One of the things that we
tried to include in the book are many experiences. One of the principles that
is so important to begin with is a principle that was taught
by Bishop Robert Walker. And I don't know if you
remember this story, but it talked
about how there was some robberies in
the neighborhood, and, actually, the person who
was guilty of this robbery was someone he knew. And he went over. He was very angry about it. But then, as he was
driving back to his home, here's what he said. "I drove home, and just as I was
about to turn into my driveway, I heard a very distinct voice
in my head that said, 'How dare you judge him? He is my son. Go back and tell him that his
Heavenly Father loves him.'" Bishop Walker said it was the
most--one of the strongest chastisements he'd
ever, ever received. And he returned to the
scene where the man was agitated, et cetera. But the man settled down
as Bishop Walker told him, "I just came back to tell you
your Heavenly Father loves you, and He will help you." I love this statement
made by President Nelson. "There is always a way back. You have not committed
any sins so serious that you are beyond the reach
of the Savior's love and atoning grace. As you take steps to repent
and follow God's laws, you will begin to
feel just how much Heavenly Father
and His beloved Son want you back home with Them. They will do anything
within Their power that does not violate your
agency or Their laws to help you come back." Please remember that. Nothing, nothing can keep you
from returning to your Heavenly Father. You are His son. You are His daughter.