He Walked a Mile in My Shoes

The first time I heard this song I was at a Nashville Tribute Band concert at Bella's. I was so touched by the lyrics and understood a small portion more of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Recently I had an experience so beautiful I don't even know if I can do it justice in words. For a small moment my sight was taken from me and I had the opportunity to feel and smell the different elements of the Sacrifice Jesus Christ made for me. My eyes were wet with tears as I suddenly gained a new perspective of the Atonement.

On the days where I feel like no one knows what I am going through, I can turn to my Savior. He knows what I am going through, and more. He understands feeling; he understands heavy burdens; he understands unlawful accusation; he understands pain; he understands crying out to God for something to be removed from him, but needing to endure the pain; he understands loss; and most of all He understands charity toward all mankind.

Something President Henry B. Eyring said in General Conference this morning struck me: "We are being blessed to suffer." I think about that statement and the marvelous opportunity our sufferings give us to grow closer to our Heavenly Father and our Savior. How marvelous to know that our suffering will never be in vain and that they "shall be but for a small moment.