This past weekend, members of our church and others had the opportunity to listen to our church leaders speak on subjects ranging from families to growing a deeper relationship with the Savior. I listened to the talks with gratitude and humility. Gratitude, because I am blessed to hear the messages of inspired men and women. Humility, because I realize how far I have to go.
In addition to the "regular" talks, the President and Prophet of the church, Thomas S. Monson, announced that five new temples are planned: Provo, Utah; Paris, France; Congo, Columbia, and Wyoming. In last April's conference, he announced other temples, including one in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
Temples represent blessings, not only to those who can enter them but to entire communities and cities. Temples remind us to do better, to be better, to continue to strive. The announcement of these temples are the result of the Prophet's communicating with the Lord.
Many of us grew up with Sunday School lessons about ancient prophets such as Noah and Moses, Adam and Abraham. How awe-inspiring it is to know that we have a modern day prophet who can give us the Lord's counsel for our times.
So, for today, I am grateful for a modern day prophet.
Me too. And temples. Especially one for us in Fort Collins (Will calls it the North Loveland temple), and one in Star Valley, WY. God forgets no one.
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