When It’s Hard to Go to Church: The Protection of the Sacrament

The adversary’s goal is simple: separate us from Jesus Christ.In this Anchor Point conversation inspired by Elder Jaggi, we talk about why the sacrament is one of the Lord’s greatest protections for our souls. Each week we are invited to come to the sacrament table and renew the covenants that bind us to Jesus Christ—covenants that protect us from the adversary’s efforts to pull us away from Him.But sometimes going to sacrament meeting isn’t easy. Sometimes it’s painful. Sometimes it feels easier not to go.Yet the quiet whisperings of the Spirit remind us that distance from Christ is exactly what the adversary wants—and that peace is always found by coming back to Him.We also discuss the powerful gift of the Holy Ghost, and how—even when our efforts aren’t perfect—the Lord honors a willing heart. As we come to the sacrament and do what we can, the Holy Ghost sanctifies us, strengthens us, and helps us stay anchored to Jesus Christ.This Anchor Point is a reminder that our covenants are protection, and the Savior is always inviting us back to Him.0:00 Elder Jaggi: The Adversary Is the Great Separator 0:30 The Sacrament: Our Covenant Protection 0:58 When the Adversary Tries to Keep Us from Church 1:32 Real-Life Example: Covenants Bring Protection 2:08 When Church Feels Painful to Attend 3:28 A Spiritual Prompting: “Let Us All Press On” 4:04 Why We Need the Sacrament Every Week 4:41 Missing the Sacrament and Seeking the Holy Ghost 5:27 The Blessing of Returning to the Sacrament 5:54 Sanctification Through the Holy Ghost