What a simple, yet profound statement. He doesn't just love me, he loves you, and every other breathing thing in this world. That is a magnificent kind of love. Sometimes we forget he is there and loves us.
One of my favorite Primary Songs is "My Heavenly Father Loves Me." I have sang this song so many times. It helps me remember. Remember I am loved and I am blessed. It reminds me of the love he has for all of his children. He didn't want us to have a dreary place to live. He gave us beauty in the flowers & trees, in children's laughter, music, sunsets and sunrises, meteor showers, animals, and the contrast of the earth. I could go on & on. I love to go to the mountains here and in Southern Utah to get immersed in the beauty and wonder of his creations. I want my children to see the beauty their Heavenly Father gave to them.
I have sang this song to my children from the time they were born. It started when Faith was so sick for the first part of her life. It was hard to leave her in someone else's care, but we couldn't be at the NICU 24 hrs a day. My sisters wanted to help. They sang Primary Songs into a recorder to make a tape for Faith. The NICU nurses played that tape when we were getting rest at night. They said she really responded well to it. And this was one of those songs. When I was with her I would sing to her. I loved singing "My Heavenly Father Loves Me" to her because it gave me peace to know we were loved and we would be OK. But I also loved the thought of her being able to live and to see the beautiful creations he has blessed us with. She did live. She is one of his creations and because he designed the body so intricately, her brain was able to adjust and other parts take over from the damage caused at birth. Miraculously she can see the beauty of the world, walk and run upon the grass when the dew is still fresh, hike up a mountain and see the sunset, laugh, talk and write stories of the world around us.
I pray we may remember our Father's love each time we see the beauty of a flower opening up in the morning, or the sun setting over the Mountains. When we hear laughter, or music fill our soul. When we are touched, hugged and loved by others. When we see he has blessed us with bodies that can explore the other creations he has given us.
"My Heavenly Father Loves Me" is one of my favorite songs, but this video has made me love it even more. The music and images are stunning. It is one of the best videos I have seen. I hope you will enjoy it as well.
