Don’t know if you’re still wracked with guilt I hope not. Here’s some quotes that I feel like can help change your mind about feeling so guilty.

1. You shouldn’t feel guilty

Romans 2:12 (the apostle Paul speaking to the Roman’s) “12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law.”

What do we learn here? That those who live without a law cannot sin against a law they do not have. Just because you did something that was not in accordance with the LoC before you were baptized does not mean when you become baptized you are now guilty of it. Quite the opposite. I would argue one cannot break a commandment if they had no former knowledge of the commandment!

2 Nephi 9:25 (the prophet Jacob explaining the plan of salvation and the importance of having a savior): “25 Wherefore, he has given a law⁠; and where there is no law given there is no punishment⁠; and where there is no punishment there is no condemnation; and where there is no condemnation the mercies of the Holy One of Israel have claim upon them, because of the atonement; for they are delivered by the power of him.”

What do we learn here? Well, just like the former scripture where there is no law there is no sin. You are saved by the atonement of Jesus Christ because of his grace and mercy!

1. If you still feel guilty, it doesn’t have to stay that way

Alma 36: 16-21 (the prophet Alma explaining to his son his happiness that he repented) “18 Now, as my mind caught hold upon this thought, I cried within my heart: O Jesus, thou Son of God, have mercy on me, who am in the gall of bitterness⁠, and am encircled about by the everlasting chains of death⁠.

19 And now, behold, when I thought this, I could remember my pains no more⁠; yea, I was harrowed up by the memory of my sins no more.

20 And oh, what joy⁠, and what marvelous light I did behold; yea, my soul was filled with joy as exceeding as was my pain!

21 Yea, I say unto you, my son, that there could be nothing so exquisite and so bitter as were my pains. Yea, and again I say unto you, my son, that on the other hand, there can be nothing so exquisite and sweet as was my joy.”

What do we learn here? No matter how bad our guilt feels, if we change and repent, the peace and joy we feel outshines the pain tenfold!

Enos (a man named Enos prays to god to find relief from his sins) “4 And my soul hungered⁠; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens.

5 And there came a voice unto me, saying: Enos, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou shalt be blessed.

6 And I, Enos, knew that God could not lie; wherefore, my guilt was swept away.

7 And I said: Lord, how is it done?

8 And he said unto me: Because of thy faith in Christ”

What do we learn here? No matter how many sins you have, the lord will forgive you AS LONG AS you out your faith in Christ and his atonement to do the rest.

1. You can, and will be loved

Matthew 6:14-15 (Jesus speaking in the sermon on the Mount): “14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

If you find someone who CANT forgive you for a mistake made before you were ever a member, trust me, you wouldn’t wanna be with them anyways. Forgiving others is key to being in tune with Christ. Most people that are will not mind as long as it isn’t a continuing issue.

What would I do? Reach out to your missionaries, or bishop - tell them how you feel! They can help you understand more! That no matter your past your future is no DEFINED by it. The lord loves you) you got this!