On November 21, 1841 the first baptisms for the dead were performed in the Nauvoo temple. Wilford Woodruff wrote:

"I met the Twelve at Brigham Young’s until 4 o'clock at which time we repaired to the Baptismal Font in the Temple for the purpose of Baptizing for the dead, for the remission of sins & for healing. It was the first font erected for this glorious purpose in this last dispensation. It was dedicated By President Joseph Smith & the The Twelve for Baptizing for the Dead. A large congregation assembled. Elders Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, and John Taylor went forward & baptized about 40 persons."

I have a testimony that as we do work for our ancestors in the temple and help them grow closer to the Lord through sacred ordinances and covenants, we too are blessed and know that the Lord loves us. How has temple work been a blessing in your life?