President Nelson in a talk counseled that "we should live our lives with the end in mind"
Prioritizing eternal goals over temporary gratification
Living intentionally, with clarity about what truly matters
Making decisions based on who you want to become, not just what you feel in the moment
Letting the perspective of eternity guide your day-to-day life
Every choice is a fork in the road leading us toward or away from eternal life. Keeping the end in mind helps us choose liberty.
Whats interesting is that God work is focused on our eternal outcome...Shouldnt ours be the same?
Alma 34:32
“This life is the time for men to prepare to meet God…”
Insight: This verse is a wake-up call. Life isn’t just about passing time but preparing for an eternal reunion.
Preseindent Nelson also said:
Think Celestial” (Oct 2023)
“Thinking celestial will help you to stay spiritually strong. Thinking celestial will help you to avoid getting tangled in the adversary’s clever snares. Thinking celestial will bring you joy and peace.”
Stephen R. Covey – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
“Begin with the end in mind means to begin each day, task, or project with a clear vision of your desired direction and destination.
James Clear – Atomic Habits
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.”
Viktor Frankl – Man’s Search for Meaning
“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how.’”
Here are ways to live with the end in mind:
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Choose relationships over resentment
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Invest in your spiritual habits—prayer, scripture, Sabbath, temple
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Say “no” to distractions that detour you from your divine destiny
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Forgive quickly, love deeply, and live purposefully
So as we walk the path of discipleship, may we do so with eyes lifted toward eternity. Let us live not just for the moment, but for the forever. Every prayer, every kind word, every quiet act of obedience is a step toward the divine destiny our Heavenly Father sees in us.
Let us choose to live with the end in mind—not out of fear of judgment, but out of love for Him who gave us the chance to return home.
“When we have an eternal perspective, even the hardest days become stepping stones to glory.” — Anonymous
And so, let us press forward—with purpose, with faith, and with heaven in our hearts
