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Re: Overcoming abuse through the atonement [message #1206 is a reply to message #1203] Sat, 06 October 2012 23:33 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Jeremy is currently offline  Jeremy
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Dragon
Can you show me which scriptures offer comfort on this topic?

Dragon, I can only give specifics that have provided ME comfort, strength, and hope. I would hope they provide you the same pleasures.
I realize that I specifically mentioned The Book of Mormon but I hope you will allow me to use other LDS scripture as these are the initial thoughts that I had.

From my own experience, this type of cheating ones soul is beyond description and comprehension. The word "pain" does not justly express the sorrow, loss, and manipulation ones soul experiences from these actions. Those who are acted upon, and those who do the acting. Either way, the Father of Lies uses such evil works to manipulate a very precious truth. That is to say, he would have you and I believe that no one loves us. No one cares for us. No one hears our voice. No one sees our tears as they fall to the floor. No one knows we exist...our soul has no value...to anyone.
This is a lie and is overcome by this scripture:

10 Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;
11 For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him. (Doctrine and Covenants, Doctrine and Covenants, Section 18)

Not only is my soul of value...it is of great worth. Not only does someone know my pain...my Redeemer suffered it.

Sometimes I forget where I currently am in life and on this journey. This scripture, though probably not in the specific context you are hoping for, has been a good reminder:

20 O, how could you have forgotten your God in the very day that he has delivered you? (Book of Mormon, Helaman, Chapter 7)

I have much reason to rejoice. Not only because of the freedom of not being acted upon, but also the liberation brought from knowing I have value.

Another comforter or witness has come while pondering Alma 32.

28...It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to enlighten my understanding, yea, it beginneth to be delicious to me. (Book of Mormon, Alma, Chapter 32)

I mentioned the loss that is felt. Conscious or sub conscious, the loss is real. For many that void is filled with some other "thing" to take its place. Maybe for most this is anger. Others might feel guilty....or even both. But if somehow you recognize these dark fillers that reside in your heart you can remove them and in their place allow the word to go. The word can do more than fill a void, it can do something that is simply miraculous. It can ENLARGE ones soul.
Not only is my soul valuable...but it can be enlarged!

Well, now the scriptures have overcome (for me) a major lie that served to manipulate and destroy my potential. Now it is time to seek the gospel. Now it is time to fill my soul with that which is good and true. It is time to eat and drink, and be filled.

8 And he said unto them: He that eateth this bread eateth of my body to his soul; and he that drinketh of this wine drinketh of my blood to his soul; and his soul shall never hunger nor thirst, but shall be filled. (Book of Mormon, 3 Nephi, Chapter 20)

11 And he 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 people.
12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities. (Book of Mormon, Alma, Chapter 7)

He is fully aware of the sufferings of the innocent. He took upon Himself these very sicknesses. He knows...He counts every tear, every drop of blood. He hears every cry...the loud and the silent. He is our Savior. Not only from our sins but from our sufferings that have been given to use from the Father of all wickedness.

Dragon, I assume you were/are looking for something more specific. I elaborated these particular verses to only show how they have touched this soul...my soul. The context might not be satisfactory. For that I apologize and hope those who are more scripturally aware might chime in. However, as you have probably experienced...the spirit speaks words of comfort that might not be directly read from the pages of this miraculous book...which are there. That is how these scriptures have spoken to me. By comfort and strength beyond my own.

As I said previously, this is a great tool. By following its precepts one will get closer to God (right?). As I have gotten closer to my Father my acquaintance with the spirit has given me great strength, great comfort, and great hope. I have had the blessing and pleasure to have "good" fill the void...and it has come through the tools afforded me by the LDS church.

I do not share this witness to judge those who do not feel as I do. I have compassion for them...and understand the misery and darkness that surrounds. My hope is that they too might find pleasure and love where ever He would have them find it. My witness is that it is there...a brightness of hope IS available to all souls...for they are HIS.

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