Repentance and humility go hand in hand

Repentance is an act of humility. In order to repent we have to recognize our mistakes and feel a sincere sorrow in our hearts. We must have a desire to be clean and to change. Only when we are brought down into the depths of humility can we truly repent. The prophet Enos exercised that type of humility when he received a remission of his sins. "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. " (Enos 1:4) It takes humility to bow down before God and confess our sins. It takes humility to say, "Father, I can't do this on my own. Please help me." It takes humility to cry out from the depths of our souls, "Dear Lord, have mercy on me a sinner. I want to change and do what's right. Will you please forgive me?" This is the essence of humility. If we will humbly seek the Lord then He will hear our cries and cleanse our souls. All who will repent He will receive! (see Alma 5:33)