Some Things Just Make Sense

We went to one of my favorite places on a family outing today. A place where I feel peace. A place where I feel loved. A place where I am taught about significant things. Eternal things. Things that help me make sense of my life.

It makes sense to me that I existed before I came to this earth.

It makes sense to me that God created me in His own image.

It makes sense to me that because He created me, God is my Father...my Father in Heaven.

It makes sense to me that because I am His child, my Father in Heaven loves me.

It makes sense to me that God does not expect me to live on this earth, outside of His presence, without knowing why.

It makes sense to me that God would not withdraw Himself nor His revelations from me while I'm living on this earth.

It makes sense to me that my life on this earth is part of a plan.

It makes sense to me that when I leave this earth there is a plan for where I will go.

It makes sense to me that because my Father in Heaven loves me, He wants me to return to Him.

It makes sense to me that He would tell me how to return to Him.

It makes sense to me that I am expected to take some responsibility and use my agency to make choices that will determine whether or not I can live in His presence eternally.

It makes sense to me that He would provide a place of refuge, of peace, and of instruction.

How grateful I am for this place. In this place I am taught, I am strengthened, and I make promises that if kept, bring about powerful blessings.

How fortunate are we that another new temple was recently built in our area, and our family was able to tour it today as part of the open house before it is dedicated next month. For the girls it was a significant event as they reverently and respectfully toured the House of God.

For me and Jared it was a significant event to have our family together in the temple, knowing that we have been sealed together for this life and for eternity. I love my family. I invest so much of myself in my family. I don't want to lose anything on that investment. I want to live with them forever. Because our Father in Heaven is a loving father, it makes sense that He makes that possible.