Wow, I can't believe it has been since April since I last wrote! I have been really busy, but had a lot on my mind. What I have been thinking about the most is family.
There has been much in the news about same sex rights. It makes me sad that so many people do not know the truth. In "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" it says, "All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose." I wish people knew this truth.
Even more on my mind has been the roles of Father and Mother's. I love what the proclamation says again. "Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.
The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed."
I have been seriously dating someone who has kids. I am so happy to know what I believe. I am grateful for these doctrines to guide me in my life. I believe much of the heartache in the world could be remedied with these truths!!! I take the role of woman, wife, and mother very seriously. I am grateful for each of these opportunities and know that I have the Lord's help to strengthen me when I fall short. I love that the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS has commercials with the tag line, "Family. Isn't it about time?" The world needs to know that this is the time that family is so important. As the world falls apart, family is what keeps it together!
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