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Whatever requires an undue amount of thought or trouble or involves a large expenditure of effort and causes our whole life to revolve, as it were, around solicitude for the flesh must be avoided by Christians.

Trust wholly in Christ; rely altogether on His sufferings; beware of seeking to be justified in any other way than by His righteousness. Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ is sufficient for salvation. There must be atonement made for sin according to the righteousness of God. The person to make this atonement must be God and man.

My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.

If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.

I took solace in my relationship with God who, along with my dog, was my best friend growing up.

I believe in people, especially suffering people.

My faith helps me understand that circumstances don't dictate my happiness, my inner peace.

Is solace anywhere more comforting than that in the arms of a sister.

The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption.

It is never too late to strengthen the foundation of faith. There is always time. With faith in the Savior, you can repent and plead for forgiveness. There is someone you can forgive. There is someone you can thank. There is someone you can serve and lift. You can do it wherever you are and however alone and deserted you may feel.