HOW DO I KNOW GOD KNOWS ME AND LOVES ME?
YOUTH CAN TEACH with this YOUTH GOAL PLANNER teaching from the scriptures that God loves us and is mindful of us.
President M. Russell Ballard shared: “There is one important identity we all share now and forever. … That is that you are and have always been a son or daughter of God. … Understanding this truth—really understanding it and embracing it—is life-changing.” Devotional BYU 2020 (speeches.byu.edu)
ACTIVITY:
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Learn From These That Heavenly Father Loves Us and Is Mindful of Us
Psalm 8:4-6 God is mindful of us and crowns us with glory & honor
Jeremiah 1:5 God knew us before we were born
John 13:34 God has always loved us
Doctrine & Covenants 18:10 Our worth is great
Abraham 3:22-23 God knows us and has a work for us to do
Joseph Smith—History 1:1-20 God knew Joseph Smith before he was born and chose him to restore the gospel of Jesus Christ in it’s fulness to the earth again.
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Learn From These That Heavenly Father Loves Us and Is Mindful of Us
“When we experience heartache, sorrow, loneliness and suffering, we know who understands us — that it’s the Savior,” Sister Susan H. Porter, speaking to missionaries Dec 2024
“We know this mortal life is a test. But because our Heavenly Father loves us with a perfect love, He shows us where to find the answers. He has given us the map that allows us to navigate the uncertain terrain and unexpected trials that each of us encounters.” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Oct Conference 2013