General Conference Quote

"Whenever we disobey, we spiritually paint ourselves into a corner and are captive to our choices. Though we are spiritually stuck, there is always a way back. Like repentance, turning around and walking across a newly varnished floor means more work—a lot of resanding and refinishing! Returning to the Lord isn’t easy, but it is worth it."    -Elder Robert D. Hales


This was the first General Conference I've heard in years, the first one I've heard since I've made my way back to church, and this quote stood out to me more than anything else.  During Elder Robert D. Hales' talk I almost starting crying.  He really hit it right on the button for me.  I've spent time trying to repent and trying to become more Christlike and making the right decisions to get back on the right path.  I made a lot of choices that pushed me farther from the church and I deeply regret it but I can't change the past.  All I can do is work my way back, resand and refinish the floors and return to the Lord.  Like it says, it isn't easy...but it is definitely worth it.  I am so grateful the Lord gave me the strength, the people, and love to come back.  :)  My life is much better now that I am making the right choices and on the straight and narrow path once again.