Interestingly, BYU’s Kenneth Rooks was the winner of the national title in the steeplechase in your beloved Eugene, Oregon just a day before this post. Commentators initially made very little mention of him until he tumbled to the ground, falling far behind the rest of the runners. After the fall he immediately jumped back up and made calculated efforts to regain his position in the middle of the pack. It was exhilarating to watch Rooks then push forward with all his might to eventually win the race!
This reminds me about what the “full benefit” of our Savior’s Atonement is all about…relying on Him to help me, especially when I fall. (And I fall a lot!) Kenneth Rooks could have easily given up and dropped out of the race. But he didn’t! Every time I decide to get up and to try again, the Lord’s merits, mercy, grace, and power are always there. Always. Every time.
I love the words you shared from President Camille Johnson: “I can’t go at it alone, and I don’t need to, and I won’t.” Her last words “I won’t” inspire me! She is determined to rely on Christ, to turn to Him every time she falls. “Nevertheless, I know in whom I have trusted.” (2 Nephi 4:19)
For me, the key to receiving the full benefit of Christ’s atonement is gratitude. Gratitude for everything. Even for the “small” things. A grateful heart leads to a repentant heart. A heart that is willing to try again. 💛
Full of wisdom, as is your way. And a great connection with that amazing finish...all of the years of sacrifice and preparation and struggle bore fruit in that moment. We all face our own moments of decision when we fall short. Will we stay down or stand up and run?
Interestingly, BYU’s Kenneth Rooks was the winner of the national title in the steeplechase in your beloved Eugene, Oregon just a day before this post. Commentators initially made very little mention of him until he tumbled to the ground, falling far behind the rest of the runners. After the fall he immediately jumped back up and made calculated efforts to regain his position in the middle of the pack. It was exhilarating to watch Rooks then push forward with all his might to eventually win the race!
This reminds me about what the “full benefit” of our Savior’s Atonement is all about…relying on Him to help me, especially when I fall. (And I fall a lot!) Kenneth Rooks could have easily given up and dropped out of the race. But he didn’t! Every time I decide to get up and to try again, the Lord’s merits, mercy, grace, and power are always there. Always. Every time.
I love the words you shared from President Camille Johnson: “I can’t go at it alone, and I don’t need to, and I won’t.” Her last words “I won’t” inspire me! She is determined to rely on Christ, to turn to Him every time she falls. “Nevertheless, I know in whom I have trusted.” (2 Nephi 4:19)
For me, the key to receiving the full benefit of Christ’s atonement is gratitude. Gratitude for everything. Even for the “small” things. A grateful heart leads to a repentant heart. A heart that is willing to try again. 💛
Full of wisdom, as is your way. And a great connection with that amazing finish...all of the years of sacrifice and preparation and struggle bore fruit in that moment. We all face our own moments of decision when we fall short. Will we stay down or stand up and run?
I needed this today. The video is a great reminder, too. One of my favorites. Thanks for the inspiration! God bless you!
So glad to hear it was helpful. It’s why I do it. Blessings to you!