I've been struggling with a lot of things lately. Sins, mistakes, falling short. I don't totally know what I'm doing wrong. My spiritual eyes are blind, and I need the Holy Ghost's help. How can I draw closer to the Savior? What can I do that I might be forgiven? I have confessed and tried to forsake my sins, but I have habits and addictions that feed falling short oh, so well.

I'm depressed. Not absolutely hopeless depressed, but feeling like I've missed out on so much depressed. And my heart is heavy. I need someone to talk to. Maybe someone here can give me advice? I really guess I need to learn from someone with the Spirit so that I can feel the Spirit again in my life.

The words of one song have helped me not to give up: It's a Youth song called 'it's Never That Bad". The lyrics go "It's never as bad as it seems, it's never has hard as you think, it's never that bad when He's got His arms around you." I guess I just struggle to recognize the blessings I already have. And that lack prevents me from feeling as much gratitude as I can.

Anyone have any advice?