1 Nephi 14

• 1 Nephi 14:1 -- I've definitely felt Him manifest Himself to me through the taking away of my stumbing blocks in recent days. When our hearts are changing that is His work ... not ours. We allow it to happen, but it's His doing - not ours. He's the only One who can bring about such miraculous character growth as increased patience, faith and hope. I've felt all those things in the last week, and I'm so grateful I can't even express it. He's the architect of my heart ... and that's reassuring.
• 1 Nephi 14:2 -- Part of the elation of repentance is the feeling of being liberated from that emotional captivity that makes us doubt ourselves and our worthiness to stand in the presence of God. Spiritual confidence is truly a gift.