I love how the name "Savior" sounds so similar to "saver". Coincidence? I don't think so. Jesus Christ took on the role from the very beginning of being our "saver". He knew his mission on earth would require him to suffer above everyone else so that he could truly "save" us. By living a perfect life and suffering the pains and afflictions of the world, he gained the keys needed in order to have the Atonement work for us.
Studying about Jesus Christ is opening up my eyes more and more to what he really has done for me. And by doing so, it's making me want to be better, to work harder at being a good example of Him.
"For therefore we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men. . ." (1st Timothy 4:10) I really like that scripture because it helps me when I'm going through a personal struggle. Wallowing in self-pity gets me no where. But when I step back and look at the whole scenario, and how this life is supposed to be hard, and I remember that Christ went through a lot worse and did it to help me, I start to change my attitude. I start to remember that I can make it through any obstacle or set back that comes my way, because Jesus Christ did it also. And he gave me the blessing of the Atonement to help me make it through anything.
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