Sacred temple covenants and ordinances can strengthen us. Sacred temple covenants and ordinances can purify our hearts. Covenants that are honored steadfastly provide purpose in mortality and for eternity. Covenants that are honored steadfastly provide 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 (which includes temple work) will destroy the powers of darkness. This latter-day work (which includes temple work) will bring about the salvation of the human family. Your time in the temple surely will change your life. As a result of spending more time in the temple, you are blessed with greater harmony and love in your homes. As a result of spending more time in the temple, you are blessed with a deeper desire to care for your eternal family relationships. As a result of spending more time in the temple, you are blessed with increased faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. As a result of spending more time in the temple, you are blessed with a greater ability to follow him as his true disciples. Family history offers a healing influence. Family history offers an assurance that each person is precious in the eyes of our heavenly Father. When individuals and families search out their ancestors, they will receive strength for their own lives. When individuals and families search out their ancestors, they will receive 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. As you participate in this divine work (temple and family history work), it will come back to you. As you participate in this divine work (temple and family history work), it will fortify your home. As you participate in this divine work (temple and family history work), it will become a defense for you. As you participate in this divine work (temple and family history work), it will become a refuge for you. Family history also connects us to heaven. Family history gives us an eternal perspective. Temple and family history work has an equal power to bless the living. (This specific point is attributed to President Russell M. Nelson). Temple and family history work has a refining influence on those who are engaged in it. (This specific point is attributed to President Russell M. Nelson). Lovingly performing ordinances for ancestors will strengthen our youth and families. Lovingly performing ordinances for ancestors will protect our youth and families in a world that is becoming increasingly evil. Ministering angels will become a vital part of the fortification of your home. (This is mentioned in the context of temple and family history work) As youth seek inspiration and revelation (contextually within this work), they will be safeguarded. As youth seek inspiration and revelation (contextually within this work), they will be guided. As youth seek inspiration and revelation (contextually within this work), they will be protected. As you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will increase your ability to hear him. As you increase your time in temple and family history work, you will improve your ability to hear him.