We invite all of God's children on both sides of the veil
to come onto their Savior, receive
the blessings of the holy temple, have enduring joy,
and qualify for eternal life.
Sacred temple covenants and ordinances
can strengthen us and purify our hearts.
Covenants that are honored steadfastly
provide purpose and the assurance of blessings
in mortality and for eternity.
Ordinances that are received worthily
open the heavenly channels through which
the power of godliness can flow into our lives.
This latter-day work will destroy the powers of darkness
and bring about the salvation of the human family.
My dear brothers and sisters, construction of these temples
may not change your life, but your time in the temple
surely will.
In that spirit, I bless you to identify
those things you can set aside, so you can spend more time
in the temple.
I bless you with greater harmony and love
in your homes and a deeper desire
to care for your eternal family relationships.
I bless you with increased faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,
and a greater ability to follow Him as His true disciples.
Family history offers a healing influence and an assurance
that each person is precious in the eyes of our Heavenly
Father.
We learn better who we are, where
we come from, and are blessed with a clearer
vision of where we are going.
When individuals and families search out
their ancestors, inspiring actions, and words,
they will receive strength and direction for their own lives.
As we do the work of salvation on the other side
of the veil through temple and family history work,
we will be blessed in that participation.
I would add a promise, brothers and sisters,
to you, that as you participate in this divine work
that it will come back to you, that it will fortify your home,
that it will become a defense and a refuge for you.
Family history also connects us to heaven.
It gives us an eternal perspective.
As President Russell M. Nelson has
said, while temple and family history work
has the power to bless those beyond the veil,
it has an equal power to bless the living.
It has a refining influence on those who are engaged in it.
I promise that lovingly performing ordinances
for ancestors will strengthen and protect
our youth and families in a world that
is becoming increasingly evil.
Please remember that you are never and will never be alone.
And I would add that these ministering
angels know who you are.
They care for you.
They love you.
They will become a vital part of the fortification of your home.
We expect you to seek inspiration and revelation.
And as you do that in your youth, in a world that
is increasingly wicked and ever more chaotic, we promise you,
you will be safeguarded.
You will be guided.
You will be protected.
I promise that as you increase your time in temple and family
history work, you will increase and improve
your ability to hear Him.