The Big Picture

Favorite Readings:


Salvation-A Family Affair 

Teaching the Doctrine of the Family 

Things as They Really Are 

Thoughts:
Families are a large part of the reason we are on the earth. We are all God’s children and he has sent us to learn and to grow in this mortal existence. We all want to be like our mothers and fathers and our Heavenly Father has given us the chance to be like him. I would ask this person if they had the opportunity would they want to be with there parents forever? How about there husband or wife? Children or siblings? Because most people would say yes I would go on to explain that this is possible through obedience to our Heavenly Father. There are things that we can do to be with our families for forever and if you know that you can do that why would you do any differently? That is why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds marriage and family so sacred. Marriage is the first step in having a family. We believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. That children deserve to be raised in a home with both a mom and a dad. We hold marriage and families so sacred because they are not only our life while we are here in mortality but they are also our eternal life. If they still had questions I would hope to be able to answer them but I would also share with them The Family: A Proclamation to the World. I think that statement by the first presidency is a concise way of sharing with the world exactly what we think. I would then share my testimony of The Proclamation. I know that what the Prophets have shared with us is true. Heavenly Father sent us here with a plan to follow and when we do what is right and follow that plan we are blessed and able to return to live with him. I know that families and marriage are eternal life and I am so grateful that Heavenly Father has made it known to me that I am able to live again with those that I love. I know that I can follow Gods plan for me and raise a family of my own in righteousness. I know that every child deserves a loving family and home life to grow in and be taught about the eternal plan of happiness. I know that families are forever.