You are a child of God.
Heavenly Father is the Father of your spirit. He knows you, loves you, and wants you to know Him.
You can draw closer to Him as you learn about Him, pray to Him, follow Jesus Christ, and seek to live His gospel.
Hebrews 12:9 — God is the Father of our spirits.
Moses 1:39 — His work and glory is to bring to pass our immortality and eternal life.
Doctrine and Covenants 130:22 — The Father has a body of flesh and bones.
Heavenly Father loves His children.
He wants us to have enduring joy in this life and to receive the blessing of living with Him throughout eternity.
He prepared the plan of salvation and sent Jesus Christ to make eternal life possible for us.
“This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
— John 17:3
“Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.”
— Doctrine and Covenants 88:63
What is one thing you know about Heavenly Father that helps you want to come closer to Him?
God the Father
Gospel Topics Study Guide
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