My Mormon Third Eye: I See... Going Through Hell

Sunday, March 6, 2011

I See... Going Through Hell

I know that this blog's mission statement emphasizes the positive aspects of what the Mormon Third Eye can see, so don't let this title mislead you. Going though hell can be a positive, uplifting experience if you are on the way to Heaven.

God designed Life in the Plan of Salvation to unfold this way; it's s result of the War in Heaven. There must be opposition in all things so that we may taste and recognize joy and happiness, and grow in the gospel. I bet it frustrates the heck out of Satan to know that his sinister work of tempting us with bad that appears good, and denting us with discouragement, is actually fulfilling a plan he works so hard to defeat.

The key is whether you are going THROUGH it or just TO it. It's okay to pass THROUGH Hell while we are on the way to Heaven. The key is not to stop there for gas or anything else we may think we need. God expects us to keep on going, even during the rough times.

Unfortunately, too many people are going TO Hell, which means that once they get there, they are renting an apartment, finding a job, and sometimes even raising a family. That's when you know you're losing the War in Heaven.

Fortunately, God created and raises us to be like him- winners. This knowledge of who we are and the Atonement allows us to pass through the twin hells of sin and hardship by repenting and enduring, and continuing on the road to Heaven.

Honk if you see me!

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The Mormon Third Eye Quote of the Week

"As men of the priesthood, we have an essential role to play in society, at home, and in the Church. But we must be men that women can trust, that children can trust, and that God can trust. In the Church and kingdom of God in these latter days, we cannot afford to have boys and men who are drifting. We cannot afford young men who lack self-discipline and live only to be entertained. We cannot afford young adult men who are going nowhere in life, who are not serious about forming families and making a real contribution in this world. We cannot afford husbands and fathers who fail to provide spiritual leadership in the home."

Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Priesthood Session Conference, October 2012

Why My Mormon Third Eye?

When I politely excused myself in the middle of dinner to make a bathroom stop, how did Mom know that I had uneaten peas in my pocket to flush down the toilet? When I came home late from a youth dance and slid quietly into bed to avoid waking parental units, how did Dad know, without looking at the car, that I smashed in the front bumper? When I watch my daughter play a video game, how do I know that she's not ready for her Geometry final?

Its the Third Eye. The notorious eye in the back of the head, the extra view of life that God blesses parents striving to do the right thing so they can see more of life than the children they chase after.

Our third eye also permits us to see things and feel emotions that are too refined, too far on the edge of our standard two-eyed peripheral vision to enjoy in its fullness. I've learned that I have a Mormon Third Eye; that is, as a life-long, fully-dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I have unique perspective on how the doctrines of the gospel and the demands of my faith in them intersect every other part of my mortal existence to create the entertaining, self-deprecating kaleidoscope of my life.

So... for those of you bold and bored enough to read this far, every so often I'll be sharing here what my Mormon third eye sees. Third eyes are relatively huge; they see the humorous, the entertaining, the embarrassing, the beautiful, the inspirational, and even the moral and political; however, they tend to ignore the evil, depressing and destructive: there is enough of that in world already!

The Four Secrets to Successful Living

Always Go Where There is Free Food - This includes ward and work parties, wedding receptions and missionary open houses; the money you spend to buy the ingredients for the world-famous triple chocolate cake you bring doesn’t count.
Never Pay Full Price for Anything – See my posts on Black Friday escapades for more information on this.
Never, Ever Press the Red Button - Usually, if you are faced with a red button somewhere, don’t press it – it usually means trouble. For example, the red button launches the missiles. Do yourself a favor and don’t press it.
Any Problem You Face Can Be Solved With Bungee Cords and Duct Tape - Bungee cord and duct tape technology has saved many marriages and ward parties. I’m not just talking about problems with plumbing or keeping groceries from bouncing around the trunk; I know of relationship and family issues that have been solved with creative applications of these two substances.