God left us hints

If you were to attend a 3 act play, all 3 acts would be important to attend in order to have a full understanding of the purpose of the play. When we come to earth, we are entering the play sometime in Act 2. We don’t remember act 1 and we’ve even missed a lot of Act 2, and have only fragmentary glimpses of what has occurred since the beginning of act 2. Of course it is difficult to see or understand why we’re here, what our purpose is and what our destiny is after this life. But there are answers. From the beginning God has revealed certain truths through the Holy Ghost and through ministering angels. He has called prophets to teach the truth to others to know how to direct their lives and fulfill our purposes in this life.

Here are certain truths. We existed before this life as literal spirit children of God. He was our Father and he loved us. Our families here on earth are a pattern of Heavenly things, which tells us we have Heavenly parents. We lived and learned and progressed there with Him, but we needed certain experiences and we need a chance to obtain a physcial body in order to be like our Heavenly parents. Gender is an essential characteristic of our premortal, mortal and postmortal existence. He put a plan into motion to bring this to pass, to help us continue in our progression to become more like Him. If you don’t believe me, ponder the scriptures (Jeremiah 1:5, job 38: 4-7). He directed one of His most special spirit sons, Jesus Christ to create this earth (St. John 1:1-10). Once it was created he placed Adam and Eve here. He gave them commandments. He knew that we would necessarily need to be separated from His presence in order to be tested and be able to prove ourselves worthy of the glory that He has. For you cannot enjoy His glory without possessing His characteristics and attributes. Thus, this is an opportunity to learn; a time to be proven and progress. He knew we would fall short, and so from the beginning chose a Savior who would provide an atonement in order to satisfy the justice of the celestial laws that govern His kingdom, and yet also be able to provide mercy to those who have fallen short. This Savior is Jesus Christ. He was the literal son of God, because His literal Father was Our Heavenly Father and his mother was Mary. Jesus fulfilled his mission, worked out the atonement and died. He then rose from the dead and appeared to many – His disciples, several women and Paul states that up to 400 brethren at once. He also appeared to other faithful people in other parts of the world to confirm their faith and preach His gospel – the gospel of faith and repentance, of baptism and enduring to the end (refer to the Book of Mormon). His atonement makes it possible for us to repent and become more like Him. I know that these things are true. God has promised those who seek truth, light and understanding that He will answer if they ask; if they knock. He will answer your prayers through the Holy Ghost, whose fruits are described as love, joy, peace, light and understanding.

Before true faith can be exercised in God, you need three things: first, you need to understand the true nature of God and His characteristics. Second, you need to understand your relation to Him and third, you need to know that the life you’re living is in accordance with His will. You will not be able to exercise faith in Him without these things.

The scriptures can help you understand more about the nature and characteristics of our Heavenly Father and our relation to Him. Personal prayer can confirm these truths. But then you will need to conform your life to the light and truth that you receive in order to receive more. Line upon line. It takes effort and desire and work, but it is possible and it is necessary. As you do so, you will find understanding and peace and purpose, and if you continue in this path, you will one day be able to enter the Kingdom of our Heavenly Father and will be met with the greeting, “well done, thou good and faithful servant”.