I am a Child of God

I am a Child of God: CoG

Acts 17:28-29

Children of the most High                       Psalms 82:6

Obedience to Father of Spirits                Hebrews 12:9

Gifts for benefit to Children of God         D&C 46:26

Earth Created for the Lord’s Children     1 Nephi 17:36

All have same father                               Malachi 2:10

God tells Moses he is His son                Moses 1:1-4

Moses testifies of his divinity                   Moses 1:13

Sons and daughters unto God                D&C 76:24

ALL HUMAN BEINGS—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny.

                                The Family: A Proclamation to the World

Who are we? We are children of God.  Our potential is unlimited. Our inheritance is sacred. May we always honor that heritage—in every thought and deed.

                Russell M. Nelson, October 1998 General Conference

Here on earth, we identify ourselves in many different ways, including our place of birth, our nationality, and our language. Some even identify themselves by their occupation or their hobby. These earthly identities are not wrong unless they supersede or interfere with our eternal identity—that of being a son or a daughter of God…

We live in a world that can cause us to forget who we really are. The more distractions that surround us, the easier it is to treat casually, then ignore, and then forget our connection with God…

In today’s world, no matter where we live and no matter what our circumstances are, it is essential that our preeminent identity is as a child of God. Knowing that will allow our faith to flourish, will motivate our continual repentance, and will provide the strength to “be steadfast and immovable” throughout our mortal journey.

                Donald L. Hallstrom, April 2016 General Conferencce

We are sons and daughters of a living God, in whose image we have been created. Think of that: created in the image of God. We cannot sincerely hold this conviction without experiencing a profound new sense of strength and power.

                Thomas S. Monson, June 2010 First Pres. Message

If you really know that you are a child of God, you will also know that He expects much of you, His child. He will expect you to follow His teachings and the teachings of His dear Son, Jesus. He will expect you to be generous and kind to others. He will be offended if you swear or use foul language. He will be offended if you are dishonest in any way, if you should cheat or steal in the slightest. He will be happy if you remember the less fortunate in your prayers to Him. He will watch over you and guide you and protect you.

                Gordon B. Hinckley, April 2003 General Conference

Just think of it! Within every human body dwells a living spirit born to our loving, eternal heavenly parents.

                M. Russell Ballard, October 1978 General Conference