AFall is Not a Disaster

Have you ever stumbled and felt like it was the end of your story? You're not alone. But here's the truth: a fall is not a disaster — it can be a divine reset. Sometimes, what looks like failure is actually God preparing you for greater impact.

Before diving in, be sure to check out “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” to reflect on how we respond to others in their lowest moments. Then come back here and rediscover the hope that lives even in your fall.

A Fall Is Not a Disaster 

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A Fall Is Not a Disaster: Hope Through Christ’s Redemption By WordMadePower Blog | Gospel Teachings that Transform Lives. A Message of Hope from President Nelson. In his 1993 address titled A Fall Is Not a Disaster,” President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers profound doctrinal insight: the Fall of Adam and Eve was not a tragic accident, but a vital part of God's plan.

Understanding the Fall: A Part of God’s Plan

  The Fall was not a disaster. It was a blessing. President Russell M. Nelson,

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The Fall introduced mortality and agency. It allowed for spiritual progression and eternal joy. It was a planned event, not a mistake.

The Role of the Atonement: Christ Makes All Things Right. Only the Lord Jesus Christ, through His Atonement, could redeem mankind from the Fall. Every fall in our lives can be redeemed through Christ. Repentance is not failure; it is the path back to peace.

Personal setbacks are opportunities for growth

Applying This Teaching Today

In a world filled with discouragement and shame, President Nelson’s talk reminds us that:

Falling is part of our mortal experience.

 Getting up through Christ is the miracle.

A fall is not a disaster.”

Hope and healing are real because of Jesus Christ.

 Let the Fall Lift You

President Nelson’s message resonates more today than ever. When we understand the Fall in its proper context, we begin to see our own lives differently, not as a series of failures, but as a divine journey made possible by the Savior. You are not beyond hope. You are not alone. Through Christ, every fall can become a rise.

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🕊️ This fall you experienced? It’s not the end. It’s a beginning. Rise again — with purpose. Don’t let shame define you; let grace restore you.

🔗 Continue your journey: explore more wisdom in our Faith and Healing categories — because every step matters, even the ones that hurt.

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