For the Strength of Youth
Connect with … Lucas G. from Chile
For the Strength of Youth June 2026


Digital Only: Connect

Lucas G.

14, Los Lagos, Chile

young man

Photograph by Niko Serey

I went recently with a friend to play football [soccer]. His mom was there, and out of the blue she said, “You know what? I want to join a church.” But she didn’t know which one. And I thought, “Wow! Here I am, so I’ll see what I can do.” And so I seized the moment.

I told her a bit about Joseph Smith, that he didn’t know which church to join as well and that he prayed and received an answer. I left her an invitation to pray, too. She said she felt like we were there, at that precise moment, to tell her that. I also felt like I was where I needed to be.

We are Heavenly Father’s children. He loves us and everyone in the world.