This past month Mike & I were able to go to the Las Vegas temple for the first time. We went with our friends Nate & Emily. It was fabulous to go to the temple together, it has been such a long time since we have both been able to go!
I have been thinking a lot lately about how grateful I am for how family-centered Mike is & I know a lot of that has to do with the promises we made each other in the temple. There is something so powerful about going there often and just reflecting on what that means.
This past conference there was a talk given by Linda K. Burton that really resonated with me. She talked about the roles of fathers & husbands in the family - and quoted President Packer, "You have the power of the priesthood directly from the Lord to protect your home. There will be times when all that stands as a shield between your family and the adversary's mischief will be that power."
What a beautiful promise that is available to everyone who chooses to be worthy of that priesthood!
"I am convinced that a husband is never more attractive to his wife than when he is serving in his God-given roles as a worthy priesthood holder - most important in the home."
-Linda K. Burton
Temples are such a crowning centerpiece of the LDS life and by attending as often as possible, we get to have a small glimpse of what our eternal destiny can be. I love going to different Temples to be reminded that no matter where we are and how different the Temple may look from the outside, once inside, we have confirmed to us that the Lord is the same, today, tomorrow and forever. It is so heartwarming to see Mike with his little future Priesthood Holder.
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