Here’s your daily dose of what matters most! Today, we celebrate mothers and all mother figures who exemplify the love of Jesus Christ. Who is a great example of motherhood in your life?
Scripture
Yea, and they did obey and observe to perform every word of command with exactness; yea, and even according to their faith it was done unto them; and I did remember the words which they said unto me that their mothers had taught them.—Alma 57:21
Quote
Motherhood is more than bearing children, though it is certainly that. It is the essence of who we are as women. It defines our very identity, our divine stature and nature, and the unique traits our Father gave us.—Sheri Dew
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This Day in Church History
1831: Joseph and Emma Smith adopt the twins of John and Julia Murdock. Julia Murdock died from childbirth, and Joseph and Emma had previously lost their own twins on April 30.
1895: After 66 days of deliberation, delegates to Utah’s constitutional convention sign the new Utah State Constitution, paving the way for statehood after waiting for more than 40 years.
1976: The Spain Barcelona Mission is organized.
1999: Ground is broken for the Baton Rouge Louisiana and Fiji Suva Temples.
Daily Question – Answer in the Comments
Who has been a beautiful example of motherhood in your life?
Further Reading
Aleah is a graduate of Southern Virginia University, where she studied English, Creative Writing, and Dance. She now works full time as a marketing and product manager, writer, and editor. She currently hosts the podcast “Single to the Glory” about singlehood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Aleah served a mission in California and loves baking, Lang Leav poetry, Gaynor Minden pointe shoes, and Bollywood movies.
