This Month’s Theme: Valuing Your Divine Identity

Hello, friends!

As young adults, we face a barrage of messages from the world about who we are and how we should act. I’ve certainly faced moments where my decisions to live as a disciple of Christ are challenged by forces pulling me every which way.

Thankfully, we have inspired sources that remind us to focus on our divine heritage. Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught: “You really are [Heavenly Father’s] cherished daughter. You really are His precious son. And the path you are on is His plan of happiness.”

Prioritizing this message is crucial to finding your way in mortality. Elder Kearon teaches that it will “transform every aspect of your life.”

To help you focus more on your divine identity, here are some of the articles you can expect from young adults around the world this month:

• A missionary from Switzerland who received an unexpected call to her home country—and how that helped her connect with Heavenly Father

• What we can learn from people in the Old Testament about divine identity

• How Jesus Christ understands our struggles, even as a perfect Savior

• A star volleyball player from Hawaii who, when she was facing serious health challenges, learned to prioritize her divine identity over all other labels

We also have stories that are part of our ongoing series:

• From the Mission Field: How having a good attitude about new mission leaders can bless your missionary experience

• For Fathers of Young Children: Five tips from a new father to help any man preparing for the divine role he’ll play in his family

• I Believe: A young adult from Brazil whose covenants helped him connect to his divine identity

• Applying the Old Testament to Your Life: Two stories from Exodus that can help you understand how to overcome impossible odds

We hope these stories remind you of Heavenly Father’s perfect love for you and others. You have direct access to Him because you’re His, and He sent His Beloved Son to bring you home.

With love,

Kimmy Badal, Liahona Editorial Intern