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To recognize our value, we must understand our true relationship with God.  God is our Heavenly Father, the “Father of [our] spirits” (Hebrews 12:9).  We are his literal spirit children, who lived with him during our pre-mortal life.  Of all of God’s creations, only man and woman bear a resemblance to God (Moses 1:16) both in terms of physical characteristics (Genesis 1:26-27) and divine potential (1 John 3:2; Matthew 5:48). While we were still in our pre-mortal state, God ordained a plan whereby we would come to earth to be tested and gain a physical body (Abraham 3:25).  The great purpose of this life is to become more like our Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus Christ, who set the example that we must follow (2 Nephi 31:16). During mortal life, we are subject to both good and evil influences (Moro. 7:12).  Christ, as the source of all that is good, seeks to influence us to keep his commandments and do good so that we may return to live with God.  Even after his death, Christ... Read the rest of this entry »

Socrates taught, “Know Thyself.”   (469-399 BC) “You are a child of God.  He is the Father of your Spirit.  Spiritually you are of noble birth, the offspring of the King of Heaven.   Fix that truth in your mind and hold to it.  However many generations in your mortal ancestry, no matter what race or people you represent, the pedigree of your spirit can be written on a single line.  You are a child of God!”                                              -Boyd K. Packer                                             ... Read the rest of this entry »

Keeping with our week’s theme of true and inner beauty, following is a video that includes parts of President Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s talk, “The Reflection in the Water.” Using Hans Christian Andersen’s story, “The Ugly Duckling” he urges us to remember who we really are — “glorious sons and daughters of Almighty God” — and remember our true worth and value. Faith in God and His plan and His love can help us see beyond our own foibles and also endure the trials of life. Because He is merciful and loves His children, God has given again in these latter-days the truth about where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going. [T]his knowledge allows you to see your own reflection in the water. It assures you that you are not ordinary, rejected, or ugly. You are something divine — more beautiful and glorious than you can possibly imagine. This knowledge changes everything. It changes your present. It can change your... Read the rest of this entry »

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“Elizabeth Smart was able to survive months of captivity and sexual abuse because at 14, she already knew exactly who she was. All of her life she had been taught that she was a daughter of God and that nothing, and no one, could ever change that.  She knew that her mother knew.  She knew [...]  Read More →