In this Anchor Point, we study Elder Matthew S. Holland’s General Conference message Forsake Not Your Own Mercy and explore repentance, running from God, fear, spiritual avoidance, and how Jesus Christ seeks us when we feel distant or unworthy.
We ask an honest question: Are we running from God?
Sometimes we pull away because of fear. Fear that we’ve disappointed Him. Fear that we aren’t strong enough. Fear that we’ll have to do it alone. Many of us quietly believe we must handle our struggles ourselves.
But what if God never intended us to run alone?
In this episode, we talk about the invitation to stop running away from the Lord and instead run with Him. Heavenly Father does not expect self-reliance without Him. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, He promises strength, companionship, and growth far beyond what we could accomplish on our own.
We also explore the powerful truth that even when we distance ourselves, the Lord continues to pursue us. He seeks us. He calls to us. He runs after us—not in condemnation, but in mercy.
If you’ve felt spiritually distant, overwhelmed, or hesitant to turn toward God again, this Anchor Point will remind you that He is not retreating. He is reaching.
0:00 — Why We All Need Jesus Christ
0:05 — Studying “Forsake Not Your Own Mercy” (General Conference)
0:16 — Jonah: Running From God
0:28 — Fear and Avoiding Spiritual Responsibility
0:39 — “Lying Vanities” of the Adversary
0:56 — Everyday Temptation and Spiritual Promptings
1:24 — When We Ignore the Spirit
2:05 — How the Repentant Jonah Turned Back to God
2:30 — Turning to Prayer, Temple, and Covenants
2:51 — Clinging to Christ Through Service and Gratitude
3:05 — What Are We Running From?
3:14 — Following Promptings We Don’t Want
3:41 — Learning the Organ: Obedience and Growth
4:10 — The Lord Strengthens Us When We Try
4:31 — God Makes Us More Than We Are
4:50 — Overcoming Fear Through Faith
5:41 — Turning Back to the Savior
5:52 — God Never Stops Pursuing Us
5:58 — Stay Anchored in Jesus Christ
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