Elder Richard G. Scott
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Many people bear heavy burdens due to their own wrong choices or the consequence of what others have done.
Some have succumbed to Satan's temptations of "go ahead. Try it." But when "the inevitable crushing encounter with the laws of God" occurs, Satan says there is no way back. There is.
"That relief will require you to accept a solution that is likely foreign to your current personal experience," that is, faith and obedience to the Lord's teachings. "Once you have committed yourself to that change, you will find that it is not as difficult as it now may seem."
Repentance, among other things, requires obedience to all the commandments, not just the one you have transgressed. You must also recognize the atoning role of the Savior. "There is no other way or means whereby man can be saved, only in and through Christ."
If you suffer from having had others sin against you, "don't carry the burden of offense any longer. Genuinely ask forgiveness of one that has offended you, even when you consider you have done no wrong. That effort will assuredly bring you peace and will likely begin the healing of serious misunderstandings." Even abuse, with the help of parents, priesthood leaders and, when necessary, competent professionals, can be overcome in time through faith in Jesus Christ.
"If you have felt impressions to be free of burdens caused by yourself or others, those promptings are an invitation from the Redeemer. Act upon them now."
