{"id":734,"date":"2013-03-07T08:10:49","date_gmt":"2013-03-07T15:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mountaintopmentoring.com\/?p=734"},"modified":"2013-03-07T08:10:49","modified_gmt":"2013-03-07T15:10:49","slug":"good-things-to-come","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mountaintopmentoring.com\/?p=734","title":{"rendered":"Good Things To Come"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Heavenly Father wants us to <a title=\"Climbing over Boulders and Scaling over Cliffs: Adversity is Part of the Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/mountaintopmentoring.com\/?p=649\" target=\"_blank\">climb over\u00a0boulders<\/a> and out of\u00a0pits so that we can reach the mountaintop. He knew we would face temptations and trials so He provided a way for us to overcome them and return to Him. Jesus Christ is the Way up the mountain, the Light in the darkness, and the hope of eternal Life (see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/scriptures\/nt\/john\/14.6\" target=\"_blank\">John 14:6<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Through the Atonement, Jesus Christ became\u00a0&#8220;the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises&#8221; (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/scriptures\/nt\/heb\/8.6\" target=\"_blank\">Hebrews 8:6<\/a>). He also\u00a0became &#8220;an high priest of good things to come&#8221; (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/scriptures\/nt\/heb\/9.11\" target=\"_blank\">Hebrews 9:11<\/a>). Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said &#8220;to any who may be struggling to see that light and find that hope&#8230;.Don&#8217;t you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead&#8211;a lot of it&#8230;.You keep your chin up. It will be all right in the end. Trust God and believe in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/ensign\/1999\/11\/an-high-priest-of-good-things-to-come\" target=\"_blank\">good things to come<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8nczw6xHJ0I?rel=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional points to ponder, study, and practice. I invite you to share your insights and experiences of the\u00a0good things that come to you as you climb your mountain.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Points to Ponder:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/youth\/learn\/yw\/atonement\/what\" target=\"_blank\">What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ?<\/a><br \/>\na. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2001\/10\/the-atonement-our-greatest-hope\" target=\"_blank\">The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope<\/a><br \/>\nb.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/ensign\/2012\/11\/the-atonement\" target=\"_blank\"> The Atonement<\/a><br \/>\nc. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/ensign\/2012\/04\/the-loving-arms-of-christ\" target=\"_blank\">The Loving Arms of Christ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/youth\/learn\/yw\/atonement\/faith?lang=eng\" target=\"_blank\">What does it mean to have faith in Jesus Christ?<\/a><br \/>\na.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/ensign\/1992\/04\/believing-christ\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Believing Christ<\/a><br \/>\nb. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/broadcasts\/article\/general-relief-society-meeting\/2012\/09\/is-faith-in-the-atonement-of-jesus-christ-written-in-our-hearts\" target=\"_blank\">Is Faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ Written in our Hearts?<\/a><br \/>\nc. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/liahona\/2008\/04\/the-atonement-and-faith\" target=\"_blank\">The Atonement and Faith<\/a><br \/>\nd. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2012\/10\/by-faith-all-things-are-fulfilled\" target=\"_blank\">By Faith All\u00a0Things Are Fulfilled<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0How can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/youth\/learn\/yw\/atonement\/repentance\" target=\"_blank\">repentance<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/youth\/learn\/yw\/atonement\/forgive\" target=\"_blank\">forgiveness<\/a> help me every day?<br \/>\na.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2011\/10\/the-divine-gift-of-repentance\" target=\"_blank\">The Divine Gift of Repentance<\/a><br \/>\nb.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2009\/10\/repent-that-i-may-heal-you\" target=\"_blank\">Repent&#8230;That I May Heal You<\/a><br \/>\nc.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2005\/10\/forgiveness\" target=\"_blank\">Forgiveness<\/a><br \/>\nd.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2012\/04\/the-merciful-obtain-mercy\" target=\"_blank\">The Merciful Shall Obtain Mercy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/youth\/learn\/yw\/atonement\/grace\" target=\"_blank\">What is grace?<\/a><br \/>\na.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2004\/10\/in-the-strength-of-the-lord\" target=\"_blank\">In\u00a0the Strength of the Lord<\/a><br \/>\nb.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/speeches.byu.edu\/?act=viewitem&amp;id=1966\" target=\"_blank\">His Grace is Sufficient<\/a><br \/>\nc. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/liahona\/1997\/04\/beauty-for-ashes-the-atonement-of-jesus-christ\" target=\"_blank\">Beauty for Ashes: The Atonement of Jesus Christ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/youth\/learn\/yw\/atonement\/trials\" target=\"_blank\">How can the Atonement help me during my trials?<\/a><br \/>\na.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/liahona\/2012\/04\/the-atonement-and-the-journey-of-mortality\" target=\"_blank\">The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality<\/a><br \/>\nb. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/ensign\/2010\/05\/he-lives-all-glory-to-his-name\" target=\"_blank\">He Lives! All Glory to His Name<\/a><br \/>\nc. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2012\/10\/because-i-live-ye-shall-live-also\" target=\"_blank\">Because I Live, Ye Shall Live Also<\/a><br \/>\nd. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2011\/10\/waiting-upon-the-lord-thy-will-be-done\" target=\"_blank\">Waiting upon the Lord: They Will Be Done<\/a><\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0How do I apply the Atonement in my life?<br \/>\na.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2001\/04\/the-touch-of-the-masters-hand\" target=\"_blank\">The Touch of the\u00a0Master&#8217;s Hand<\/a><br \/>\nb. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2008\/10\/arms-of-safety\" target=\"_blank\">Arms of Safety<\/a><br \/>\nc. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lds.org\/general-conference\/2009\/10\/preserving-the-hearts-mighty-change\" target=\"_blank\">Preserving the Heart&#8217;s Mighty Change<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heavenly Father wants us to climb over\u00a0boulders and out of\u00a0pits so that we can reach the mountaintop. 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