Temple Blessings

(#1-JTD) “Each holy temple stands as a symbol of our membership in the Church, as a sign of our faith in life after death, and as a sacred step toward eternal glory for us and our families.” "Personal Preparation For Temple Blessings" by Russell M. Nelson April 2001 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2001/04/personal-preparation-for-temple-blessings?lang=eng


(#2-JTD) “Every foundation stone that is laid for a temple, and every temple completed according to the order the Lord has revealed for His holy priesthood, lessens the power of Satan on the earth, and increases the power of God and Godliness, moves the heavens in mighty power in our behalf, invokes and calls down upon us the blessings of the eternal Gods, and those who reside in their presence.” "The Holy Temple" by Boyd K. Packer October 2010 Ensign https://www.lds.org/ensign/2010/10/the-holy-temple?lang=eng

(#3-JTD) “Within the sound of my voice are many young women, young men, and children. I plead with you to be worthy, to be steadfast, and to look forward with great anticipation to the day you will receive the ordinances and blessings of the temple.” "Honorably hold A Name And Standing" by David A. Bednar April 2009 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/04/honorably-hold-a-name-and-standing?lang=eng


(#4-JTD) “Regular temple attendance is one of the simplest ways you can bless those who are waiting in the spirit world. If you live near a temple, partake of the opportunity to go often and regularly.” "Personal Temple Worship" by David B. Haight April 1993 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1993/04/personal-temple-worship?lang=eng


(#5-JTD) “At the temple the dust of distraction seems to settle out, the fog and the haze seem to lift, and we can ‘see’ things that we were not able to see before and find a way through our troubles that we had not previously known.”"The Holy Temple" by Boyd K. Packer October 2010 Ensign https://www.lds.org/ensign/2010/10/the-holy-temple?lang=eng


(#6-JTD) “I promise you that, with increased attendance in the temples of our God, you shall receive increased personal revelation to bless your life as you bless those who have died.” "The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants" by President Ezra Taft Benson Ensign May 1987 http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=d65667700817b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____


(#7-JTD) “What a glorious thing it is for us to have the privilege of going to the temple for our own blessings. Then after going to the temple for our own blessings, what a glorious privilege to do the work for those who have gone on before us.” "A Temple-Motivated People" by President Howard W. Hunter Ensign February 1995 http://www.lds.org/ensign/1995/02/a-temple-motivated-people?lang=eng


(#8-JTD) “I know your lives are busy. I know that you have much to do. But I make you a promise that if you will go to the house of the Lord, you will be blessed; life will be better for you.” Excerpts from Recent Addresses of President Gordon B. Hinckley by Gordon B. Hinckley Ensign July 1997 https://www.lds.org/ensign/1997/07/excerpts-from-recent-addresses-of-president-gordon-b-hinckley?lang=eng
 

(#9-JTD)“My brothers and sisters, temples are more than stone and mortar. They are filled with faith and fasting. They are built of trials and testimonies. They are sanctified by sacrifice and service.” "The Holy Temple-a Beacon to the World" By President Thomas S. Monson General Conference April 2011 http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/the-holy-temple-a-beacon-to-the-world?lang=eng

(#10-JTD)  “The keys Elijah restored to Joseph Smith permit our hearts to be bound and each of us linked to those of our ancestors who are waiting for our help. Through our efforts in holy temples here on earth using the authority delegated by the Savior, our progenitors receive the saving ordinances that allow them to enjoy eternal happiness.” "The Joy of Redeeming the Dead" By Elder Richard G. Scott General Conference October 2012 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/the-joy-of-redeeming-the-dead?lang=eng