“What is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must
know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let
them know. Wrote William Shakespeare, ‘They do not love that do not show
their love.’ We will never regret the kind words spoken or the
affection shown. Rather, our regrets will come if such things are
omitted from our relationships with those who mean the most to us.” ~Thomas S. Monson
Peace at Home
Homes should be a place that we want to return to. Homes can offer protection from the world. But some homes today are filled with anger and disrespect. What are you doing to build a happy home? Are you calling your siblings names? Are you listening to your parents? Are you telling your family that you love them? The First Great Commandment is to love God with all of your might mind and strength. The very next commandment is to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are all children of a Heavenly Being. He loves us. And He want us to love others. Why tear down a brother or sister's confidence in themselves as they are striving to be good and return to our Heavenly Father. That is not what we should be doing. It doesn't help them and especially doesn't help us. We have no room to judge. Worry about what you're doing to become more like Christ. We will not be judging them with Christ. Christ will be judging us. And He will be fair. So let's make our communities and specifically our homes a place where we can all feel loved. Homes are a place of learning, a place where families come together and be themselves. Being with your family should be a time where all can feel comfortable and happy. From a document entitled The Family: A Proclamation to the World, it reads: "Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ."
The Divine Example of Jesus Christ
When we have Christ in our homes, we become more like Him. We will talk with kindness to our siblings, desire to serve our family, and we will most importantly, love one another. Christ is the greatest example of love. He suffered all the pains and sicknesses everybody. Jesus Christ loved us so much that He was willing to give up His life for us, so that we can live with our Father in Heaven once again. He volunteered in the Pre-Mortal existence. He will always love you. He is watching over you. May we all make Jesus Christ our example of loving our neighbor.
Blessings of a Happy Home
When our homes become full of love, full of learning, and full of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we will become more like Christ. We will know how to love, how to learn, and we will have the knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This will give our children the tools to build their own happy home as the future fathers and mothers of the world. There is a song that explains this better than I can, entitled: "Love at Home"
- There is beauty all around
When there's love at home;
There is joy in ev'ry sound
When there's love at home.Peace and plenty here abide,Smiling sweet on ev'ry side.Time doth softly, sweetly glideWhen there's love at home.Love at home, love at home;Time doth softly, sweetly glideWhen there's love at home. -
In the cottage there is joyWhen there's love at home;Hate and envy ne'er annoyWhen there's love at home.Roses bloom beneath our feet;All the earth's a garden sweet,Making life a bliss completeWhen there's love at home.Love at home, love at home;Making life a bliss completeWhen there's love at home.
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Kindly heaven smiles aboveWhen there's love at home;All the world is filled with loveWhen there's love at home.Sweeter sings the brooklet by;Brighter beams the azure sky.Oh, there's One who smiles on highWhen there's love at home.Love at home, love at home;Oh, there's One who smiles on highWhen there's love at home.I know that love will help us become better people. I know that if we love like our Savior, we will touch the hearts of many, like He did when He was on the Earth. We can be disciples of Christ by giving service and loving others. We will be blessed by doing so, and feel the joy of serving. I know that having love in our homes is essential to making a peaceful home for our families. I know for a fact that God lives and has a plan for us. We all have a mission on this Earth to perform. Continue to serve. Continue to be faithful. Continue to love. And I say that in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.