Today I stopped by the Oquirrh Mountain Temple :)
I laid on the grass near the back and listened to this and then this.
I really felt at peace there. And I just kept listening to how silent the world was. It was dead silent. No noises. Just the soft wind, and my heartbeat, with the sun shining on the holiest place here. I'm seriously one of the luckiest girls to live near so many of these beautiful homes of my Heavenly Father. I love each and everyone of them individually. I pondered about the work and what goes on inside when I listened to the first mormon message (first link above). I thought to myself It's not just about marriage. It really isn't. It's about families being together forever. It's about making covenants with our Heavenly Father that lasts forever. It's about His love and how encircles us each time we step onto Temple grounds. These places are so sacred to me, and they hold a very dear place in my heart.
I've been doing my best to complete my goal of going to the Temple at least once a week, and I've done it all of August. So far, so good :) I just need to learn to change my focus when I am there! I love that I make it to the Temple. I know my Heavenly Father is happy, and not only is he happy with me going, but he's happy that I'm willing to take time out of my day, to confirm and baptize others into this gospel. Me. Sometimes I wish I was cool and had the priesthood, but knowing I get to be baptized for someone else is even more amazing. I can't believe that all I have to do to baptize someone else, is stay worthy. Now I don't say that as like, being worthy doesn't mean a thing, because it absolutely means everything, but I say that as in... I'm always going to be worthy so I can partake of those blessings. I'm going to stay worthy because people depend on me to stay worthy. And how can I be selfish and not be worthy?? I have no idea!
Anyway, I'm really grateful for this gospel in my life. I love Sundays. They're like refreshers for me :) The Spirit feels new and healthy, and happy :) It uplifts me and makes me want to try harder to be a little better each and every week! After today, I feel like a new person. I've got so many new goals and dreams. Look out world, a new Ashley is coming through!!! :)
I Am His Daughter :)
I really felt at peace there. And I just kept listening to how silent the world was. It was dead silent. No noises. Just the soft wind, and my heartbeat, with the sun shining on the holiest place here. I'm seriously one of the luckiest girls to live near so many of these beautiful homes of my Heavenly Father. I love each and everyone of them individually. I pondered about the work and what goes on inside when I listened to the first mormon message (first link above). I thought to myself It's not just about marriage. It really isn't. It's about families being together forever. It's about making covenants with our Heavenly Father that lasts forever. It's about His love and how encircles us each time we step onto Temple grounds. These places are so sacred to me, and they hold a very dear place in my heart.
I've been doing my best to complete my goal of going to the Temple at least once a week, and I've done it all of August. So far, so good :) I just need to learn to change my focus when I am there! I love that I make it to the Temple. I know my Heavenly Father is happy, and not only is he happy with me going, but he's happy that I'm willing to take time out of my day, to confirm and baptize others into this gospel. Me. Sometimes I wish I was cool and had the priesthood, but knowing I get to be baptized for someone else is even more amazing. I can't believe that all I have to do to baptize someone else, is stay worthy. Now I don't say that as like, being worthy doesn't mean a thing, because it absolutely means everything, but I say that as in... I'm always going to be worthy so I can partake of those blessings. I'm going to stay worthy because people depend on me to stay worthy. And how can I be selfish and not be worthy?? I have no idea!
Anyway, I'm really grateful for this gospel in my life. I love Sundays. They're like refreshers for me :) The Spirit feels new and healthy, and happy :) It uplifts me and makes me want to try harder to be a little better each and every week! After today, I feel like a new person. I've got so many new goals and dreams. Look out world, a new Ashley is coming through!!! :)
I Am His Daughter :)
2 comments:
I love the Oquirrh Mountain Temple, it's so beautiful! (Even though it's a pain to remember how to spell.)
I love what you said about staying worth because people depend on you..I had never thought of it that way. You're awesome :)
random blog stalker;) I just found your blog through Molly's....and I love it....Even though I am a 34 year old mother to 2 boys from Texas...and we have not a lot in common other than being LDS....we are not in the same stage of life....I have enjoyed reading your posts. Just wanted to let you know;) I hope the time fly's by so before you know it your missionary will be home!
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