It was a beautiful sealing.
There are many things that were said I am sure that I am missing things;
but this is what I remembered and brought home to share with Don.
We make 6 (7 for men) covenants with God. Each is “a” new and everlasting covenant. All
these combined are “the” new and everlasting covenant.
When we partake of the sacrament we renew ALL these
covenants.
There are those that think once the final covenant of
sealing is preformed that is all. But
the sealing is not valid until the Holy Ghost testifies to Christ/the Father
that the covenant has been accepted in the minds and hearts of those who made
it.
A successful relationship includes 3 people. They form a
triangle: God at the head, husband, and wife as the two bottom corners. Husband and wife will grow closer together as
they grow closer to God.
We often think of the promises the wife makes to the
husband. But we often don’t often think
of what the husband is counseled. He is
counseled to love his wife even as Christ loves the Church (Ephesians 5:25).
Man shall cleave unto his wife and NONE else; that includes
work, and recreational activities (Genesis 2:24).
A recommend is required to enter the temple. But the husband and wife decide what enters
their home. This includes what feelings
we bring with us into the home. If
needed take a walk around the block so things that shouldn’t come into the home
don’t. What media we let into the home
is also important. As we create a home
where the spirit can reside others will be drawn to the peace in our homes.
I didn’t add any of my own feelings into the above
words. These are what he said. But there was such a strong spirit present
during this counsel with the sealer.
Marriage is ordained of God and it is so wonderful that we have the
power on earth to tie families together for eternity.
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