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