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How Do You Feel God’s Love? Answers from Youth
For the Strength of Youth August 2025


How Do You Feel God’s Love?

Answers from Youth

Youth share some ways they sense Heavenly Father’s love in their lives.

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Illustrations by Emily Jones

Church

“Going to church and making sacred covenants.”

Jasmine V., 20, Cebu, Philippines

“Going to church and conducting in Young Women classes!”

Adriana P., 13, Virginia, USA

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Other Gatherings

“Through going to seminary and learning more about Jesus Christ!”

Rebekah C., 16, Washington, USA

“By going to youth gatherings like Young Women camp, FSY, and youth conference.”

Sophia C., 15, California, USA

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Service

“When I am kind to, help, and serve others, I feel God’s love for them and just a fraction of how much He loves me.”

Naomi W., 17, New York, USA

“When I serve others, it allows me to act more like Him.”

RJ E., 17, North Carolina, USA

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Gratitude

“By seeing small, everyday miracles that He has given me.”

Sydney V., 15, Texas, USA

“When something goes right in my life that I couldn’t have done alone.”

Abby H., 17, Utah, USA

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Nature

“In quiet, outdoor places.”

Katie G., 17, Idaho, USA

“Peaceful evenings in the car with the windows down.”

Karli S., 16, Utah, USA

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The Temple

“I feel it every time I’m at the temple! I know that the temple is the house of the Lord.”

Luiza M., 16, Federal District, Brazil

“Every time I go to the temple, I feel peace and love from our Heavenly Father.”

Alice O., 18, Alto Paraná, Paraguay

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Gospel Study

“Talking about the scriptures with my family.”

Rose J., 15, Lisburn and Castlereagh District, Northern Ireland

“Listening to general conference talks.”

Elijah B., 16, Oregon, USA

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Prayer

“Through the peace and warmth He gives me whenever I pray for His help.”

Eli W., 16, Maine, USA

“Through praying for others.”

Alexia D., 17, Utah, USA

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Music

“Through music! Its beauty reminds me of the beauty of God and the grace He shows us.”

Tessa L., 18, New Mexico, USA

“I feel God’s love listening to the StrivetoBe music!”

Ava C., 17, California, USA

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Other People

“When I am having a bad day and God sends me a little message through someone else.”

Victoria R., 15, Utah, USA

“I feel God’s love when I’m with the people I love most!”

Kylie T., 17, Idaho, USA