not forgotten

I'm trying to stop writing in the first person, but beg forgiveness this time. I like to go through these talks and liken them to myself. At first I wasn't sure what to think of Elder Ucktdorf. Over the years his kindness and wisdom has touched my heart and drawn me closer to God.

"God showed Moses the workmanship of His hands...[Moses] realized something that, in all his years in Pharaoh’s court, had never occurred to him before....“I know,” he said, 'that man is nothing.'...But even though man is nothing, it fills me with wonder and awe to think that 'the worth of souls is great in the sight of God.'...the glories and mysteries of infinite space and time are all built for the benefit of ordinary mortals like you and me. Our Heavenly Father created the universe that we might reach our potential as His sons and daughters...compared to God, man is nothing; yet we are everything to God..."

God knows me and loves me infinitely; I am precious and known. This knowledge is a precious gift for sometimes I feel utterly alone. Even though I'm just little me, I am equal to Kings, Queens, and all the great ones. I am important in the eyes of God. When others put on airs that they are above or better than me, I mustn't crawl away with my tail between my legs. Instead I should understand people can be tricked and fall victim to the sin of pride. Satan delights in 'puffing them up and encouraging them to believe in the fantasy of their own self-importance and invincibility.' I should smile and pray for them. And I should guard against becoming one of them.

When I feel lonely or misfit, I must remember I am not forgotten—especially by God. He wants me to do the best I can, incline my heart toward Him, and help those around me. My actions become a living witness of my faith in Him. If I do the best I can, all will be well.

I am not invisible to my Heavenly Father. He loves me, knows my heart, and understands my awkward acts of love and kindness. He sees my simple fidelity and faith. He has promised that I will not feel loneliness, sorrow, pain, or discouragement forever, since He will neither forget nor forsake my heart; it is inclined His.