In a general conference talk titled: To Heal the World By Elder Ronald A. Rasband Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles "Wounds and differences can be resolved and even healed when we honor God, the Father of us all, and Jesus Christ, His Son."
In a world that is being torn apart by differences and hatred what we need more of is the healing that only the Lord is capable of giving. We live in a world that is full of hatred, temptations, and pain so how can we fill this world with Joy, hope, and peace?
I'm going to share a personal experience that I have dealt with for years and am dealing with currently. About a week ago I had a suicide attempt. I have had these thoughts for years that those I love would be better off if I was no longer here. It's a thinking error that for years until this past week I honestly thought was truth but now I know it's not true. What is true is I make this world a better place because I am here. Another thinking error I have been thinking is all life will ever be is pain but that's not true because I have many happy moments. I might be feeling a lot of pain but that's not all I feel. What are the thinking errors you have that hold you back from a great life? For me some of my thinking errors have been that the ones I love the most would be better off without me. But that's not true because I make this world a better place because I am here. May you come to realize the thinking errors that you have so you can have the best life that you can.
I have come to realize lately that healing is indeed possible thanks to the Savior. He is not only my best friend but he loves me and you as such he wants to heal us in his timing from all that we go through. That's the hard part knowing that it's in his timing and not ours so we have to put our timeline and will away and accept what he wants to give to us because it will always be better than what we would have had otherwise.
I have come to realize that many of the trails I have been through have been blessings in disguise. I'm now grateful for the miscarriages I have experienced as I now have a chance to have a new life with my love of my life. I'm grateful for the divorces I have been through as I now have a life with the love of my life. I'm grateful for reaching such a low because I have been able to get to know my Savior in ways I wouldn't otherwise, I have been able to feel loved and closer to my husband. Would I have willingly gone through these things no I wouldn't but I am grateful the Lord has allowed me to because he knows what is best for me personally.
Now back to the talk of healing the world if the Lord is capable of healing me then I know that he is capable of healing this world but he needs and wants our help to do so. Four Ways Religion Heals: Elder Rasband explained that religion brings people together, fosters kindness and care, encourages helping those in need, and teaches truths that counteract a "darkening" world. Churches bring people together to create relationships with others who believe in ways that nothing else can. As we unite in our faith we are able to do more good than we otherwise could. I have felt more than enough when I am truly living the gospel. The gospel teaches us that we are loved by a God. It teaches that we are not alone in this world and there is peace and happiness to be found by living the gospel. In fact that is the plan.
A Gift of God: He stated that religious freedom allows individuals to seek after Christ, "take up their cross," and follow Him. Call to Action: He encouraged believers to be "valiant" in their faith, protecting the right to worship and speak of God in the public square. We need to stand up for what we believe. As we do so we will find healing in our lives, our family, and the world.
