Being an Advocate for the Family


Dear Future Family,

          In a world full of conflict and controversy, it is nice to have some direction that can clear up some misconceptions that society would have us take in as truth. I would like to focus on one particular argument that has been around for years and I imagine will only become more popular as time goes on. This is a topic that is very close to me and that I take very seriously, but I understand that my views on it may not be parallel to what some may feel to be correct. Because of this, I will do my best to be sensitive and respectful of those who may feel differently.
          I love this quote from President Brigham Young. He said, “There are multitudes of pure and holy spirits waiting to take tabernacles, now what is our duty?—To prepare tabernacles for them; to take a course that will not tend to drive those spirits into the families of the wicked, where they will be trained in wickedness, debauchery, and every species of crime. It is the duty of every righteous man and woman to prepare tabernacles for all the spirits they can.” It is our duty to create bodies in which spirits waiting to come to earth can be placed in families in which they can be raised in righteousness.
          It is such a wonderful gift to be able to have children and to teach them correct principles. To teach them how to love others and contribute to society. The family is being attacked left and right. It is rarely seen as a great accomplishment to have a family. Of course there are still those who understand the importance of marriage and family, but it is becoming more and more rare. Many see children as a burden or as something that is of little importance. It is often overlooked that thoughtful decisions about how many children one allows to come into one’s family are some of the most important decisions ever made.
          Not only do our children carry our family name down through the generations, but they are the leaders of the future and it is up to us to teach them to have qualities of a good leader. Ultimately, the decision of how many children to have is up to you, your spouse and the Lord, but it is a decision that affects more people than you can possibly know. By having children, you give them the opportunity to touch the lives of you, your spouse, their extended family, friends, family of friends and so on. It is a ripple effect that starts with the decision to bring a child into the world.
          Although I have not yet had the opportunity to have children, it is a time of my life that I look forward to. So, to my future family, I will continue to prepare myself so that I can be the wife and mother that I need to be. I will continue to be an advocate for the family, so that I will strengthen my resolve to have you in my life, as well as so that others will be able to see the importance of the family.

Love,

Sydney

         
         



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