Family

Family

“We hope that by flooding the Church with family-oriented media, members of the Church will be assisted and encouraged to build stronger and better families. We hope it will cause a conscious and sustained effort in building an eternal family unit.”  The Importance of the Family, L. Tom Perry, April, 2003.

“As you help strengthen your family, prayer must be a consistent, daily part of your life. Prayer will protect you from the adversary, give you peace, and help your families love each other more.” Strengthen Home and Family, Carol B. Thomas, April, 2002

“It is impossible to overestimate the influence of parents who understand the hearts of their children. Research shows that during the most important transitions of life—including those periods when youth are most likely to drift away from the Church—the greatest influence does not come from an interview with the bishop or some other leader but from the regular, warm, friendly, caring interaction with parents.” Our Duty to God: The Mission of Parents and Leaders to the Rising Generation, Robert D. Hales, April, 2010

“He knew that the happiness of eternal life comes through family bonds which continue forever.” The Priceless Heritage of Hope, Henry B. Erying, April, 2014

“The family relationships we have here on this earth are important, but they are much more important for their effect on our families for generations in mortality and throughout all eternity.” The Eternal Family, ROBERT D. HALES, October 1996

“The plan of the Father is that family love and companionship will continue into the eternities.” .” The Eternal Family, ROBERT D. HALES, October 1996

"We know that before this life we lived with our Heavenly Father as part of His family, and we know that family relationships can endure beyond death.”  What Matters Most Is What Lasts Longest, Elder M. Russell Ballard, October 2005

“In today’s world, where Satan’s aggression against the family is so prevalent, parents must do all they can to fortify and defend their families. But their efforts may not be enough. Our most basic institution of family desperately needs help and support from the extended family and the public institutions that surround us. Brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, grandparents and cousins can make a powerful difference in the lives of children. Remember that the expression of love and encouragement from an extended family member will often provide the right influence and help a child at a critical time.” What Matters Most is What Lasts Longest, Elder M. Russell Ballard, October 2005

“The key to strengthening our families is having the Spirit of the Lord come into our homes. The goal of our families is to be on the strait and narrow path.” Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty, Robert D. Hales, April 1999

“The family is strengthened as we draw near to the Lord, and each member of the family is strengthened as we lift and strengthen and love and care for one another” Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty, Robert D. Hales, April 1999

In doing the research for the quotes about the family I came to realize how important families are to the Lords plan.  I believe that families are the main part of the Lords plan.  We need to keep close with our families so that we can help each other with the trials that come our way.  As we work together we can create a safe place to be the people the Lord wants us to be. As our family knows what is expected of them from the Lord we are better able to help each other. Families can grow together and learn of the thing our Lord wants us to do.  As we learn of the Lords plan for us we are better able to help each other reach the goal of eternal life.