In the Way

I finished the Book of Mormon this morning!! I know that it is the word of God! It brings people closer to the Savior as you read! One particular part that really stood out to me was chapter 8. This is a letter that Moroni receives from his father Mormon, specifically talking about infant baptism. He says that because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ children will be saved. They are in a state of innocence until the age of 8, so they have no reason to be baptised. In fact baptising children mocks the Atonement of Christ, "And he saith that little children need baptism denieth the mercies of Christ, and setteth at naught the atonement of him and the power of his redemption." (Moroni 8:20) On another note wouldn't it make sense that Heavenly Father would do all that he can so that we can return to live with him again? Baptism is an important step in that process! At some point in our lives we must be baptised! As we do so we enter the gate that leads to eternal life and exaltation! Taking the step to be baptised allows us full access of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance and forgiveness and a fullness of joy! Although sometimes that is easier said than done! The advisory knows the importance of making covenants with the Lord and will do all in his power to keep us from making and keeping convents with the Lord! If you look at the great sins of the world, all of them have to do with breaking commandments!! Those commitments we make are so sacred! As we make convents with the Lord we are entering into the "way" where all of Heavenly Fathers blessings flow. For as long as I can remember being in the "way" was a bad thing but in the Gospel it is right where we want to be!! Sometimes we leave the "way" and miss out of some of the important blessings that help us to overcome trails. Sometimes outward forces pull us away from the "way" into other paths. It is important to understand that we remain in the "way" as we keep our covenants! When we make convents with him we are binding ourselves to him as we do our part! Who wouldn't want to be bound to the great creator of all???  So how important is Baptism? Very Very Important!! Like I said before it is what allows us to enter in the gate, or the "way"! Baptism is the first step towards eternal life and exaltation!! I know that Heavenly Father will always keep his promises when we make convents with him! He wants us to return to live with him and that way is through  baptism by the proper authority! He wants us to be in the "way" so that he can bless us!! Lets be in the way!!