Teachings of the Living Prophets: Celestial Marriage

Celestial Marriage

My eternal marriage with Joe is the most important relationship other than my relationship with my Heavenly Father and my Savior. I will be with him for eternity if we live righteously in this life.  I know that with Joe I can achieve my greatest potential. Although it has only been a year, our marriage has been the greatest blessing in my life. I cannot wait to spend forever with my sweetheart. :)

1. A woman needs to be told she is beautiful.” “She needs to be told she is valued, she needs to be told she is worth while.” ( Thomas S. Monson. October 2012 General Conference. See Others as They May Become.)
2. “It is your responsibility, and yours alone, to keep its flame burning brightly. Effort is required, but it is effort you will never, ever regret.” ( Thomas S. Monson. Believe, Obey, Endure. General Young Women’s Conference 2012.)
3. “The Lord’s delays often seem long; some last a lifetime. But they are always calculated to bless. They need never be times of loneliness or sorrow or impatience. Although His time is not always our time, we can be sure that the Lord keeps His promises.” (Henry B. Eyring. October 2012 General Conference. Where is the Pavilion?)
4. “Most people carrying heavy loads begin to doubt themselves and their own worth. We lighten their loads as we are patient with their weaknesses and celebrate whatever goodness we can see in them.” ( Henry B. Eyring. October 2012 General Relief Society Broadcast. The Caregiver.)
5. “Sometimes in life we become so focused on the finish line that we fail to find joy in the journey. We shouldn’t wait to be happy until we reach some future point, only to discover that happiness was already available—all the time! Life is not meant to be appreciated only in retrospect. There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate it. Let us resolve to be happy, regardless of our circumstances.” ( Dieter F. Uchtdorf. October 2012 General Conference. Of Regrets and Resolutions.)
6. “The creation of life is a great responsibility for a married couple. It is the challenge of mortality to be a worthy and responsible parent.” ( Boyd K. Packer. April 2012 General Conference. And a Little Child Shall Lead Them.)
7. “Sanctity of marriage and the importance of families is a top target of the adversary these days. The joining together of a man and a woman to be legally and lawfully wed not only is preparation for future generations to inherit the earth, but it also brings the greatest joy and satisfaction that can be found in this mortal experience. Children born to such marriages have a security that is found nowhere else. Parents must resolve that teaching in the home is a most sacred and important responsibility.” (L. Tom Perry. October 2012 General Conference. Becoming Goodly Parents)
8. “As parents we partner, even join, with God in bringing to pass His work and glory among His children. It is our sacred duty to do our very best.” (L. Tom Perry. October 2012 General Conference. Becoming Goodly Parents)
9. “...I also assert the virtue of a temple marriage. It is the highest and most enduring type of marriage that our Creator can offer to His children. While salvation is an individual matter, exaltation is a family matter.” (Russell M. Nelson. October 2012 General Conference. Celestial Marriage.)
10. “A temple marriage is not only between husband and wife; it embraces a partnership with God.” No contract is valid after death unless it is sealed by the holy spirit of promise.” (Russell M. Nelson. October 2012 General Conference. Celestial Marriage.)
11. “The noblest yearning of the human heart is for a marriage that can endure beyond death.” (Russell M. Nelson. October 2012 General Conference. Celestial Marriage.)
12. “Harmony in marriage comes only when one esteems the welfare of his or her spouse among the highest of priorities.” (Russell M. Nelson. October 2012 General Conference. Celestial Marriage.)
13. “A covenant is an agreement between God and His children upon the earth, and it is important to understand that God determines the conditions of all gospel covenants.” ( David A. Bednar. April 2006 General Conference. That We May Always Have the Spirit to Be with Us.)