Thank you, Laurie, for your lesson on the importance of preparing to receive Exaltation.
"What is exaltation? Exaltation is eternal life, the kind of life God lives. He lives in great glory. he is perfect. He possesses all knowledge and all wisdom. He is the Father of spirit children. He is a creator. We can become like our Heavenly Father. This is exaltation."
"The time to fulfill the requirements for exaltation is now. President Joseph Fielding Smith said, "In order to obtain the exaltation we must accept the gospel and all its covenants; and take upon us the obligations which the Lord has offered; and walk in the light and the understanding of the truth; and 'live by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God'."
"The Prophet Joseph Smith taught: "When you climb up a ladder, you must begin at the bottom, and ascend step by step, until you arrive at the top; and so it is with the principles of the gospel-you must begin with the first, and go on until you learn all the principles of exaltation. But it will be a great while after you have passed through the veil before you will have learned them. It is not all to be comprehended in this world; it will be a great work to learn our salvation and exaltation even beyond the grave."
I am grateful for the plan of salvation and that Heavenly Father has given us the knowledge that we can become like Him. I believe that this information helps us to realize that our experiences are for our benefit in our quest to reach our full potential, and that He will aid us in our preparation to receive all that He has to give.
