Tuesday's blog--
I went to my sacrament meeting this last week and one of the messages was how the opposition puts obstacles in our paths to prevent our temple attendance. I recognized it for what it was, since I had not been going regularly as in the past since. I reasoned that I was doing a lot more by doing those 10,000+ names for FamilySearchindexing.com.
Well, nothing compares to physically being there and feeling the Spirit. I made the effort since I had no good reason to keep away. It felt so good, and I made a commitment to go more often than last year. So having said that I see how I can best serve the Lord, myself and my family.
The greatest blessings of the temple are not material. Yes, we are blessed in our material lives, but that is not the point. The assistance of the holy ghost in my life is precious and priceless. I feel it more on a constant level as obedience prevails in keeping my covenants and attending the temple. I have missed serving as an ordinance worker. That however, is about to change. I visited with my bishop on Sunday and he gave me a form to fill out for temple service at Mt. Timpanogos temple. Soon we will be living in American Fork, so will be closer to go and be a temple worker.
I did initiatory, got dressed in white, and then I went up to the Celestial room to pray. Patrons are allowed to go in there if they have performed other ordinances besides endowments. I was there in the Celestial room for quite a while, since two groups of patrons came and went while I stayed. I pondered many concerns I had. I felt the comfort of the holy ghost and expressed my gratitude for having been there.
I know my Heavenly Father is aware of me, and is waiting to bless me. He knows who I am and the righteous desires of my heart. I appreciate the time I have with my children and grandchildren. I have been promised a long healthy life. I feel very blessed. I have a lot of work to do still here on the earth and am willing to be about it as the Lord sees fit.
