Answers from an Apostle

How can repenting help me feel happy?

By Elder Dale G. Renlund

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Renlund, Dale G.

From “Repentance: A Joyful Choice,” Liahona, Nov. 2016, 121–124.

Liahona Magazine, 2017/12 Dec

Repentance means we turn away from sin and turn our hearts to God.

Jesus can forgive us because He paid the price for our sins. He wants to forgive us because He loves us.

He is happy when we choose to repent.

When He forgives us, we can feel happy too.

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