Eternal Marriage

#1. "One of the most beautiful, comforting doctrines of the Lord—one that brings immense peace, happiness, and unbounded joy—is that principle called eternal marriage." (Receive the Temple Blessings-Richard G. Scott) 

 It is truly a blessing that God gives us the privilege to live forever with someone whom we've determined to be our other half, our partner, and best friend. This blessing also seals the family together forever so that, if our lives are righteously lived, we can spend eternity with our posterity. I am grateful for the temple and it's ability to provide those sealing blessings so that I may spend forever with my future husband.

#2. "As you seek an eternal companion, look for someone who is developing the essential attributes that bring happiness: a deep love of the Lord and of His commandments, a determination to live them, one that is kindly understanding, forgiving of others, and willing to give of self, with the desire to have a family crowned with beautiful children and a commitment to teach them the principles of truth in the home." (Receive the Temple Blessings-Richard G. Scott) 

Eternally happy marriages and families are ones that place the Lord first. The principles of His doctrine preach of light and truth and brings happiness to ones soul which in turn, bring happiness to others. It is known that the only way to eternal joy is God's way so while we each try to find someone to spend forever with, we need to prepare ourselves so that we may find someone who's desires match that of our own so that we stay focused on the goal of having a successful eternal marriage.

#3. "If you are single and haven’t identified a solid prospect for celestial marriage, live for it. Pray for it. Expect it in the timetable of the Lord." (Receive the Temple Blessings-Richard G. Scott)

I really do desire a successful and eternal marriage, one that I have the greatest respect for because he has the greatest respect for me. I truly do desire this and so I am trying to be better at spiritually preparing myself for someone who has the same goals as I do. I know that he'll be great and is preparing himself right now as well and when we do get married, we will have the drive to move forward in the work of the Lord.

#4." One who destroys a marriage takes upon himself a very great responsibility indeed. Marriage is sacred!" (Marriage-Boyd K. Packer)

In the world today, marriage is considered as a second-hand thing; only something that romantics meddle with. It is not. Marriage is sacred and is a wonderful privilege given by our Heavenly Father to progress and create our own righteous family. Marriage is not to be taken lightly; it is a serious thing to righteously commit your life to someone whom you think will move you to be a better person for the rest of eternity.

#5. "Marriage is the shelter where families are created." (Marriage-Boyd K. Packer) 

There is order to everything that God establishes and one of the greatest establishments he has made is that of a family. Marriage comes first, and then the wonderful blessing of a family comes next, but it is the foundation of a marriage that ultimately sets the direction for the family. The choice of our eternal spouse is so important to our salvation as well as our children.

#6. "Some marriages do bend, and some will break, but we must not, because of this, lose faith in marriage nor become afraid of it. Broken marriages are not typical." (Marriage-Boyd K.  Packer)                I feel that this quote applies to so many people. Marriage will always be a wonderful thing, but many become weary and lose faith in that special and binding power because they were hurt by another.If we rely on the Lord, He will remove those feelings from us, but then we must put forth the faith in Him that everything happens for a reason and understand that He will help us find love again.

#7. "Celestial marriage, ordained by God and performed by his authority in his holy temples, is eternal, and couples so united are sealed for time and all eternity, and their children are born in the covenant of the everlasting gospel. They will be an eternal family according to their faithfulness." (Celestial Marriages and Eternal Families- N. EldonTanner)

The temple is the only place that can provide the sacred sealing powers of an eternal, celestial marriage. With this comes the joy of not only living with your spouse for eternity, but with your children as well. Being married in the temple though is not the only step to living together forever, but each member of the family needs to remain committed to keeping the Lord's commandments. 

#8. "Make yourself worthy of the loveliest girl in all the world. Keep yourself worthy through all the days of your life." (Living Worthy of the Girl You Will Someday Marry - Gordon B. Hinckley)

Although I am looking for a guy, I think this quote applies to everyone. I desire to have a strong priesthood holder who dedicates His life to serving God; only those in likeness attract and so I realize that if that is who I desire, that is who I need to be. In turn he will be searching for me and in the Lord's time will we find each other.

#9. "The sweet companionship of eternal marriage is one of the greatest blessings God has granted to His children." (Valued Companions-Joseph B. Wirthlin)

Eternal marriage is a wonderful blessing. It gives us a companion that will stand by us in every situation, forever.  God understand how much happiness this brings and wants His children to have the chance to partake in those blessings so He has provided a way through His holy temples for us to do so. It is truly a blessing to be living in these latter-days where I get to make those sacred covenants in the temple, with my best friend, him and I forever. 

#10. "[The] proclamation on the family helps us realize that celestial marriage brings greater possibilities for happiness than does any other relationship." (Celestial Marriage - Russell M. Nelson)

I know that marriage is a sacred ordinance that God has given to His children to be happy. Although it is hard at times to uphold everything that the Lord requires from us and that of a marriage, He will always provide away if we live worthily. He hears our prayers and desires that we find Him so in turn we find happiness, so that in turn our families are forever happy. These are the desires He has for us. I know it with all my heart.