For most, getting their marriage license is “the step” that makes them realize that they are truly getting married; that the big party is really going to happen. For me, and likely for others of my faith, there is a different event that brings about those feelings. After picking up our marriage license, the government will recognize our marriage, but I couldn’t set foot inside of the temple to actually get married until I completed a personal worthiness interview with my local church leader, and then an area church leader, at which time they grant and sign a temple recommend. Temple recommends are essential to entering the temple. I in no way could have been married inside of the temple without one. I never intended to be married anywhere else, so this was an essential step for me.

This is actually the Dallas, Texas temple. Isn’t it beautiful?
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Last night, I received my temple recommend. For those who are not a member of my faith, it might be hard to understand the significance of this event, although I am sure there are other belief systems which involve moments that evoke similar feelings. I have been singing of, reading about, and anticipating going to the temple since I was old enough to understand what it meant. It is undoubtedly the most important step I will ever take in my lifetime spiritual journey.
Today I feel happy and blessed. In 10 short days I will be marrying my sweetheart for forever.
What do you consider the most significant step that you’ve taken before you were married?
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