"And in this place let them lift up their voice and declare my word with loud voices, without wrath or doubting, lifting up holy hands upon them. For I am able to make you holy, and your sins are forgiven you."
Doctrine and Covenants 60:7
This comes a few verses after God explains that if we hide our talents because of the fear of man, they can be taken away (similar to the parable of the talents), and with that context this seems to be a message of hope... that God has our back and that we don't need to be afraid. When God tells us to do something, he will help us find a way to do it (as we learn with Nephi as well). I love the line "I am able to make you holy" ... recognizing that we are afraid of our own imperfections and failings, but God can forgive us and make us holy, if we stick with him and make the effort to do his will. Today, let's find a way to do what God asks, despite our fears and worries.
