A Love Note
Just wanted to remind you of the love note that President
Uchtdorf delivered to you back in September 2014.
Always remember that YOU ARE LOVED
“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 or 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!
Do
you suppose it matters to our Heavenly Father whether your makeup, clothes,
hair, and nails are perfect? Do you think your value to Him changes based on how
many followers you have on Instagram or Pinterest? Do you think He wants you to
worry or get depressed if some un-friend or un-follow you on Facebook or
Twitter? Do you think outward attractiveness, your dress size, or popularity
make the slightest difference in your worth to the One who created the
universe?
He
loves you not only for who you are this very day but also for the person of
glory and light you have the potential and the desire to
become.
More
than you could ever imagine, He wants you to achieve your destiny—to return to
your heavenly home in honor.”
Let’s always
remember and always help one another achieve our destiny.
With
Love,
Sister Chris
Jackson
