The Plan of Salvation

   So this week I've been thinking a lot about my Grandpa. My Grandpa passed away a couple weeks ago. He has been in pretty bad health for the last little while so it wasn't too unexpected but it was still sad to see him go. As I was listening to his funeral on a CD last night, I was thinking about how grateful I am for the Plan of Salvation. The Plan of Salvation, or the Plan of Happiness, is the plan that our Heavenly Father has provided for us. It answers the questions: "Where did I come from?" "Why am I here?" and "Where am I going?"

  The "Where am I going?" answer, specifically has brought the most comfort. Eventually, we all leave our mortal body. Our body stays in the ground and our spirit goes to a place called the Spirit World. The Spirit World acts as, somewhat of a waiting place for spirits. It is a place where missionary works still continues. Where those who have heard the gospel of Jesus Christ can teach it to those who never got the opportunity in earth life.  Then those spirits will get the chance to accept or reject the message (see 1 Peter 4:6).

  After the Resurrection, where are body and spirits reunite (never again to be separated), we are judged based off of our deeds and desires of our heart. We are then placed in one of three kingdoms of glory (see 1 Corinthians 15:40-41). The Telestial Kingdom is comparable to a star in glory, it is for those who didn't repent or accept Jesus Christ. The Terrestial Kingdom is comparable to the moon in glory, it is for those who were honorable but weren't valiant in their testimony of Jesus Christ. The Celestial Kingdom is comparable to the sun in glory, this is where our Heavenly Father dwells and where our families can be together forever. This is for those who accept the gospel of Jesus Christ and remain true to their testimonies of Him throughout time and eternity.

   I love our Heavenly Father's plan for us. I know that it is truly His because I have prayed to know. The Holy Ghost has whispered to my spirit the surety of this plan. How grateful I am to know where my Grandpa is! How grateful I am to a God who loved us enough to provide His Son who made this whole plan possible.

 If you want to learn more about the Plan of Salvation click here.