D&C 18:10 "Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God."
Who knew that 12 words could hold such meaning and impact? We are told that The Lord loves and cares for us more than we can comprehend. We are told that we have at least 5 people who love us. But ever so often, we tend to forget about ourselves.
Do we love who we are? Are we content with ourselves? Do you value you?
We can be told over and over again that we are loved, and cared for and that people are there for us. The real challenge is not if they mean what they say, the real challenge is knowing for ourselves that we are loved, cared for, and are needed on this earth, at this time.
The challenge of loving yourself is not an easy task to take on. We are constantly growing, changing and becoming other, different versions of ourselves. Amidst all the change and the growth one thing is certain our Heavenly Father loves us.
He loves us. He does not measure our worth in the amount of followers we have on instagram or twitter. Our worth is not measured in likes or retweets. We could get as many likes as we possibly could, but when it comes down to it that's not how our worth is measured.
Our worth is measured by the amount of people we serve. The faith we have. Our love, charity, and meekness. Our worth is not something that can be bought or sold, it's inside of us, each of us.
I challenge you, each of you to get on your knees and pray that you may feel His love for you. I know that many of you read my blog, and you may not be LDS, but regardless of your religion, I challenge you to pray. Pray for His love. Pray that you may know for yourself if He loves you. I know that He loves you, and that He wants you to come unto Him, so that you can feel that love, that perfect love.
On another note, I have some big news!
Back in freshman year, I remember watching the Seminary Council welcome video in Brother Oviatt's seminary class. I remember seeing Maddie Brown's cute face and her cute voice introducing herself for Seminary Council. I distinctly remember wishing I could get the chance to be apart such a great thing. 3 years later, and after lots of prayers being answered, I am so blessed and grateful to say that I have been called to the 2015-2016 Seminary Council for my Senior Year.
This is such a blessing in my life and I can not thank my Heavenly Father for giving me this opportunity to strengthen my faith and my testimony, and share my testimony with my peers. I know that a lot of sacrifices will be made, but I know that I am called to this calling, at this time, for me.
I know the Lord hears and answers every. single. prayer. That we have, in His timing. Hold on, and don't give up. Be patient.
Remember that YOUR worth is great in the sight of God.
