One of my favorite scriptures since childhood is “Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy” (2 Nephi 2:25). There is depth to this message for this scripture helps us understand that The Fall was more than a mistake. The Fall was meant to be. When Adam chose the apple, he also chose for us to receive our bodies which is a major step towards God’s work and glory of Eternal Life for each of us (Moses 1:39). The part that most resonates with me is knowing that “men are that they might have joy.” We were created, because Adam and Eve ate the apple, that we might be happy. No, not just happy. We are to have joy. What is the difference between having joy and being happy? Joy is considered a primary emotion, meaning it is a natural first response to a situation. It is a core emotion. Think about the Pixar movie Inside-Out where each character is a primary emotion, joy, anger, fear, sadness...
The Martin family is spending too much time at home and wanted to share our thoughts with you. Well, the kids don't, but their dad wants them to.