When a child of our faith turns 12, they are allowed to go inside a Temple to worship. What a special day for Brinley. There is a peace in the Temple that can't be described.
Ellie was there to support little sister!
My girls and I were able to take part in the work described in 1 Corinthians 15:29, which reads:
"Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?"
In Biblical times, this sacred ordinance was performed for those who had passed on from this life without having the chance to be baptized when they had a physical body. We continue this practice today. It is ideal if we can do this work for our own ancestors.
The boys were not old enough to enter in, however there is a great feeling on the temple grounds.
I asked each son to find a spot on the temple and put their hand on it.
Our prophet has given us this counsel:
“As we touch the temple, the temple
will touch us.”
Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, January 1982
Nathan chose a beautiful window!
Levi followed is brother.
Saxton loved the doors! One day he will enter these doors, as his sister did on this day.
Kind of a funny pose from my boy.
Next to the temple, there is a visitors' center, with interactive exhibits which the children liked.
My greatest hope is that we may all stand in the presence of our dear Savior one day.
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