In my studies of the Book of Mormon this past week I noticed a phrase that is used frequently in 2 Nephi 19, along with several other chapters. This phrase is, “…For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.” This phrase gives hope for all of us as children of God. It has given me so much hope and strength to face my own weaknesses. Even though we may turn from God and His Son, and though they do not condone sin, they will never turn away from us. In fact, as it says, “his hand is stretched out still”. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are always extending their hands to us and all we need to do is reach up and take them. No matter how far we have strayed from Him, our Savior, and Him, our God, we can always come back. No matter what sins we have committed we can change and return. God is loving and merciful and so is our Savior.  Christ has made it possible through His atoning sacrifice to be saved be saved from our sins. His hand is continually extended in times of heartache and in times of when we feel Godly sorrow for sins. He wants to comfort us and He wants to heal us. He will not leave us, especially in the darkest of times. When hope seems lost and strength has fled, His light will bring back hope and His stretched out hand can provide the strength needed to push forward. I am so grateful for all of this and I know it to be true.