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Dear Sisters,

Like so many of you, I had a difficult time deciding which conference talk to focus on.  I would decide on one and then change my mind.  However, by reading through and being inspired by all the talks, I was impressed by the Spirit that my need was to forgive.  Several people came to mind, but one person in particular had harmed us in such a way that we could have pressed criminal charges but we did not. 

The turmoil and bad feelings in my heart were so huge and so deep that I didn't know how I could ever forgive this person.  I also knew that only the Savior could help me.  Since this challenge, I have been praying that I might be able to forgive this person.  Some days I think I am making progress and other days, all the anger comes rushing back.  I try to look on this person as the Savior does, that Jesus died for his sins as well as mine and that Jesus loves him as much as He loves me.  I know the Savior can wash away this bitterness and I look forward to the day when this will happen.  I know that when that day comes, I will truly be a more Zion-like person. 

I believe in President Stucki's promise.  He said, by the power of the Priesthood that "the effort you put towards that goal (of seeking to establish Zion right here) will bear fruit...  If you are persistent and continue in this goal, in due course you will truly receive all the blessings the Lord has promised His "Covenant People."  I will continue to trust in the Lord and seek forgiveness of my own sins and for His help to forgive the other person.