"When the Savior shall appear we shall see him as he is. We shall see that he is a man like ourselves.
And that same sociality which exists among us here will exist among us there, only it will be coupled with eternal glory, which glory we do not now enjoy."
Doctrine and Covenants 130:1-2
Just some basic truths this morning... Christ is accessible, he is like we are, only perfect... and so it is possible to imagine walking in his way, following his footsteps... because they *are* footsteps, and because he has showed us the way, and set an example for us. Sometimes life can get overwhelming and we think that there is no way that we can measure up, or do all the things that are expected. but Christ suffered for us, and he *knows* how hard our lives are... and he *still* made it possible for each of us, individually, to return.
Individually because he provides us all a way, and an individual plan. God doesn't throw us all down here in some Roman/Darwinian "survival of the fittest" spiritual gladiator match. Every single person has a path back to God. We don't all learn the same truths at the same time, and we definitely don't all have to become one in personality. :) But we do have to find the truth... and get back to God. Comparing our spirituality to someone else's is unproductive. We all have spiritual strengths and weaknesses, just like we have mental or physical strengths and weaknesses.
And that same sociality exists.... so, we'll be able to hang out with God... and everyone else that we care about. only, there it will be coupled with eternal glory, which as far as I can tell just means that it will all be a lot more fun. :) there is a way for all of us to get to that amazingly cool place. God doesn't discriminate based on *anything* ... he invites us all to come. We just have to accept the invitation, and ask for directions. :)
And that same sociality which exists among us here will exist among us there, only it will be coupled with eternal glory, which glory we do not now enjoy."
Doctrine and Covenants 130:1-2
Just some basic truths this morning... Christ is accessible, he is like we are, only perfect... and so it is possible to imagine walking in his way, following his footsteps... because they *are* footsteps, and because he has showed us the way, and set an example for us. Sometimes life can get overwhelming and we think that there is no way that we can measure up, or do all the things that are expected. but Christ suffered for us, and he *knows* how hard our lives are... and he *still* made it possible for each of us, individually, to return.
Individually because he provides us all a way, and an individual plan. God doesn't throw us all down here in some Roman/Darwinian "survival of the fittest" spiritual gladiator match. Every single person has a path back to God. We don't all learn the same truths at the same time, and we definitely don't all have to become one in personality. :) But we do have to find the truth... and get back to God. Comparing our spirituality to someone else's is unproductive. We all have spiritual strengths and weaknesses, just like we have mental or physical strengths and weaknesses.
And that same sociality exists.... so, we'll be able to hang out with God... and everyone else that we care about. only, there it will be coupled with eternal glory, which as far as I can tell just means that it will all be a lot more fun. :) there is a way for all of us to get to that amazingly cool place. God doesn't discriminate based on *anything* ... he invites us all to come. We just have to accept the invitation, and ask for directions. :)
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