Written for a class, but still sincere:
The aspect of the Plan of Salvation that I am most grateful is the idea that this life is a chance to
learn and grow, and that through that experience, we can understand for ourselves why good is
good and why evil is evil.
Our Father in heaven wants us to not only learn to comply with His plan, He wants us to
understand why His plan is what’s best. He lets us learn that through our own experience.
When we make choices that hurt us and the people around use, we feel pain and see the
consequences of our choices and understand better why sin is considered sin. When we focus
on things that aren’t important, and consequently feel ourselves losing perspective or being
overwhelmed by worldly concerns, we understand why we want to stay close to God. We
understand that He has given us ways to do that, and we want to honor His commandments
and covenants. God lets us learn for ourselves because that kind of wisdom is important for His
Heirs. We will have the chance to be like Him.
It's precious to me to understand that sin and transgressions were a part of His plan because it
gives me the strength and hope I need to keep going. I can take the lessons I learn, repent, and
become even stronger. The most beautiful thing about that is that each time I do so, I love God
and Jesus Christ even more.
