The Lord's House

I wanted to take a few minutes to speak about something that is very dear to my heart, and that is the beauty and sacredness of the temple. In ancient times, the Lord had His people build a beautiful house that was dedicated to Him and was built with the finest materials that could be found. It was built according to His design, given by inspiration to His prophets. In these houses, sacred ordinances pertaining to the gospel of Jesus Christ and the salvation of mankind were performed to teach the Lord's people and instruct them in the Law of Moses and later on, the gospel law as established by Jesus Christ. It has been restored today through modern prophets. In this holy house, mankind learns his purpose on earth, the nature of the Godhead and the necessity of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We also make covenants with the Lord that pertain to holy laws and commandments, which are included in the scriptures and were lived by those of ancient times. I so greatly love the Spirit that resides in the temple and the peace I feel when I come out. I spend time in the temple to serve the Lord by exercising the priesthood authority which He has given me through ordained servants (we believe every worthy male in the Church may receive the priesthood through proper ordination), and to learn about how I can be stronger and more faithful in my walk with God through this life, how I can become better and more like Christ who is my Savior. It is the most wonderful place in this world and when I go to the temple, it is like I am touching heaven. I experience a small taste of what it will be like to be in His presence one day if I am faithful and I believe that small taste of that great joy is to encourage me to prepare and continue on until I find myself in front of the Savior Himself, ready to be judged and give an account of my earthly doings and receive my reward of celestial glory. I hope I am found worthy of this. The temple is glorious and wonderful and is truly, as it says on the front of every LDS temple, "Holiness to the Lord, the House of the Lord".