Temporal Preparedness

Once the patterns of spiritual preparation are set in motion, we are ready to also begin to prepare temporally. Remember, Martha couldn't make dinner and listen to the Savior at the same time, so we have to be prepared before He is supposed to arrive.

In the foregoing posts, we have read admonishments and statements from our current prophet, other church leaders, and the scriptures urging us to prepare ourselves now- for when disaster strikes, for when the unknown comes, or for when we are faced with difficulty and challenge. The scripture in Doctrine & Covenants 88 perhaps sums it up best as it simply states: “Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing” (v. 119).

As much as we hate to admit it, the world is on a slippery slope that will continue to decline until the end. From devastating natural disasters to corrupted political systems at home and abroad, we are experiencing many prophecies of the Second Coming being fulfilled. As the world continues to erode we must do all that we can now in order to prepare ourselves temporally to be able to survive the calamities that will come our way. However, not everything is just about storing wheat and water, but truly being temporally prepared to face the world today.

We have a basic understanding that the most important area of preparation is spiritual, but we also understand why we need to be temporally prepared. Temporal preparation is action-based and thus requires lots to do and learn, not necessarily parables and quotes to inspire internal transformation. It will take time and should be treated as a process. There are few of us lucky enough to simply be able to go out and buy our preparedness. And even then, many lessons are lost in doing so, for there is wisdom to be gained and lessons to be learned in the actual doing and process of preparing. Half of preparedness itself is the knowledge and learning of what to do with everything once you have it. With that said, roll up your sleeves; it’s time to go to work!

Give you family the best gift you can give this year: peace of mind through preparation!