Temples

If you don't know yet, President Monson announced three new temples Saturday morning in General Conference. I was working during the morning session but was able to listen to President Monson's remarks. I thought I could share why I love the temple so much and my testimony.

Here is why I love the temple:

1. They are simply beautiful- both the appearance and the work done there.

2. The peace that exists in the temple cannot be matched anywhere else in the world.

3. The ordinances done in the temple are saving ordinances. The feeling I receive when doing work for my ancestors is wonderful. To know that my ancestors are able to receive all the blessings of the Gospel amazes me.

4. The sealing power exists so strongly in the temple.

I know the temple is the House of the Lord. He is there and I feel His presence so strongly when visiting the temple. I know the ordinances done inside the temple are true and are crucial to our salvation and to others. I know that families can be together forever. By being sealed in the temple, I know I will be with my husband forever and with my children forever. The covenants made in the temple allow me to return to live with my Heavenly Father and I am grateful to have the possibility of seeing the Savior again. I love the temple and am grateful to be worthy to go inside. It is a privilege to attend the temple and to live in a dispensation where temples are dotting the earth.