Three Spiritual Guideposts for Finding Jesus in the Temple with Rosemary Wixom
Mar 3, 2025
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Rosemary Wixom, former General Primary President and temple matron, shares her deep insights on temple worship and its transformative power. She discusses three spiritual guideposts that can help seekers draw closer to Jesus Christ. Wixom emphasizes the emotional significance of the Salt Lake Temple and personal experiences of faith. The conversation touches on the importance of prayer, the role of the Holy Ghost, and the continuous journey of personal growth through temple visits, inviting all to embrace this sacred space.
The temple is a powerful space where individuals can access God's mercy and seek answers through sincere worship.
Engaging in repetitive temple practices fosters personal discovery and strengthens the connection to spiritual teachings in daily life.
Deep dives
Drawing Upon Divine Power
Seeking God's power is essential for leading, solving problems, and nurturing relationships. The temple acts as a tangible way to draw upon this power, as emphasized by President Nelson's promise that sincere seekers of Christ will find Him there. Many believe they must attain a certain level of spiritual refinement before accessing the temple, but it is important to recognize that the act of seeking can happen in various unrecognized ways. The journey towards closeness with Christ begins simply by being in the temple, where individuals can discover the immense mercy and love available to them.
The Temple's Connection to Christ
Every aspect of the temple experience points toward Jesus Christ and His atonement, highlighting our connection to divine family. The importance of agency is emphasized in how we interact with the temple, as the choice to 'let' God prevail opens us up to a deeper experience. The temple serves as a reminder of our heavenly origins, invoking feelings of longing for a celestial home. Each ordinance is performed in Christ's name, reinforcing the inherent link between the temple and His redemptive power.
Personal Discoveries Through Repetition
The repetitive nature of temple worship provides opportunities for personal discovery and deeper understanding. By allowing oneself to engage fully, the temple becomes a place where profound realizations can occur about life's purpose and personal creation. It's essential to approach each visit with an open heart and mind, seeking revelations that relate to individual life experiences. Each visit strengthens the personal connection to spiritual teachings, nurturing growth and understanding in the context of one's own life journey.
God’s power can help us to lead out, solve problems, nurture humanity, and strengthen relationships. One way we can access His power is in temple worship. In fact, President Nelson promised us this in his most recent General Conference address: “Every sincere seeker of Jesus Christ will find Him in the temple. You will find His mercy. You will find answers to your most vexing questions. You will better comprehend the joy of His gospel.” And as women of faith, this is what we want! More Jesus in our lives. Because with Him, all things are possible.
Rosemary Wixom joins Brooke Walker in this episode as she shares three spiritual guideposts that have helped her find Jesus in the temple.