In July, our family attended the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House. (Here is a link to read more about the purposes of the temple: http://www.lds.org/temples/purpose/0,11298,1897-1,00.html). We had a great time together as a family - along with some of our extended family that came too. We were able to walk through the temple on a self-guided tour and signs gave brief explanations of what each room is used for. As our children felt and recognized the spirit present there, I was reminded of my experience as a 4 yr. old touring the Jordan River Temple during the Open House. I distinctly remember the pictures I saw of Jesus Christ and the way I felt. In my mind, I was alone walking through that holy place, and I sensed that Heavenly Father created the temple just for me. I felt loved and cared for. That experience was one of the earliest spiritual experiences I can recall, and it has had a profound effect upon my life. Now, as an adult, I have been able to draw upon the power of God and the spirit which flows from the temple.
I love that on each temple, you find the words, "Holiness to the Lord." The temple is sacred, and holy. I feel peace at the temple of our God. I also feel connected to previous generations - such as the children of Israel (led by Moses) and their worship in the Tabernacle. I have received many blessings - both eternal and immediate - from the temple. It stands as a witness to me of Heavenly Father's mercy and love in providing a way for us to return to Him as a family through sacred ordinances and covenants. I also learn more of our Savior's atoning sacrifice for human kind. I am thankful we could take a children to the temple and teach them of the crowing joys that come in life from the blessings of the temple.
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