Doctrine

There is nothing quite so sweet as kneeling with your children for prayer and listen as they say beautiful things.  Inspired things.

As my son prayed tonight, I was inspired by the way he spoke with his Father in Heaven.

The first thing he thanked the Lord for was the temple we visited last night.  He was thankful that we have a holy place where we could go and perform baptisms for those who didn't have a chance in this life.  He asked that we would always keep that place sacred and important.

He thanked God for our family, that we are sealed together forever, and that we love each other.

                                       

He shared how grateful we are for the priesthood that is on the earth today, to bless all people.

He was thankful for this beautiful world that God created for us, that we can enjoy the beauties around us.

I don't think this boy realized all the doctrines he expounded on during that prayer, but I was pleased as his parent to know that he understood these things:

1. Temples are the House of God.  In ancient times, God commanded His people to build holy places of worship.  When Christ visited the Temple in Jerusalem, he referenced it as His Father's house.  (John 2:16)

2. Families can be sealed together for eternity.  In Doctrine and Covenants, Section 132, it speaks of this principle.

3.  The priesthood has been restored to the earth.  John the Baptist brought this power back to the earth, transferring it to Joseph Smith through the laying on of hands. (D&C 13) The higher priesthood was later brought to the earth through Peter, James, and John.  (D&C 27:12)

4. God created this Earth.  In Genesis chapter one, God teaches us that He made this planet and all the living creatures thereon.

Thank you, my boy, for sharing your witness of these doctrines with me through your prayer tonight.