Heaven

1. Definition
1. 1828: The region or expanse which surrounds the earth, and which appears above and around us, like an immense arch or vault, in which are seen the sun, moon and stars.
1. Above (beyond)
2. Vault (dome)
1. Heaven is something that is above. Wherever point we attain there is always something higher that we can reach for.
2. Quotes from Prophets
1. “It was in the holy temple across the way. The sealing room was shut off from the noisy world by its thick, white-painted walls; the drapes, light and warm; the furniture, neat and dignified; the mirrors on two opposite walls seeming to take one in continuous likenesses on and on into infinity; and the beautiful stained-glass window in front of me giving such a peaceful glow. All the people in the room were dressed in white. Here were peace and harmony and eager anticipation. A well-groomed young man and an exquisitely gowned young woman, lovely beyond description, knelt across the altar. Authoritatively, I pronounced the heavenly ceremony which married and sealed them for eternity on earth and in the celestial worlds. The pure in heart were there. Heaven was there.” (SPENCER W. KIMBALL, General Conference, October 1971)
1. Heaven isn’t just a place, something we can aspire towards, it is a state of mind. Good. Joy. Peace. Eternity. Infinite.
2. “Heaven, which is the kingdom of God, is where those who have been obedient to God’s plan of life and salvation go after judgment and the resurrection.” (BERNARD P. BROCKBANK, General Conference, October 1972)
1. Heaven is (or should be) our ultimate goal in this life. It is the pinnacle of joy and peace.
3. Scriptures
1. “But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?” (2 Chronicles 2:6)
1. Heaven is a massive idea. Our weak minds cannot comprehend it completely. But we learn here that, no matter how big anything is, Christ is bigger that all of that, and that the power (priesthood) or God is greater than the whole of heaven.
4. Personal Definition

I don’t have much to say on this point. God lives, his power is greater than the universe. Heaven is always above us, greater than us, and we should always seek it. Trust God and his mercy.