Tony Pullen led a discussion of Elder Scott's recent conference talk titled
Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need. Tony began by recounting the many obstacles faced by the early saints building the Kirtland temple in the 1830s: mobs, poverty, lack of experience, etc. Today, we face individual obstacles that keep us from
getting to the temple. How do we overcome them? A few suggestions included:
- put dates to go to the temple on your calendar for the entire year and stick to them (if you absolutely can't make it, re-schedule it)
- do family file work
- become an ordinance worker (creates an obligation to be at the temple regularly)
Once there, how do you get more from the temple experience?
- make a connection between your experience in the temple and topics you are studying in your personal or family scripture study
- perform multiple ordinances in one visit
- write down what you've learned when you leave the temple
- think of your time in the temple as an opportunity to receive revelation or enlightenment for your life at a particular time
What are the blessings of attending the temple?
- Calmness/peace
- Perspective
- Strength/resolve
- Clarity
- Healing
- Connection with ancestors
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