I Know That My Savior Loves Me

In 2000 author and composer Tami J. Creamer was asked to write a song about the Savior for a choir of Primary-aged children to sing at an upcoming stake conference. As Sister Creamer thought and prayed about this assignment, she reflected on the account of the resurrected Savior ministering to people in the Book of Mormon, blessing their little children “one by one” (3 Nephi 17:21). Those children had actually gathered around Jesus Christ and heard His voice.

Sister Creamer felt it was a great responsibility to create a song about the Savior. During the process of writing, she felt inspired to enlist the help of a longtime friend, Sister Derena A. Bell, with the lyrics. As they prayed about the song, they felt impressed to teach children that even though they might not see the Savior face to face, they can have a testimony of Him and feel His love. Together, Sister Creamer and Sister Bell crafted a text that allows children to bear testimony in simple language of the Savior’s love for them and their love for Him.

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Scriptures

Principles

Jesus Christ loves all children.
We can know that Jesus Christ is real even without seeing Him.
When we learn about Jesus Christ and His teachings, we can feel His love.

Questions to Ponder

What can you do to remember that Jesus Christ is real?
Where can you learn about Jesus Christ and His teachings?
What are some ways that you can follow Jesus Christ?

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Activities for Families

Help your children understand how much Jesus Christ loves them.
- As you listen to or sing the song together, show pictures of Jesus Christ with children, such as those in the Media Library. Then show a picture of the Savior blessing the Nephite children, and tell the story in your own words (see 3 Nephi 17:11–24). Invite family members to imagine being there with Him. Ask questions such as “How might you have felt if you were there with Jesus? What do you think He might have said to you? What would you have wanted to say to Him?”
- Invite your children to draw a picture of themselves with Jesus Christ. Share your testimony that the Savior knows them and loves them perfectly, just as He loved the children long ago.
Share what you know about the Savior. While playing with your child, take a moment to listen to or sing this song together. The lyrics highlight important truths we can know about the Savior, such as that He lives, He loves us, and He is always near. As you enjoy the music together, share with your child what you know and feel about Jesus Christ. Then invite your child to share what he or she knows about Him too.