The Plan of Salvation

1.) "At death, righteous spirits live in a temporary state called paradise. Alma the Younger teaches us “paradise [is] a state of rest, a state of peace, where [the righteous] shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow.”  The unrighteous spirits dwell in spirit prison, sometimes referred to as hell.  It is described as an awful place, a dark place where those fearful of the “indignation of the wrath of God” shall remain until the resurrection.  However, because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, all spirits blessed by birth will ultimately be resurrected, spirit and body reunited, and inherit kingdoms of glory that are superior to our existence here on earth. The exceptions are confined to those who, like Satan and his angels, willfully rebel against God.  At the resurrection, the spirit prison or hell will deliver up its captive spirits. Jesus came into the world “to be crucified for the world, and to bear the sins of the world, and to sanctify the world, and to cleanse it from all unrighteousness."    -Quentin L. Cook, Our Father's Plan- Big Enough For All His Children

2.) "The Lord's way is not hard. Life is hard, not the gospel."  -Lawrence E. Corbridge, The Way

3.) "The things we hope for are often future events. If only we could look beyond the horizon of mortality into what awaits us beyond this life. Is it possible to imagine a more glorious future than the one prepared for us by our Heavenly Father? Because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we need not fear, for we will live forever, never to taste of death again. Because of His infinite Atonement, we can be cleansed of sin and stand pure and holy before the judgment bar. The Savior is the Author of our Salvation."   -Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Infinite Power of Hope

4.) "Through tears and trials, through fears and sorrows, through the heartache and loneliness of losing loved ones, there is assurance that life is everlasting. Our Lord and Savior is the living witness that such is so."   -Thomas S. Monson, I Know My Redeemer Lives

5.) "Your Heavenly Father loves each of you and has sent you to earth with a purpose. He has revealed a plan of happiness that, if followed, will ultimately bring you home to His presence, having triumphed over the trials and challenges of this world. Committing yourself now to live by the pattern the Lord has set will give you great strength in the proper use of your moral agency.

The sincere commitments you make to yourself and to the Lord will be vital. We learn from the book of Psalms to 'commit thy way unto the Lord; . . . and he shall bring it to pass' (Psalm 37:5)."   -John B. Dickson, Commitment to the Lord

6.) "[The] test [of life] is part of the purpose God had for us in the Creation.

"The Prophet Joseph Smith gave us the Lord's description of the test we face. Our Heavenly Father created the world with His Son, Jesus Christ. We have these words to tell us about the purpose of the Creation: 'We will go down, for there is space there, and we will take of these materials, and we will make an earth whereon these may dwell; And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them' (Abraham 3:24-25). So, the great test of life is to see whether we will hearken to and obey God's commands in the midst of the storms of life. It is not to endure storms, but to choose the right while they rage. And the tragedy of life is to fail in that test and so fail to qualify to return in glory to our heavenly home." Henry R. Eyring, Spiritual Preparedness: Start Early and Be Steady

7.) "If you understand the great plan of happiness and follow it, what goes on in the world will not determine your happiness." -Boyd K. Packer, The Father and the Family

8.) "A loving Father has provided a comprehensive and compassionate plan for His children “that saves the living, redeems the dead, rescues the damned, and glorifies all who repent.”  Even though our journey may be fraught with tribulation, the destination is truly glorious."  

 -Quentin L. Cook, Our Father's Plan-Big Enough For All His Children

9.) "The purpose of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to help all of the children of God understand their potential and achieve their highest destiny. This church exists to provide the sons and daughters of God with the means of entrance into and exaltation in the celestial kingdom. This is a family-centered church in doctrine and practices. . . . Our theology begins with heavenly parents. Our highest aspiration is to be like them. Under the merciful plan of the Father, all of this is possible through the atonement of the Only Begotten of the Father, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. . . . The fullness of eternal salvation is a family matter."  -Dallin H. Oaks, Apostasy and Restoration

10.) "Each one of us will travel a different road during this life. Each progresses at a different rate. Temptations that trouble your brother may not challenge you at all. Strengths that you possess may seem impossible to another.Never look down on those who are less perfect than you. Don't be upset because someone can't sew as well as you, can't throw as well as you, can't row or hoe as well as you. We are all children of our Heavenly Father. And we are here with the same purpose: to learn to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves (see Mark 12:30-31)."   -Joseph B. Wirthlin, The Virtue of Kindness

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I'm so grateful for the Plan of Salvation, and the chance that each of us gets to live with our Father in Heaven and families again. What an amazing blessing that is! Through the amazing Atoning sacrifice of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we all have the opportunity and blessing to be able to return to our Father in Heaven. I think I would be so lost if I didn't have the knowledge of what happens after death. My grandfather passed away recently, and I've been very contemplative about life and the Plan of Salvation. I know that if I wasn't a member of this church, I would feel very lost and sad about the passing of my grandpa. With this surety of the Plan of Happiness that our Father in Heaven has made for us, we can know that we'll see our families again, and that we get to be sealed to them for time and all eternity. I love my family so much, and I'm so grateful that I was blessed to have them in my life! I know that if I didn't have this gospel in my life, I would be so sad to lose them! And even though death is extremely painful and hard to handle, it is much easier and more peaceful knowing that I'm sealed to my family forever through the ordinances and covenants made in the temple. :)

We Can Find Happiness Through the Plan of Salvation :) Here's a Mormon Message!