In Need of a Savior
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." - Marianne Williamson I have struggled throughout my life feeling burdened by my mistakes, not because others made me feel guilt over them and not because I feel that they have held me back, but because I often feel painfully aware of my influence on others. I hold many roles in my life, some of which include that of son, brother, husband, and father. One of my daily fears is that my mistakes will hurt those around me. I can identify with Nephi when he stated: "Nevertheless, notwithstanding the great goodness of the Lord, in showing me his great and marvelous works, my heart exclaimeth: O wretched man that I am! Yea, my heart sorroweth because of my flesh; my soul grieveth because of mine iniquities. I am encompassed about, because of the temptations and the sins which do so easily beset me. And when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my sins;...
