The other day my 7 (almost) 8 year old asked me what the word "atonement" meant. I hope I gave her an answer that came close to the excellent description of why we need the atonement in verse 6 "Wherefore all makind were in a lost and fallen state and ever would be save they should rely on this Redeemer."
The other thing that came to mind was what an excellent example Nephi was that after feeling the spirit that came from his father as he retold his dream he was desirious also that he might see and hear and know of these things by the power of the Holy Ghost. Wow! Hoe many times do I listen to powerful messages and then actually act on them as Nephi did wanting to know for myself. I should...because as Nephi reminds me the Holy Ghost is "the gift of God unto all those who diligently seek Him."
And those who diligently seeketh shall find.
It is hard for me to comprehend that the mysteries of God could be unfolded to me, but I must exercise faith and try harder to diligently seek the answers to the questions I have and the problems I face!
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