Because Love Can Last Forever.

You know, in my personal life right now, I am not a witness to a whole lot of marriages. Since the topic of the week is marriage (you know the actual marriage where we usually spend a whole day in grand celebration) and I have not been able to witness a marriage in the last week, I would like to dig deep into my memory in order to seek an example or observation I have made about marriage.

First I have only been to a few weddings or receptions. So I am not really an expert. I have talked a lot about different marriages. So I am not really an expert. I have watched a plethora of bridal shows. So I am not really an expert. I have also completely planned my perfect marriage. So I am not really an expert. With that said.

I have come to the conclusion that the only perfect way to go in this whole marriage ordeal is to take it to the temple. From watching bridal shows in the real non mormon world there is stress in finding the perfect location to be married. Luxury is expensive. Beauty does not come cheap. The temple is the ultimate in perfect beauty. If you have ever been through an open house you might have an idea what I mean. The sealing room, I believe, captures the essence of what marriage is truly about, because in its simple beauty it does not detract from the words spoken at the ceremony, it only adds to those things said (I think?).

I have witnessed a civil wedding and also seen people as they exit the temple doors. There is a different spirit in these two occurrences. Til death do us part are the words spoken in a civil ceremony. The knowledge I have of forever families allows me to know that marriages performed in the temple are for eternity. I believe you can feel the difference of couples that get married for life and couples that know they can be together for eternity. I am not in any way saying that civil marriages cannot be full happiness. Nor am I saying that civil marriages cannot lead to a life of pure joy and goodness. I am only saying they lack one aspect that truly changes the marriage. And it is one aspect I do not want to be left without.

Marriages in the temple are special. I have never been to one. I have walked through a sealing room though. And I have talked to people who have. And I have a testimony that marriages and families can be together forever because of the sealing of husband and wife at the right time, in the right place, and by the right authority.