Observations on The Family: A Proclamation to the World

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has released a document for the whole world to read. I would like to share that document to all of my readers as it contains so much truth and richness to be instilled in our lives. It can be found here: https://www.lds.org/topics/family-proclamation. Within in this document, there is so much to be told about the importance of families, the roles each individual plays, and how the Lord sees it necessary in his eternal plan. I know from experience in my own personal upbringing as well as starting even just in the few years of my own marriage, how many blessings have come by following these simple truths. 

Key phrases that really stood out to me were "the divine plan of happiness," "God's eternal plan," and "His eternal plan." The significant power of these definite descriptions to establish the truth of what they have integrated into their structure can be especially evident when we view them within larger structures containing them. By breaking it down and viewing it in smaller pieces of the whole, we can greatly value and see the importance of the meaning behind each phrase. 

As the Proclamation to the World states, "We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets." The Lord has intended us to be within families for his eternal plan. By violating any such part of the way He had intended us to be will be judged at the day of judgement. There is always room for change and to come unto Him. He is very merciful but we have to be willing to come unto Him and change our ways. It also says,  "We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society." Governments everywhere have an obligation to make sure that these measures are fulfilled as the Lord has desired. It is amazing to see that there are so many that are accepting other ways of marriage and families throughout the world. Again, they will also be held accountable for not fulfilling what has been commanded of them.

This document has great power that come from it. I encourage all to thoroughly read it and better understand what it is saying. This is not for a specific sect of religion but for the whole world to benefit from. Let this document be put to good use and be used as a tool to help strengthen families everywhere.