Ward Temple Trip

Aug. 27-28 was a ward temple trip to the Halifax Temple.

I had the opportunity to take my whole family to Halifax. After the morning session Saturday, I picked up my kids and brought them to the temple grounds. We took pictures and talked of temples, the ordinances performed, and the sacredness of the temple. Both wanted to be able to go in, and after our discussion, my oldest decided she would like to attend the temple for her twelfth birthday. This was a beautiful teaching opportunity.

I talked to my mom about our trip and the time it took for us to travel there and back. She mentioned that she has been thinking about what sacrifice we are asked for our temple attendance. We are not asked to break our china, donate materials, feed the workers, or help with the construction. She feels that our sacrifice is our time. In the world we live in, time is a rare commodity. Time is as precious to us as china.

It is not easy to sacrifice. It takes time and money to travel that far, stay in a hotel, find babysitters, get across the border, etc. We can find all kinds of reasons to keep us away. It takes some forethought and planning, but every obstacle can be overcome with the Lord’s help. Make a goal now to attend the temple, at least once a year. Do everything you can to achieve that goal, and leave the rest to faith.