Becoming a Father

In this inspirational ode to parenthood, a father reflects back on the moment that changed his life forever-the day his daughter was born.
SUBSCRIBE to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: bit.ly/1M0iPwY
Facebook: / churchofjesuschrist
Twitter: ch_jesuschrist?la...
Instagram: / churchofjesuschrist
Website: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/i...

[@user-te3oh4nx5d]

It's a wonderful thing to be a dad.

[@blackjay5338]

I also divide my life with that moment when I became a dad, when I watched the birth of my daughter. A switch flipped in my mind and heart and I became a dad, never to be the same again.

[@JKinsman92]

I'm about to welcome my 4th child, my second son to the world. Every one has been a blessing to my life, each one a precious gift. Each one challenging in their own way, each demands something else I must develop and change in myself to be a better parent to them specifically. I don't feel like I'm good at that, but I'm trying. They're endlessly forgiving and at the end of the day just want to feel loved and have fun. Always give them plenty of both.

[@americanpatriot6938]

Tremendous

[@jerrynewberry5050]

I have 8 children and as a father, each and every one has been a blessing in my life. They have given my wife and I 23 grandchildren, and as of yesterday, we became great-granparents for the very first time.

[@rachelmartin3574]

Congratulations!!!

[@williamweigt7632]

How I envy you.

[@Shabbe02]

May i ask how old you are sir?

[@jebediahknight2724]

Beautiful!

[@juliamorano5721]

A wonderful reminder of our sane lifestyle. Thank you

[@glorynwankudu2498]

It is so very true, you would not really feel the magnitude of God's love until you have your own child. ...

[@alexandermuller950]

Amen Amen Amen holy Father ❤️

[@JosephLSSimpson]

I must be Heavenly Father’s favourite (after Christ) because He blessed my wife and I with a daughter in October 2020. I do not deserve her - or my wife, and am in awe that God would let a sinner like me have these precious and wonderful girls in my life ❤️

[@mpokameame6377]

Happy belated father's Day!👍🏽

[@timjacobsen3141]

I got sealed last December in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple at the age of 38. Being single for 17 years in the church heavily focused on eternal families was far from easy. 3 days ago on Fathers Day my wife told me she was pregnant. I am excited and terrified at the same time to be a father. I feel like this video was produced for me personally. I know that life may seem overwhelming as father but as long as I rely on my Father in Heaven, everything is going to just fine.

[@SharpLady53]

Congratulations! 🌈

[@Mtns175]

It's going to be incredible! Congratulations!

[@samuel.-3751]

¡Felicidades!

[@peace.love.n.blessings]

I was a first time father at 35, I got married 3 years ago. You will be just fine! Best experience of my life

[@animecreator3678]

That’s a brilliant story! I’m so happy for you!

[@nikhilsm5171]

Each baby is a special gift..

[@wojurera3131]

Still single and over 30 now, but I look forward to having a Family, I will watch over and Protect them like nothing else, I hope to be worthy of the blessing of having them when the time comes 🙏❤

[@CalledtoShare]

Awesome!

[@KSAalto]

I got sealed to my husband when I was 31 and he was 38. Sometimes the most beautiful things take time. We are glad we waited. We had our daughter a year later. She has definitely changed us❤ That's wonderful you are looking forward to that moment. The wait is completely worth it.

[@Baseballisbest67]

Heavy responsibility being dad. Nothing quiet like it.

[@gambent6853]

Having the opportunity to raise our little girl, and become a father has been the most profound blessing in my life. I love her in ways I have never experienced before, and she has helped me to understand my Heavenly Father's love for us a bit better. I am grateful for the gift of fatherhood in my life.

[@melaniemilby8115]

This is so beautiful and a perfect tribute to Fatherhood, Motherhood, and families! Nothing can replace these precious eternal gifts of love from heaven! Thanks for the perspective ❤️

[@jasonschlierman412]

I’m the proud father of a two-year-old, and he has totally changed my life forever! I see things differently now and suddenly things I once saw as important, I don’t anymore. My father sadly passed away about five years ago, but strangely since the birth of my son, I feel closer to my father than ever before. My grandfather too. I feel the weight of the generations of my family for the first time and I’ve never been more proud to be a link in that growing chain.

[@barrykelly2451]

Great message LDS. I remember how it changed my life and then I saw how it changed my daughter's life when she started her family. Peace and Grace.

[@emmanuelemmy1220]

God Grace Hallelujah 🙌🏻 God Bless You Family 😊

[@deanhodges2360]

I was alienated by my ex-wife and mother in law over the birth of both of my 2 children who were both born preterm. Being a father is very important to me emotionally and spiritually and I firmly believe it's important for sisters in the gospel to recognize the importance and love of a father.

[@sophieclinnick95]

Praying things work out for you

[@juanchoteado5046]

I welcomed my twin boys in February. Greatest miracle I could ever wish for, and more.

[@CalledtoShare]

Fatherhood is incredible. Fatherhood is hard. Fatherhood has a thousand ups. Fatherhood has a million downs. Fatherhood is a gift from God.

[@albertatundra]

Cracks me up that there is only a thousand up and a million downs. Fatherhood isn't that bad. Personally there are many more positive things than negative.

[@laurapaul8623]

We just need to trust the Lord!

[@albertatundra]

Totally missed the boat for Father's day. 3 days late. Great message though and absolutely true.

[@a.c.1877]

This would have broken my heart while I was suffering from infertility, loss after loss, and IVF. Our miracle baby will be born on Friday morning, so I find this bitter sweet as I think of what I would have felt, what I do feel, and what I will feel. It’s a complex emotion, but a beautifully done video, thank you

[@kathyp2197]

Congratulations on your miracle baby! I have several friends who have been in your shoes struggling with infertility. I pray your baby is born safe, healthy, and all goes well for you. Babies are such a miracle. I have one and a stepson-both whom I love with my entirety. I am a better person because of both my boys.

[@a.c.1877]

@@kathyp2197 Thank you!

[@cjohnson7287]

To the 5 people that dislike this video... I pray for you 🙏💝

[@tannerstokes633]

Being a father is a blessing I never knew I needed.

[@namegoeshere2903]

Just in time for Father's Day. 😬

[@morfunkelreviews9686]

Man, I can't wait, I'll be a dad in September this year , and I just can not wait.

[@enriquemora1027]

Congratulations

[@denniswilliamson6899]

Unforgettable!

[@fighterplayer1068]

niiiiice

[@cumorahwatson1967]

Congratulations 👏👋🎉💐 To you both. I hope all goes well🙏👍 God bless!

[@HumblyBlessed10]

Congratulations, all the best in the future to you and your family 🙂

[@amenwahid5668]

Brother in CHRIST, GOD Bless you and your family in JESUS HOLLY NAME. That is true GOD Loves us more than we love GOD. Just we don't understand it properly. Amen.

[@janellanderson3935]

We got a surprise as our 4th child joined the world on Father's Day. 5 weeks early. Currently in the NICU. With our 3 others with my parents and aunts, uncle's and cousins. 3, hours away. Our son is named after his grandpa's

[@TheJoshRockwell]

After 8 years of marriage. My wife and I are about to welcome our first child to the world in September. A little girl. I’m terrified, but so excited. So blessed that the Lord has chosen us to be parents after a fair while.

[@thomasandsheilarock5454]

Thank you for reminding me of my children, here and gone.

[@cumorahwatson1967]

Wonderful 😊

[@guardianangel9517]

That's an HONOR and most natural growth for you as a man. Congratulations 👍🏻🥳

[@anudinamanna1367]

Praise the lord

[@REDFANGDALLRED]

Nice video

[@xvsj-s2x]

Well Said ❤️

[@ckm6407]

God for you if you have a good dad. Reality is different.

[@Charleszzee]

Love it!

[@jesalobulabon3831]

❤️✨✨

[@MegWasHere2011]

Love it

[@MichaelJones-ke6fy]

What is it that prompts 8 people to dislike a video like this? Are these the soulless ones or just the heard hearted and stiff necked?

[@gracecupcake]

Beautiful video

[@sadafmahmood4494]

Congratulations. I am very happy for you. May Allah protect your family.

[@1900intz]

Beautiful post.

[@iwonanowakowska7455]

❤🕊❤

[@Horsehead147]

My story is a little different. I’ve struggled with persistent, clinical depression for about 12 years. When it first began, I was naive, and after many hard months, it waned. My daughter was conceived in this time, and was unfortunately born right after it came back. For her entire life, she’s only seen glimpses of who I am without the illness. And though I’ve been plagued throughout the past decade with suicidal ideation, I continue to hold on, for my daughter. Her mother and I were together for a long time, engaged even. But the depression took a toll on her and led her down a dark path of deception and infidelities. I thought the pain I knew before couldn’t get any worse, but after that, I wanted to die. I prayed to God to take my life. He did...and gave it to my daughter. I have persevered, and though I’ve been inactive since the age of 14, I’m happy to say, I’ve continued to hold on. To work on my faith. To make sure my daughter knows I love her and will not abandon her. And yesterday, on her 8th birthday, after much reflection, and working to live a better life, I had the honor to baptize her. Our kids are not just here to be taught. They are here to show us what pure, unconditional love is like. I was afraid of the toll my illness would have on my daughter. But she loves me, despite my struggles, despite my shortcomings. And I will continue to hold on, and guide her through the storms of life, as she has been my lighthouse in the seas of despair. I love her beyond words.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

@Horsehead, thank you for sharing your experience. We are so happy to hear that your daughter has helped to lighten your life, strengthen your faith, and helped you reach the point where you could baptize her.

[@Horsehead147]

@@churchofjesuschrist thank you!

[@loganadams155]

Moneys nothing more precious than a human life

[@haroldtakahashi8875]

💛...

[@loganadams155]

When your a father you need to take responsibility

[@marinagibbs3213]

The reason it has become cliche is because it is truth for so many people! The way your love for your wife has increased is just what my husband describes as his experience. A child changes you. How can they not? The experience of working together with the one you love, and with Heavenly Father, to bring one of His spirits into the world, is life changing in so many amazing, miraculous, earth shattering ways! We have had our lives changed six times.💚💗💙💜❤👣 It never becomes mundane to us. It remains amazing. We may not be the kind a of parents our Heavenly Parents are, but trying to raise our kids the way They want us to is just amazing and life changing. (And HARD. So worth it, though.)

[@user-tf2jt1vy3f]

And especially if it's a daughter! Much different radar than a son would have! Special creative little beings with the potential for furthering a society/population! But there buddy-Like John Kennedy said 'ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your Country'! So not what she does to you but what you do for/to her!

[@efraingutierrez1872]

My son was born last week and I couldn’t be there for him. My wife left me and it hurts that I can’t be a father.

[@drhapi5308]

Holy Cow this is real.

[@xlite4999]

So this is how it’s like to be a father… mhmm

[@CalledtoShare]

It absolutely is. - Father of 7

[@JACathcart5181]

It sure has been for me. - Father of 2 teenagers.

[@idawik7126]

i am brith in decmber to is a destiny

[@williamweigt7632]

So why didn’t this get posted for Fathers Day?

[@petmalutvninja8153]

Someday ill be a biological father

[@martinsanchez1474]

i wish i could agree with this video... infertility is hell