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My Eternal Family

I grew up a member of the LDS Church and have always been taught that "families can be eternal". However, I never really knew the impact that would have on my life until I went through the temple for the first time. There are words that are promised to us if we obey the commandments that we are taught in the temple, as well as the things we are taught in church weekly. We need to pay attention to those things and make positive changes in our lives that will get us closer to eternal life. 


Life is hard and trials come upon us that can make things difficult within families. I know it has happened to us multiple times, and I feel we came out stronger because of those things. If we can always keep our eyes on "eternal life" and do the right things, always asking for repentance along the way, we will be greatly blessed. More importantly we will hopefully be able to live with our families in the Celestial Kingdom for eternity. 

 In the book, Successful Marriages and Families, on page 337 the beginning paragraph starts with "From the beginning, God organized the human family and revealed that marriage and family relationships are intended to be eternal." (Daniel K. Judd). That is a very strong message and it means so much to me to know that God did not tell us 10 years ago that eternal families are to be eternal. He proposed the commandment to us from the very beginning. Nothing has changed and nothing will ever change that concept. On page 344 it states in the Conclusion section, "God and His plan are eternal." I trust that statement with all of my being because God has never once led me astray. I am so grateful for the Gospel and for the things it teaches us and our families. 



I am not perfect by any means, but i definitely cannot imagine life without my eternal companion, Chance. I am so grateful for him and the things he does for our family. We are trying harder to read scriptures and pray every day. I am not going to lie, it can be difficult... but no excuse is acceptable when it comes to our salvation or dealing with the Lord. I am also grateful for the Atonement so when I do make mistakes I can repent of them and be forgiven. God doesn't ask us to be perfect, He asks us to do our best and repent when we don't. 💙

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