Family Proclamation Project!

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Living the Family Proclamation: Real Stories of Faith and Unity

 Have you ever looked at your family and wondered, “Is this what God intended for us?” Maybe things feel messy, complicated, or even broken—but what if there’s a divine design behind it all? That’s what I wanted to find out.

 So I asked some of my friends and family: “What does The Family: A Proclamation to the World really mean to them? How do they live it out in real life—with all the challenges, love, and hope that come with family?”

In a world where family life can feel overwhelming or broken, it helps to remember God’s plan for us. The Family: A Proclamation to the World teaches that marriage and family are ordained of God, and that happiness is most likely when we live by the Savior’s teachings. 

 In this video, I’ll share real stories from people—young adults, parents, and faithful members—who are striving to live the proclamation, even in a complicated world. I’ll also share my own thoughts. As you listen, I invite you to reflect on how these experiences relate to the divine principles taught in the proclamation: faith, repentance, love, work, and eternal identity.

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To begin, I asked everyone what the proclamation means to them on a personal level. Their answers helped reveal just how relevant and life-shaping its teachings are. 

 Sister Jones said the most important thing to her is being sealed to her kids. She’s experienced carrying more weight than is reasonable, so she values the divine structure and roles in the proclamation. This deep yearning to create an eternal family shows how living gospel truths fills in gaps left by her past. 

 Levi described the proclamation as a guide for the kind of person and father he hopes to become. His words show forward-thinking faith—choosing now to become someone ready to build a gospel-centered home. 

 Emma said she hadn’t thought about it much, but that families exist to support each other. What struck me was her phrase: “everyone supports one another.” Even without formal study, she captured the proclamation's spirit—God places us in families so we are never alone. 

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 Next, I wanted to know how families are bringing gospel principles into daily life. The responses were as diverse as the people who shared them. 

 Sister Jones’s family prays together, reads scriptures, sings church music, and supports each other in callings. That paints a picture of a spiritually anchored home. It’s not perfect, but it’s centered on Christ. 

 Emma, in contrast, doesn’t list religious routines—but her family supports each other emotionally. She vents to her sisters, asks for advice, and shares things that make her happy. Her example reminds us that gospel centered living can look like warmth, love, and vulnerability.

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Then I asked about the hard parts—what obstacles have made it hard to live the gospel in the home? 

 Sister Jones gave the most detailed and honest response. She named struggles like mental illness, fatigue, conflict, and outside influences leading her kids astray. Yet despite it all, she turns to Christ and keeps the Spirit in her home. That’s true discipleship. 

 Kate shared that living the law of chastity has been a spiritual anchor for her. In a world full of pressure, staying true to this principle has brought her peace and direction.

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To end their testimonies, I asked how their families have been blessed by trying to live what the proclamation teaches. Most highlighted voices: Sister Jones and Emma Sister Jones said the Atonement has helped her family stop beating themselves up and start progressing. Knowing they can be sealed gives them direction and hope. Emma’s answer made me smile: she said eternal families remind her of the Primary song, and that she can’t wait to be with her loved ones again—including her fish, Waldo. Her pure faith is a reminder that eternity is personal and joyful. 

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Now, here’s what I’ve learned from these interviews and from my own experience!!

 I believe the proclamation is a sacred tool that helps families understand their divine roles. I haven’t seen it used much in my home, but I’ve seen the difference it makes in the lives of my friends. That gives me something to aim for in my future family. 

 I helped start family home evening at home, and it went strong for a few months. It may not have lasted forever, but it showed me that even small efforts can strengthen our spiritual bond. 

 I shared a hard question—what if someone in your family died tomorrow? Would you regret not trying harder to bring the family together? That question motivates me to focus on connection and faith every day, even when it’s hard.

 I’ve seen how gospel-centered family life can evolve. President Nelson’s legacy—both as a prophet and a family man—shows what it means to prioritize love and unity. I want to build that legacy for my own future.

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The Family: A Proclamation to the World isn’t just something we quote at church. It’s a guide. A covenant. A promise.

 These people reminded me that no family is perfect—but families who try can be filled with peace, love, and purpose. Through Jesus Christ, our families can be eternal. And that makes every effort worth it. “Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.” 

 Thanks for listening