I've been reading this fiction series called Millennial Glory. It's written by a member of the church and it's all about the second coming. It's not very well written but the topic is very intriguing for me. What's neat about is that this large, righteous, family that lives in Utah, are experiencing the actual last days. Satan is appearing, and appointing anti-Christs, monumental earthquakes and natural disasters. Yes, some of it is scary and worrisome, but this family really puts everything in perspective by using lessons they have learned from being members of the church and scouts. The amount of faith is incredible. One of their sons is in a coma and while he is in this coma, he is in heaven learning things that he needs to know when he returns to the earth to prepare others for the second coming. Since I have been reading this, I've been constantly thinking about the celestial kingdom and all it's glory. It's kinda hard to explain, but I feel more actively motivated to become like Christ and return to my Heavenly Father. I know that's a lot of people's goals, before it had been in the back of my mind. But now, it's taking over my brain :)
I feel His presence more often, and I look to the scriptures more. I'm more thankful than ever to be a member of the church and to have that knowledge and promise that my family is eternal. I was saying an extremely heartfelt prayer today and usually when I say 'amen' I get up and go about my business. But today, I was glued to my chair and felt the Holy Ghost tell me to just sit for a while. So I did. I sat there and after a while it felt like my hands were being squeezed. I had them together on my lap. Immediately, I pictured Christ on his knees in front of me holding my hands telling me I'm doing just fine and everything will work out. My heart started pounding like right before I go and bear my testimony during fast Sundays. He is here. He is right here. He has been here all along. And He always will be.
