Jesus once of humble birth...

This Hymn on pg. 196 may not be found in the Bible, but I believe the Hymns are Scripture.  They can speak to the soul on a different level and touch our Spirits even when we believe we are beyond feeling.  Each verse throughout this song presents comparisons about the life of Christ. The first column speaks of his trials and humility, the second his exalted state.

Humble birth - in Glory comes

Suffered grief and pain - now He reigns

Meek and lowly - the Great I Am

Bowed upon the Cross - Chariot is a cloud

Groand blood and tears - Appears in Glory

Rejected by his own - Now is their King

Forsaken - Exalted

Bore all things - free from burden

Today I am thinking of my own children's birth. The instant joy as their innocent forms were placed in my arms.  At that moment the world was at their feet, their young minds and spirits ready to learn all their Heavenly Parents and earthly parents had to teach them.

Even our Savior, Jesus Christ began his mortal life as an infant needing to grow and learn from earthly parents.  Even he had to start humble, to suffer and experience those times in life that teach meekness, and those moments when he felt low and alone, rejected, forsaken, and asked to bear trials, to bear ALL things. 
When we compare what he bore to what we are asked to endure, our path should appear relatively simple.  So why isn't it simple?  Why does the path become hard to follow?

Think how it would be to travel through the thickest part of the jungle.  If you had to clear the path yourself, the journey would become long and exhausting.  But if you followed a guide, one who cleared the path who was stronger and more experienced, you may even have time to enjoy the sights along the way. 
Christ has shown us that through humility - bearing all things with grace - meekness - we too can have glory.  Not the fleeting glory of the world, but glory with Him who reigns on high.

I know my kids are tired of hearing my council.

I know they think sometimes Church is long and exhausting.

While I may not be a strong guide, I am more experienced. 
Remember even Christ had to have earthly parents to teach him..

Still he is the guide whose footsteps you should follow.

His path is tried and sure.

Stomping out your own path may make you feel independent -
but it is also tiring, dangerous, and may not lead you to a safe and glorious place.
Ask yourself -

Where do you want your journey to take you?

How hard do you want to make it be?

Where will you turn for peace?

Will you receive his Glory?