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.

Heart

1. Definition
1. 1828: The seat of the affections and passions, as of love, joy, grief, enmity, courage, pleasure &c.
1. Affections (tenderness)
2. Passions (enthusiasm)
2. Your heart is where you hold everything you hold dear. If you want to grow a love in or for something or someone, you must first let that thing into your heart.
2. Quotes from Prophets
1. “The promises of the gospel are uplifting and ennobling, even exalting. We receive those promises by covenants which are conditioned on our living lives of purity and morality. When we live right and seek to purify our hearts, we draw closer to God and the Spirit. The condition of our heart determines how much evidence of divinity we see in the world now and qualifies us for the eventual realization of the promise that the pure “shall see God.” Ours is a quest for purity.” (L. WHITNEY CLAYTON, General Conference, October 2007)
1. If we desire to come unto Christ we must first seek him in our hearts. If we allow Christ to control our hearts we can become his disciples.
2. “I have work to do on my heart—but one thing I do have is a willing heart. I am willing to do anything and everything that I can to help in this great cause. I bear witness that I know this is God’s work. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.” (MONTE J. BROUGH, General Conference, October 1988)
1. By accepting that we are not perfect and allowing Christ to make us more than we can be by ourselves he will help us to know the truth of the gospel and will help us to achieve perfection.
3. Scriptures
1. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh (Ezekiel 11:19)
1. As I have stated before, if you allow Christ to dwell inside you, allow him to change you, he will make you better than you could ever be.
4. Personal Definition

I think that your heart is the place where you store all of your thoughts and desires. It is where you can achieve your full potential. If you let Christ come in and remodel it you can become the best person you can be.