In a recent devotional to the students of Brigham Young University President Russell M. Nelson, the prophet for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, said, "My dear young friends, there is always a way back.  Jesus Christ (and His gospel) is the way.  You have not committed any sin so serious that you are beyond the reach of the Savior’s love and atoning grace.  As you take steps to repent and follow God’s laws, you will begin to feel just how much Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son want you back home with Them!"

This quote stood out to me above everything else that was said in the devotional. It was something that I needed to hear. I think that we all have times when we feel that we are not deserving of God's love for us. We feel that we have strayed too far from the path and that we are beyond reach. This is not true. God's love for us is infinite and eternal. I have found that there are daily and almost hourly moments when I am feeling like I am not measuring up. There are ways to counter this feeling.

First take time to feel God's love for yourself. We can do this by praying to Him and asking Him to let us feel His love. We feel His love when we serve others. Taking time each day to help those around you will bring you closer to God. Focus on those who are close to you like your family, friends, and roommates. Second, after you have taken time to feel God's love, you need constant reminders. This is why we attend church each week, read our scriptures daily, and pray often.

There will always be times when we feel unworthy of God's love. However, I know that God does love us more than we can comprehend. There is nothing that we can do to cause God not to love us. If we continue to take the time and effort to feel God's love in our life, He will always show His love for us.