Doug Orton was able to find more information about the Jewish Leader that I referred to in the first story: David Ben Zakai, born in Ramla Isreal, 896 died Khorasan, Iran 940. He was an Exilarch leader of the Jewish community in Babylon. He is known in Jewish history for his conflict with Saadia Gaon, which ruptured the Jewish leadership in Babylon. aka; David ha-Nasi of Bali. Here is a Wikipedia link for more information about this man.WOW This guy was a heavy hitter. I just read about him. He was amazing.: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saadia_Gaon
Thank you very much, for this, Brother Merrill!!! to the university of Miami back in 1968 to 1970, and ended up having an Israeli boyfriend who was from Tel Aviv, and fought in the six days war in 1967!!!! He wanted me to marry him and convert to Judaism and live in Tel Aviv with him!!! I told him no, because I would be denying Jesus Christ, even though I said, I was atheist to agnostic then!! I believed in Jesus Christ, but did not have a testimony of him!!!! it would be about 25 years before I learned the gospel and joined the church!!!! Very excited to read this information!!! Very excited about the amount of Jews that are learning the gospel and coming to believe in Jesus Christ!!!! My is really boyfriend passed away. I just found out recently a few years ago in Texas!!! He was married and had or has a son… His work needs to be done!! Or I should say, their work needs to be done.!!!! 👌😇🙏❤️✝️🇺🇸✡️🇮🇱
@@gaymichaelis7581 Good luck with it. The day of the Gentile has closed and the first shall now be last. We are going to see amazing things take place with Judahm Thanks
That is how I started this. My grand daughter in Mesa tells Alexa to call me and I tell her stories. My daughter suggested that I start doing bedtime stories.
I am a convert to the Church. I never had such an experience. I wish that I had. It probably would have helped me to live my life better and be of more service to Heavenly Father.
What an amazing gift to have. I am sure some times it is intense when they are dark spirits. My sister in law also has this gift. Sorry it took me so long to respond. Somehow I missed your comment when you made it. Thanks for watching
I used to work at the Provo Temple. I have several experiences with people from the other side of the veil. I once saw a whole congregation of spirits who were waiting for a temple session to start.
You are blessed. Maybe someday my sinful eyes will be enlightened enough to share that experience. I have distinctly felt hundreds near as I have participated in Temple work
@@GodLovesYouAskHimyou are blessed too!!! You help enrich our lives and allow us to desire to be holier thus providing us the experiences we are promised we would have if we make that effort during our daily lives to be prepared to go to the temple. We can NOT just show up and expect experiences to manifest themselves to us with our preparing our hearts and minds. I have had so many more sweet experiences in the temple especially as an ordinance worker. I love you sharing about your friend being an escort. I believed this before I heard you say this. It just makes sense to me that those on the other side of the veil have escorts. The individual could not just show up for their ordinances on their own. We don’t. Why would they? So in essence if the endowment session is full with 40 loving patrons there are 40 deceased and 40 escorts = 120 people praying for you were you to put your name on the prayer roll ( in addition to the ordinance workers in that session) ❤ Oh how I love the temple and love serving in there. Oh how grateful I am to listen to your channel! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for your inspirational stories. I received my win endowment in the Provo Temple 52 years ago. I felt my grandmother there who ad died 2 months before I was born. My husband and I have been ordinance workers in Ogden and are now serving in the new Red Cliffs Temple in St. George. There is no place I would rather be than in the temple. When President Nelson said we will need the guiding and including power of the Holy Ghost to survive coming times of trouble, and President Oaks telling us in conference that we receive a greater portion from the Holy Ghost in the temple, I feel strongly there is more power in the temple than I previously realized. And when we can’t be there we are still under that power by living our temple covenants. Thanks for sharing these tender stories as a witness of that. I, too, add my witness!
Thank you so much. When you start working in the Temple you realize that the blessing of Temple service are the most pronounced, distinct blessings available
Thank you again so very much, Brother Merrill!!!!! Another amazing, and very spiritual and important video!!! I so felt the spirit!!!! I got to work in the Bountiful Utah temple as an ordinance worker for about 2 1/2 years, back in 2008 to 2010 or 11, or somewhere in there!!! I had married my husband up in Alaska, after meeting him, there, and after I joined the church in 1992!! That’s where I found the gospel, Alaska!!! My husband had been sealed twice before to his two ex-wives! I ended up having to wait 15 years to be sealed to him!!! But it was good, because I didn’t know anything about the temple before joining the church when I was 45, and I got to go work at the Bountiful Temple, helping give me an understanding, and a testimony of the temple, and the work done there!!!! Thank you so very much again, Brother , Merrill, for all your work and service and your kind and wonderful spirit!!!!! Love, Sister Gay Michaelis(my husband is now on the other side of the veil, passing away on October 21 of 2023!! And then we lost our daughter-in-law on Easter of this year to stage four melanoma, at the age of 41! My husband had been 65 years of age!!! When we went to the care, center to see him and his body, he had a really big smile on his face!!! I think perhaps because his dad welcomed him, having been a sealer, etc.!!!! And probably many others!!!!! Our son and daughter-in-law went to the Orem temple to do temple work, when she was feeling better!!!! And they went and did some baptisms with their daughter, who was 11 at the time!!!! I know it was very special time for them!!!! May the Lord bless you and keep you!!!! 🩷🙏😇✝️🇺🇸✡️🇮🇱❤️
Sister Gay, I am so glad you felt the Spirit in the video. I plead with the Lord that the words and messages I share will carry the power of His Spirit with them. It is still kind of amazing to me that it happens over the internet, but it does. Our losses would be devastating if we did not have our knowledge of God's plan for Eternity. Thanks for watching
I saw my husband's face over his proxy' face when I had his work done and he was sealed to me. He was smiling. I miss him, but I know he wanted his work done, even though on Earth he was not baptized. He pestered me hard for most of the year we had to wait. I also had you get to a place I could go back in. But as soon as it was done, I found true peace of mind. I am so glad we can do the work for others.
Those were wonderful stories. While married to my second husband, he lost his closest brother. A few years later, I asked him if my son could do Scott's work. My husband wasn't a member, but he didn't hesitate in saying yes. So my son and I went to the temple to do Scott's work. My husband was a very good looking man, but I've never seen him look more beautiful as he did when I said 'Scott's work is done'. It's from that that I have no doubt that my husband accepted the gospel after he passed away, and my son did his work. I was also able to be sealed to him. What a blessing the temples are in our lives. Thank you for sharing such special experiences.
I serve in the recorders office in the Gilbert Arizona Temple. I have felt the people whose ordinances we’re entering in the computer many times. I know they are there and excited!
I have had experiences in the temple with women I help. I feel their presence in the celestial room. One told me that I am never alone and I will have so many relatives on the other side. I often feel melancholy about the current state of my family’s lack of membership in the church or lack of participation and so she was trying to help me. She said I never need to feel alone.
Thank you for today’s stories it made me think of a time as I went through the vail for a family member I felt a hug and always wondered if I was making it. Up I love your stories thank you
My husband and I listened to this video on our way to Stake Conference this morning. Neither of us could hold back the tears. Thank you for making these wonderful videos, brother ❤️
Thank you for that. I feel I am supposed to do this. The Lord keep driving me and leading me to what stories I should share. I have a great miraculous scouting story coming Wednesday.
I love your lessons, they buoy up my spirit!! I am a convert to the church and both of my parent's passed on a number of years ago. I was living in Utah and the Young Men and Young Women of my ward asked if anyone had any names ready for baptisms as they were going to the Logan Temple. I was so happy that I had quite a number of names ready and quickly volunteered my stash. Then I was privileged to be at the Logan Temple when the baptisms were performed. There was a screen on which the names would appear as the ordinances were being performed but try as I might I could not read the names. I was quite distressed that I could not see well enough to know when my family names were being done and tried to console myself that they "were" being baptized whether I could read the names or not. I continued to stand near the window and watch the screen as though I could see it, and miraculously, first my father's name appeared on the screen and later, my mother's name appeared. Of all of the baptisms performed that day they were the only two names I was able to see on the screen. It was such a tender mercy for me, and I remain grateful to this day that I was able to witness my parent's baptisms that day. I didn't see them that day, but I know they were there!
There are so many little miracles at the Temple. We say there are NO coincidences. We see little things that show the hand of the Lord every week. Thanks so much for sharing this experience.
Thanks for sharing those wonderful stories from the temple. I wonder if some of those we encounter in and around the temple as we serve are really those for whom we're serving and we don't even realize it.
I've always wondered if the spirits were actually there when their work is done, and recently I found a statement by Melvin J Ballard who verified that they are, indeed, there watching. The story you told about the sister doing the baptisms also verifies it. Thank you, Brother Merrill for this very uplifting video.
The story about Melvin J Ballard's experience with 1000 people watching their baptisms at the Logan Temple is in this episode. It is a great teaching. I have never seen anyone. But I often feel them.Thanks for watching
@@GodLovesYouAskHim Somehow I missed it. I'll watch it again. My wife has also felt the presence of at least two of my relatives in the temple. It's a wonderful thing! Thank you
@@davidwayne9975 I agree. I had an experience where I was able to describe the person's personality to the Sister who had given me one of her family names to do. I know they are there with us as we do this sacred work. Thanks for watching
The first time I tried genealogy work on my own on the Family Tree app, I believe that I had incredible experiences with the Spirit of Elijah. These people really are so anxious to have their work done! I believe that they know when their names are being prepared for temple work. At times also, they are SO funny! The joyful humor they have is just absolutely transcendental by comparison! When you told that tender moment about your daughter’s manner of telling you about the temple clothes, it was such a confirmation to me that what I’ve experienced is real! You’re helping me so much brother Merrill, thank you so so much for your bravery in sharing these beautiful, wonderful, and sacred things!
I just love your stories! I am so glad you have decided to share them like this. I check for your new videos as often as your new posts are available and watch them as a spiritual pick me up! Thank you Brother!
My good friend is a non-member and listens to all your stories. Shes the one that sent me a link to hear them myself. Her and I enjoy sharing what touched us in the stories we listen to the night before. Thank you for your inspiration and reminding me the Lord is the same from beging to today. We are all loved and He is waiting for us to be ready for our own miracles. I have been blessed with many of my own miracles from my Father in Heaven. Thank you Bro. Merrill
I appreciate your kind words so much this morning. Sometimes I get tired and discouraged, but your feedback and letting me know that these messages are inspiring others. I feel directed and compelled in this. So I will keep listening to the direction I receive and sharing more Inspirational Stories. Thanks so much
My husband put this on tonight and we had to rewind when I heard my friend Shirley Steinagel mentioned. Her daughter and I have been friends since BYU days when we shared a home. Really enjoyed your stories of temple miracles.
TH-cam recently recommended your videos to me. How wonderful! I was reading a comment in another TH-cam channel who also said they recently found your videos. Your inspirational stories are spreading. Please keep it going. ❤
Brother Merrill’s, I also worked in the Provo temple! Now I work in the Orem temple. So many wonderful blessing when we attend the temple on both sides of the veil. Thank you for sharing your testimony.
I have a couple of previous episodes of experiences at the Logan Temple: Nephites and Angels at the Logan Temple & Satan confronts Logan Temple president. (Marriner Wood Merrill is my 2nd great grandfather. Thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing these beautiful stories. When I worked as an ordinance worker, one day I was acting proxy for some sealings. I faced the sealer, and behind him was a large panel of stained glass. Suddenly I heard the door open behind me. Since we were in the middle of an ordinance, I didn't turn around, but thought it strange that someone had entered the room during the sealing, as this wasn't normally permitted. I felt the couple walk around behind me, and as I looked at the sealer, I could see them reflected in the glass panel behind him. They took their seats and we continued. When the ordinances were complete, I turned around to see who had come in. There was no one there. Puzzled, I asked the other people in the room what happened to the couple who had come in. No one else in the room had seen anyone. I have felt the presence of people before and since that, but that is the only time I know of that I actually saw them.
This was amazing! Thanks, brother, for these inspirational stories. We are truly blessed to have the restoration, this promised land, and temples in our lives.
Thank you l wood like to share a story l am a worker and the Washington D C Temple l was the coroner in the name issue I was short on workers so l invested one sister to give the new name as I was speaking this could wind from hi between both of us, l know that was the spirit of this sister l well never forget .love to work in the temple ♥️
Sorry it took me so long to respond. Somehow I missed your comment. We have so many special encounters as you work in the House of the Lord. I love my time there. Thanks for watching. Again sorry for the delayed response
Thank you so much. Please spread the word. I am new at all of this. I feel like we need more inspirational content. I have a great video coming out Wednesday. Thanks again
A German man who lived in Guatemala told me that he used to see (or dream of) his grandfather saying, "Help me, Dieter!", except he didn't know how he could help him, as he had died. Many years later, he joined the church, and took the names of his ancestors to the temple. He told me that he could see a room full of people dressed in shining white, smiling so big that Dieter was there finally, helping them. He died a few weeks after sharing this with me. I'm sure his ancestors met him with open arms on the other side.
What a wonderful experience. I know the people we do work for are helped by us. I also believe they will act as messengers and assist us on this side of the veil. They are connected to us. Thanks for watching
Hey brother, there’s any way you could, sometime, show us all those books in your library collection behind you? I bet they would be a great addition to many of us as we discover truths, stories and mysteries in the restored gospel. Thank you!!
I have hesitated to show some of them. They were given to my by my grandfather. I do shop at DI regularly as well. I will do that one of these days when I do a Live Broadcast
Thank you Brother Merrill for your inspirational videos, this one especially touched me I am sorry for your loss, I too lost my child, 16 yrs. I wish I had that special ability as well, it would be so comforting to me. You mention that our loved ones are with us in the temple a lot of the times when their ordinances are being performed, but do you think they visit us at times in the temple when they are not being performed as well?
I think there is a lot to do on the other side, and our loved ones are very involved over there. However, when we need direction or comfort they will often be the messenger. I think they are often with us inside and outside the temple. When they are suddenly on our mind, I believe they are there with us. Thanks for watching
Thank you for this video and your channel. I have heard the baptism one before where there is a line of people getting baptized smiling and leaving. Is this first hand or third hand knowledge?
Thank you brother Merrill. That tucked my heart. I’m really glad I found your TH-cam channel. I wish I could ask you personally but do you have any Native American ancestry?
I have started a Facebook Page: Sunshine for the Soul - Inspirational Stories.. It makes it easier to view and share Brother Merrill's Sunshine for the Soul. Here is a link: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559242679793
Doug Orton was able to find more information about the Jewish Leader that I referred to in the first story: David Ben Zakai, born in Ramla Isreal, 896 died Khorasan, Iran 940. He was an Exilarch leader of the Jewish community in Babylon. He is known in Jewish history for his conflict with Saadia Gaon, which ruptured the Jewish leadership in Babylon. aka; David ha-Nasi of Bali. Here is a Wikipedia link for more information about this man.WOW This guy was a heavy hitter. I just read about him. He was amazing.:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saadia_Gaon
Thank you very much, for this, Brother Merrill!!! to the university of Miami back in 1968 to 1970, and ended up having an Israeli boyfriend who was from Tel Aviv, and fought in the six days war in 1967!!!! He wanted me to marry him and convert to Judaism and live in Tel Aviv with him!!! I told him no, because I would be denying Jesus Christ, even though I said, I was atheist to agnostic then!! I believed in Jesus Christ, but did not have a testimony of him!!!! it would be about 25 years before I learned the gospel and joined the church!!!! Very excited to read this information!!! Very excited about the amount of Jews that are learning the gospel and coming to believe in Jesus Christ!!!! My is really boyfriend passed away. I just found out recently a few years ago in Texas!!! He was married and had or has a son… His work needs to be done!! Or I should say, their work needs to be done.!!!! 👌😇🙏❤️✝️🇺🇸✡️🇮🇱
@@gaymichaelis7581 Good luck with it. The day of the Gentile has closed and the first shall now be last. We are going to see amazing things take place with Judahm Thanks
Brother Merrill, thank you for bringing the spirit of the Holy Ghost into my home. I love your true stories and your calm reassuring voice.
I love stories like these. This is like going to bed, and having your mom or dad telling you lovely stories about many different things.
That is how I started this. My grand daughter in Mesa tells Alexa to call me and I tell her stories. My daughter suggested that I start doing bedtime stories.
I am a convert to the Church. I never had such an experience. I wish that I had. It probably would have helped me to live my life better and be of more service to Heavenly Father.
@@calmyers2136 We are all within the arms of the Savior. One day at a time brother
@@GodLovesYouAskHim hey Lance. Thank you for these stories. You’re a great story teller. I feel the Spirit strongly when I listen to these.
@@stevenjohnson7720 I really appreciate that. I feel compelled to share inspirational stories. Thanks
Thank you Lance. Beautifully done. ♥️ My older brother is one of those gifted to hear and see spirits. He has had so many experiences in the Temple.
What an amazing gift to have. I am sure some times it is intense when they are dark spirits. My sister in law also has this gift. Sorry it took me so long to respond. Somehow I missed your comment when you made it. Thanks for watching
@@GodLovesYouAskHim Thank you. I realize all comments can’t be responded too. So no worries. Love your videos.
@@charmainecarter2669 Thanks so much. I have an amazing and inspiring story that will up Wednesday morning.
@@GodLovesYouAskHim I will be watching for it. I totally love the stories from the past. And any good story😊
@@charmainecarter2669 Thanks
I used to work at the Provo Temple. I have several experiences with people from the other side of the veil. I once saw a whole congregation of spirits who were waiting for a temple session to start.
You are blessed. Maybe someday my sinful eyes will be enlightened enough to share that experience. I have distinctly felt hundreds near as I have participated in Temple work
Love to hear these kind of stories. Thanks for sharing!
@@johnkrauser4830 So glad you enjoyed them, thanks for watching
I love this so much!!!
@@GodLovesYouAskHimyou are blessed too!!! You help enrich our lives and allow us to desire to be holier thus providing us the experiences we are promised we would have if we make that effort during our daily lives to be prepared to go to the temple. We can NOT just show up and expect experiences to manifest themselves to us with our preparing our hearts and minds. I have had so many more sweet experiences in the temple especially as an ordinance worker.
I love you sharing about your friend being an escort.
I believed this before I heard you say this. It just makes sense to me that those on the other side of the veil have escorts. The individual could not just show up for their ordinances on their own. We don’t. Why would they? So in essence if the endowment session is full with 40 loving patrons there are 40 deceased and 40 escorts = 120 people praying for you were you to put your name on the prayer roll ( in addition to the ordinance workers in that session) ❤
Oh how I love the temple and love serving in there. Oh how grateful I am to listen to your channel! ❤❤❤
Thank you brother. This is a voice I need. I feel your spirit.
Thank you so much. The Lord loves you
@@GodLovesYouAskHimI’m in recovery and appreciate your transparency. It feels good to know I’m not alone. One day at a time.
Thank you so much for your inspirational stories. I received my win endowment in the Provo Temple 52 years ago. I felt my grandmother there who ad died 2 months before I was born. My husband and I have been ordinance workers in Ogden and are now serving in the new Red Cliffs Temple in St. George. There is no place I would rather be than in the temple. When President Nelson said we will need the guiding and including power of the Holy Ghost to survive coming times of trouble, and President Oaks telling us in conference that we receive a greater portion from the Holy Ghost in the temple, I feel strongly there is more power in the temple than I previously realized. And when we can’t be there we are still under that power by living our temple covenants. Thanks for sharing these tender stories as a witness of that. I, too, add my witness!
Thank you so much. When you start working in the Temple you realize that the blessing of Temple service are the most pronounced, distinct blessings available
Thank you again so very much, Brother Merrill!!!!! Another amazing, and very spiritual and important video!!! I so felt the spirit!!!! I got to work in the Bountiful Utah temple as an ordinance worker for about 2 1/2 years, back in 2008 to 2010 or 11, or somewhere in there!!! I had married my husband up in Alaska, after meeting him, there, and after I joined the church in 1992!! That’s where I found the gospel, Alaska!!! My husband had been sealed twice before to his two ex-wives! I ended up having to wait 15 years to be sealed to him!!! But it was good, because I didn’t know anything about the temple before joining the church when I was 45, and I got to go work at the Bountiful Temple, helping give me an understanding, and a testimony of the temple, and the work done there!!!! Thank you so very much again, Brother , Merrill, for all your work and service and your kind and wonderful spirit!!!!! Love, Sister Gay Michaelis(my husband is now on the other side of the veil, passing away on October 21 of 2023!! And then we lost our daughter-in-law on Easter of this year to stage four melanoma, at the age of 41! My husband had been 65 years of age!!! When we went to the care, center to see him and his body, he had a really big smile on his face!!! I think perhaps because his dad welcomed him, having been a sealer, etc.!!!! And probably many others!!!!! Our son and daughter-in-law went to the Orem temple to do temple work, when she was feeling better!!!! And they went and did some baptisms with their daughter, who was 11 at the time!!!! I know it was very special time for them!!!! May the Lord bless you and keep you!!!! 🩷🙏😇✝️🇺🇸✡️🇮🇱❤️
Sister Gay, I am so glad you felt the Spirit in the video. I plead with the Lord that the words and messages I share will carry the power of His Spirit with them. It is still kind of amazing to me that it happens over the internet, but it does. Our losses would be devastating if we did not have our knowledge of God's plan for Eternity. Thanks for watching
I saw my husband's face over his proxy' face when I had his work done and he was sealed to me. He was smiling. I miss him, but I know he wanted his work done, even though on Earth he was not baptized. He pestered me hard for most of the year we had to wait. I also had you get to a place I could go back in. But as soon as it was done, I found true peace of mind. I am so glad we can do the work for others.
I had a similar experience with a good friend. He pestered me until I got his work down. Then he was gone. Thanks for watching
Beautiful, sacred stories. Thanks.
So happy you enjoyed them. Thanks for watching. I have a story of a miraculous event coming Wednesday morning.
Those were wonderful stories. While married to my second husband, he lost his closest brother. A few years later, I asked him if my son could do Scott's work. My husband wasn't a member, but he didn't hesitate in saying yes. So my son and I went to the temple to do Scott's work. My husband was a very good looking man, but I've never seen him look more beautiful as he did when I said 'Scott's work is done'. It's from that that I have no doubt that my husband accepted the gospel after he passed away, and my son did his work. I was also able to be sealed to him. What a blessing the temples are in our lives. Thank you for sharing such special experiences.
Thanks for sharing this. It is wonderful know what we know
Thanks Brother Merrill, I am sharing these!!!
Thank you.
I serve in the recorders office in the Gilbert Arizona Temple. I have felt the people whose ordinances we’re entering in the computer many times. I know they are there and excited!
It is such a privilege to work at the temple. Thanks
I have had experiences in the temple with women I help. I feel their presence in the celestial room. One told me that I am never alone and I will have so many relatives on the other side. I often feel melancholy about the current state of my family’s lack of membership in the church or lack of participation and so she was trying to help me. She said I never need to feel alone.
Thanks for watching
I am so grateful for you. Thank you for sharing your life and experiences!
It is a blessing for me too. Thanks
Thank you for today’s stories it made me think of a time as I went through the vail for a family member
I felt a hug and always wondered if I was making it. Up
I love your stories thank you
Most of us don't have the gift to see finer spiritual matter. I believe we can learn to discern it. Thanks for watching
My husband and I listened to this video on our way to Stake Conference this morning. Neither of us could hold back the tears. Thank you for making these wonderful videos, brother ❤️
You sound like me. You can probably tell I have to edit out me crying and wiping away the tears. Thanks
I love these true stories. I have had several touching and spiritual experiences in the Temple. They are truly the houses of God.
Yes they are. I love the Temple. Thanks for watching
I truly love your channel dear brother. You have the Spirit to be with you. Your topics are so interesting, with fond regards brother Powers
Thank you for that. I feel I am supposed to do this. The Lord keep driving me and leading me to what stories I should share. I have a great miraculous scouting story coming Wednesday.
I love your lessons, they buoy up my spirit!! I am a convert to the church and both of my parent's passed on a number of years ago. I was living in Utah and the Young Men and Young Women of my ward asked if anyone had any names ready for baptisms as they were going to the Logan Temple. I was so happy that I had quite a number of names ready and quickly volunteered my stash. Then I was privileged to be at the Logan Temple when the baptisms were performed. There was a screen on which the names would appear as the ordinances were being performed but try as I might I could not read the names. I was quite distressed that I could not see well enough to know when my family names were being done and tried to console myself that they "were" being baptized whether I could read the names or not. I continued to stand near the window and watch the screen as though I could see it, and miraculously, first my father's name appeared on the screen and later, my mother's name appeared. Of all of the baptisms performed that day they were the only two names I was able to see on the screen. It was such a tender mercy for me, and I remain grateful to this day that I was able to witness my parent's baptisms that day. I didn't see them that day, but I know they were there!
There are so many little miracles at the Temple. We say there are NO coincidences. We see little things that show the hand of the Lord every week. Thanks so much for sharing this experience.
Thanks for sharing those wonderful stories from the temple. I wonder if some of those we encounter in and around the temple as we serve are really those for whom we're serving and we don't even realize it.
I know thry are there. Thanks for watching
I've always wondered if the spirits were actually there when their work is done, and recently I found a statement by Melvin J Ballard who verified that they are, indeed, there watching. The story you told about the sister doing the baptisms also verifies it. Thank you, Brother Merrill for this very uplifting video.
The story about Melvin J Ballard's experience with 1000 people watching their baptisms at the Logan Temple is in this episode. It is a great teaching. I have never seen anyone. But I often feel them.Thanks for watching
@@GodLovesYouAskHim Somehow I missed it. I'll watch it again. My wife has also felt the presence of at least two of my relatives in the temple. It's a wonderful thing! Thank you
@@davidwayne9975 I agree. I had an experience where I was able to describe the person's personality to the Sister who had given me one of her family names to do. I know they are there with us as we do this sacred work. Thanks for watching
The first time I tried genealogy work on my own on the Family Tree app, I believe that I had incredible experiences with the Spirit of Elijah.
These people really are so anxious to have their work done! I believe that they know when their names are being prepared for temple work.
At times also, they are SO funny! The joyful humor they have is just absolutely transcendental by comparison!
When you told that tender moment about your daughter’s manner of telling you about the temple clothes, it was such a confirmation to me that what I’ve experienced is real!
You’re helping me so much brother Merrill, thank you so so much for your bravery in sharing these beautiful, wonderful, and sacred things!
What a privilege it is for me. The Lord is guiding me in my research, selection, thoughts and words. Thanks for watching
Thank you for your testimony.
I love the Temple and the change and strength it has brought to my life. Thanks for watching
This was very helpful. Your stories are very inspirational.
Thank you, I love the Temple & the privilege to server there
I’m watching your videos from New Zealand…I’ve only found you recently and so glad I have. Thank you for these wonderful inspirational true stories.
Made my day, Kia Ora, I am so glad you found the channel too. Thanks
Amen brother.
Thanks KC
I just love your stories! I am so glad you have decided to share them like this. I check for your new videos as often as your new posts are available and watch them as a spiritual pick me up! Thank you Brother!
Thank you so much for that kind thought. Bless you. I feel like we all need more spiritual things in our lives.
My good friend is a non-member and listens to all your stories. Shes the one that sent me a link to hear them myself. Her and I enjoy sharing what touched us in the stories we listen to the night before. Thank you for your inspiration and reminding me the Lord is the same from beging to today. We are all loved and He is waiting for us to be ready for our own miracles. I have been blessed with many of my own miracles from my Father in Heaven. Thank you Bro. Merrill
I appreciate your kind words so much this morning. Sometimes I get tired and discouraged, but your feedback and letting me know that these messages are inspiring others. I feel directed and compelled in this. So I will keep listening to the direction I receive and sharing more Inspirational Stories. Thanks so much
My husband put this on tonight and we had to rewind when I heard my friend Shirley Steinagel mentioned. Her daughter and I have been friends since BYU days when we shared a home.
Really enjoyed your stories of temple miracles.
I sent Shirley a message about the episode, but they didn't see it. Their daughter let them know. Thanks
This was a beautiful way to start my day. ❤ Thanks, Brother Lance.
Thanks for watching, I have an amazing story posting Wednesday
I love this Brother!
I'm so glad you enjoy the stories. We need more good inspirational things in our lives . Thanks
TH-cam recently recommended your videos to me. How wonderful! I was reading a comment in another TH-cam channel who also said they recently found your videos.
Your inspirational stories are spreading. Please keep it going. ❤
Thank you. Was it Watcher Palmer's channel?
Brother Merrill’s,
I also worked in the Provo temple! Now I work in the Orem temple. So many wonderful blessing when we attend the temple on both sides of the veil. Thank you for sharing your testimony.
What shift are you on in Orem? I am Tuesday 3. thanks for watching
I work the Friday morning 1st shift. I usually go in on Tuesdays 2-6pm as a patron and work on family names. I will keep an eye out for you. 😊
Always uplifting to hear stories of the temples and experiences of members who go there! The Logan Temple has a few good stories, too. 😊
I have a couple of previous episodes of experiences at the Logan Temple: Nephites and Angels at the Logan Temple & Satan confronts Logan Temple president. (Marriner Wood Merrill is my 2nd great grandfather. Thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing these beautiful stories. When I worked as an ordinance worker, one day I was acting proxy for some sealings. I faced the sealer, and behind him was a large panel of stained glass. Suddenly I heard the door open behind me. Since we were in the middle of an ordinance, I didn't turn around, but thought it strange that someone had entered the room during the sealing, as this wasn't normally permitted. I felt the couple walk around behind me, and as I looked at the sealer, I could see them reflected in the glass panel behind him. They took their seats and we continued. When the ordinances were complete, I turned around to see who had come in. There was no one there. Puzzled, I asked the other people in the room what happened to the couple who had come in. No one else in the room had seen anyone. I have felt the presence of people before and since that, but that is the only time I know of that I actually saw them.
What a privilege. Thanks for sharing it. Thanks for watching
This was amazing! Thanks, brother, for these inspirational stories. We are truly blessed to have the restoration, this promised land, and temples in our lives.
We are a blessed people. Thanks for watching
Wonderful and tender!
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Thank you for the uplifting experiences !!
Sorry I just saw this comment. Thanks for watching
Thank you l wood like to share a story l am a worker and the Washington D C Temple l was the coroner in the name issue I was short on workers so l invested one sister to give the new name as I was speaking this could wind from hi between both of us, l know that was the spirit of this sister l well never forget .love to work in the temple ♥️
Sorry it took me so long to respond. Somehow I missed your comment. We have so many special encounters as you work in the House of the Lord. I love my time there. Thanks for watching. Again sorry for the delayed response
I absolutely love these! Thank you for putting out these wonderful stories! I'm so happy I've found your channel!
Thank you so much. Please spread the word. I am new at all of this. I feel like we need more inspirational content. I have a great video coming out Wednesday. Thanks again
A German man who lived in Guatemala told me that he used to see (or dream of) his grandfather saying, "Help me, Dieter!", except he didn't know how he could help him, as he had died. Many years later, he joined the church, and took the names of his ancestors to the temple. He told me that he could see a room full of people dressed in shining white, smiling so big that Dieter was there finally, helping them. He died a few weeks after sharing this with me. I'm sure his ancestors met him with open arms on the other side.
What a wonderful experience. I know the people we do work for are helped by us. I also believe they will act as messengers and assist us on this side of the veil. They are connected to us. Thanks for watching
Beautiful stories! Inspiring and edifying! Thank you!❤
So glad you enjoy them. I have a great story coming Wednesday about a modern miracle
@@GodLovesYouAskHim I look forward to it! I'm sharing your videos with everyone I know! Much love from Southern Utah ❤️
Hey brother, there’s any way you could, sometime, show us all those books in your library collection behind you? I bet they would be a great addition to many of us as we discover truths, stories and mysteries in the restored gospel. Thank you!!
I have hesitated to show some of them. They were given to my by my grandfather. I do shop at DI regularly as well. I will do that one of these days when I do a Live Broadcast
@@GodLovesYouAskHim thanks for tip!
Thank you Brother Merrill for your inspirational videos, this one especially touched me I am sorry for your loss, I too lost my child, 16 yrs. I wish I had that special ability as well, it would be so comforting to me. You mention that our loved ones are with us in the temple a lot of the times when their ordinances are being performed, but do you think they visit us at times in the temple when they are not being performed as well?
I think there is a lot to do on the other side, and our loved ones are very involved over there. However, when we need direction or comfort they will often be the messenger. I think they are often with us inside and outside the temple. When they are suddenly on our mind, I believe they are there with us. Thanks for watching
Thanks brother Merrell for sharing these wonderful stories of the Temple. They warm my soul and encourage me to go there more often.
I am so glad you enjoyed them. I am posting a wonderful story on Wednesday
Wonderful stories. My grandparents are in the Edgemont Stake
We have been in Edgemont or Edgemont North for much of the last 40 years. Thanks for watching
Thanks so much for sharing, I'm glad that I found this today.
Me too. I a glad you enjoy the stories. I have an amazing miraculous story coming out Wednesday morning. Thanks
Thank you?❤
Gosh, I'd love to chat. I have done story's that are too long for here. They are too good not to tell...
Feel free to email me your story. I would love to hear it. Thanks
We have lost children also, it’s not a fun club to belong to. I would LOVE to know what she taught you about temple clothing!
You will have to meet me at the Temple
I’m an employee at the Layton Temple office. If you come there, I would love to meet you!
@@kimberleemordue3235 I will have to go to the North country sometime. Thanks
Enjoy your video
Please make more ❤ 21:50
Thanks for watching, Sorry I missed your comment earlier, I just found a new cache of comments. Thanks again
Like the rest of us Brother Lance probably shops at Costco! So that’s why we tend to say Kirkland temple instead of Kirtland Temple ❤
I will work on that, Thanks...I do most my shopping in my underwear on the couch
Thank you for this video and your channel. I have heard the baptism one before where there is a line of people getting baptized smiling and leaving. Is this first hand or third hand knowledge?
Brother Willey was our baptistry coordinator for 6 years on Friday. He was the one who had the experience.
Love your videos. It is the Kirtland temple not Kirkland
Yes I try to pronounce it with a T but is still seems to sound like a K. You will notice it is spelled correctly. Thanks
Thank you brother Merrill. That tucked my heart. I’m really glad I found your TH-cam channel.
I wish I could ask you personally but do you have any Native American ancestry?
Nope just Heinz 57. Thanks for watching
She is a spitting image of you.
We used to laugh about how a young lady could look so much like me and be so beautiful. Thanks for watching
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Kirtland
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Temple clothing? You TEASE!
You will have to meet me at the temple.
@lancemerrill6390 love to. We're getting our recommends renewed this week.
@@bobjensen8040 Great, enjoy the Temple every week