There is a comforting truth that brings peace to troubled hearts: death is not the end. Though our loved ones may pass from this mortal life, their spirits live on, and they are often closer than we think. Life continues beyond the veil, and that veil between this world and the next is thinner than we sometimes realize. In moments of quiet reflection, or during times of unexpected comfort, we may sense their nearness—those gentle reminders that we are not alone.🫢
The spirit world is not far away in some distant corner of the universe. In fact, it is here—right alongside us. President Ezra Taft Benson once taught, “The spirit world is not far away. From the Lord’s point of view, it is right here on the earth. Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ.” This sacred truth reassures us that our loved ones who have passed on are still aware of us, still loving us, and sometimes even helping us in ways we cannot fully understand.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland also testified of this closeness: “I bear solemn witness that death is not the end. It is only a step forward in our eternal progression. Our loved ones are not lost; they are near, just beyond the veil.” These words remind us that love is eternal. Bonds created by faith, family, and friendship are not broken by death—they are refined and deepened in the eternities.🙏
So take courage in your quiet moments. When you feel that unexplained warmth, that sudden peace, or that inner strength in a time of weakness, consider the possibility that heaven is reaching out. The spirit world is here—present, aware, and full of light. Our Heavenly Father’s plan is one of eternal connection. And through it all, we are never truly alone. ✨
- Admin Charlotte 🙏
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