The Temple

When I was little I remember singing the song, "I love to see the temple, I'm going there someday..." Well that day has come and it was everything I hoped it would be and more. I had the wonderful experience of going through the temple for the first time a couple weeks ago. That is one of the blessings of going on a mission. Although it wasn't exactly what I had expected entirely, I know that nothing brings greater joy than the peace felt in the house of the Lord knwoing you are worthy to enter. That is very humbling and yet enobling too. Being able to go through the temple gives you so much strength and more purpose in life than before. The Lord's spirit is so strong there and after going there I just want to live my life so much better. I am inspired to do my best, and to be my best self. After going through I realized that I have a long way to go, I have much to improve on, and a lot more to learn. But I know it is of God because even though I came to that realization, I felt at peace about it and I knew that Heavenly Father would help me. During my time there I completely felt at peace and loved being there. The temple is such a holy place and I know it is the Lord's work. As we continue to be faithful and keep the commandments we help the Lord's work roll forward, we help to "bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man" (Moses 1:39). I know that God is and that He loves us all and cares about the details of our lives and wants us to return to live with Him someday. I know that God lives and guides us and that He hears and answers our prayers. I know that this is the true Church of Jesus Christ. I know that as we live righteously we can enjoy the blessings of the temple, which help us so much in this life.