peopleā (Alma 7:11; see also 2 Nephi 9:21).
āHe knows of our anguish, and He is there for us. Like the Good Samaritan in His parable, when He finds us wounded at the wayside, He binds up our wounds and cares for us (see Luke 10:34). Brothers and sisters, the healing power of His Atonement is for you, for us, for all.ā
āLucifer whispers that lifeās not fair and that if the gospel were true, we would never have problems or disappointments. ā¦ The gospel isnāt a guarantee against tribulation. That would be like a test with no questions. Rather, the gospel is a guide for maneuvering through the challenges of life with a sense of purpose and direction.ā
Sheri Dew
| āThis Is a Test. It Is Only a Test,ā The Best of Womenās Conference (2000), 134ā35
Topics: Atonement, Purpose, Trials