Labels Don't Matter and We're All Made of the Same Stuff

     Labels don't matter. Did you read that right? I'll say it again. Labels don't matter and stereotypes are overrated. So, guess what that means? Your worth is NOT defined by what the world labels you! Because at the end of the day, we're all people with emotional and physical needs and we're all made out of the same stuff. Okay?

     Remember how I said we're all made out of the same stuff? Guess what else? We're all sons and daughters of God who loves us and knows us all INDIVIDUALLY! He understands the challenges you face in this life, and because of this you are NEVER alone even when you think you are. You are NEVER alone.

     I don't normally do this, because of the touchiness of it, but I recently saw some talk about something Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in his best wisdom and guidance by the Spirit to answer a question submitted by a member belonging to the faith. Because of the delicateness of the subject matter Elder Bednar took his time in responding to the question.
     Some of the comments left complained that Elder Bednar was saying that homosexuality is not a real thing that affects some people.

This is by no means what he was saying or implying.

     He says straight from the beginning, "We are not defined by sexual attraction. We are not defined by sexual behavior. We are sons and daughters of God."

     This means ALL of us. I don't mean a faved few, or only those that went to an Ivy League university. I mean ALL of us! Regardless of any label of race, religion or orientation. ALL of us are sons and daughters of God and He loves us ALL infinitely without end, and that love is unchanging.

     Elder Bednar was simply driving home the FACT that regardless of whatever anyone or anything is this world may call you, you are a beloved son or daughter of Heavenly Father and He loves you because you are His child.

     Pres. Dieter F. Uchdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said:

"He is not waiting to love you until you have overcome your weaknesses and bad habits. He loves you today with a full understanding of your struggles. He is aware that you reach up to Him in heartfelt and hopeful prayer. He knows of the times you have held onto the fading light and believed—even in the midst of growing darkness. He knows of your sufferings. He knows of your remorse for the times you have fallen short or failed. And still He loves you.”

     Heavenly Father's love for His children is infinite and unchanging no matter who you are, or who someone else thinks you are. Your value is immeasurable and eternal.

     You are the child of the most powerful and omnipotent Being in the Universe and He loves you! Remember that!

     I know this to be true as I know that the leaders of this Church are called of God and inspired by divine guidance to lead His children today.

Jess