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Prayer is communication with Heavenly Father

The Lord offers me rich blessings through temple covenants

Prayer is communication with Heavenly Father

Simply stated, prayer is communication to Heavenly Father from His sons and daughters on earth...We are commanded to pray always to the Father in the name of the Son. We are promised that if we pray sincerely for that which is right and good and in accordance with God’s will, we can be blessed, protected, and directed...prayer becomes more meaningful as we counsel with the Lord in all of our doings, as we express heartfelt gratitude, and as we pray for others with real intent and a sincere heart. I witness Heavenly Father lives and that He hears and answers every earnest prayer.

- David A. Bednar, Pray Always

Inspiring Short: Seeking Constant Divine Communication | Patrick Kearon

President Monson talks about Prayer

Are You Really There?

"It Is Thy House, a Place of Thy Holiness"

The Lord offers me rich blessings through temple covenants

Prayer is communication with Heavenly Father

D&C 109:12-13

Inscribed on the front of each temple is a solemn statement: “Holiness to the Lord.” These inspired words are a clear invitation that when we enter the Lord’s house, we embark on a sacred journey of learning to become higher and holier disciples of Christ...

when the Lord sees even a spark of desire or a flicker of righteous effort in our willingness to center our lives on Him and on the ordinances and covenants we make in His house, He will bless us, in His perfect way, with the miracles and tender mercies we need.

- Ulisses Soares, Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ

President Nelson and the House of the Lord

Latter-day Saint Temples

The Lord offers me rich blessings through temple covenants

If we strive to be clean before the Lord, He will manifest Himself to us in His temple

D&C 109:14-24

[R]egardless of any challenges that yet await us, there is hope and confidence in knowing that by keeping the covenants of the gospel, all of the momentary trials of life can be transcended. The scriptures teach us that all will eventually be well as we are faithful to our covenants… Covenants are agreements we make with our Heavenly Father in which we commit our hearts, minds, and behavior to keeping the commandments defined by the Lord. As we are faithful in keeping our agreement, He covenants, or promises, to bless us, ultimately, with all that He has.

- Paul E. Koelliker, Gospel Covenants Bring Promised Blessings

Teachings of Mormon Prophet - Joseph Smith: Temple Ordinances

The House of The Lord: The Blessings of the Temple

If we strive to be clean before the Lord, He will manifest Himself to us in His temple

D&C 110:5-9

The temple is the Lord’s house and a sanctuary from the world. His Spirit envelops those who worship within those sacred walls. He sets the standards by which we enter as His guests… Your temple recommend reflects a deep, spiritual intent that you are striving to live the laws of the Lord and love what He loves…Your temple recommend opens the gates of heaven for you... To be “recommended to the Lord,” we strive to be like Him.

- Ronald A. Rasband, Recommended to the Lord

Inspiring Short: Seeking Jesus in the Temple | Allen D. Haynie | 2023

President Nelson Updates Temple Recommend Interview Questions

Strive

The Savior directs His work through priesthood keys

If we strive to be clean before the Lord, He will manifest Himself to us in His temple

The Savior wants me to turn my heart to my ancestors

D&C 110:10-13, 16

Priesthood keys constitute the authority and power of presidency. Priesthood keys govern how the priesthood of God may be used to bring about the Lord’s purposes and bless all who accept the restored gospel of Jesus Christ…The power of these priesthood keys is infinite and breathtaking...Priesthood keys distinguish The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from any other organization on earth…Let us rejoice that priesthood keys are once again on the earth!

- President Russell M. Nelson, Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys

The Keys of the Kingdom

Priesthood keys the Restoration of Priesthood keys

The Savior wants me to turn my heart to my ancestors

If we strive to be clean before the Lord, He will manifest Himself to us in His temple

The Savior wants me to turn my heart to my ancestors

D&C 110:14-15

FamilySearch is becoming what the Lord needs for part of His Restoration...help[ing] people gain feelings of familiarity and even love for their ancestors and complete their temple ordinances. Now, as the Lord surely knew would happen, young people are becoming computer mentors to their parents and ward members. All have found great joy in this service. The spirit of Elijah is changing the hearts of young and old, children and parents, grandchildren and grandparents... The desire to serve our ancestors and the bonding of parents and children are growing.

- President Henry B. Eyring, He Goes before Us

Discovering My Family’s History

Discovering Jesus Christ Through Family History

Rediscovering Purpose Through the Past | Amanda’s Story

Family History Helped Me Find Where I Belong | Jeremiah's Story

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