Children of God

Why is it a big deal that we are children of God? This is something that we have learned at church since we were small. "I am a Child of God" is one of the first songs you learn as a child or convert. But what about it? Why is it so important? I don't get to physically see Him or hear His voice like an earthly father.

After talking with a few sisters in my ward, these are few ideas that can help us appreciate our divine heritage:

1. Since we are children of God, we also have the potential to become like Him. Because our Father in Heaven has eternal life and glory, we can inherit that since we are His children. He has perfect attributes such as charity, omniscience and omnipotence. Those are things that we can develop and will eventually achieve by His grace.

2. Eternal Life is a giant goal. It means perfection and glory without bound. How will I ever achieve that? Because God loves me as His daughter, He will help me. He wants me to achieve eternal life - that is why He sent His Son! With His loving help I can do anything.

3. My life is not perfect. I make mistakes all the time, and it makes me frustrated and sad. Yet because I am a daughter of God, I know that eventually I will be able to be perfect like Him. I must keep striving to do my best and learn from my mistakes.

4. Sometimes life is crazy, unpredictable or painful. But I know that God is in control. He has a master plan, and even though my life seems like havoc, the truth is that God has it all worked out. Everything will turn out alright, no matter what happens before then.