Christ Knows what we go through

Doctrine and Covenants 19:16-19 is today's scripture mastery.  In it, Christ tells us about what he suffered for us while completing the atonement:

 16 For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;

 17 But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;

 18 Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—

 19 Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.

These verses show a few things. 

First, it shows the great Love that Christ has for each of us.  He does not want us to have to suffer as He did.  He has provided a way for us to not have to suffer so severely--if we repent and follow Him.  There is a warning though for those that choose to not repent--they are warned that they must suffer the same as Christ did.  And it wasn't pleasant. . .

Second, it teaches us that Christ does understand what we are going through in life.  He knows firsthand, because he has suffered it all.  All the pains and temptations that we face each day, he has suffered them for us, and knows how to succor us and help us to overcome.  That is why He has told us that we can cast our burdens on Him, and He will make them light.  Let us trust Him, repent, and follow Him.  Let us not suffer needlessly!