There are few words that can describe our excitement upon hearing the announcement this weekend, that
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, will be building a
Temple in the town we currently live in;
Fort Collins, Colorado!!! It has left me reflecting on why Temples hold so much value in my heart and that of other church members.
Attending the
Temple has provided great blessings in my life for which I treasure. The
peace and
love of our Lord, found in it's sacred walls, has given me
comfort in times of sorrow,
strength in times of trial, and
joy in times of gratitude and celebration. It is a place were we can learn and feel the
love of our
Savior.
Here is a walk down memory lane from when Kelly and I were married a little over 2 years ago!
The purpose, work and need for
Temples (vs a traditional church chapel) is explained well in this quote by President Gordon B. Hinckley:
"The designation of certain buildings for special ordinances, as distinguished from regular places of worship, is not new. This was the practice in ancient Israel, where the people worshipped regularly in the synagogues. Their more sacred place was, first, the tabernacle in the wilderness with its Holy of Holies, and then a succession of temples, where special ordinances were performed and where only those who met the required qualifications could participate in these ordinances.
So it is today. Prior to the dedication of a temple, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites the public to go through the building and inspect its various facilities. But when it is dedicated it becomes the house of the Lord, vested with a character so sacred that only members of the Church in good standing are permitted to enter. It is not a matter of secrecy. It is a matter of sanctity."
I hope our friends in and around the area will take the opportunity to come and tour the temple when it is open for the public before the dedication. Click
here to learn more.
