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Family Council/Power of the Atonement





We had the family council that I mentioned the other day.  We decided to focus on better breakfasts.  Not so many breakfasts with syrup (waffles, panckes, german pancakes etc.)  And to also only have one bowl of cereal (before they were allowed 2.)  I do know that I need to have more fruits and vegetables around.  I am afraid this means going to the store more often.  But I know with the help of the Lord we can do it.

The Infinite Atonement (Illustrated Edition) by Tad R. Callistar

Pg. 221--"The powers of the Atonement do not lie dormant until one sins and then suddenly spring forth to satisfy the needs of the repentant person.  Rather, like the forces of gravity, they are everywhere present, exerting their unseen but powerful influence"

What an encouragement!!  To know that just as Satan's forces are fighting so hard there is a more powerful force exerting its power over us.  That all those "coincidences" are not coincidences, they are the power of the Atonement working in behalf of our Father in Heaven to bring us back to Him.  Satan doesn't seem so big to me anymore.  In fact there are times I feel sorry for him.  He has chosen the wrong team and he is going to loose.
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