So, today the state of Utah and parts of Idaho (I believe) do not have traditional LDS church services, instead we are able to attend the Oquirrh Mountain Temple dedication (the 13th temple in Utah) via satellite. Anyway, this change in schedule made me think about all sorts of temple memories I have. Jumping on the bus in Upper Hutt and riding 8 hours to the Hamilton Temple was fun. Good memories.
However, the feeling I feel while inside the temple cannot be rivaled. I really love it. Last night, after we dropped off the May family children that participated in HSM (see previous post), I joined them all for family prayer. Little Madsen, their three year old, requested to sing "I love to see the temple," one of my favorites. He probably didn't realize how fitting that was given the circumstances today.
Anyway, the point is the temple is an amazing place and I love it. Below is a sweet video entitled, "Why Mormons Build Temples."
Yesterday morning, I was able to attend a beautiful sealing, for my friend Ogi from Mongolia, in the Salt Lake Temple. I agree with you Adam about the tremendous love that is found inside the temple. I truly believe that the temple is a place of peace and revelation. It is a place where spiritual guidance can be received for crucial decisions or concerns. The Lord blesses those who attend to the sacred ordinance work in the temple. And the blessings He gives will not be limited to the time spent in the temple. Those who do temple work will be blessed in all aspects of their lives. Their labors in the temple will strengthen them and refine them spiritually.
crazy to think you used to have to travel so far, and now there are so many temples so close. i need to be better at taking advantage of having a temple only minutes from my house. WE ARE LUCKY DUCKS!!
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Have I told you lately how much I heart that you are back in Utah? Oh, yes. Yes, I have. I just sent you a text. :)
Yesterday morning, I was able to attend a beautiful sealing, for my friend Ogi from Mongolia, in the Salt Lake Temple. I agree with you Adam about the tremendous love that is found inside the temple. I truly believe that the temple is a place of peace and revelation. It is a place where spiritual guidance can be received for crucial decisions or concerns. The Lord blesses those who attend to the sacred ordinance work in the temple. And the blessings He gives will not be limited to the time spent in the temple. Those who do temple work will be blessed in all aspects of their lives. Their labors in the temple will strengthen them and refine them spiritually.
crazy to think you used to have to travel so far, and now there are so many temples so close. i need to be better at taking advantage of having a temple only minutes from my house. WE ARE LUCKY DUCKS!!
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