Review: The Divine Gift of Forgiveness by Neil L. Andersen

The Divine Gift of Forgiveness by Neil L. Andersen

Book Description:

"As surely as the sun will rise tomorrow," Elder Neil L. Andersen promises, "the Savior's divine gifts of repentance and of forgiveness, offered in the beauty of His encompassing love, are certain for those who come unto Him with full purpose of heart."

In this book, Elder Andersen writes especially to those who are "awakening" unto God—those who are just beginning to discover or who seek the divine gifts and power of repentance and forgiveness in their lives. The Divine Gift of Forgiveness is organized in such a way that readers can choose the section or chapter that applies most to them and study it without having to have read from cover to cover. Leaders can similarly recommend specific chapters to those with whom they work. Filled with powerful doctrine along with stories and experiences, this book will help all readers become more devoted disciples of the Savior.

Review:

I spend most of my reading time immersed in fiction, but when the opportunity came to read The Divine Gift of Forgiveness by Elder Neil L. Andersen (a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) it struck me as something that would be good for me to read.

I took this book in a bit at a time. It's obviously a deeper sort of read than the page turners I typically seek out. I was particularly touched by the examples Elder Andersen shared of those who had repented of various sins and felt our Heavenly Father's forgiveness. Their heartfelt stories were touching and can help a reader feel not only the importance of repenting, but the blessing and peace that comes from it.

This was a great book to read during this Easter month. Sometimes it's easy to let the holiday go by with only passing thoughts of the Savior, but taking the time to really focus on what the Savoir did for us in the Garden of Gethsemane is so important. Not only that, but it was a good reminder that we have an invitation to not let the sacrifice only go that far. He sacrificed for all of our sins, and it's up to us to then take the daily steps to repent so His sacrifice for us isn't in vain.

Title: The Divine Gift of Forgiveness
Author: Neil L. Andersen
Publisher: Deseret Book
Published: December 2019
ISBN: 1629727415
Source: Review copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

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