I absolutely love these words from President Uchtdorf:
(From his talk given at the General Women's Meeting last September)
My dear sisters in the gospel,
whether you are 8 or 108,
there is one thing that I hope you truly understand and know:
You are loved.
You are dear to your heavenly parents.
The infinite and eternal Creator of light and life knows you!
He is mindful of you.
Yes, God loves you this very day and always.
He is not waiting to love you until you have overcome your
weaknesses and bad habits.
He loves you today with a full understanding of your struggles.
He is aware that you reach up to Him in heartfelt and hopeful prayer.
He knows of the times you have held onto the fading light and believed--
even in the midst of growing darkness.
He knows of your sufferings.
He knows of your remorse for the times you have fallen short of failed.
And still He loves you.
And God knows of your successes; though they may seem small to you,
He acknowledges and cherishes each one of them.
He loves you for extending yourself to others.
He loves you for reaching out and helping others bear their heavy burdens--even when you are struggling with your own.
He knows everything about you.
He sees you clearly--He knows you as you really are.
And He loves you--today and always!
I cannot read this and not be affected. I am lifted every time I read these words. He wrote them in a beautiful, meaningful way.
What a powerful, uplifting message. And so beautifully written! Thanks for sharing, Mom.
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