There's nothing that compares to the overwhelming peace of the temple for it is the Lord's house. This is the place where heaven touches earth. This is the place where peace wraps around and encompasses me. We are so blessed each time we enter those doors.
As I talked to my Father in heaven while gazing at the lights below, I saw the tiny glimmer of the temple 20 miles away against the backdrop of the mountains and knew we needed to be there the following evening. It was a strong impression and I knew the Lord would bless us if we sacrificed.
When yesterday dawned, I was grateful to see my daughter had improved. Though not 100%, her fever was gone and she was playing as usual. After half a dozen phone calls, I finally found a babysitter. The rest of the day was stressful and busy trying to get the house clean. By the time 4:00 rolled around, I was exhausted and a little short on patience. I was frantically trying to tie up the last few things when my oldest son came into my room.
As I quickly combed my daughter's hair he said, "Mom? It's a good thing you're going to the temple. You'll come back much nicer."
I grimaced. "Am I not being very nice?"
"Well, yes. You're always nice, but you won't be as frustrated," he diplomatically clarified.
I smiled and knew he was right.
The House of the Lord elevates our views, gives us a much-needed rest, offers respite and from the world, slows time, enlightens our minds, strengthens our resolve, and truly fills us with peace.
When I returned home several hours later I asked my son if I was "nice" again. He said, "Yes! You're not frustrated any more!"
I am grateful for the ultimate peace-filler, the House of the Lord, the temple of God.
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I love posts on the temple because I love the temple. I have been so blessed to be a temple worker for a total of 11 years between the Spokane Washington Temple and the Jordan River Temple. I love the peace I feel when I go as a patron and a worker.
ReplyDeleteI had to smile at this post because when we had children at home we often had opposition when we planned a temple trip. One early morning we got ready to go and I heard some water running, our basement had flooded. You just have to persevere to make it happen. Keep on enjoying going as often as you can.
Blessings and hugs!
That is so special that you have been able to be a temple worker and bless so many lives! I would love to do that one day. You are so right. You just have to persevere and make it happen. We are always so blessed when we do!! Thank you for sharing your experience!
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