Tuesday, October 15, 2013

What Mormons Believe: Families are Together Forever

The moments spent cradling your little ones, at dusk walks along a cool riverbed with your significant other. With them wrapped in your warm arms, you whisper the simple phrase: “I love you.” Wouldn’t you want these tender moments to last forever? With our Heavenly Father’s plan for you; families can be together forever. Acting on the council given to us from God, these feelings of love and comfort will be yours. These feelings come as you strive to emulate God’s son, Jesus Christ.

Can my family live together forever? A central belief of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (a.k.a. the Mormons), states marriage can be an eternal union. Think about the family’s importance in modern day society. A legal joining between a man and a woman creates the optimal atmosphere for rearing children. This stable environment engrains the proper attitudes and morals in young minds; these developed attributes lead to success later down the road. Wouldn’t you want to instill confidence that radiates through your child’s eyes: a knowledge that ensures them of their infinite worth?
Personal Worth equates to greater resistance from peer pressure. As a parent, or future parent later in life, don’t you worry about the forces grabbing and crippling a majority of the rising generation? Wouldn’t you like your children to dismiss the thought of sampling alcohol, tobacco, or illegal/ harmful substances? Through the message that we have today about Jesus Christ, your children can avoid many of the unfavorable circumstances that making inappropriate choices bring.

What comfort does being an eternal family bring? Personally speaking, I know that enlightenment comes from within knowing the depth of our Heavenly Father’s plan for us. Have you ever thought of a deceased loved one, and wondered where they went? I had a brother pass on, yet I know that I will see him again. The Family: A Proclamation to the World (a declaration given to us from a modern day prophet and apostles), states: “…the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.” God has more in store for you than what meets the eye. What will you do to obtain it?
 How do I know that I have qualified for an eternal family? There are five easy things our Heavenly Father asks of us to obtain all of His blessings….


1.   Demonstrate faith in Jesus Christ: Rather than a passive belief in Him, show Jesus Christ how grateful you are for his sacrifice.

2.    Repentance: The second step of faith, you show Christ that you are willing to rid yourself of past mistakes and misdeeds not in harmony with his teachings.

3.   Baptism: A visual way of showing Jesus Christ your forgiveness. To be baptized, the one doing the baptism must hold the proper authority.

 
4.   Receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost: The second part of the baptism. The feelings felt prior to baptism will be felt always as you remain worthy of Jesus Christ’s trust.

5.   Endure to the End: This simply means living the covenants you made at baptism and always progressing forward to become more like Jesus Christ.

 By living these simple five steps, we qualify for eternal families. It is really that easy! Heavenly Father knows you can do it! Simply put your trust in Him. This may seem difficult, but look at the potential outcome. Eternal Family happiness for five simple things that will benefit you and your family’s lives. Who wouldn’t want this for such a simple task?
 
I know that families are eternal. You and your family, by following the principles established by Jesus Christ strengthen and solidify family bonds in this life that will carry on to the next. Imagine all of the Christmas, birthday, and at dusk walk memories with your loved ones. These tender unforgettable moments of peace and security never have to end. What will you do to have an eternal family? Are there some amends to make? Try it out; see how incorporating God in your life will change it. Your righteousness will benefit yourself and loved ones. Most importantly, they will see: families can be together forever.  
 
 



 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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