As we travel through this life we all experience the storms of adversity that cloud our vision and dampen our spirits. Our temple stands as a fortress in that storm as a symbol of peace and refuge. It symbolizes our desire for eternal life. We know that as we strive to keep our eye on eternal goals and live with an eternal perspective that we will be led by the light of Christ through our darkest hours. The light of Christ is symbolized by the light around the temple. May we so live our lives that others will see the light of Christ reflected through us. Just as the people in this image are focusing on the eternities, some walking forward with faith and others taking the time to reflect on the blessings that are ours, we need to do the same. The reflections in the puddles remind us to take the time needed to reflect on the blessings in our lives. The temple gives us the opportunity to focus on the eternal perspective, to receive personal guidance and to feel the Spirit. As we travel through this storm we are protected by the good news of the gospel knowing that shining through all the storms of this life is the everlasting light of Christ.

The Temple represents a safe refuge of peace and hope when the world is full of Turmoil. This is a place of prayer, worship and learning. A time where we can reflect on our eternal goals and receive the personal revelation we need.
The storm in the painting represents the trials of our individual lives, those times when our vision may be clouded by the distraction and afflictions of this world.
The light surrounding the Temple represents the light of this world, our Savior. It surrounds the Temple to remind us that “His presence shall be there”. That presence gives us direction back home.
The umbrellas symbolize the protection the gospel can bring from some of the worlds storms if we choose to live by the doctrines taught.
The red umbrella represents how the atonement provides covering and protection for the storms of life we must face so that we may progress.
The reflective puddles remind us of who we are and who we are meant to become. They also remind us to reflect on all the things that are good in our life.