Russell M. Nelson , Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ

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Editor's Note: This message was shared by President Russell M. Nelson during the dedication of the Syracuse Utah Temple on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 100..

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like without the restored gospel? President Russell M. Nelson invites us to do just that—and marvel at all that the Lord has given us.

“Think about how different your life is because of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife, Wendy Nelson. Photo, Deseret News

Thanks to that restoration, you and I can be sealed with our loved ones for all eternity . We can receive God's power, have the gift and ministry of the Holy Spirit, and even have angels watching over us.

“You and I can be sealed to our loved ones for eternity! Think how wonderful that is! Each of us can receive the power of God. Each of us can receive the gift and ministration of the Holy Ghost. We can have angels watching over us. And thanks to the Spirit of the Lord, we never have to feel alone.”

During the dedication of the Syracuse Temple, President Nelson shared a message filled with comfort and promise:

“Through our worship in the temple, we will be blessed with peace, even in our most turbulent times. We will feel closer to our Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ. We will experience greater spiritual confidence.”

President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy Nelson at the dedication of the Syracuse Utah Temple. Photo, Deseret News

In the midst of life's storms, there is a place where we can always find calm:

“As we sincerely seek Jesus Christ, we will find Him in His holy house. We will feel His mercy. We will find answers to our most difficult questions. We will better understand the joy of His gospel.”

And then, President Nelson made a promise worth more than any treasure:

“I promise you that your time in the temple will bless your life in ways that nothing else can. Regular temple worship will protect you and your family.”

The temple is not just a sacred building. It is a refuge of heaven on earth. It is where prayers are answered, where peace replaces fear, and where we remember who we are and what our eternal destiny is.

President Russell M. Nelson with Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at the entrance of the Syracuse Utah Temple in Syracuse, Utah. Photo, Deseret News

How long has it been since you visited the temple? Perhaps today is the perfect moment to rediscover that peace that can only be found there.

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