Jmidgley Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Ok so who has read this book. I have had it lying around for many many years. I recently pulled it out in my attempt to do some soul searching. WOW! You know I read this book maybe 10-12 years ago but didnt even remember until I pulled it out again. I found some old pics of my wife and I. I found an old letter that I had written. I found a copy of my patriachal blessing there. As I read through the book, not only did I notice alot of underlined/marked areas, but I read so many things that I have tried to live much of my life by in the past several years. I started remembering some of the stuff from before. Now I have not read a book in at least as long as it has been since I probably read this one. It only took me but a couple days to read cause the words were so intense. The things President Kimball talks about are piercing to the soul. As I read this book much understanding, comfort, as well as anguish came to me. I am eager to do so much more reading. I have only read the Book of Mormon once and I am sure it was around the time I read this book as well. It was while I was stationed in korea and I needed the comfort. How blessed are we to have such an amazing piece of literature to help bring us back home. I have heard by some and read by others online how "inapropriate" some of President Kimballs words are in this book. It almost seems to some that the book is taboo. The straight forward black and white no noncense God inspired words in this book are beyond great, awsome, wonderful, etc. I think of this book more in terms of inspiration, love, hope, peace, kindness, and a great understanding with no room for misinterpritation, or justification of the atonement and the sacrifice made by our Brother Jesus Christ. I assume that many of you have read the book. Some might say it is a book only referenced by bishops if you have commited a great sin. I beg to differ, these words are meant for all of us great sins, or small. I would urge that you pick it up if you havent read it recently and read it again or for the first time. Thanks for listening again to my thoughts as I go on my personal journey to lead my family to eternal glory. Without the words of the scriptures, and the prophets I would truly be lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgama Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I entirely agree with you - several times I have been told that is only for someone who has committed serious sin which is bonkers anyone who has committed any sin needs to Miracle of Forgiveness. -Charley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I encourage everyone to read it...its an awesome book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest missingsomething Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I totally agree with you. I personally believe anyone that is truly ready to go through the repentence process does not find offense with this book. My mom always told me that sometimes the "truth hurts". J- really enjoying reading your forums. Thanks so much for joining us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilered Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I have been inspired several times in my life to read this book and always have found it to humble me. I believe it should be a mandatory book for all members to read every so often, cuz it is such a great read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Wonderful Book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I am in the process of reading it right now. Read it many years ago...but felt the need to read it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miztrniceguy Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I think it is a wonderful book, and has really helped me. There are some who do not agree. Those that appreciate the words and feel comforted by it tend to be people who have made a lot of bad choices. I found comfort in the things I read, even though I did not agree 100 percent with every thing written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgama Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I haven't made that many bad choices - I don't understand why it disturbs so many people its about repentance which we need. -Charley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HymnsRemixed Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I've read bits of it, I should read it all, might have to borrow it off someone We really are lucky to have the miracle of forgiveness, what a great name for a book :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainofGold Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I read this book when President W. Kimball was our living prophet. I had just been baptized in the church, and read the book several times. I was 16 years old when I read it for the first time and I have to say that this is one of my favorites books.Rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmidgley Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) It is mentioned in the book that as natural man we tend to justify our cause. It also says the sins of yesterday are the same as the sins of today it is just that each differnt generation gives those sins a different name. It also says that the way God handled those sins both in the Bible and the Book of Mormon he will handle no differently today. My point being is I think in these statements and some of the more blunt ones made is that we are to understand that from small to big sins the repentance process has never changed and never will cause God does not expect anything different from one person to the next. I think that if we humble ourselves we can read this book and take it to heart. I have found for myself in my struggles that "justification" is such an easy umbrella to fall under and until we find a way out of it we will more than likely have a problem with the steps to forgiveness, i.e. "The Miracle of Forgiveness". Edited February 15, 2009 by Jmidgley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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