Phillip and Julianna Iverson: Giving Thanks

Friday, November 07, 2008

Giving Thanks

Though November does not hold the record for being my favorite month, I am grateful for the chance it gives me to ponder on the things I'm thankful for.

Very recently I have been overwhelmed with gratitude for the love of my Heavenly Father and the trust he puts in me. When He, who knows me best, has given me the pleasure of working with some of His most special spirits. I will forever be grateful for this time in my life.

In other news: Jared, my nephew, turns 15 today. I'm not old enough for this. Happy birthday anyway bud!

2 comments:

The VerNooy's said...: Cool post. Where are you working now?; 9:53 AM
Julianna said...: A law firm called Lang Richert & Patch - it's in Fig Garden Center, business section.; 10:10 AM

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The Reason for it all

We...solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the 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. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.

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The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.

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Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.

The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. 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. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners.

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