The Family: A Proclamation to the World was given in 1995 to the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and to the World as a guide to help all of us understand the importance of the family and how to have a happy family in this life and the next.
As I put together this photo essay; it has given me time to reflect on the eternal nature of families and to see how truly blessed I am. This past year has been a hard one on me, with Donny working away a good amount of time, my health, cancer scare and surgery and with just the craziness of everyday life of a large family and all its demands. I am very grateful for my knowledge of the gospel and the blessings it bring into my life.
To read the Proclamation in its entirety, click on the link below.
"Family is central to the Creator’s plan for
the eternal destiny of His children."
"All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny."
"'Children are an heritage of the Lord'(Psalm 127:3)."
"Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness,
to provide for their physical and spiritual needs,
and to teach them to love and serve one another"
"Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan."
"Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ."
"Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities."
"By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families
in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide
the necessities of life and protection for their families."
"Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children."
"The family is ordained of God."
6 comments:
I love how you created this! Very touching and right on!
What fun photographs! Families are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Wow...look at your family. I mean just LOOK at your family. Every picture is just so beautiful, so unique...just reflects the light of Christ in every single one of them. Thank you...that was a true delight! (and I'm sorry to hear about your cancer scare...I had no idea!!) Glad to hear you are doing better!
Thanks for sharing this Christy - you are an amazing woman, mother, daughter and sister, and sister in the gospel. May you and your family be blessed with those things you most need. What I always remember most about your family is how much you love each other and I see that in your photos....
Thanks my dear ;)
p.s. What High School did the kids go to? We have a family i our ward here that went to Provo High
You have such a beautiful family. This post is so inspirational! Thank you.
I love this so much. I dream of having a family your size. Thanks for sharing!
Erin
www.someoneinmind.blogspot.com
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