Before entering the Temple, each visitor is assisted in placing white paper booties over their shoes in order to keep the white and light color flooring clean. Of course, my sensory processing disorder Monster Man, wanted absolutely nothing to do with them. I informed him that he either had to ride on my back THE WHOLE TIME or wear the booties so he could walk. Sadly, this didn't help my case.
As we walked through the nearly 40 minute tour, I expected to become tired quickly. I mean, the kid weighs about 40 pounds!
The temple was extraordinary. There was extensive beautiful molding, magnificent chandeliers, and truly amazing art. Most of the art work were depictions were of Christ and His life and ministries.
As we walked through the halls of the temple, I saw an image of Christ with Mary Magdalene at His feet and suddenly I realized that the weight of my son on my back was nearly non-existent.
I was sweating a little, and occasionally felt a twinge of stress in my shoulder, but the weight of this child on my back was not bother some.
Tears began to fall. I realized the parallel of this short tour with our journey walking with Christ, our Savior.
When we give all of our burdens over to Him, and allow Him to guide and direct our lives, our burdens feel lighter. This doesn't mean there's never any trials, but the weight of them feel lighter.
I can't fully express my feelings in that moment but I can say that I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that He loves you and me and is ready to lighten our burdens if we will accept Him into our lives.
As we exited the temple and returned to the outside world, removed our booties, and headed toward the parking lot, the heaviness of this child on my back became great, and quickly.
There are parallels in this too; when we decide we don't need Him, our burdens begin to weigh us down again.
Give Him all your cares and worries and walk in the Light.
xoxo!
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