Mormon temples are some of the most beautiful buildings on earth! There are currently 159 operating temples around the world, including those of which that are under construction or have been announced. In these temples, Mormons perform what we consider to be sacred ordinances or covenants, and make promises with the Lord.

We promise to do our best to follow commandments from Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, and we believe that, with faith and diligence, we can receive help and blessings in return. The temple is our Heaven on earth to meet with the Lord and make such promises, baptize others who did not get the chance, and be sealed to our spouses and children for time and all eternity.

So, as you can imagine, there is a lot of mental and spiritual preparation required to enter. It can seem a little daunting to enter a place so full of the Spirit, but as soon as the doors open wide, you know that you've left the troubles of earth behind as you walk into the gorgeous temple into the loving arms of Jesus and those who love and know Him well. Below are some thoughts that I know every Mormon has when he or she goes inside the temple for the first time.

1. "That's a nice fountain... Ooo the temple is upside down!"

2. "Holy potato bread, I don't even have to stop to smell these flowers!"

3. "That couple just got sealed! Ugh, I can't wait for that."

4. "Shoot, did I forget my recommend?"

5. "Nope, it's in my scriptures. Whew!"

6. "Seriously though, this building is the prettiest thing since yesterday's sunset."

7. "It's so big... I wonder what it's like in there."

8. "Aw, look at the old men smiling at the front desk! I'd be smiling like that, too, if I got to work here."

9. "Just gotta go through these doors, down that way, then this way. Marble floors. Heels. Water. Don't you trip. Don't. TRIP!"

10. "Oh my goodness, they called my name. Here goes nothing!"

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