Have you ever sat through a college course taught by a very knowledgeable instructor? I remember sitting in my science class in college during a versed in the sciences; the knowledge came effortlessly to him. Imagine the power and ability he had to wield that knowledge in effective ways.
This is how it must be for the Lord. He created us. He knows us. He knows life. He knows cause and effect. He knows pending disaster. He knows what brings joy. Does it not make you curious to know His thoughts on how to have a joyful family?
Have you heard of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”? If you’ve not yet, here is a quick link so that you can read the entire document. It is just one page, but contains absolutely essential information to the potential of having a joyful and successful family.
One way to experience greater success as a family is to base your family experience off the truths contained in this great document. It was originally shared with the women of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 23, 2005; since then it has been re-published again and again, going forth to millions.
Here is a summary of some of its truths:
- Marriage is intended from God to be between a man and a woman.
- All human beings are created in God’s image.
- Each person has a divine nature and destiny.
- We knew God before we came to this earth. He was our Eternal Father.
- Family relationships can continue beyond the grave.
- Parents are charged with loving and caring for their children.
There are many other landmark truths contained in the Proclamation on the Family. It would behoove every serious person to study them to understand the Lord’s perspective on family relationships.
Why? Because the Lord created us. He knows us. He knows life. He knows cause and effect. He knows pending disaster. He knows what brings joy. Does it not make you curious to know His thoughts on how to have a joyful family? I know that I would desire to see all things as He sees them.
I know from personal experience the more I’ve sought to apply the truths contained in the Proclamation on the Family, the happier I am and the happier and more right my family feels.
