A few weekends ago, my parents were in town and we visited the Open House of the Brigham City Temple. The last open house that I had visited was in Corona del Mar, CA so it has been a long while. Even with all the heat, people, and waiting it was a fabulous experience. I was reminded of how simple the temple really is. We come to learn and make covenants with the Lord. When we have done our own then we come and do them for those who no longer can.
Then last Sunday I was able to watch the dedication of the temple and was again reminded of the same principle. I was studying right before it began and found specific blessings that the Lord promises to those that faithfully attend the temple...
1) we will be armed with power
2) Christ's name will be upon us
3) His glory will be round about us
4) His angels have charge over us
(D&C 109:22)
The Temple President, Preston Checketts, added another blessing to this list - Our lives will be more simple. I truly believe that. As we attend the temple we will be armed with the power of the Lord and because of those blessing and power our lives will become more simple. Our priorities will be inline with the Lord's and we will be happy.
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