Forgiveness

“We are not perfect. The people around us are not perfect. People do things that annoy, disappoint, and anger. In this mortal life it will always be that way. Nevertheless, we must let go of our grievances. Part of the purpose of mortality is to learn how to let go of such things. That is the Lord’s way. Remember, heaven is filled with those who have this in common: They are forgiven. And they forgive.”

Dieter F. Utchford, “The Merciful Obtain Mercy," Ensign, April 2012

“For the Master I extend thanks for your work to serve the children of our Heavenly Father. He knows you, and He sees your effort, diligence, and sacrifice. I pray that He will grant you the blessing of seeing the fruit of your labors in the happiness of those you have helped and with whom you have helped for the Lord.”

Henry B. Eyring, “Opportunities to Do Good", Liahona and Ensign, May 2011

“The doctrine is clear. We all depend on the Savior; none of us can be saved without Him. Christ’s Atonement is infinite and eternal. Forgiveness for our sins comes with conditions. We must repent, and we must be willing to forgive others. Jesus taught, ‘forgive one another; for he that forgiveth not … [stands] condemned before the Lord; for there remaineth in him the greater sin’ and ‘Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”

Dieter F. Utchford, “The Merciful Obtain Mercy", Ensign, Apr. 2012

“The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans said that those who pass judgment on others are ‘inexcusable.’ The moment we judge someone else, he explained, we condemn ourselves, for none is without sin. Refusing to forgive is a grievous sin—one the Savior warned against. Jesus’s own disciples had ‘sought occasion against [each other] and forgave not one another in their hearts; and for this evil they were afflicted and sorely chastened.”

Dieter F. Utchford, “The Merciful Obtain Mercy,” Ensign, April 2012

“Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment. The word of God inspires commitment and acts as a healing balm for hurt feelings, anger, or disillusionment.”

Quentin L. Cook, “Can Ye Feel So Now,” Liahona, November 2012

“It is through our Savior’s sacrifice that we can gain exaltation and eternal life. As we accept His ways and overcome our pride by softening our hearts, we can bring reconciliation and forgiveness into our families and our personal lives. God will help us to be more forgiving, to be more willing to walk the second mile, to be first to apologize even if something wasn’t our fault, to lay aside old grudges and nurture them no more.”

    Dieter Utchford, “One Key to a Happy Family,” Ensign, October 2012

“Don’t put your eternal life at risk. Keep the commandments of God. If you have sinned, the sooner you begin to make your way back, the sooner you will find the sweet peace and joy that come with the miracle of forgiveness.”

    Thomas S. Monson, “Preparation Brings Blessings,” April 2010

“It is never too late to strengthen the foundation of faith. There is always time. With faith in the Savior, you can repent and plead forgiveness. There is someone you can forgive. There is someone you can thank. There is someone you can serve and lift. You can do it wherever you are and however alone and deserted you may feel.”

                                                                      Henry B. Eyring, “Mountains to Climb,” April 2012

“And so I challenge you to go for the Lord to someone, despite any fear you may have, to extend love and forgiveness.”

Henry B. Eyring, “Where Is the Pavilion?” Ensign, October 2012

"Repentance and forgiveness of sins and peace of conscience are examples of the tender mercies of the Lord. And the persistence and the fortitude that enable us to press forward with cheerfulness through physical limitations and spiritual difficulties are examples of the tender mercies of the Lord.”
                                  
 David A. Bednar, "The Tender Mercies of the Lord," Ensign, May 2005