Defenders of Marriage

Since the time of Adam and Eve, marriage has always been important. Fast forward to our time, anyone could say that marriage doe not hold the same value to some as it once did. In recent years there have been many debates on same-sex marriage and if it should be legalized or not. Some say that legalizing same-sex marriage is a way to redefine it. President Russell M. Nelson said, “Marriage was not created by human judges or legislators…Marriage was created by God!” As we know, all good things come from  a loving God. Unfortunately, Satan will try his hardest to make convenient detours to achieve a happy life. What he does not tell you are the blessings or learning experiences you may miss out on. Satan distorts anything and everything in a way to deceive us to not do what is right.

We need to be defenders of marriage; it is not an optional choice. Heavenly Father loves all his children and wants us all to be happy. Unfortunately, every one of us struggles with different trials whether it be depression, self-worth, addiction, same-sex attraction, etc. Luckily for us we also have a Savior who loves us and knows exactly how to help because he has been through it all and more through the Atonement. We will never have a trial too difficult to handle. I do not know why some people struggle more then others. However, I do know that every trial that comes our way can be turned into a learning opportunity and life changing experience if we let it. 

Those that are for same-sex marriage might not understand why it is such a big deal to legalize something that they think could make them happy. However, God knows best, and he knows what will bring us the greatest joys in life. President Nelson explained it perfectly when he said, “There is great power in a strong partnership.” He was referring to a husband and wife partnership. God made man and woman carefully and with divine design. Therefore, marriage between a man and a woman is extremely important because it is blessed and created by God to be that way. If we have any doubts about marriage, God is willing and open to let us know why it is the way it is. Our Heavenly Father does the things he does so that we can achieve the greatest happiness on this earth and the life hereafter. If that is not a sign of true love for you children and creations, then I don’t know what is.