Live with an eternal perspective

The title of this post is one of my favorite phrases and mottos that I try to live by. I think in the world today, there are alot of messages that are telling us to forget about the big picture...and that actions don't have consequences. But I know that amidst this, God does have a beautiful plan for each of us that is far greater than anything that the world is telling us or has to offer. It's easy to forget the big picture if we stop doing the little things. We start to doubt our faith and lose sight of the eternal plan. When we sincerely pray, read our scriptures, repent, attend church, serve those around us and have Christ at the center of our lives, we begin to understand the 'WHY' of the gospel. It's because the spirit testifies of truth and changes our hearts. It's why we want to live in harmony with God's commandments and become converted disciples of Jesus Christ.

I love this quote by my mom:

"It seems like each person will experience adversity, during their lifetime, here upon earth. I know we develop faith and learn as we go along. I've learned alot about faith and trusting Heavenly Father, because I know He knows what's best. Everyone has adversity, and Heavenly Father is there to help us through it."

I totally agree with this. All of us are going to experience adversity. It's a part of our earthly experience. But when we trust Heavenly Father and 'live with an eternal perspective', we are making choices that will lead us back to him. He loves us more than we can comprehend, and has given us a way to return to him. We still have our free agency and make choices everyday that are going to determine the path we choose to walk on. As it states in the Doctrine & Covenants 14:7 "And, if you keep the commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God."

I know that eternal salvation isn't cheap. Therefore it isn't going to come at a cheap price. But I also know that because of Jesus Christ, anything is possible. We can overcome our weaknesses through him. We can still live in the world, but not be of it.

 The blessings that come from making righteous decisions and living the gospel of Jesus Christ are available to all of us.  We will receive more joy, peace and happiness in this life than we ever thought possible if we choose to live a Christ centered life. Good will always triumph evil. Light will always shine over darkness. We can start this very moment. It all starts with our thoughts.  Now lets stand with God and live with an eternal perspective.