Forgiving Others: An Easter Message from President Russell M. Nelson

This Easter, President Russell M. Nelson invites you to follow Jesus Christ and feel the peace and joy of forgiveness. Beginning with the Savior's timeless words on the cross, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34), President Nelson shares from the scriptures-and from his own personal experiences-how letting go of old hurts and grudges allows the Savior to heal our souls.
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[@christopherallen6714]

I'm not Mormon, but I love this man! Thank you President Nelson.

[@skingrad]

I’m a faithful Roman Catholic, but I needed to hear this. I’ve been recently struggling to forgive those who have wronged me, and hearing this has given me such understanding, and a primary objective: to forgive my trespassers, as the Lord forgives my trespasses. Thank you for this message. God bless.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for tuning in and sharing your experience with forgiveness. You're always welcome here!

[@jeffreygiddens6042]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@skylarhylian985]

This video is definitely inspiring! I'm so glad it inspired you and I know God is very aware of your efforts and is magnifying them! Thanks for sharing!

[@bobbq8380]

God bless brother 🙏

[@darlenepedersen4145]

You have warmed my day with your sincerity and humility. My grandfather was a staunch Roman Catholic , Benjamin, John Schuld, he looked Nikita Khrushchev, often when out in public someone would actually ask if he was Khrushchev. Life is always good for a bit of humor and laughter. 😂

[@mankarseptim4528]

As an Orthodox christian ☦️ from the Philippines I really needed to hear this. Thank you president Nelson! We are all brothers and sisters in Christ!

[@Joshua-1919]

Yes Brother

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Oo, Mankar! Huge love Pinoy brother. Ingat! 🇺🇸💛🇵🇭

[@Levien-vt4tc]

Hopefully we are all!!

[@jasonmathison2315]

we love you fellow Saint!!! from Salt lake city, Utah.

[@1god126]

You are a AI computer program

[@sharlaharris8120]

President Nelson, you operated on my grandmother many decades ago. You gave her many more years of good health, we are very grateful for your skillful hands and for saving her life.❤️🙏🏻. God Bless.

[@rebekahmcneely5679]

I can honestly say that because of this video, today I forgave my father for years of abuse and neglect that I suffered at his hand. He is not perfect, and I know he will make mistakes in the future, but today I sincerely forgave him for what he has done and what he may do. I haven't told him yet because I want to wait until I see him in person in May, but it is such a weight lifted off my shoulders to know I no longer have to carry the anger and hurt I have harbored against him for so many years.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Rebekah, we appreciate your comment!

[@jasonmears4393]

Bless your soul, my friend.

[@jordancarter8294]

This is beautiful. Forgiveness is difficult both to give and receive sometimes. Forgiveness, however, is a truly righteous judgment given to us and that we give to others. Forgiveness as well as repentance are beautiful steps towards living a good and righteous life with Jesus Christ.

[@e_8074]

Keep walking forward with the Lord, Rebekah. Thank you for sharing your personal but profound insights. Peace to you! 🕊

[@beccagiessing3890]

What a gift forgiveness can be for those of us who have been wronged at the hands of others. No matter your father’s reaction, you have laid this burden at your Savior’s feet and no longer have to bear this pain. Sadly, We often continue to feel the sting of abuse long after it occurred, but i can choose to relieve my pain by letting go and letting God.

[@princessmarin751]

Im not a member of this church! but i love the teachings about the Life of Jesus Christ 😊

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for tuning in! We're glad you're here.

[@princessmarin751]

@@churchofjesuschrist I know its Jesus who leads me to be here 😊

[@cindydelano4464]

I completely agree - He is such a great example.

[@jordancarter8294]

@Princess Marin As someone who has recently become a member of the church, I would ask you to attend, or at least seek to talk with someone regarding the church. I have improved myself greatly by becoming a member, opening my heart and mind to His word. I do not even recognize who I am now in comparison, and my only regret I have is that I was unable to do so sooner.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

@jordancarter8294, thanks for sharing your experience and testimony!

[@PapaKryptoss]

Oh how I love my Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you President Nelson

[@Angelina-sn1pz]

My husband showed this to an agnostic co-worker and she asked “why did he need THEIR forgiveness? Couldn’t he just forgive himself?” I thought about that for a while, and then re-watched this video. I think that President Nelson didn’t want forgiveness just for himself - he wanted this family to feel the power of forgiveness. He wanted this family to be relieved of any pain and resentment. And he never gave up trying to lead them to the source of all forgiveness. This story testifies to me that he is prophet of God, leading others to the Savior…even if it takes decades.

[@kevinwillhite5239]

And the friend needs to know that all mankind, including our prophet needs divine/Godly forgiveness and he cannot forgive himself.

[@pianomaniac14]

This is a wonderful point you bring up. Pres. Nelson could have said, “I’m just going to move on. It’s not my fault. I can’t waste energy”-all common sentiments coming from many in the world today. But that’s not what Pres. Nelson did. He continued to CHOOSE to extend love to people who blamed him. He chose to continue to turn outward even though he could’ve chosen otherwise. Because he did so, the miracle of this long-lasting friendship occurs, the Savior’s atonement had full effect on both him and the Hatfield’s. We are strengthened by his message.

[@NathanKelly-ep8ic]

“to err is human, to forgive is divine” - Alexander Pope

[@dianakyan7932]

We love you our Beloved Prophet,President Nelson!

[@bogdanjacek]

❤❤❤😂😢😢😮😅😊😅❤😂😂🎉🎉😢❤😂❤😊

[@dlvxnrzy_]

i am thankful for our beloved prophet, President Nelson

[@janellejulianajoy]

I'm not a religious person but I overheard this while working and I am in tears. My mother died a year ago and to say that I am not close with that side of the family is an understatement. I watched my mother die from end stage renal failure and my resentment towards them grew tenfold. I don't ever want to deal with them again, but, I can't keep feeling this way. It's weighing me down. I want to let this anger go but it is much easier said than done.

[@Gringoviej0]

Whether you are religious or not, praying for help to be able to let go might help. Ask God to give you strength to forgive and keep working at it yourself, you will get there. God bless you

[@jordancarter8294]

I will not bore you with the trials and tribulations of my life. Everyone has a story to tell, and even someone's paradise could be another's nightmare. What I will tell you is this... Forgiveness of others and forgiveness of yourself with a truly sincere heart will lift so much weight from your shoulders. The ability to breathe once again from true comfort, you don't realize how that feels because it has been so long. Like taking off a heavy backpack you have been carrying for years. Take the time, speak with our father through prayer, and ask what you should do. The moment will come, and you will be given a choice to make. Keep an open mind, and a contrite heart. You will be given gifts of peace and comfort beyond your understanding.

[@juliethomas3523]

Sometimes, I have to ask Jesus to give me His forgiveness, because I am not able to do it on my own. The resulting peace from giving it to Him and letting go is the most amazing sense of relief and it is wonderful and freeing. I hope and pray you can experience this.

[@raihakingi6954]

You are a much loved daughter of God, without conditions. You can find the peace you need through Him, sincerely pray for it until it comes, it will happen, much love sis x

[@lauriesmith3443]

You got this ❤

[@sandracongdon4082]

I am so grateful for forgiveness. I made very wrong choices when I was a young woman and thought for many years that I could never be forgiven. I am now an old woman, and at last have realized that forgiving myself is a necessary part of the miracle. I trust that I can, indeed have hope that the sacrifice of our Savior, Jesus Christ will also cover my sins. Thank you, President Neson, for your joyful words.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Sandra, thank you for sharing your experience!

[@timothyfloogle]

Christ doesn't simply cover. Or precious Savior helps recover, heal, and aid in whatever we need. There was an interesting question/ quote from a movie that i feel would bring my point to the forefront. " when we pray, and ask God for specific means to help us, does he give them to us directly or does he create opportunities for us to gain ,for example patience, or understanding, or does the reward seem more exactly what we think we need? Does God offer us countless opportunities to learn, grow in faith and in love for and of him? If he simply gave us everything we wanted the instant we asked would faith be able to take root? Or is it in the work and working through the opportunities we are given or presented with allow for faith and dedication to take hold in us in our Heavenly Father. "

[@jasonmathison2315]

Give those sins to the Lord! He has paid for them already. you need not pay for them now. Peace be unto you as you do.

[@kurtchristensen1454]

I've taken this man's invitations and council very much to heart over the last 4 years. And it's changed my life for the better. And forever....

[@jerrygwynn7709]

Thank you President Nelson. I needed this message and the world needs it as well. Praise be to God for a prophet. Love you President.

[@genealotech]

I learned forgiveness from laying my childhood pain at the Savior’s feet and letting go. It has been a conversation between the Savior and myself. Those who caused the pain have passed to the other side of the veil. I have forgiven them and am in therapy for working through the lingering effects of trauma, but I do so with my hands in the Saviors. Their repentance and judgement are through the Savior and I no longer am a part of that conversation, but I do hope they will repent. I am now moving on with a new life as guided by the Savior.

[@gerbearunit]

❤

[@guardianangel9517]

Excellent 🫂🙏🏼

[@sarasutton2389]

❤

[@zillmanelle6013]

Many years have passed Decided to consciously think and work on forgiveness- So I made a list of names- those I was having trouble with (either mad at / offended by) Sadly cuz I hadn’t addressed this issue with people -it was a large list…. Then, as I prayed sincerely over each name… (stopping my prayer to write down the whispering of the spirit- per each name) Which was interesting- because I had never stopped a prayer in the middle of speaking (to write down thoughts) but this prayer was my first time EVER DOING IT THIS WAY… (I did so for all 10 names on this list) When my prayer had ended- I had a plan for each name on the list… What a tender moment between and the Lord… I actually wept after this prayer- I - began to DO ALL actions that were written beside EACH name…mostly an “apology tour”…. I went to each one… NOT expecting anything in return The Lord is still walking with me and I am still very much a student in this endeavor…. I have seen and felt differences- (also in knowing whom I should forgive and love -but at a distance) letting others love them… where I’m not able to be close…. Our savior is magnificent! I received a thoughtful text from one of the names on the list (the relationship had been strained 4 yrs) Our Father in Heaven knows us All! It was a miracle!

[@saintinlower48]

@@zillmanelle6013 Thank you for sharing this. What a good idea! Though, through Christ, I have been able to forgive a few who have hurt me deeply. It feels so good.

[@aimeepotts2137]

Thank you President Nelson for saving my grandfather's life. You performed bypass surgery on him back in the 70's. Instead of losing him as a Small child I have many memories and learned many things from him.

[@sarasutton2389]

❤

[@Carolyn0318]

Apparently he operated on on of my relatives😊

[@yareli29a]

❤❤

[@haroldcurtis5292]

Thank you, President Nelson.

[@Kentucky338]

Thank you President Nelson for being our Prophet.

[@Jesuslovesyouinfinitely]

At age 98, you still lead and serve us so fearlessly just as the Lord has called you to do!! We love and sustain you! I want to emulate the Christlike characteristics you have taught me! I can’t thank you enough for helping me come closer to Christ in ways no one else could have.

[@adareed1803]

Oh how grateful I am for the living Prophet of God. Thank you so much for this beautiful message President Nelson. ❤❤

[@chriskpedersen]

Thank you, President Nelson for this timely message! Years ago, you operated on my grandpa Ralph. My father told me how together you prayed with my family before the operation. I believe that operation gave me a few more years with him and many precious memories before he died when I was 11. Thank you for your lifelong dedication to healing hearts.

[@lesiagregory3898]

Aww….Anen!🙏

[@kathrynjohnson3660]

​@@lesiagregory3898noby😢😢😮😊

[@guardianangel9517]

What a beautiful blessing 💞💜🥰

[@latterdaycovenantliving]

I consider myself a forgiving person. Past betrayals and stinging hurts don’t stay with me I give them to Christ. However, I do go around being mad at the world for being such a rotten place to raise my kids, I feel anger (not righteous anger that leads to righteous action) at politicians and economic leaders for being greedy and corrupt. I can say I hate people I’ve never met in these contexts. I will ask Christ to help me forgive the difficult world that makes life hard everyday not that it makes the corrupt abuse okay but that the poison can leave my heart.

[@guardianangel9517]

ABSOLUTELY 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻I hear THAT🙏🏼🫂

[@alexbunker8787]

This sounds exactly like me. Thank you for the wonderful idea ❤

[@lauriesmith3443]

Same.

[@jaklumen]

I do struggle with being angry at the world, sometimes, a bit more when they are people I have met and know well. Please bear with me, for a small moment. I am one of the great-grandsons of Rey Lucero Pratt. He is a good man. However, Great-Grandma May (Mary Stark).. is not. Covert narcissism and unrighteous dominion have torn apart sections of my extended family. My own greatest betrayal came this way from a parent. Despite how personally painful and difficult this has been, I do agree that holding to the poison is damaging. I still ask the Father to help me give the hurt to Master Jesus. One of the greatest blessings in doing so is coming to know (well, remember, really) my ministering angels personally, including dear Bisabuelo Rey.

[@jenovapear9629]

WOW. This is one of my problems. And I do hate the corrupt leaders, the sex offenders, especially those in power. People hating one another over political figures or issues breaks my heart they chose them over each other. It affects me enough that I took our church's Emotional Resiliency Course. It was wonderful. We are applying those principles, as my husband joined me. We will continue having lessons at home on the topics and I am trying, WORKING on my sims, and my faults. I need to forgive, to focus on the Light, my Savior. Thanks for this post! I honor you for making it.

[@zurvey]

At times I have felt like I must have a tattoo on my forehead that says, "Lie about me." It hurts so much to have someone I trust treat me like that, and for others to just believe the tales. But President Nelson is 100% right. Forgiveness is not just about letting go of hard feelings toward someone else, forgiveness is also about freeing ourselves from darkness and suffering. As our Savior taught and modeled, forgiveness is the better way forward.

[@sarasutton2389]

❤❤❤❤

[@Thehaystack7999]

Thank you, we love our Savior, we love our Father, we love you and all those who assist His work.

[@stephenbailinC7GS]

We should forgive others. We should also forgive ourselves.

[@whirll2._.]

Ouch- that's a harsh truth. Thank you.

[@hearttoheart4me]

Working on that. Asking for forgiveness to the ones you wronged is relatively easy compared to self forgiveness. Neither is easy at all.

[@whatdidujustsay2094]

Yup. Remember to forgive yourself too is important!

[@juneclark3584]

I don't know how anyone can say the church isn't true. Everytime I hear messages,I feel the spirit

[@worthyproductions6104]

It’s sad how Satan is able to lead away our brethren so much in today’s world, may we continue to serve and pray for them ❤ have a wonderful Easter!!

[@YuckyPeniculum]

I don't know how anyone can say wholeheartedly that the church IS true. But if that makes you happy, go for it!😃

[@jaklumen]

I think I might have an idea. Only one of my siblings is still actively attending and practicing. My wife- *all* of her brothers, and her sister, left the Church. I've looked at how abuse and trauma has ripped apart many sections of our family. Although my wife's parents were converts, I'm a 5th generation BIC member of the church, so upbringing doesn't necessarily shield someone from this disillusion. I had to exercise faith. This is what kept me rooted, despite seeing resentment from friends and family. I do empathize with them, although I choose to remain with the Church and to strengthen my witness and testimony of the Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ.

[@casie259]

It's the people that make the church, but it's the Gospel of Jesus Crist and His teachings that will always remain true for me. The overwhelming spirit I felt during this conference was undeniable for me too. Happy Easter

[@leonorbanez56]

@@jaklumen I'm happy to know you chose to stay and actively exercising your faith. May you continue to choose to stay. It will only make your testimony of of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ stronger. Let's leave our family who are inactive or left the church to Jesus. We can only do so much.

[@ethanball7890]

The spirit is so strong in this video. We truly have a living prophet on the earth today

[@lesliearbogast1]

Amen. We thank thee oh God for a prophet…

[@sandrajackson7377]

Thank you President Nelson.

[@merrymay3758]

Amen! Love you President Russell M. Nelson!

[@EricHansenHaiTech]

The prophet of our times personally knows the importance of forgiveness. What a powerful example!

[@MorgynGreyWolfASMR]

I was hurt really bad by a person close to me. I could not forgive him alone. As I looked to the Savior to help me forgive it has become easier or lighter. Sometimes I find I have to forgive more than once for the same past event. I have come to think about forgiveness as something between me and Christ. It's a spiritual process that can and will bless your life immensely

[@latterdaycovenantliving]

There is a talk called - Faith to Forgive Grievous Harms: Accepting the Atonement as Restitution It is what helped me after a betrayal that beyond my comprehension. As I applied the principles in the talk I experienced miracles and healing where I don’t hate the person and can be Christ like and loving even as I am forced to continue interacting with them. I find peace for me and my children

[@christophersimmons4272]

Such a powerful message. Thank you President Nelson for all that you do !

[@jenfira]

Thank you President! Much needed. 😊❤🙏🏼

[@timheavrin2253]

Thank you President Nelson for this timely message on top of General Conference.

Thank you, President Nelson, for sharing your personal grieving story and story of forgiveness, and your testimony of Christ's forgiveness. We love and pray for you.

[@nemanidelaibatiki8444]

Wow this is powerful - thank you President Nelson

[@ashmornight]

Hope Heavenly Father Gives you a long healthy life President Nelson!❤

[@guardianangel9517]

He's 98 going on 99 I believe...

[@theresaurephu1610]

Thank you President Nelson for this message

[@mj9378]

President Nelson, a man prepared of God for our time, to open hearts that are closed, to help eyes see that are blurry and to shed light unto those who may be in the dark.

[@davidharden8469]

There truly is no better way to honor Jesus Christ for His sacrifice on our behalf than by following His teachings, even when it is hard. He delights in our obedience to Heavenly Father’s commandments and will honor us in return by strengthening and healing us.

Amen. (And Go Gators :)

[@worthyproductions6104]

I agree, in seminary we’ve been learning that obedience is our secret weapon that Satan doesn’t want us to know about Have a wonderful Easter!

[@sarasutton2389]

❤

[@paulhatch4620]

I'm inspired by President Nelson's persistence in continuously reaching out to the family who harbored anger against him. Many--very likely myself--would give up thinking they had given a good enough effort. That's what Christ (who is the GREAT physician) would've done with any of His patients, and that's what He does with each of us.

[@Thacluelesscat]

I have been struggling to forgive someone I’d deeply loved. In the past weeks, I fasted and prayed for help from Jesus. As I tried to my best to forgive others, the Lord helped me in accordance to my faith in Him. Miraculously, I have stopped ruminating the wrongs that the person had done to me. I had put down the burdens at my Lord’s feet. I will be forever grateful for the Lord’s love and sacrifice.

[@a-aron5508]

I can't get enough council and direction from President Nelson. I Love Him and am so grateful God continues to talk to His Prophets.

[@AlexAdam-sp5ri]

We, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Love you President Nelson as you harken to the Voice and Will of our Savior Jesus Christ and show us His way as we journey through this world. We Sing and We Shout "Hosanna to God and his Lamb!" ❤

[@funrunyou]

My Bishop , John Pingree, asked if you would do a favor for him. See one of his ward members who was 8 months pregnant and having heart issues. My Husband had a rare stroke at age 39 and was in the middle of his PHD. You told my Bishop that you would see me without charge( we did not have insurance). An ultra sound was done, and luckily, it must have been stress that was causing my problems. We are in our early 70s now, and I want to thank you for your wonderful charity, which you gave to me in a most difficult time.

[@clearstonewindows]

Love this

[@dixonborwah653]

I'm very grateful to the lord him giving us a prophet on earth on this last day, President Nelson, I'm very much grateful to you for your blessing on this last day.

[@adamd7754]

There were 5-10 talks about forgiveness and related subjects, and now this. I think I need to be better at forgiveness. Much love for the prophet and all the church leaders…

[@silindenitarusenga6484]

I’m grateful for this gospel it teaches me more about Our saviour Jesus Christ 🙏🙏

[@FatalChaz33]

I love how much effort he put into making a situation right where he likely wasn't even at fault. Exceptional.

[@aaron953]

He is the prophet of God. I we just try to be like him we can change the word.

[@langleybeliever7789]

Don't try to be like sinful man. Only the LORD JESUS CHRIST was holy.

[@noahcohen3806]

@@langleybeliever7789 I lost my Father to a river drowning when I was 16. My Father was not really a man of faith, but he was a good man. There are many wonderful attributes my father had like love, patience & temperance. I think of him often and wish to emulate his best characteristics. We are all brothers & sisters in Christ, They only one to live without sin. This does not mean our fellow man is incapable of being a good example for us.

[@jtischCB]

@@noahcohen3806 Well said, thank you! I, too, feel that emulating positive examples is right before God, who graciously placed them in our lives in the first place. For instance, He commands us to honor our parents even though they're still struggling mortals. None of them are perfect, but they often *do* reflect the Main Light with inspired counsel or a simple smile of cheerfulness and charity. What's that hymn? "Let the lower lights be burning"... of course we recognize who the Lighthouse is, "But to us he gives the keeping / Of the lights along the shore."

[@timothyfloogle]

It's interesting what weighs on the mind. Truly an excellent example of how pur Savior would have us be lead. Thank you President Nelson. We pray that God mY sustain and uphold you. And our fellow brothers and sisters.

[@aliceanaya7800]

I appreciate President Nelson for being vulnerable and open in sharing his experiences with us. I will pray to know who I need to forgive so that past anger and hurt can leave my heart forever. It will be a continuous process and struggle but one that is worthy of my peace of mind and salvation ❤

[@best1213best]

Conference this weekend has helped me let go of some resentments I've had. Thank you to all who prepared such wonderful, heartfelt stories and testimonies!

[@robbrobinson8803]

You are a true prophet of our Heavenly Father. Thank you.

[@theophilusibenacho4483]

Thank you President Nelson for this wonderful message of Easter. It is consoling, comforting and timely.

[@aukusoschwenke4041]

Powerful message for Easter! Thank you President Russell M Nelson..

[@leswalker2639]

This is why president Nelson you are the prophet, speaking the words of Christ. If you ever could , take that opportunity to speak to those who do not like you anymore, whether you are guilty or not, try to make the wrong right again, you should feel good about it because you tried to deescalate the problem. Those who judge or speculate are normally wrong and praying for them will always be good, so if you get the opportunity you will know what to say and when to say it, by the inspiration you will receive.. being happy is always a good thing, because people feel your light shines upon them, because of your obedience.

[@enxohunda277]

Thanks President Russell m Nelson 👏👑🙏🥰♥️♥️👏

[@aspieangel1988]

It warms my heart to see so many Catholics, Jews, Muslims, Athiests, Agnostics, Hindus, Buddists, even both Non Denominational and Denominational Christians coming together like this. This truly is Gods church. I used to be a Non Denominational Christian, and I had researched Catholicism, Judaism, I had read the Q'uran and the Bible despite growing up in the LDS Church, I went to Baptist, Lutheran, Presbeterian, Pentecostal, Evangelist, Methodisy and even Protestant Churches. NONE of them brought me peace, although Joyce Meyer and Joel Osteen came very close. I became an athiest after awhile and after that agnostic and I had a spiritual experience that changed my life forever. Christianity pushed me back into Mormonism and after that I converted to Christian Spiritualism which is the idea that all faiths are connected through Christ Jesus. I personally believe the LDS doctrine that, we do becoe like "God" and become "gods" ourselves but these gods are not gods in the sense of a deity. The term "gods" merely means spirit children in modern terms. There is only ONE TRUE GOD. The Greek gods, Allah, Budda, and all other existing "gods" are merely fallen angels that served under the adversary in the pre mortal life or they are humans who became exalted spirits/gods and fell from grace and declared themselves as gods to be worshipped. The Bible even confirms other gods exist but that they hold no real power so as a spiritualist I am open to the idea. If Allah and God are the same person, hey great, but if so Muslim doctrine is mistranslated because scientists have already confirmed in history that Jesus did in fact die on that cross. I however feel either Allah doesn't exist at all, or that he is one of those fallen angels that declared himself a god or he could have been of one the "gods" spoken of in the pearl of great price who helped create the earth. I'm open to anything but based on the fact that Elohim (God of Christianity and Jews) has a completely different doctrine from Allah I seriously doubt they are the same person. Elohim, is a jealous God, has a son, sent his son to die for us, and he is all knowing and all forgiving. Allah however is not jealous, makes us earn forgiveness by good deeds and has no partners and teaches to reject any non Muslims as where Jesus and Elohim teach to love all. Sorry for rambling, I have ADD/ADHD and Asperger's so I tend to over analize things as I am very literal but this is my firm testimony that this is Gods church, that Jesus is the SON of GOD and the Christ and shed his blood for us. When I read the Book of Mormon I KNEW this church was true because I felt no confusion. I always felt confusion when reading the Bible, the Q'uran, The Torah or the lost gospels but I NEVER felt confusion with the Book of Mormon. The Q'uran may be the final gospel, but the Book of Mormon came between the Old and New Testament so it was here long before Islam even existed. It truly is the word of God. I will never again leave this beloved church and am thankful to be LDS.

[@saintinlower48]

Thank you for sharing all of this!

[@langleybeliever7789]

Are you joking Joyce Meyer and Joel Olsteen. Sounds like you found a fit here.

[@wrightvideos2011]

Ever since I saw him at the MTC (on Christmas Day) and two months before I left the mission field, his words and messages have resonated the most for me. Especially that look in his eyes when I shook his hand; I’ll never forget that. This video’s message was also a common theme from this past weekend’s General Conference. I hope and pray that those who watch this Easter message and many of the Conference talks take to heart what is spoken. It does us no good to hold onto grudges and hurt. Like President Nelson and others have said, forgiving others does not mean we are ok with what was done, but allows us to move on and grow more spiritually.

[@alejandrinapadilla7188]

I practice forgiveness everyday ❤️and it helps to live a happier life .

[@susmiatikardi5280]

Thank you President Nelson , wonderful message for us.❤❤❤.Amen.

[@USSResolute]

Well said. We thank Thee, O God, for this Prophet.

[@MyThemeParkFanatic]

Thank you President Nelson, we love and will follow our Savior and will forgive as we have been forgiven. 🙏

[@katherinem.4414]

Part of me wants to say….no, no, no!! I have felt so abused for many years!! But I also know that letting go and moving on is the way to be. I don’t know how Christ as able to do what he did, how he thought, and how he felt. It is unfathomable to me. But he did it!! He truly is perfect, our Savior, Jesus Christ is perfect. I feel so small and unworthy, but I will try.

[@hearttoheart4me]

Oh my. This will be a turning point for me. Thank you Pres Nelson for your sacred guidance and love and thank you to the Lord and his precious son for their sacrifices.

[@alexandramercedes-santos]

I'm in my last week of the Divine Gift of Forgiveness class for institute. And I think this was the answer to a prayer I've had all semester. I'm so thankful that God has sent us a prophet to hear his words.

[@blackroserelax]

Jesus is alive! Thank you God for the amazing gift you have given to us at Easter! Through you, we live forever! 💚🖤

[@skylarhylian985]

When we forgive we free ourselves

[@TheTNRangerOfficial]

I really needed this message. My heart has been hardened for too long. Thank you President Nelson. ♥️

[@danielwirth8388]

President Russell M. Nelson Your message is one that we take very seriously. We love you

[@neildevocht9667]

I have been praying for a softening of my heart and Pres. Nelson's message was a catalyst for me to take the first step towards forgiving those I need to. I love his personal example, which shows despite him being our prophet, he has true heartache and trials in his life. I love you Pres. Nelson :)

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for tuning in and sharing your experience!

[@guardianangel9517]

My dear SWEET prophet: I'm so THANKFUL the Hadfields forgave you. Maybe they could consider your sorrow in being unable to save your first wife from passing away💙 As a person who should have been dead at LEAST a few times (if not MORE), I can testify that if it's your time to return to Heavenly Father, NOTHING will keep you here. If it's NOT your time, NOTHING will let you go. My friend was angry with God because He WOULDN'T let him go (as my friend kept trying to die.) President Nelson, I see the love in your eyes for our Savior Jesus Christ, and for us (His flock.) I've watched many Spirit-filled talks you've given, and have felt a STRONG testimony of you as our current living prophet on Earth. I love and sustain you, and know that you represent Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father WELL 🫂🫂🫂🙏🏼 Thank YOU for YOUR service 🤍🕊🌞🙏🏼🥰

[@malfrendeng1]

Forgiveness is a much easier path and requires less energy. Holding on to hurt feelings weighs you down and stymies progress. Thank you for this wonderful message, President Nelson

[@ValerieFulmer]

Thank you for this wonderful reminder President Nelson. I apologized to someone today and it went very well! 🙏❤️

[@goldheart2036]

We Thank Thee O God For a Prophet...

[@devoneybrandon5784]

Thank you, President Nelson! We love you!

[@calixtojacintojr500]

WORLD PEACE🇵🇭🕊🌍🇺🇳...

[@carolbamforth7475]

I have seen how the Atonement of Jesus Christ can make a difference made in my life. By forgiving and moving forward I had the ability to come closer to my Saviour

[@briancrismonpetersen7885]

So grateful for this counsel. So grateful for President Nelson. So needed as I need to forgive. I am continually blessed to have put in the work and faith to trust him as a Prophet of God. I know his fruits. They are many and are good. I pray that others like me who need healing can consider what can be added to their testimonies of Jesus Christ upon learning of how He uses prophets in our day. It is real! You can trust it. Despite any harsh, untrue, negative sentiment from those who would detract. It is real.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for sharing!

[@justinpommell2691]

Thank you, President Nelson. My grudges have been lingering for too long. My forgiveness seems more gradual than instant, but I’m trying my hardest to forgive someone in particular. I thank God every day for giving me a Savior who can help me endure and overcome the pains of this world.

[@worthyproductions6104]

Today after President Nelson’s talk I felt like I could do it easily, but immediately after conference I was reminded that these changes are most times made gradually 😅, I’m so thankful for this video and conference though and the help it can give us all at this time, I wish you luck in your journey of forgiveness, as well as the rest of us ❤❤

[@pamelamyler5429]

Forgiveness is often a PROCESS. Give yourself grace as you work on it. It can be very difficult to forgive, especially when we are hurt so deeply. God has a perfect knowledge of how and how badly you were wronged AND the efforts you are making to forgive. Good luck to you!

[@TiffaniBarney]

Something that took a burden off my shoulders and finally allowed me to forgive someone was when I prayed for that person. I was in mid prayer and had an impression that I should pray for this person. I immediately felt like I was replying to the spirit "uggh no!" I felt the person didn't deserve for me to pray for them. Little did I know Heavenly Father was actually trying to help ME. I swallowed my pride and prayed for this person during that prayer. Then something amazing happened. I instantly felt this incredible hurt and anger (that I had held on to for years) just leave me. I couldn't believe it. I was finally able to forgive this person. I felt so much better. I don't believe it will always be instant like that but I do believe praying for the person brings a feeling of sympathy for them even if it's just genuinely knowing that person probably needs all the help they can get. I don't mean that condescendingly. But what President Nelson said here about viewing these people who've wronged us as sons and daughters of Heavenly Father is what helped me bring myself to pray for my tormentor and I truly felt healed of my hurt and anger after my prayer. Our savior's power is truly real and amazing.

[@peterdelima1222]

People may say forgiveness is easier said than done but think of how Jesus Christ forgives in a most difficult situation. Forgiveness unburdens and saves both the perpetrator and the victim. Thank you President Russell M. Nelson.

[@guardianangel9517]

Exactly

[@randybiador]

This message is so powerfully inspiring. I feel the strong Spirit touches my heart and mind. It clearly whispers to me what should I do. Thank you so much Pres. Nelson!

[@victoriampiegbulam9111]

Jesus Christ is Risen 🙏🏼

[@rosariobejarramirez]

I feel so close to Him, He is my example my friend and saved me in all the ways posible. I am gonna forgive my neighbor

[@makamurphy]

Thank you President Nelson, this I will work on..

[@mommybrown4]

Thank you President Nelson

[@catejayniemcnabbbarrett929]

I love you President Nelson and love this counsel to forgive because I know it to be the truth.

[@robertjohnson3855]

I ask the Lord to forgive ANYONE WHO have any reason to hold grudges against me for whatever reason. I honestly forgive ANYONE who has offended or harmed me in any way or at any time. I have never knowingly offended anyone I have ever known for any reason at all and I have zero recollection of purposely offending anyone I’ve ever known. God bless each person I have ever offended. May each one of us never go to our graves with a knowledge of ever having given offense to any person we’ve ever known without having made sincere attempts to seek their forgiveness for offenses we may have known about or that were unknown to us. Amen. I feel only Love in my heart for anyone I know, and pray that others who know me feel the same toward me. Amen.

[@GaudyButtons]

What a beautiful and fitting message for this time of year. Thank you President Nelson for helping me focus more on my Savior, Jesus Christ.

[@dustbusterblackdecker6487]

I wish I can accept this message fully . . . I feel like the man who said, "Lord, I believe. Help thou my unbelief."

[@whatdidujustsay2094]

That's okay too. Step in the right direction!

[@SigmaChi04]

Proactive Prophet President Russell M. Nelson praises polite Peacemakers for Faith, Hope, and Charity while we worship The Great Architect of the Universe God to endure to the end of eternity to live long and prosper.🖖

[@susanvillarente8049]

Thank you Pres.Nelson for this amazing message. Yes, it is true that "forgiveness blesses both the forgiver and the forgiven". I am glad,I was able to forgive the person who hurt me deeply and God released me from the resentment I kept for such a long time.

[@byronlaw6724]

A critical part of the Lord's plan entails our progress and continual ability to progress. I have seen how an unforgiving heart can stop an individual's spiritual progress. It really is a poison. It really is as much for the benefit of the one forgiving as it is for the one being forgiven. The scriptures remind us that the ways of the Lord are not our ways. So often what the Lord counsels is counter-intuitive until we practice faith and follow the counsel. Forgiving may seem difficult or challenging, but it can shed a burden we did not even know we were carrying.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@troyvandeventer-kc2hj]

I saw the Sunday morning session of general confrence, and I can testify that President Nelson is a true prophet of God. If you ever think about attending general confrence in person go!

[@liahonagirl]

yes . . . we need to forgive . . . and we also need to seek forgiveness when we are in the wrong . . . unfortunately, each of us at times will be the guilty party . . . forgive, repent, be right with God . . . all things we each individually and collectively as the body of Christ should seek toward 🙂💖

[@noskalborg723]

thank you. I need to be more forgiving of those who have slandered the church, and those who war against the family. I cannot condone their choices, but i need to not be bitter towards them as i have hitherto been.

[@natalialma]

Thank you President Nelson for your good example and helping us follow the steps of Jesus Christ, our Savior

[@tonygombas491]

Forgive all those who have hurt me god bless each and everyone of them for I want to move on and enjoy my days in this world in Jesus name amen 🙏

[@maythecadenas3761]

Amen 🙏

[@leswalker2639]

Yeah I like that Tony oh, it's just not worth being aggravated all day long because of other people, just stop judging others. If you stop judging others how can you get mad. I believe a lot of times we expect too much and of others, so stop it. They didn't grow up exactly like you did.

[@gabrieledward9721]

❤❤ forgiving is not so easy, but when one truly forgive you will feel peace 🕊️.

[@guardianangel9517]

For SURE 💙 We can ask for help learning HOW to forgive certain "difficult" people. God bless you 🙏🏼💜

[@leswalker2639]

Well said Gabriel. I'm sure most people would not trade anger or hate for Eternal peace of heart and the spirit of the Lord. For my future I would rather have the peace and the spirit of the Lord then always thinking or saying things that may harm others, even gossip. I will not allow myself to get angry or spread rumors and I can't hate anymore with the help of my savior. I want peace and the spirit of the Lord with me constantly, have inspiration and the Holy Ghost , I cannot do without them anymore. Life gets easier when you're grateful and I can serve my Father daily, with the help of the Lord. The Lord seems to always have his hand out waiting for you and I to decide to hand over your burdens of the world.

[@rubyna3112]

Thanks President Nelson for that beautiful message about forgiveness 💗 God bless you.