Daughter of God

What a weekend! I can honestly say that I've never had quite as full of a weekend, but so uplifting and spiritual.
Friday was our temple day. For the first time, I took the whole day off and went to the temple. I got there about 10 in the morning and left after the 6:00 session.
Truly an amazing day. I now have every single one of my current temple cards done except for one. Richard now has an assignment! Next we need to schedule a day to go and do a bunch of sealings. One of the nicest parts of the day was being at the temple with so many people from our ward. (The prime rib dinner was good too!) I sure appreciate all the people who took one of my family cards and helped me get their work done.

Saturday night was the Relief Society General Broadcast. I always take something specific away from these broadcasts and this was no different. I can remember exactly when it happened. I could FEEL the words penetrate my heart. I am a beloved daughter of God. I could almost feel Heavenly Father's arms around me--that same feeling as being hugged by my daddy. I've always known, in an intellectual sense, that I am a daughter of God. We sing the song, "I Am a Child of God." I believe it. But I don't think I ever felt it like I did last night. And it's stayed with me throughout today.

As I get ready to get back into the swing of the week, I hope to keep this feeling with me. Or at least to remember the feeling as I teach the children of my school. They are beloved children of God as well. We all are. He loves each of us. He knows each of us. He is aware of each of us. It's easy for me to believe that. It's easy for me to understand that. But last night I finally felt it personally. I loves ME. He knows ME. He is aware of ME. What a comforting thought.