I love to see the Temple

One of the highlights from my week was reflecting on the lessons that I was taught regarding temples. I have a strong testimony of temples and temple work. I have a testimony that temples make it possible for me to be sealed to my family forever. I love the quote by Elder Richard G. Scott that says, “Come to the temple now. It will greatly bless your life and provide essential ordinances for those beyond the veil that they cannot obtain by themselves. I testify that with unimaginable suffering and agony at an incalculable price, the Savior earned His right to be our Intermediary, our Redeemer, our Final Judge. Through faith in Him, and receipt of the requisite ordinances and covenants, you will earn your right to the blessings of eternal marriage made possible through His infinite Atonement.” I testify that these teachings by Elder Scott are true. I hope that I can always be worthy to enter the temple of the Lord and to receive the blessings that the temple has to offer. 

We Must!

If we desire to have a happy and successful family there are several things that we must do. We must all remember that we are striving to be more like the savior Jesus Christ and that he was perfect in every way. We must try to be “perfect” in all of our doings but particularly in our marriages. We must be kind. We must always make sure our families know that we love them. We must not insult. We should be full of faith and hope and charity so that we can set an example for those around us. I know without a doubt that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true. I know that if I live by the teachings that I have been taught I will be happy and I will be a better wife, mother, daughter, and friend to all those around me. I look forward to the day that I get married and start my own family with much hope and happiness. 

Some Things That I Know

For today's message, I want to share some simple truths that I know be to true. I know that Jesus Christ lives and he loves me. I have a testimony that the family is central to God’s plan. I know that the Plan of Salvation is eternal and it has been in effect forever. I know that our life experience was never designed to be an individual experience. “While salvation is an individual matter, exaltation is a family matter.” The plan was set from the very beginning. It is a plan of the everlasting Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a plan by which if I follow, I can someday return to live with my Father in Heaven again in the glorified state of exaltation. I have a testimony that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only true church on the Earth; it is complete. I know who I am and I know God’s plan. I’ll follow it in faith. I believe in the Savior Jesus Christ and I will honor His name. I’ll do what is right, I’ll follow His light. This truth I will proclaim! I am so blessed in my life to have been taught these truths ever since I was born. I want others to know of this amazing truth and therefore I must do as I have been taught and proclaim this great message to all those around me.

Families Can be Together Forever

The message that I want to share today is that families can be together forever. Henry B. Eyring teaches us, “We must have the goal not just in our minds but in our hearts. What we want is eternal life in families. We don’t just want it if that is what works out, nor do we want something approaching eternal life. We want eternal life, whatever its cost in effort, pain, and sacrifices.” I have a testimony that this is true. I know that the only way I can receive exaltation is “through sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples that make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally”. I love my family and I can't imagine life without them. I am so grateful for the knowledge that I have knowing that I will be with them even after this life. Families can be together forever through Heavenly Father’s plan.

Classmates

The following is a list of my classmates and their blog links!

•             Alexis Priestly	http://lexandfamily.weebly.com/the-family.html
•             Ally McClain	http://www.allysfamilylife.blogspot.com/
•             Amber Kranc	http://amberkranc.blogspot.com/
•             Annabel Detering	http://thoughtsonhomeandfamily.blogspot.com/
•             Bailey Baird	http://baileybaird.blogspot.com/
•             Caitlin Schofield	http://caitlinschofield.blogspot.com/
•             Candice Merrill	http://candicermerrill.blogspot.com/
•             Cristel Carlini	http://familiesareforeverandever.blogspot.com/
•             Elisse Cook	http://lovethatlasts4ever.blogspot.com/
•             Emily Hayes	http://thenutty9.blogspot.com/
•             Erica Arguello	http://familiesconnectedtoheaven.blogspot.com/
•             Hailey Patera	http://haileypaterafamily.blogspot.com/
•             Haley Lucas	http://miissblondiiefamilies.blogspot.com/
•             Heather Christensen	http://thefamilyrelationship.blogspot.com/
•              Janaya L. Johnson	http://the-family-is-ordained-of-god.blogspot.com/
•             Jenney Premont	http://thatsalongtime.blogspot.com/
•             Julie Moss	http://lovemyeternalfamily.blogspot.com/
•             Kayleena Johnston	http://throughtheeternities.blogspot.com/
•             Kaylonnie White	http://tormentorjoy.blogspot.com/
•             Kelsey Lawrence	http://familysmatteralot.blogspot.com/
•             Kelsey Murphy	http://kelseyleighannmurphy.blogspot.com/
•             Kody Daffer	http://kodydaffer.blogspot.com/
•             Krystal Palmer	http://alove4eternity.blogspot.com/
•             Laura Hudgins	http://centeredonfamily.weebly.com/index.html
•             Madeline Vance	http://madelinemarievance.blogspot.com/
•             McKayla Nicole Hess	http://smilingfamilies.blogspot.com/
•             Michael Watts	http://someviewsonlife.blogspot.com/
•             Olivia Welch	http://thestrongestalliance.blogspot.com/
•             Patrick Williams	http://patrickallenwilliams.blogspot.com/
•             Rachel Blaylock	http://4everfamiles.blogspot.com/
•             Rachel Escobar	http://raebar92.blogspot.com/
•             Sammi Scott	http://sammischaweet.blogspot.com/
•             Tamara Handa	http://familiiesareforever.blogspot.com/
•             Tina Trepanier	http://tinatrepanier.blogspot.com/
•             Tod Flory	http://familyrelationsbytod.blogspot.com/
Clarissa Beamer
Ailli Brown
Brandi Cash
Kylee Goodworth
Mallary Goude
Emily Hayes
Allison Hughes
Hannah Joyce
Jonathon Mann
Allison McClellan
Michaela Ostler
Linda Plate
Lindy Provost
Whitney Reed
Miriam  Rios-Reyes
Sammi Scott
Titan Sweeten
Kim Tafua
Olivia Welch
Hayley Woodbury

Read and Pray Everyday

I want to focus my post this week on a spiritual message regarding scripture study. In Mosiah 3:19 we learn, "For the natural man is an enemy to God, and has been from the fall of Adam, and will be, forever and ever, unless he yields to the enticings of the Holy Spirit  and putteth off the natural man and becometh a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord." My focus this week is to put off the natural man. For the natural man wants me to think that "I'm too busy to read my scriptures" or that "I know enough, what more can I possibly learn".  The natural man wants me to think that I can be happy even if I choose not to read and study my scriptures every day. I KNOW, however, that this is not true. I testify that when I put off the natural man and yield to the enticing of the Holy Spirit through faith, repentance, prayer, and scripture study, I feel the love of Christ burning inside me. THIS is true happiness.

What makes life good?

 I often use the phrase "Life is good" but I've never really asked myself, "what makes life good?" With all the wars and fighting, sin and corruption, sickness and sadness that seem to be taking over this world it makes me wonder...is life really good? Why can't people get along these days? Why is there so much sadness? The more I think about the sadder I feel. As much as there is to be sad about though, I know that there is more to be happy about. Family and friends, football, the beautiful fall weather. Homes to live in, food to eat. Country music, the color red, and cotton candy. It's the simple things that make us happy! As much bad as there is in this life, there is even more good. So keep smiling. Keep being happy. Life IS good. :)