Excerpt
There’s one way that never fails: return to the temple. Time there refines the soul and tunes it to Christ.
Intro
The sun dropped behind the Oquirrhs and the rays split the sky while I stood by a road sign that simply read ONE WAY—its arrow bending toward the House of the Lord. That felt exactly right. My weeks are fuller and messier than I can say, yet the path that steadies me is singular: one way to the Celestial Room. I need that room every week. Every temple where I’ve lingered long in that quiet has offered a different whisper—no adjectives in English quite fit, only awe and a desire to stay.
Notes from President Nelson
• The Savior appeared to the Nephites at the temple—His house is filled with His power.
• The Lord is accelerating temple building and access across the earth.
• Increased time in the temple blesses life in ways nothing else can.
• The temple helps gather Israel and spiritually refine disciples.
• A living prophet invites us to focus on the temple in ways we never have before.
Perspective — direct quotes
“I promise that increased time in the temple will bless your life in ways nothing else can.”
“It is significant that the Savior chose to appear to the people at the temple.”
Practice — today, not someday
- Weekly Celestial Room: plan one session each week and leave time to linger.
- Temple-first calendar: schedule temple time before the week fills with everything else.
- Gathering habit: bring a name or help someone get to the temple each month.
Final Reflection
The sign says One Way. President Nelson’s promise makes the direction clear: choose the temple, and the Lord will shape the heart in ways nothing else can. Windows glowed, rays fanned the sky, and I felt the familiar nudge—be here often, let Christ refine you.
Pocket I’m Keeping
“One way to peace and power this week: go to the temple.”
What I Hear Now — direct quotes
“Focus on the temple.”
“He is making His temples more accessible.”
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