Nevertheless . . .

Sundays are hard.

I watched my Dad get what we call the "Sunday Scaries," when he'd stew that the weekend was over and that Monday was coming, ready or not.

He knew he had to work to provide for his family, just as I know I have to do the same. Nevertheless . . .

I generally enjoy life. Church is great. I love my job. Nevertheless . . .

Sundays are hard.

Nevertheless . . .

Deep inside each of us is a desire to return to our heavenly home, and Jesus Christ is our heavenly guidance system. He is the way. His atoning sacrifice makes it possible for us to make sacred covenants with God. Once we make covenants, we will at times find ourselves swimming against the current. Danger, disappointment, temptation, and affliction will test our faith and spiritual strength. Ask for help. Jesus Christ understands and is always eager to share our burdens.

Remember that He is known as “a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.” The Savior taught, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” His atoning sacrifice allows our sins to be forgiven to the point that He no longer remembers them.

~ Elder Sergio R. Vargas