There are many things about living the gospel of Jesus Christ that cannot be measured by that which is counted or charted in records of attendance.

Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.

Moral standards cannot be changed by battle and cannot be changed by ballot.

Do you realize how marvelous it is that you can call upon the Atonement? The Lord effected the Atonement for our sakes. And there isn’t anything that you can’t repent from and that you can’t be rescued from if you will repent and be determined to make the decision.

Those who will repent and forsake sin will find that His merciful arm is outstretched still. Those who listen to and heed His words and the words of His chosen servants will find peace and understanding even in the midst of great heartache and sorrow. The result of His sacrifice is to free us from the effects of sin, that all may have guilt erased and feel hope.

Somewhere there is a message in the protest of the man who said, "You can't tell me that worry doesn't help. The things I worry about never happen."

Repentance is the key with which we can unlock the prison from inside. We hold that key within our hands, and agency is ours to use it.