Divine Worth

The Beauty God Placed in You

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My Daily Musings-October 18th, 2026

“Like a butterfly that cannot see its own wings, you may not recognize the beauty God placed in you-but others can.”

I used to be very hard on myself, especially about my physical appearance. But I have learned over the last few years that my Heavenly Father created me the way I am for a reason. I should learn to love my outward appearance the way my Heavenly Father does. The outward appearance of a person doesn’t matter to Him. He loves us the way we are, the way He created us. A person’s outward appearance doesn’t determine their worth to Him. So we should love ourselves and not be hard on ourselves.

I love this quote because it’s true. A butterfly cannot see its own wings. The wings of a butterfly are so beautiful, possibly its most beautiful feature. I think it’s important to notice the good we see in others and tell them about it. They might not notice the good in themselves.

We should also give ourselves and others more grace and kindness because we are doing our best in our different circumstances. Our Heavenly Father loves us the way we are. But He also wants us to change and become better. That’s what this life is all about. He gives us so much grace and kindness. We should do the same for ourselves and others.

Have you ever had someone point out something good in you that you hadn’t recognized in yourself? How can you show yourself more grace and kindness while still working to become the person God wants you to be?

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When My Father Let Me Go

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Backstory

Since my birthday was yesterday, I was thinking about how many of my family and friends reached out to me and wished me a happy birthday. Then my mind went to my Heavenly Father. I could clearly picture in my mind that He was sitting down with me before I came to this earth. He told me that He would miss me so much but that it was His plan for me to come down so that I could have experiences that would help me learn and grow. He would wait patiently for the day when I would return to His presence.

When My Father Let Me Go

I could clearly picture in my mind,
My Heavenly Father looked so loving and kind.
He embraced me and we sat down under the moon
And He told me that I would be leaving Him soon.

He said that He would miss me so much
But I could always feel His loving touch.
He told me that I would soon be coming down to Earth,
And that I would take with me my divine worth.

He said that I would experience trials during my earth life,
That could cause me occasional strife.
But that those trials would help me learn and grow,
So that His love for me I could more deeply know.

He told me how much He loved me,
And that remembering His love would be the key.
As we embraced for the final time,
I told him not to worry and that I would be fine.

He would wait patiently for the day that I would return,
And for that moment, His fatherly heart would yearn.
If I missed Him, I could just kneel and pray,
And He would be there for me right away.

The Takeaway

I firmly believe that we are children of our Heavenly Father and that He loves us very much. He sent us down to Earth so we could learn and grow. He wants us to communicate with Him through prayer. He will be there for us whenever we need Him. I think that He yearns for the day when we will return to His presence after this life.

Have you ever pictured God watching over you through your life’s journey? What does it mean to you to know that He is always there, waiting for you to reach out to Him?

Watch the YouTube Short of me reading part of this post here:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/un5_vUbvcjU

Your Worth Has Not Changed

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My Daily Musings-September 11th, 2026

“Your value does not decrease because someone else cannot see your worth. God’s vision of you has not changed.”

The last few years, I have tried to not let other people’s opinions of me matter to my self-worth. But it’s hard sometimes. My family was discussing this topic Sunday on our weekly virtual call. Some of the women in my family concluded that it’s harder for women to not compare themselves to other women, and to not let other women’s opinions of them matter. My husband and my dad don’t worry about it.

But this quote is true. It really doesn’t matter what other people think of you. No matter what they think of you, it doesn’t decrease your worth. In our Heavenly Father’s eyes, we are all loved and valued deeply. He sees the best in each one of us. That’s amazing to me because He knows me the best. He knows my shortcomings, weaknesses, and sins. Yet He sees the best qualities in me. We should see each other through His heavenly eyes. We should look for the best qualities in others.

When I first started doing YouTube videos of myself singing and reading my poetry, I was worried about what other people would think of me when my hair was messy and I wasn’t at my best. But I felt a nudge from the Spirit to branch out and to get out of my comfort zone. I don’t think about my appearance now because I know I am supposed to share those videos. No matter what people think of me, hopefully they will be touched by my message.

How can we become better at seeing ourselves and others through Heavenly Father’s eyes? Have you ever had to remind yourself that someone else’s opinion doesn’t determine your worth?

Known, Created and Loved

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My Daily Musings-August 1st, 2026

I really like this quote by George MacDonald: “To have been thought about, born in God’s thought, and then made by God, is the dearest, grandest and most precious thing in all thinking.”

I think one reason this really resonated with me is because it made me think that my Heavenly Father loved me so much that He chose to create me, even with my faults and shortcomings. But He does love me so much, even though I have so many faults, that it’s overwhelming sometimes.

But I have always believed that my Heavenly Father created me because He loves me so much. He created each one of us because He loves us and we are so precious to Him, even with our many faults and failings. That’s miraculous to think about. He knows us better than anyone, better than we know ourselves, and He loves us more than anyone and more than we could ever imagine.

Have you ever stopped to think that God created you because He wanted you in the world? How does remembering that you were created by a loving God change the way you see yourself?

A Heart That Yearns For More

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Backstory:
I recently came across this quote by C.S. Lewis: "The fact that our heart yearns for something Earth can't supply is proof that Heaven must be our home." It made me think about how this world can meet many of our physical needs, yet our souls still long for something more. We can find peace and strength as we pray, worship, and draw closer to the Savior, but there remains a deep yearning that earthly things can never fully satisfy. Like the song Temporary Home reminds us, this world is not our forever home. Perhaps that longing in our hearts is God's gentle reminder that we were made for eternity. 

A Heart That Yearns For More

My dear and loving Father in Heaven,
I feel Your presence in my life without question.
I am human and I enjoy the material things of this earth,
That can satisfy me for just a moment because I am of divine worth.

Food and drink for my body are good for my health,
But they don’t satisfy my needs forever like spiritual wealth.
A nice home and car are good to have in this life,
But they don’t fill my needs and make me free from strife.

Knowledge and education are great for the mind,
But my spirit needs more understanding than I can find.
Success and accomplishments can help my worries cease,
But my spirit yearns for what only You can supply, and that’s peace.

My soul and spirit long to be by Your side again
To be in Your paradise and away from all the worries of men.
Please, Father, help me to enjoy my life every day,
And help me to be the best version of myself along the way.

When my time on this earth is done,
Please help me feel peace because of Your Beloved Son.
Sometimes I can’t wait for the Heavenly reunion ahead,
When I can embrace You again and my soul will finally be fed.

The Takeaway: If you've ever felt a longing that nothing in this world seems to satisfy, perhaps it isn't because something is missing from your life. Perhaps it's because God has placed eternity in your heart. Let that longing turn your thoughts toward Him and remind you that the best things are still to come. This earth may be our temporary home, but our forever home is with our Savior. 

Watch my YouTube short on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Z65CKiR4iFA