The Temple ♥

That very first weekend after I decided to go back to church (end of February--ish), I was feeling discouraged and alone. Although it was a fleeting thought, I was tempted to give up some days. One day a very wise woman (Madison), told me that I should go to the temple and just sit right inside the doors to read my scriptures.
I decided that this was a good idea, so I drove up to the temple in Reno and took some pictures before I went inside.
Here are the pictures I took:











Once inside, I felt peaceful and calm as I began to read in 2 Nephi.  In chapter 2 I got to verse 24 and was deeply touched as I read these words: "But behold, all things have been done in the wisdom of him who knoweth all things." I was once again reassured that my Heavenly Father knew me, and loved me. His plan is a perfect one.


"You are never lost when you can see the temple. The temple will provide direction for you and your family in a world filled with chaos. It is an eternal guidepost which will help you from getting lost in the 'mist of darkness.'" - Gary E. Stevenson
Going up to the temple helped me to remember what matters most, and I gained the strength that I needed to continue on the path that I had chosen, despite how hard it seemed.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 by Keisha Marie
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Comments (2)

  1. Anonymous says July 25, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I thought people who had premarital sex couldn't go into the temple?

  2. Keisha says July 25, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    When I went to the temple that day I just sat right inside the doors which is like a waiting area. Anyone can go to that part, but you are right...in order to go all the way in and participate in the ordinances that take place there, you have to be worthy. That includes being morally clean. Thankfully, when people make wrong choices they can repent & through the power of the atonement they can be clean again. It's not easy--the process of repenting--but it is possible. I'm doing my best to keep myself worthy to enter the temple and experience the entirety of the blessings that going to the temple provides.

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