“Eternal marriage is not merely a temporary legal contract that can be terminated at any time for almost any reason. Rather, it is a sacred covenant with God that can be binding in time and throughout all eternity.” –Elder Bednar
The most precious and sweet blessing of the temple is the opportunity to be sealed, for time and for all eternity to our families. The idea that marriage and family is eternal is not a belief understood by most of the world. Most of my family has been married in the temple and I grew up believing in eternal marriage and life after death. Knowing that when I was married to my husband in the temple, I was also sealed to him for eternity gave me an even greater desire to honor that commitment and always be working towards my marriage. Knowing we are sealed together brings peace in time of trial and greater obligation to nurture those family relationships.
Just this week my husband and I were able to drive up to Star Valley, Wyoming and tour the new Star Valley Temple before they dedicate it at the end of this month. When watching the video they show that explains why we have temples and their importance to us as Latter Day Saints, a comment made by Elder Holland stood out to me. He was talking about sealings, and heaven, making the comment that he cannot think of heaven in the glorious, beautiful way we think of heaven being, without thinking of having his wife with him there.
Believing that we can be with our families again is a central part of our gospel, I know I think the same as Elder Holland – heaven would not be heaven without my husband and family there.
Star Valley, Wyoming Temple
Photo Credit: Ryan Cheney
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