You lived before being born
Before you were born, your spirit lived with God. This premortal life is sometimes referred to as the preexistence. In this setting, you had the opportunity to grow, mature, and learn many eternal truths from our Heavenly Father. Yet you yearned to be more like Him.
Like any loving parent, God wants His children to progress. Heavenly Father understood that you could only progress to a certain point without the experience of mortality. He knew that you needed to:
- Receive a physical body.
- Gain experience from overcoming trials and temptations.
- Learn to walk by faith.
- Learn to choose between good and evil.
So your Heavenly Father instituted His plan to help you reach your divine potential.
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Purpose of life
