I really enjoyed reading from Goddard because of his discussion about how our lives aren't random coincidences. Ever since I served my mission, I have developed a strong testimony that there are no such things as coincidences when you are on the Lord's errand. I firmly believe that Heavenly Father leads and guides us to the right experiences with the right people, just as Goddard talked about. My belief has been strengthened since I've been home from my mission as I have met others that were definitely meant to be in my life. I am not married yet but I know that God will place someone in my life that I can be happy with for eternity (if He hasn't already done so). Spouses are so important that I'm sure it's not just random who you end up with, even if you do have differences.
I have learned so much recently about the purpose of marriage that is helping me to see more clearly why we are supposed to be sealed to someone forever. It is not just about being in love and blissfully happy, even though I believe that that's possible, it is about loving someone and caring about them enough to turn towards them, work with their weaknesses and annoyances, and help them return to live with our Heavenly Father. As we do this, we develop the kind of charity that we need to live with God again. No wonder the highest kingdom of the Celestial Kingdom is meant for couples who have been sealed for eternity! As we go throughout this life and experience sorrow, adversity, and trials, we learn how to become like our Heavenly Father, all the while sacrificing for our spouse and continuing to love them unconditionally through all of the pain and hardship. I can't wait to be able to experience the joy of loving someone that much.
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