This past weeks have been great! A lot of things have happened. School keeps me on my toes, but I've been able to find peace and happiness amongst the caos. Life is my garden, so I'm going to dig it and make it the best I can. I've been thinking a lot this week about Temples and so I feel it only fitting to say a little something something about the importance of Temples to me.
For those of you that may not know what a temple is or want to learn more about them, take a look at the video or the following link :
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Temples are a connection for us between Heaven and Earth. We can draw closer unto our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.
A week or so ago, I was able to talk to a man named Ariel Lopez. I taught him and saw him be baptized when I was serving as a full-time missionary in Santa Rrrrosa, California. Ariel is currently preparing himself to visit and enter into the House of the Lord. He has plans of going to the temple soon. I'm super excited for him because I know of the peace that it can bring into our lives.
The following words of a simple children's him have been in my mind as I've thought of him :
"I love to see the temple.
I’m going there someday
To feel the Holy Spirit,
To listen and to pray.
For the temple is a house of God,
A place of love and beauty.
I’ll prepare myself while I am young;
This is my sacred duty.
I love to see the temple.
I’ll go inside someday.
I’ll cov’nant with my Father;
I’ll promise to obey.
For the temple is a holy place
Where we are sealed together.
As a child of God, I’ve learned this truth:
A fam’ly is forever."
Going to Brigham Young University, I have had the opportunity, living in Utah, to visit 3 different Temples of the Lord. I feel at home every time that I enter or even visit. The Spirit is strong and leads us to reflect and ponder things of eternal importance. Or even SIMPLE things like the fact that God is Our Loving Heavenly Father. He knows us by name. He knows our trials, our thoughts, our feelings, our needs and how to best help us.
I'm also grateful that I am able to forget all of my worldly worries outside and find a peaceful calm, which often is tough to find these days. Like most of you know, I worry and think about a lot of things... a lot of things... so I can take those things that are bothering me and counsel with the Lord. No greater peace can come as you counsel with The Master. He carries our burdens and fills us with peace.
Another thing that I'm grateful for, is Christmas... but it isn't because we often get presents, and there isn't any school. I like family. I like the happiness that Christmas brings. I like to be happy and I like to see others happy. You will never be unhappy as you gift something to another, or you serve another. That's what makes this season so jolly.
Remember to "Keep on keepin' on" this Christmas Season. Don't forget the true reason to why we give gifts and celebrate. For unto us child was given... the Prince of Peace. May He fill your life/garden with peace as you constantly "DIG IT !!"
Keep on keepin' on
Life's a garden... DIG IT !!
muchoLOVE
joshOGLE
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