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Thursday, June 10, 2010

The Palmyra, New York Temple

Throughout history, in every dispensation, the Lord has commanded prophets that temples should be built so that His people could receive temple ordinances. Today there are 130 functioning temples, allowing faithful members of the Church around the earth to go to the house of the Lord to receive their temple ordinances and make covenants with the Lord. We go to the temple to worship, to find peace from the distractions of the world. It is truly a place where you are "in the world and not of the wold." You can take your cares to the temple and receive spiritual guidance. All within it's walls is holy and sanctifying to the spirit.

The Palmyra Temple sits on an elevated hill overlooking the Sacred Grove, surrounded by beautiful lawns, forests and flowers. Although a smaller structure, it's simplicity is beautiful. The stained glass windows depict scenes from the Sacred Grove.
The blessings of the Temple are eternal. We should prepare ourselves and strive to be worthy to enter through these holy doors and participate in sacred saving ceremonies and ordinances which are performed to prepare us for exaltation.
Elder and Sister Kukahiko

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