Something that has really hit me this week is the importance of temples. And not just going to the temple, although that in itself is commendable, but also what you get out of the temple when you choose to go. I think part of the reason we stress going to temples so much is because it reminds us of our heavenly home. The place where all of us were before we came here, still exists on this earth today, but only a piece of it. And that is in the form of temples. Not only do I feel renewed because of the sacred covenants I am remembering I have made, but I also feel this sense of belonging and love emanating from the walls, and also on the faces of the people there. Surely we all knew each other once! The temple is the one place I feel like I can go where I can see people for who they really are. Not superficial attitudes, no judgement on fashion or occupations, just people as God sees them. The temple provides that perspective I need in my life to continue going forward without feeling discouraged, but with encouragement to want to do better and be better. My voice echos Elder David A Bednar's as he says,
"I invite you to begin making the spiritual preparations
so you can receive the blessings available only in the holy
temple. Please cast away the things in your life that stand
in the way. Please seek after the things that are of eternal
consequence" ("Honorably Hold Thy Name in Standing".
Ensign. May 2009)
May we all make a more conscious, collected, united effort to go to the temple and remember our heavenly home.
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