The Doctrine of the Body (How Our Bodies Connect Us to Deity) // Lexi Walbeck Devotional

[@TrueMillennial]

Full Poem: Title and Author Unknown From far away I saw the tree, And grasped the iron rod, And pressing forward through the mist, The narrow path I trod. But faltering along the path, I must have dropped my gaze. From shining light I turned and saw A building through the haze. It towered high above the ground, And people fine and proud, From ev'ry doorway beckoned me To come and join the crowd It seemed both great and wonderful, Yet filled my heart with dread. I turned away and fixed my view On path and tree ahead. But ever as my feet moved on, My thoughts dwelt on the crowd, Which mocked my struggle down below, In voices harsh and loud. The mist pressed close around me now, I felt its tender strands, That pulled so softly at my feet, So gently at my hands. One strand sang sweetly in my ear, A soothing melody: "Why walk this path so long & hard? Come with us and be free!" Relaxing grip upon the rod, And view upon the tree, I slowed my pace and looked around, Intrigued by what I'd see. The fog obscured the distant scene That I could not resist. I soon had left the pathway and Was walking in the mist. The threads of shadow pulled me on, My face and skin felt cold. Yet warmed I was by thick'ning cords That now took greater hold. And now and then from distant tree, A beam of light would shine, And I perceived these gentle cords Were chains of dark design. Before the beams the chains gave way, Defeated by the light. But fearing now to lose their touch, I turned into the night. I stumbled down my unseen path, Uncertain and confused. O'er rocks and pits I fell until My hands and knees were bruised. The cords that led so gently once, Now pulled me to a race, And tripping down one final slope, I fell upon my face. Then glancing up my eyes beheld A river dark and deep, And kneeling on that sandy shore, I soon began to weep. I shuddered at my bitter fate, Afraid and lost, alone. Why had I wandered from the path, And left the truth I'd known? I stood once more on weary feet, And summoned all my will, Determined to retrace my steps Back up the treach'rous hill. But though I tried to climb the bank, The cords would give no slack, And whipping at my arms and legs, They roughly pulled me back. Then wrapping 'round my chest and waist, And strengthening their hold, they dragged me down the sandy bank, Into the water cold. These chains, not soft but sharp and hard, Now muffled out my scream, And laughing in my ears they pulled me 'neath the murky stream. Then sinking down into the depths, My mind caught on the tree, And straightway from my heart I cried, "Dear Savior, rescue me!" Then suddenly a light appeared Above me on the sand, And Jesus, kneeling on the shore, Reached down and took my hand. And as he made to raise me up, My heart was filled with peace, But still the heavy chains would not Their rightful prize release. I wondered then "what could He do?" I knew the law's demand. But reaching down he grabbed a chain With his almighty hand. The razor edges cut Him, But the chain broke with a crack, And lashing back in fury left A gash upon His back. He reached again and broke once more A heavy chain of sin, It too recoiled, biting deep Into His precious skin. And each strong cord that He undid Sprang back with all its might, And threw upon His arms and back The fullness of its spite. When I could bear no more I cried "I don't deserve such grace! It is not fair that you should, bleed And suffer in my place." With no response, He carried on. I heard one final crack. He lifted me, from bonds set free, And placed me on His back. Then slowly climbed back to the path - His blood mixed with my tears. Somehow His love had conquered sin, And banished all my fears. I hoped that He would take me To the tree with no delay. Instead He put me on the path Where first my feet did stray. Then very gently placed my hand Back on the iron rod, And for a while walked with me The pathway home to God. And someday when I've reached the tree, I'll fall down at the feet Of Him who drank the bitter cup, And made this fruit so sweet.

[@zadiawilson2201]

That is the most beautiful thing I've read all day❤

[@carolynmckenna2748]

I finally found it. But the one I found has an author and title. "Precious Above All" by Tyler Lloyd

[@brianmiller270]

Powerful message! 8:24 - tears, every time I watch.

[@kaylabentley8758]

I saw this in person, and started watching the whole thing again when I saw it is now on KZbin. Such a beautiful message that we all need to hear. Thank you Lexi for your vulnerability and your example of following God no matter what He asks of you.

[@royperkins28]

Thanks Lexi. I could not help but shed a few tears and was so moved by your journey of faith and loss of self in serving others - You are beautiful !

[@philliplambert769]

This is next level. Its a beautiful thing to have the daughters of Eve the Mother of all Living to talk about gender identity because of the gift of child bearing.

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Excellent talk. I wish we had these kind of speakers for our young women.

[@MommaCrissa]

Now you have a KZbin night. 👍🙏

[@joycerandall9990]

Very beautiful and thought provoking. We as women need to remember this and repeat it to ourselves regularly to fight against the adversary.❤

[@Rylan123Music]

Just a young married man watching this powerful example of a woman as she shared profound truths that I am learning to apply to myself and my life! So grateful this popped up on my page! Thank you

[@mariannethompson3804]

Such a beautiful testimony, thank you so much for sharing! Your presentation is so perfectly relatable and thoughtful. The spirit is sweet and you made me cry! Sharing this with my 5 girls and all the wonderful women in my life, such a wonderful reminder!

[@tassiegirl50]

A beautiful message/reminder to all of us ♥️ thankyou for this sweet message & your testimony…. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@KrisAwakening]

What a beautiful gift of spiritual knowledge you have given us sisters and brothers. I shared this with my husband and he was deeply moved. Thank you for this gift of your testimony.

[@admcdona]

This was powerful. Thank you for putting your time and effort into this.

[@austinmichaels7654]

Thank you Lexi. What a beautiful testimony and explanation of doctrine.

[@bridger_pennington]

Amazing video! I know Lexi personally and she lives every piece of what she is saying! She is true to the core. She’s an amazing mother and friend, awesome video!

[@Ttingey01]

Hey can you plz find out the poem she read at the end about the Tree of Life? I want to own this to read it often. Very beautiful! Thx! ❤

[@jamiespiers294]

It’s been pinned by the author. You can also find it in the section of the Gospel Library that gives resources and info on addiction. 💜

[@Acroft96]

Thank you so much for playing your part in God’s plan, Lexi. This was beautiful.

[@Tink-bell]

This is an incredible powerful talk. Where was this shown?

[@GodsTenderMercies]

Thank you for these insights. You have a beautiful spirit ❤

[@wendyfoster5579]

This is beautiful.

[@ThrivingLDSSingles]

Parker and Lexi, thank you for sharing your talents and testimonies with us!!

[@leahwalbeck3953]

Out of all the content I consume in the week.. political, educational, recreational.. there is nothing that rings more true to my heart and soul than God’s unfailing TRUTHS. I can feel when my soul is expanding through His doctrine, and His reminder of WHO I am, and WHAT I’ve come here to do. Thanks Lex!

[@A.Liahona.of.Light9]

I LOVE THIS

[@cubcmb]

Absolutely glorious!! Thank you dear sister for sharing your story and I will be passing it along to many!! ❤❤❤

[@joshayre]

Thank you Parker and Lexi for spreading light and truth, for countering deception from the world and media…and for consecrating your talents for building Gods kingdom. There was a strong corroboration of the spirit as Lexi poured out love and this beautiful message!

[@calebbrown6739]

Incrdible stuff. I know it was addressed to women, but everyone should be applying these doctrines. I especially loved the Ezra Taft Benson quote at the end.

[@teisip35]

Thank you❤❤❤❤❤ I needed this message🥰🥰🥰. I appreciate you sharing this Wonderful message🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯

[@cubworld]

Love this! Not even 10 mins in and I'm over here just feeling the spirit in tears. Gonna share with my wife and daughter. Thanks for this!

[@SharonSeekingJesus]

That was incredible!!! I cried when she read the last poem about how Jesus Christ pays the price for our redemption. There is so much valuable truth in this presentation. Thank you so much for your vulnerability (there is so much power invited through that authenticity) and for seeking to understand how you can help your sisters in Christ fulfill their greatest missions on the earth. What a blessing!

[@p1ll0wt0p]

This is one of THE BEST TREATMENTS on this subject I've ever heard!

[@cloudsandrainyday]

Wow, that was very thought provoking and helpful for me. Thank you for the preparation that must have required. That was truth. Beautiful. Also your husband’s letter to you was very sweet, kind and respectful to all women. Thank you for sharing.

[@charlottegardenhire6408]

Lexi, I love this and I adore you! If only the world was full of Lexies ❤. I’ve always thought you were beautiful, but you definitely radiate an undeniable beauty because of your conviction and testimony. Thank you for sharing such truth. Good luck on baby #4!

[@FreeToBeFamily]

Lexi, when I meet you in person I will give you a big hug. Thank you being God’s mouthpiece. I can’t express the good this did to my heart and soul. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@Jtmcrooks]

Wow, Lexi! This presentation and talk was so fantastic! I’m grateful you shared it with us all. I am a grandma and it is taking me so many years to get over trying to measure up to the world standard beauty. I am going to share this with my beautiful granddaughters! They are truly beautiful as shining, glorious daughters of our heavenly father and heavenly mother!❤

[@allenfamilyfavs1744]

The personal experiences along with scriptures and prophetic quotes were so powerful in helping us recognize the gift and spiritual growth and experience we gain by having a body. Beautiful and heartfelt message. ❤

[@Ttingey01]

Thank you sooo much for this stirring and thought provoking message! This was beautiful and the best thing I have ever heard! I needed this now! ❤❤

[@TheArmstrongWhanau]

Loved this so much! Was so relatable on so many levels! Thanks you for your study and testimony! Such a beautiful reminder

[@sheriwiser7824]

Thank you. Beautiful lesson I very much needed at this time. So grateful.

[@eloisea7669]

Thank you for such a beautiful, heartfelt message. So needed by me and all women. You are a blessing!

[@TheTruthfulTalkpodcast]

❤

[@jolenesimpson129]

Beautiful! Where can I find a full version of that poem you read towards the end?

[@donnajansen1991]

This family is amazing!!

[@cherisespencer]

Wonderful video!

[@rodneyrowley9885]

God Seed ❤❤

[@benjaminmckay8567]

Epic!

[@concon2000]

❤

[@jessicabeadle342]

Just wow. So beautiful.

[@chelseaharsh]

This is exceptional! Lexi, your example and powerful testimony are a true blessing. If is evident that you taught with the power of the Holy Ghost. Thank you Sister, thank you.

[@jimwinebrenner620]

What a fantastic video, journey and presentation. You are a truly beautiful woman, Lexi. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ostinigisa472]

Thank God for this channel! Thank you guys for using your talents! This is absolutely a blessing and a tool I use often in my life. Appreciate you guys, thanks for answering Gods call!

[@neveehall4495]

Absolutely LOVE this! 😭❤️‍🩹 Thank you!

[@courtneyfab]

You are such a gift and light Lex! 🤍 When we Let God Prevail In our lives, this is what it looks and feels like. Thank you for your example of doing just that! Love you!

[@jennamc6537]

What a beautiful testimony and wonderful devotional. Thank you for transcribing the poem too!

[@wardactivity]

Will I want to keep some of the good scars of my life with me? I think I might. This was a beautiful message and very thought provoking.

[@gwengold8154]

This was so well done, Lexi. Thank you! ❤ I think that you look your prettiest in your mission photos 😊 even though you look stunningly beautiful in all your pictures.

[@suzieesquivel4292]

I love this video. Thank you for providing this insight that I never considered before. I also feel like I constantly have to chase the world's version of what beauty is. I will come back to this over and over again on the days when I feel like I am at my worst. Thank you, Lexi!

[@deemoodz3448]

Wow!!! Thank you for all the incredible work you do! I Loved this so much❤❤❤

[@lauracragun]

This was wonderful! You have caught the vision of who we are to be as women. I too had to learn with heart wrenching experiences with eating disorders and severe depression. Because of my Savior, I became a new creature, just as you have too and are spreading that message. The world needs your light dear sister! 🤟❤ thank you so so much

[@nwl1749]

I'm so proud of you Thank you for this beautiful message that I will be sharing with my struggling grand daughters.

[@FasciaJen]

You are very special Lexi🌟 Keep doing what you do 🙏🏽🥰

[@confusedwhynot]

This was so beautiful!! It gave me the strength I need at this time in my life. I would love to know the name of the last poem you shared. I need to have it to read often!!!!

[@JediPitch]

Wonderful message. Thank You !!!

[@MattWilliams-h6q]

Thank you for your faith and testimony! His light that shines through you has strengthened me this day.

[@garrettwastlund9298]

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful light with all of us

[@carolynmckenna2748]

Id love a copy of that poem from the illustration of the Tree of Life

[@GStar-qd5oi]

Amazing message....thank you!

[@maria-isabelacosta8089]

Beautiful message, thank you ❤

[@craigolsen8057]

Wonderful spirit and doctrine on the body

[@rosstheboss2118]

Can you tell me how to find that full poem that you read part of?

[@TheHappyNarwhals]

Great!!😊

[@katiesuesue3930]

I love this so much!! Thank you!

[@loonytoones2614]

Such a beautiful talk! Thank you.

[@kimberlylawson8240]

Loved the poems, brought tears to my eyes❤

[@davidmarrotte3265]

A true daughter of the restoration!

[@laiti.kapeneta]

“It is our choice, but it not our body”🔥

[@amberescamilla5333]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. Where can we find the poem that you quoted? So, powerful!

[@kristinrichmond8185]

It’s her poem , you can screen shot it. And remember to use her name 😊

[@featuringjules]

Thank you so much ❤

[@emilyk.w3593]

Thanks for sharing!

[@cindyhills5593]

Beautiful ♥️

[@truth4190]

I love this

[@reneewalters6617]

Excellent!

[@aden.watts_zoomdrain]

Amen

[@kimberlytousley3450]

❤

[@leannjarvisl8902]

Is there any way to get a copy of that poem? The part you shared was so beautiful! It’s the way I feel about my dear Savior!

[@jra9380]

She said the author and title were unknown

[@jamiespiers294]

She or her husband pinned the poem in the comments. I found it in the Gospel Library. It was in the addiction resources.