Careful and Troubled by Rose Datoc Dall

Careful and Troubled by Rose Datoc DallAbout this Image: This image is inspired by the Lords compassion for Martha, to whom many women can relate. While typically most depictions focus on Marys choice of that good part, the Lord also has compassion for those who, like Martha, are busy, troubled and perhaps carry heavy burdens. Here he gives both Martha and Mary permission as women to be disciples, like unto the men. He reminds her of what is most important, and essentially gives her

Go and search diligently for the young child

but also eventually that of two great nations

representative of bringing our loved ones with us on the progress to salvation

signifies that Christ is indeed the Creator of the world

Ye are a chosen generation

Blossoming Spring

Or she may be a Heavenly messenger connected to the child as a family member who has passed

and see this thing which is come to pass

and the eighty year old Moses is not merely watching

This is a representation of the Atonement where Christ is our advocate with the Father in paying the great price for our sins

him will I receive

This painting is meant to show Eve contemplating joy and inherent sorrow