Timeless

Yesterday marked two years since I had the incredible blessing of being endowed. I celebrated by spending a few hours at the Draper temple, and it was honestly the best temple experience I've ever had. I walked through those doors and knew I was home. I felt that way the first time I went, but it wasn't nearly as strong as this time. I believe we grow more sensitive to the Spirit as we spend time in the Lord's house and have sacred experiences.

March 10, 2016 - March 10, 2018

When I look back on the last two years, I can't believe how much things have changed and how much I've grown. The temple has been a refuge to me during so many storms, as well as the place I go to celebrate good news and to rejoice in the Lord's hand in my life. The temple is the final destination for the names of the friends I make doing family history work. The temple is where earthly things become eternal things ... where the things that really matter become timeless.

The Draper temple hasn't changed much in the two years I've spent there. I like that. It's wonderful to have that consistency when everything else around me changes. Time affects my life, the lives of those around me, and my relationships with them. Time affects my job, school, my ward, everything. But time doesn't affect the temple. No matter what has changed in my life, I know I can be in those holy walls and that the ordinances and covenants I make will be the same. Even the couch I always sit on in the Celestial Room remains the same.

I am so grateful for the great foundation of Jesus Christ and His gospel. I am so grateful that His Church has been restored to the earth. I bear my testimony that I know it has. As I sat in the Celestial Room yesterday, I took the time to read all of Joseph Smith - History and the Spirit testified to me that the words written there are true. This is such a blessed, exciting time to be alive. Modern day revelation exists. Modern day prophets live and testify. God has not forgotten us, and He never will. Jesus Christ lives. That is the greatest news to celebrate.

Yesterday, as I stared up at the beautiful chandelier in the temple, I was reminded of how important it is to be a light. Sometimes, I find myself wishing that I could have just one day where I didn't have to be an example - where I didn't know that someone was always watching. I think I was gently chastised for that way of thinking.

I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, and because I choose to live His way, I'll never get a break and I never should. I am happy to share the joy I feel with all of you. If I wasn't being watched, I'd still live the same way, so it really makes no difference. The good news of the gospel is something I want to spend every day of my life sharing. I don't know where I'd be without it, and I don't want to. I hope you all know how completely I love my Savior, and how genuinely I believe in His Church. I am so grateful for Him, for this life, and for all of the people I get to share this journey with.

I love you all! Thank you for having the courage to be yourselves and to be angels in the lives of others, especially mine.

Bonnie Gwyn