Welcome Sistas!

I gave a lesson today for women at a local LDS Singles Conference.  I was astounded at the women that approached me after.  I exchanged phone numbers with the women at the conference rather than with the men.  What a boost to see other attractive, sharp and gospel oriented women in a similar position as me.  (I am only 2 1/2 months divorced and was not yet ready to swap info with the guys... :)

My lesson was on CHANGE.

I used conference talks from April 2011.  One was Elder Robbin's talk on What Matter of Men and Women Ought Ye to Be?

I also used two talks on the Atonement that help us to overcome the pain of sins of others against us.  One was Elder C. Scott Grow's talk, The Miracle of the Atonement and Elder Richard's talk,  the Atonement Covers All Pain.

The Atonement is the number one reason of how I have come out of my divorce as intact as I have.  I have literally been able to allow the healing part of the Atonement to lighten my load and allow me to move forward without anger or resentment.

I discovered something new from Elder Grow's talk.  In order to access the Atonement for our sins, it is on CONDITION of REPENTENCE.  In order to access the healing power of the Atonement that covers the pains caused by the sins of others, it is on the CONDITION of FORGIVENESS.

I have a LOT to say about forgiveness.  I will save that for another blog.

Thank you for joining me on this journey!

XOXOOX!