I am His Daughter.
Those are the final words of the chorus in the song "I Am His Daughter" by Nicole Sheahan.
The Young Women (girls 12-18) and their leaders sang this song during the Sacrament meeting today. A few of the girls and leaders shared their testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the eternal influence the Church's youth programs have on them, and the significance of knowing (and living up to that knowledge) that they are daughters of our Heavenly Father.
It was a powerful meeting. I left feeling edified and strengthened by these young ladies. As soon as I heard what song they would be singing, I perked up.
This song has been special to me for a long time. As a teenager, I struggled to know and understand my individual worth. I confused worldly attention and worldly desires as the things I was looking for and the things I needed in life.
It took me several years of heartache and struggle to realize that the things that will bring me true happiness are not of the world but are of God. It was those things that my wonderful, patient parents taught and encouraged me to truly learn for myself to be true. It's been through the Atonement that I've come to truly know my Heavenly Father, my Savior and the path that they would have me follow.
Some may confuse following or living the Gospel as a restrictive lifestyle but I have found that that is simply untrue.
I am a daughter of God. He loves me and wants me to be happy. All that He has done, does and will do is for me. His way is the way to happiness.
He is my King and my Father.
And I am His daughter.
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