Spiritual Temples

It is appropriate for us Latterday Saints to desire spiritual experiences if we want them for the right reasons. The Prophet Joseph Smith demonstrated this when at the dedication of the Kirtland Temple he prayed: let thy house be filled with a mighty rushing wind with thy glory. Joseph specifically <i>asked</i> for a heavenly experience. Of course his faith had waxed strong in the Lord; but then again shouldn't ours?<p>So writes Andrew S. Weeks in <i>Spiritual Temples: Heavenly Experiences in the Houses of God</i> a thought-provoking inspiring book that is also studiously and reverently researched. Weeks writes about the history of temple worship and its restoration in the latter days which sparked a stream of heavenly manifestations given to prophets and other faithful saints fulfilling the Lord's words that temples are consecrated for obtaining revelations. Present-day temple building the future of temple work and worthiness are also discussed. <p>I will appear unto my servants and speak unto them with mine own voice the Lord promised if my people will keep my commandments and do not pollute this holy house. <p><i>Spiritual Temples</i> supports the premise that whether through inspiration or direct manifestation heavenly experiences are available to temple visitors today.