“2: My Foundation: Our Divine Identity and Purpose,” Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience (2020)
“2: My Foundation: Our Divine Identity and Purpose,” Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience
My Foundation: Our Divine Identity and Purpose—Maximum Time: 20 Minutes
Read:
The following statements by Church leaders:
“You are a child of God. He is the Father of your spirit. Spiritually you are of noble birth, the offspring of the King of Heaven. Fix that truth in your mind and hold to it” (Boyd K. Packer, “To Young Women and Men,” Ensign, May 1989, 54).
“Be careful how you characterize yourself. Don’t characterize or define yourself by some temporary quality. The only single quality that should characterize us is that we are a son or daughter of God. That fact transcends all other characteristics, including race, occupation, physical characteristics, honors, or even religious affiliation” (Dallin H. Oaks, “How to Define Yourself,” New Era, June 2013, 48).
“You are unique. One of a kind, made of the eternal intelligence which gives you claim upon eternal life.
“Let there be no question in your mind about your value as an individual. The whole intent of the gospel plan is to provide an opportunity for each of you to reach your fullest potential, which is eternal progression and the possibility of godhood” (Spencer W. Kimball, “Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters,” Ensign, Nov. 1978, 105).
Discuss:
Why is remembering our true identity and potential so important?
Read:
“We cannot gauge the worth of another soul any more than we can measure the span of the universe. Every person we meet is a VIP to our Heavenly Father. Once we understand that, we can begin to understand how we should treat our fellowmen” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “You Are My Hands,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 69).
Discuss:
Why is it important to see others as God sees them? How can we develop this spiritual gift?
Commit:
I will identify one way to remember my divine identity this week.