i just discovered that the woman that i am about to marry wouldn't be my 'soul partner' for ever.. it's the scariest feeling i have ever felt. if god spoke of marriage of such a beautiful convenant and such a beautiful gift. why wouldn't he have it in heaven? will we lose everything we had with our wives? even though this is a unfair question asking living people. but, i'm terrified of what i might lose. she is the world to me, and i dont know if i can lose that.
2007-04-29 15:37:43 · 13 answers · asked by loligagingguy 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry, but i believe it is most likely that we DO move beyond marriage and sex all-together. From reading many sources on many religions, there is something better: We develop a universal love, much like brother and sister. Although, even male and female are illusions planted in this reality.
There really is no need to fear ever losing her though. Why do you think you would lose the potential in your relationship just by not having a piece of paper commited yourself to her? That's too limiting and takes your focus off GOD. This is what I need you to understand: No one ever leaves your sight for we are already married. Even Jesus said "For whenever dost though think of me, you are with me."
I can sympathize with the way you feel becuase I had my period where I was terrified about destiny. Best advice I can give is just look around. Find a park or a favorable spot to stroll by and watch GOD in action. It is that inner knowingness that everything already is perfect, which is going to get you where you want to be.
Best of luck to you.
2007-04-29 15:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't we have marriage in heaven? Because we don't need it. Marriage gives us something that we need on earth that we don't need in heaven. I don't think there is any reason for you to feel that you will loose your "soul partner" in heaven. If anything, your relationship will be probably be perfected, better than anything you can imagine, but it will no longer be marriage as we define it here on earth. You will no longer need that and you won't miss it. People in the bible look forward to being united with children who die here on earth. Therefore there is some evidence that our relationships on earth are not lost to us in heaven. But they won't be anything we can imagine, they will be better. You say "I don't know if I can lose that". Remeber, you have no control over the afterlife. You can choose a faith that gives you the comfort of earthly relationships continuing in heaven, but what if you are wrong? Think of what you will give up in order to gain something that you cannot be sure of anyway? Any religion that claims to know exactly what the afterlife is like is kidding themselves and you. Better to put your faith in Christ for your salvation and trust that what you recieve in heaven will be better than what you have on earth.
2007-05-02 11:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by anne p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heaven is for the family of God. There will be no need for marriage since its purpose was for procreation. The once and for all family that is being formed down here consist of those who have accepted Jesus as their personal Savior.
You will still have a relationship with your wife but not as man and wife, more like sister and brother. It will still be special. But remember heaven is not about us, its about our Father and our relationship with Him.
2007-04-29 22:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Non-cynical answer:
God says that heaven will be more wonderful than you can ever imagine and whatever you want will be yours - so, then you would be with her if that's still important then.... although, I think what we want will be different then...
Cynical answer:
When you get married, you will realize that one lifetime together is plenty!
2007-04-29 22:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious? You're biggest concern at the moment is how you're marriage is going to play out after you die? That's totally f***** up. Maybe you need to focus on the fact that you're alive right now.
2007-04-29 22:43:09 · answer #5 · answered by Penelope Smith 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
man, some of the people here have a *really* evil concept of heaven and their "positive" afterlife.
I would not be worried. perspectives change whe none is no longer incarnate, but the love is still there.
2007-04-29 22:51:39 · answer #6 · answered by RW 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a sad thought, isn't it? Luckily for me I believe that marriages and families can last for eternity, not just in this life. See the following link, I hope this helps:
http://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,1597-1,00.html
If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me.
2007-04-29 22:44:37 · answer #7 · answered by Calista 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am LDS and I was Married in the Salt Lake Temple for Eternity.. not just until "Death do us part"...
We believe that Marriages and families CAN go for eternity.
2007-04-29 22:51:20 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Marriage in heaven?
To what end?
There are no genders in heaven; gender and sex are earthly concepts.
But think about this...
Can you imagine what heaven must be like if marriage isn't even a consideration there?
It must be awesome.
2007-04-29 22:43:34 · answer #9 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We can actually... there will be perfection in heaven... in heaven relationship needs will be perfectly fulfilled even if you aren't married
2007-04-29 22:42:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋