Temples are dedicated as House of the Lord.  Our homes can also be a  dwelling place for the Spirit of the Lord.  They are a place where He can come to strengthen our families and friends.  Our homes are a sacred place where God can dwell.. They can become another house of the Lord.

Our homes should be a place where our testimonies are clearly stated through our words and our actions.  They should be a place where our families and friends know of our unfailing commitment to the Savior and His Gospel. Our loved ones should know that because we are fully committed to our covenants, we will stand strong no matter what trials life sends our way, 

When the stripling warriors went to battle, they were prepared to go forth because their mothers had taught them the gospel in their homes,  and they did not doubt (Alma 56:47)

Many of us are raising families in these perilous times and are doing our best to to live so that our children see our examples of goodness.  Others of us have raised our families or are living on our own.  We also are doing our best to valiantly endure through life's difficulties.  We  all can hope to be an example of righteousness to our neighbors, friends and loved ones.

But, can we do more?  Can our lives be clear evidence that the Savior lives, that we know He has provided a way, through His atonement, for us to return to live with our family and our Father in Heaven?  Can our family and friends be strengthened by our example of righteousness? Can others see our light and know that we will honor our Savior and endure to the end no matter what life sends our way?  Can we bless other's lives through our desire to do God's will, to live as the Savior lived, to love has He loves?

When our families and friends enter our homes do they feel the Spirit of the Lord there?  

This week's message provided by: Sister Tamara Collins

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