Cleaning the temple doors

James and I were busy getting ready for Trek, but felt it important to go help clean the temple.  I had the simple task of cleaning some of the interior doors.  At first glance, they looked pretty clean.  As I got closer, I could see that there were indeed a few scuffs or other marks.  It was interesting to note that there was more dirt on the lower areas of the door.  The door itself had the design of spires, and narrowed to points at the top of the door.  With a rag and some simple cleaner, the doors were fairly easy to clean.  There were a few spots that were a little more difficult to clean, and took some time or some scrubbing.

It's amazing how inspiring the temple can be.  Even simple or mundane things can lead our thoughts to the plan of salvation and the atonement of Christ.  I am so grateful for the atonement of Jesus Christ.  It is truly through the atonement of that we can be restored and become clean again.  Some of the challenges in life are fairly simple to recognize and overcome.  As we repent , forgive, and serve each other, we will be healed.  Other challenges are more complex.  We may need extra help.  We may need counseling or need to talk to our Bishop.  It may take months, years, or longer to heal. There are many situations that will not be able to fix to our satisfaction.  We can find the love of God and a measure of peace in any situation.   As we come unto God, he will show us our weaknesses.  As we recognize ways we can improve, we can become more like our Father in Heaven.   And as we are perfected, we will see God.