Standalone doctrinal study — independent of this week's Come Follow Me block.
I checked the BYU Religious Studies Center (rsc.byu.edu) and The Joseph Smith Papers (josephsmithpapers.org) for relevant material. While those sites contained articles on "seeking the Lord" and "gathering," the Church's official website, churchofjesuschrist.org, offered a particularly direct and comprehensive treatment of the "contrite spirit" mentioned in the morning's intention.
The article "A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit" from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints explains that having a broken heart and a contrite spirit signifies a deep desire to be cleansed from sin, leading to sincere repentance and a willingness to obey God without reservation. This state of submissiveness allows the Atonement of Jesus Christ to take effect, bringing peace of conscience and reconciliation with God. It emphasizes that Christ's perfect submission to the Father exemplifies this eternal attribute of godliness, opening our hearts to the Spirit and acknowledging our dependence on Him. A broken heart and a contrite spirit are presented as a sacrifice of pride and a precondition for receiving the blessings of the Atonement. You can find this article at: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/broken-heart-and-contrite-spirit?lang=eng
How does understanding the "sacrifice of pride" as an integral part of offering a broken heart and contrite spirit deepen your appreciation for the Savior's Atonement?
Considering this devotional, what active steps will you take today to further cultivate a contrite spirit and more diligently seek the Lord, knowing that He is ready to gather and bless those who truly desire to draw near to Him?
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