My Life's Purpose: How Do I Progress To Become As The Savior? Part II

A new light unto the world: life continues after death

Different road courses, different types of people. The same mission.

In the beginning we chose to follow God's plan for us to become like him

He in turn gave us our car (a.k.a. our body) to handle the terrain of our mission.

We came down to earth to go through a driving course (courses vary from individual to individual), to see if we qualify to become like our Heavenly Father. (Birth)

Ever person's course is a little different. Despite our differences, everyone has five checkpoints in their driving test.

We go through life's obstacles, roadblocks, and finally reach the end of our sojourn with the passing on to the other side.

All participates go to a waiting area until all the drivers complete life's treacherous course. This waiting area is called the spirit world. The spirit world comprises two different waiting areas...

1.    Spirit paradise: a reward to drivers who followed the road map and completed the check points

2.    Spirit prison: a place for mostly drivers who did not complete the road course. They were given an equal shot but, decided not to heed the instructions, the map, etc.

The moment of renewal comes! Jesus Christ comes again, and everyone gains back their car. The day of resurrection (the day when Christ comes, our souls and our bodies reunite), and everyone's vehicles (bodies) come back completely restored. Our renewed cars never will never scratch, ding, and dent ever again.

We look to our officials, Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. They review our performance in our presence and to give a ruling as to our final destination. Tapes will be reviewed throughly. If you take advantage of the five check points all the wrong turns will be erased (final judgment).

With the tapes reviewed, you drive up to your final destination. A reward based on your performance.  Heavenly Father loves all of his participants, so he will reward you with the following.

2.    A castle (a.k.a. The Celestial Kingdom): for the drivers who made it through all of the check points, accepted Jesus Christ as their savior, and received his restored gospel.

3.    A mansion (a.k.a. The Terrestrial Kingdom): a place where drivers who reside who loved Jesus Christ but didn't go through all of the check points.

4.    A tent (a.k.a. The Telestral Kingdom): drivers who didn't care about the checkpoints. At least it's still something.

These degrees of glory are described in The Bible in reference to the sun, moon and stars.

40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.

 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

-1 Corinthians 15:40-42 KJV

All of this ties directly back to the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Jesus, the Christ undoubtedly atoned for all of the wrongdoings God's children commit. He suffered in the garden of Gesamane, blood blanketing His holy body from every pore. Following His traumatizing sacrifice brutal torture followed its course in a form of whippings that would have killed mortal men. In show of his kingship, roman soldiers placed a crown of spiny thorns on His holy head. Concluding his tribulation, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, hung on a cross with nails in his hands and feet next to two villainous robbers. Disrespectfully, one of them in a less painful course mocked Him.

Jesus Christ makes all of the difference. He is the difference. He suffered in the garden. He died an excruciating death on the cross for you. He provided a way to erase the mistakes, bumps, and wrong turns out of your road course footage. What will YOU do to thank Him?

Jesus Christ's Atonement, the only way to to a perfect performance. He supplies us with necessary fuel, He created the world road course under Heavenly Father's direction. He is our advocate in the reviewal of road footage at final judgement day. He is the provider of the map to complete all of the checkpoints.

His map comes in two pieces....

THE KJV BIBLE:

A record of Jesus Christ's coming, ministry, and gospel to the Jews. Endless wisdom of His kingship. Jesus Christ came to save each and all, from the vilest of sinner to the self proclaimed perfectionist. Christ knows you. As Christ himself said in the book of John, "I have come into this world to fulfill all righteousness," (paraphrased). If we read the Bible closely, we see a first hand account of the great sacrifice that Christ made for us so we can live again.

THE BOOK OF MORMON: ANOTHER TESTAMENT OF JESUS CHRIST

The literal record of the "other sheep that I have that are not of this fold" that John 10:16 pronounces to the world. The Book of Mormon holds true to all of the bible's truth an prophecy. Jesus Christ's love extends farther than to just his peers, friends, and acquaintances. His loves extends with open arms to the entire world. No matter where you are, where you stand in life, or where life's journey leads: you will know of the love of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. What would you do to know that God loves you unconditionally?

The path our lives take vary per person. We know that all we can do is to hold to our morals in times of affliction, changing societal norms, and definitions of sacred actions shifting. Be of good courage, never idle your car. Sometimes it just takes a little push or the second piece to the map. Hold to the course, greater things await. Life continues after death.

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" Matthew 7:7 KJV

How do YOUR actions effect others? Coming next week: A SmellySituation: Your Decisions Effect Everyone!

My Life's Purpose: How Do I Progress To Become As The Savior? Part I

A new horizon reaching the eternities

An exhilarating off-road course, colossal black basalt boulders the size of small homes, treacherous twists and turns through mountain terrain, topped with aromatic sensation of sweet Douglas fir. Greetings from the Pacific Northwest.

A city grid system, three hour gridlock at rush hour (a preeminent), smells of gasoline exhaust cloud over the beaming Southern California sun, want to be "movie stars," grace the masses with their glamorous appearances. All of these troubles and distractions give way to a golden sandy beach sporting waves that draw surfers from all parts of the county. Welcome to Los Angles.

A quiet suburban subdivision, blonde haired blue eyed children innocently play in the streets; not a care in the world, no worries nor troubles. They "know" more than their parents (or so they think), who spoil them relentlessly with monthly trips to amusement parks and all of the latest and greatest releases from Apple. Another day in the quiet, worry-free realm of naiveté. Welcome to bedroom community, USA.

Different road courses, different types of people. The same mission.

Think of it like this, imagine yourself driving a car...

In the beginning we chose to follow God's plan for us to become like him

He in turn gave us our car (a.k.a. our body) to handle the terrain of our mission.

Adam and Eve through their desicisom of partaking the fruit of the tree of good and evil opened the starting gate for the cars to begin their course, meaning that children could be brought into this world. The decision and the consequence of opening the starting gate effects no one except the ones who made the motion. We Believe that we will be punished for our own sins and not for Adam's transgression. 

We came down to earth to go through a driving course (courses vary from individual to individual), to see if we qualify to become like our Heavenly Father. (Birth)

Ever person's course is a little different. Despite our differences, everyone has five checkpoints in their driving test.

1.    Possess a love for the Savior Jesus Christ and have an active faith and knowledge of his  divinity and Devine power.

2.    Acting on our faith we desire to repent. Repentance proves a willingness and a desire to forsake all wrongdoings and parallel our lives to Christ's.

3.    Walk the talk. Physically juxtapose Jesus the Christ's path by entering the waters of baptism with one authorized to act in the name of Heavenly Father by His holy priesthood.

4.    Receive a guidance and a witness of The Lord's hand in your life. After baptism comes the gift of the Holy Ghost given by hands laid on your head by men who posses the same restored priesthood of Jesus Christ.

5.    Continue the upward climb; never become complacent. Success comes only to those who endure to the end.

As we go through our driving course, the car gets some dings, dents, scratches, road film, mud, and wear. No one or car is exempt. Eventually the car wears out, and we exit the vehicle (Death).

Does life continue after death?

Continued next week. Mylife's purpose: How do I progress to become like the savior? Part II

No Longer Death Do You Part; Eternal Marriage, A Forever Family Part II

Forever In Love, Forever Eternal

If only we could be together forever...Is it really "till death do you part?" 

 

The moment when the words "I do," echo" across the cathedral from the marble alter. A passionate first wedded kiss, a whirlwind of estrogen and testosterone. The love and unity felt by the new Mr. And Mrs. after two years of dating and over a year of wedding planning.

Those endearing moments of the wedding reception under the stars, the moment when a new spirit comes into the world, the feeling of warmth and love as you cradle the tender newborn in your arms for the first time, and playing catch with a young son who is on his way to being a future World Series Champion. You never want these miracles and feelings to ever leave your heart. Those special memories can be yours forever.

"Heavenly Father, I need to know how to turn this dream into reality"

We only progress down the path of eternal life as a unified family. We must follow the paramount plan that the Father put into place. This plan though seeming difficult, even little children can grasp. We only have to do five things.

1.    Possess a love for the Savior Jesus Christ and have an active faith and knowledge of his  divinity and Devine power.

2.    Acting on our faith we desire to repent. Repentance proves a willingness and a desire to forsake all wrongdoings and parallel our lives to Christ's.

3.    Walk the talk. Physically juxtapose Jesus the Christ's path by entering the waters of baptism with one authorized to act in the name of Heavenly Father by the holy priesthood.

4.    Receive a guidance and a witness of The Lord's hand in your life. After baptism comes the gift of the Holy Ghost given by hands laid on your head by men who posses the same restored priesthood of Jesus Christ.

5.    Continue the upward climb; never become complacent. Success comes only to those who endure to the end.

Holiness to The Lord: The House of The Lord

Sacred buildings called temples allow us to gain a deeper knowledge of our Heavenly Father's plan for us and how to return to live with him and become like him. Like father, like son. So many ordinances happen within the walls of the temple for the endowment of sacred wisdom of the divinity and power of God. With this knowledge we learn that life continues after death and so do our families. Through the power of the Priesthood, we can be sealed to our families forever.

Part of our endurance to the end comes the opportunity to bond the earthly vows of matrimony with eternal promises and blessings. Sealings for couples and families come at any age. Whether it's a beautiful bride and a not half bad groom to an entire family, God desires us in his  presence. Obedience to his beck and call for eternal happiness is the only way we qualify for eternal life and eternal families.

 A sealing to The Lord Jesus Christ.

To make a forever family a reality everyone must put forth their share, their own piece of the puzzle, their own individual effort. "...as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light;" (Mosiah 18:8). In effect, we are not just sealed to our families, we are sealed also to the savior himself. If someone in a family doesn't keep their covenants (special promises to god) they disqualify; yet their wrong decisions do not effect other family members. Though the family is a a sacred unit, nothing or no one will stand in the path of the righteous.

A comforting light to those who lost a loved one.

If you have lost either parent, sibling, or child there is hope. You will see them again. Point blank, they are neither lost, nor forgotten. If a loved one passes to the other side before being sealed for time and all eternity to their family. Another way is always provided. The Lord provides a path to all those who will receive him to the fullest degree. When someone passes to the other side without the opportunity for temple blessings, a proxy may stand in place of the deceased person. Think of the proxy as a lawyer in a courtroom, he or she still represents your case when you are absent. When there is a will, there is a way for everyone who will receive him.

 
Families! Within our homes we experience some heartache, yet some of the most meaningful and spiritual events. Envision it now; see your family living in God's presence for the rest of eternity. Tragic events may happen, children may temporarily stray from the path, and separations are eminent; yet through the grace of God, our Heavenly Father we can find peace, forever solace and come to a conclusion that the Lord's way leads you to a life of eternal happiness. Families are eternal, we will be together forever.

To be released tomorrow...My Life's Purpose: How Do I Progress To Become As The Savior? Part I

No Longer Death Do You Part; Eternal Marriage, A Forever Family Part I

Life's Journey, Our Potential Destiny

 Flower petals grace the crowd, tickling the air on their accession, restfully blanketing the ground. A royal blue satin pillow cradles platinum rings of the finest workmanship and quality shining as the sun. Whispers of excitement non-chalantly echo across the hall. The organ's valves open their mouths, silencing all whisperings and excitement. All stand to catch a first glimpse of the stars of the show.  Leather John Lobb shoes polished to a military standard pace forward. Parallel to the John Lobbs clicks the heels of white stiletto heels; the real celebrity of the ceremony. Click, step, step, click. A flowing dress, accompanied with a ten foot train bring gasps of excitement. Onward down the marble isle, seconds feel as they were hours. After "hours" of frozen moments, all eyes face the alter. The father sheds a single tear drop and gives his beauty away.

More silence, the roaring brass pipes cease, moments forever engraved in time. As the Pastor's soothing voice calms all troubles and worries, cool fair hands grasp the warm and rough. Soothing lyrics come crashing to the shore with the line "till death do you part."  Following in unison a solem oath is vowed. "I do." Fine lace takes to the wind of excitement. "You may now kiss the bride."


Rejoicing iron bells commence the celebration. Doves take to the wind. Rounds of applauding hands and plumes of rice foreshadow the evening's festivities...

A cool sunset ushers in a reception lit only by shining evening stars and candle light. The sterling silver Cake Server gleams under moonlight as the first decadent slice of cake serves the bride and groom. Crystal flutes clink to a toast of well wishings to the newly weds. Feasting and toasts make-way for an evening of dancing and romance.  The entire atmosphere changes as the wedding singer serenades the masses with Nat King Cole's timeless song L-O-V-E.

"L is for the way you look at me. O is for the only one I see........."

Nat's tribute continues to bring a certain warmth that engulfs the crowd. The music sets the perfect scene. She basks in the aromas of his Brooks Bothers classic cologne and him in her Chanel perfume. As the couple come closer they feel an even more intimant love than ever before. Dating for two years and so much pre-wedding chaos had been worth it for this. If only this moment could last forever. An applause comes with the closing of Nat's greatest hit. The wedding comes to an end after the grand finale and it's off to the Bahamas!

The words still linger in both of their hearts, "till death do you part..."

Five years later, a new member of the family takes center stage in both his and hers lives.. The first few moments, the first time holding their new son, another sliver of time that could last for eternity. Many sleepless nights followed. Six months later the words, "mama," and "dada," became the vocabulary for their new universe. Despite baggy eyelids and frequent yawns, the couple come closer in caring for their creation, a child of God. If only they could all be together forever.

"'Till death do you part," enters their minds striking a cord right in the heart.

Special moments taking ol'slugger to the park to play a pick up game of catch. He winds up the pitch and tosses the ball to you. Time and time later he does this. You think to your self, "a potential little world series winner on our hands." From the park to the field arrises a city championship team. As they hold up in victory the bronze trophy, you catch a quick picture. "That's my son!" Proud moments.

If only we could be together forever... Is it really "till death do you part?"

A cliff hanger! Stay tuned for the answer hitting the web this week!