020225, Sunday

Daily Vitals: Weight: 229.2, GMI: 6.6, Steps (previous day) 4,351

Journal Entry

We enjoyed our double temple sessions yesterday... Initiatories at 0730 and Endowment at 0830. Cathy got five Initiatories completed but I only got three. The men's side was busier than I've ever seen it. Even though I was scheduled for 0730 and was actually ready to go at 0715, I didn't get into a booth until 0750. Our temple, Mt Timpanogos, one of the biggest in the church but it is also one of the busiest and that's really a good thing when you think about it. We have four "Instruction" rooms where endowment sessions are held. Each instruction room has 98 seats and we run a new endowment session every thirty minutes. Most of the sessions have over 80 patrons. 

Yesterday morning our four male Initiatory rooms were running at capacity. 

I assume it will help when our Lindon Temple gets running later this year and the new Lehi temple is under construction along with the new Provo Rock Canyon Temple. These are exciting times when you think about it.

Come Follow Me 

D&C 5:21 And now I command you, my servant Joseph, to repent and walk more uprightly before me, and to yield to the persuasions of men no more;

"In several revelations the Lord rebuked Joseph Smith, David Whitmer, and others for not having their minds on the things of God, for yielding to “the persuasions of men,” and for being “persuaded by those whom I have not commanded."

Elder Dallin H. Oaks Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 1989

"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. As we make covenants in holiness before God and commit to follow the Savior, we receive the power to change our hearts, renew our spirits, and deepen our relationship with Him. Such an endeavor brings sanctification to our souls and forms a sacred bond with God and Jesus Christ, who promise that we can inherit the gift of eternal life."

Elder Ulisses Soares Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 2024