Family and the Temple

"[D&C 2:1-3] is talking about temple blessings-ordinances and covenants without which 'the whole earth [is] utterly wasted.'"

'The Family: A Proclamation to the World'" was written to reinforce that the family is central to the Creator's plan. Without the family, there is no plan; there is no reason for mortal life." - Julie B. Beck, "Teaching the Doctrine of the Family"

Today my brother, Chace, was sealed to his wife, Madison, for time and all eternity in the Dallas Texas Temple. Thanks to the restored power, authority and truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ, my brother has had sealed upon him and his wife the blessings of an eternal family according to his faithfulness in keeping his covenants.

Ever since I was little, I've been taught the importance of the temple. Whether at home in a Family Home Evening, or at Primary singing "I want to see the temple", I knew from a very young age that I wanted to go to the temple. As I've gotten older that desire to go to the temple has only increased and has been enhanced by a better understanding of the purpose of the temple and the covenants that are made therein. I know that by going through and receiving all the covenants of the temple that I will become closer to and more like my Heavenly Father. Indeed, I know that without those covenants, "there is no plan; there is no reason for mortal life."

It honestly was a wonderful opportunity today to be there in the temple with my brother as he was sealed to his wife. The ordinance is not showy, boistrous or vain by any means, instead it is simple, pure and serene. I am extremely happy to see my brother take that difficult, yet wonderful step in receiving an eternal family.