She looked me in the eyes, pointed, and said “You need to hear this!”

Did you watch general conference yesterday?  Do you remember sister Tamara W. Runia’s talk?  I don’t cry during general conference, but I couldn’t help myself during her speech.  It spoke to the place in me where I’ve been trying to speak to you.

My soul knew the truth of her words when she said that your worth is not tied to your obedience.  You are precious, treasured, and of infinite worth –always and no matter what.

When you think you’re not good enough, or when you believe you’ve gone too far down a remorseful path and are not worthy of God’s love… let me tell you, those are just thoughts.

And I love sister Runia for telling the whole world that, “You are not the words in your head”!

I thought her loving presentation went very well alongside Elder Patrick Kearon’s talk on receiving the gift of knowledge that “you are an actual child of God”.

I love his emphasis on inviting each of us to really take that in and deepen our understanding of what that literally means.

To me, it means that God has time for me.  He sees me and desires to help me.  He forgives me immediately.  He’s looking out for me.  He’s routing for me.

I used to tell myself things like “Ah, I know God loves me, but I’m sure He’s busy and doesn’t really have much interest in the insignificant details of my life”. 

But that all changed for me years ago when I helped a cute little lady in the Wal-Mart parking lot get into her car.  There wasn’t anything special about the events that occurred, but I cried buckets that day as I felt God’s love for both me and her, and everyone else.  It was the first time in my life when I realized that God truly does love me, know me, care about me, and have time for me.

Afterall, I am His daughter!

And you are His as well.

Do you know how special that is?  Do you receive the gift of knowing that, or do you block it with thoughts that you’re not good enough?

If there is anything blocking you from whole heartedly accepting and receiving this truth that you are God’s child, please stop reading this and email me right now!  (kayleen@takethewheelandfly.com)  I will help you!

God has time for you.  He loves you.  He knows you.  He desires to help you, and He wants you to succeed.  He supports you in your desires and dreams.  He sees you in your struggles and pains.  He is not too busy to reach out His loving hand and help you.

Ask Him.  Trust Him.  Let Him in.

Have confidence in His timing and in His pathway.  You will see that He is good above all measure.  He is a glorious genius, and you will marvel at His workmanship!

Keep record of the times you see His hand in your life -whether it be guidance, comfort, miracles, or blessings!  The more you look for it, the more you will see it.  And writing it down will be a gift to yourself when you can someday look back and see them all in one place!

You must know and believe that you are His, and He is yours.

I have personally seen His hand in my life.  Many times in simple ways, and a few times in jaw dropping, unbelievable ways.  And to the degree that I know He was the source of my miracles, I also know that I am not any more special or deserving than you.  I feel equal to you, and when I say ‘I know that He loves you as much as He loves me’, I truly  mean –I know it!

What more can I say?  I know this is all true and I testify of His perfect love.

What was your favorite talk this general conference?  Give me a quick summary in the comments! 

Empowering you to embrace your agency and liberate yourself through conscious choice!

If you want to feel God’s love and forgiveness, then love and forgive yourself first.

God supports you in your dreams and goals!  Think Bigger, and let Him guide you!

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