Earthly Father, Heavenly Father

www.mormonchann... - Men on Earth have the opportunity to become fathers and experience some of the same joys that our Heavenly Father feels for us. Fatherhood is a divine responsibility to be cherished.
I'm awake. I remember Him. I gaze upon them before I part. They lie in their bed, unaware of me watching. I leave, they sleep. The small home I help provide is their world. They play, they explore, learning to move, to feel, to see, to know, not once thinking how it all came to be. Crayons, toys, books; it's all for them. The fridge opens, the pantry exposed, they expect food to be there. Not a thought, not a doubt, just hunger. Cereal, milk, yogurt, messy fingers, messy faces, all fed. Tummies are full. Now it's nap time. My wife likes nap time. Once again, they lay in the comfort we provide.
All while I work, I'm far, but close; always thinking of them. My phone rings, I only hear breathing. I smile; my wife's phone is now missing. I do it all for them. I work, that they may grow. They trust so deeply; how I yearn to do the same. They see so little of how it all came to be, never questioning, only trusting. I come home; two-second hugs. Now I'm a horse. We eat dinner, brush teeth. Jammy time. Finally, it's bed time. Once again, they lay their heads on the pillows we provide. I will be their protector. I will be their gentle friend. I will be my wife's faithful husband. I am a father, I am also a son. And while I may not understand all that He does for me, I do know that all that I am, and all that I have is because He's a father to me. I now stand, very aware, of how it all came to be.
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[@rottiemama6]

I'm not Mormon. However, I grew up with the families of two good friends whom are. And although my family are not members of your church... My parents set amazing examples of what a mother and fathers roles are and installed values and morals in my brother and I so that when we had our kids we now are passing the same ones on to them. I appreciate this video and the message it's sending. If only everyone on earth were on board with it... Oh, what a world it would be. Thanks for sharing! 💜

[@spencerjohnson9368]

Laurie Watkins I loved to here your story. Thanks for sharing and I wish you the besr of luck.

[@johnwhitebull6016]

People do not have to be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to be a honorable mothers or Fathers. Great work on passing good values on

[@brycebeard7503]

Laurie, I saw your comment after the video and it caught my attention that you were not a member. Maybe you have been invited to learn before but I just want to share some truths with you and see if you are interested in learning more? It sounds like you were raised right and are seeking to raise your family right. There is a quote from Elder L. Tom Perry. It says "Family is the center of life and is the key to eternal happiness." God wants his children to come home, all of us. The gospel of Jesus Christ taught in his restored church teaches that family relationships can continue after this life. In order for this to happen we live God's teachings. He teaches us that we need to be bound together by his power in his house and live worthy of that binding. This happens in his house, his Temples. God wants this for all of his children. I just want to share that with you. If it rings true or you are interested in learning more I'd be happy to help you get in contact with some young disciples of Christ that are currently dedicating their life to share his gospel with others like you. Hopefully this message isn't too random for you haha. I had just watched the video and saw your comment underneath and thought I'd share.

[@maliaiketau8305]

@@johnwhitebull6016 bb

[@jahrasta4907]

Being a father inspired me to reconcile with our Father. I've been less active for 23 years and the Lord has now called me back, so we can raise our small children in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@carolswarbrick1722]

I am so thrilled you have come back. I feel for you. It is a blessed church. You get peace and PRIVILEGES the world can never imagine...xxxx 🇬🇧

[@skylarhylian985]

Welcome back! 😁 our father is thrilled!

[@RAF71chingachgook]

"I now stand very aware of how it all came to be" :) Behind the riddle of the universe stands a family. We are that family.

[@jgates1027]

...both here and in the previous life and then in the after life. It is the wonder of it all.

[@pdmaloy]

So beautifully said.

[@crochetmom5]

THIS is how real father's are! They are not the bumbling fools presented to us every single day on television, in ads, etc! Stand up and be REAL MEN! Be REAL FATHERS! Provide and protect and love!

[@Tails92Halcmm]

It true. Fatherhood is a sacred calling.

[@ItsJustSherirea]

I wish I had a physical father 😔

[@icarus7552]

@@ItsJustSherirea sending love to you sister

[@letsjustdirtbike]

@@ItsJustSherirea You have your Heavenly Father, who loves you so dearly. ❤ I know that it just isn’t the same as a physical father, and my heart hurts for you that you don’t have that. But I know that Heavenly Father loves you and he will bless you with what you didn’t receive from your physical father, if he already hasn’t. I hope you are happy and well in your life. You deserve that! ❤

[@scotthodges5993]

I am not Mormon. I have known quite a few, and every one of them has been good and decent people. I have tried hard to instill the morals and values my folks taught me. I have 5 kids,4 daughters, and the youngest is my son. The other day I was sitting in the office of my vocational rehab specialist when my second oldest (20) called. I had to put her on speaker phone As she talked she told me how they knew right from wrong. How to act. To be friendly,truthful,help others, and in general be good and decent people. She went on to say that she now understood why I was tough on them and never waivering in my rules, procedures and discipline. The tears ran down my face as she told me she loved me and thanked me for being a good dad. I looked around and everyone in earshot was looking at me and listening to Liberty on the phone. Many were tearing up as well. I felt so proud, and so humbled at the same time.She said so many things that 20 yr. olds dont say to fathers. HAPPY FATHERS DAY

[@carolgillespie6339]

You have obviously taught them well and more by your example than you could ever imagine. Happy Father's Day!

[@leahtiberius1470]

This touches my heart deeply. It makes me feel more fulfilled as a mother and hopefully, some day again, as a wife. This is what life is all about. Husband and wife, Fathers and mothers, building together, all of us together, generation upon generation, for time and all eternity.

[@coinages87]

For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like angels in heaven. Mark 12:25

[@jacoborchard7295]

+Caleb Smith "When they Raise from the Dead they are not married" this life is the time for marriages and sealing to be performed;)

[@bravoalphahk]

@@coinages87 For these angels did not abide my law; therefore, they cannot be enlarged, but remain separately and singly, without exaltation, in their saved condition, to all eternity... (D&C 132:17) For he who is not able to abide the law of a celestial kingdom cannot abide a celestial glory. (D&C 88:22) For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept. But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; and they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. (Mark 10:5-9) Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. (Matthew 18:18) And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. (Genesis 2:18) Stop preaching that men and women will become hermaphrodites in heaven.

[@charleedoessolarmaintenain9149]

“I’m far, But close. Always thinking of them” Thank you HF.

[@francodelarosa5646]

I am a newly called father of an amazing baby boy! Thank you, Heavenly Father!

[@joeljudkins9552]

As a father, as a son and as a child of God, I love this on so many levels.

[@davidglover5255]

I love Heavenly Father.

[@NickNewman]

This video gets my heart pounding so much. I'm a laid-off dad of 2. I ache to be that provider once again. At the same time, it's really gotten me thinking about the true Provider. What has he done in our lives that we don't know about? Makes me more grateful.

[@CaptainMoroni1979]

I can't help but have tears each time I watch this as I think about just how involved our Heavenly Father is in our lives, and how much we are not even aware of it, and how He expects us, as fathers, to be with His other precious children that He has given us Earthly care over. This video is one of my all-time favorites.

[@stephenhilton2569]

Love it, thanks!

[@sherrisorensen6326]

I have been a stay at home mother for over 30 years, my husband works so hard for us, I know as our children have grown we have not done it alone ,But with the help of our Heavenly father. I am older and as I look back I do not have to look far to see so many blessings that Heavenly father has given me

[@deefranklinsanchez6485]

Same here brother. This video reminds me to strive to be better as a husband, a father, and as a son of Our Heavenly Father.

[@ReadBrothersTV]

One of my favorite mormon messages.

[@Ichjanik]

"I will be their protector, I will be their gentle friend." No words to describe how meaningful this video is to me. So inspiring,so beautiful.

[@bradyoakey8802]

"I will be my wife's faithful husband"

[@GlennPearsonDIY]

These Mormon Messages from this time were the best. Love going back and watching them.

[@NiminaeOld]

For all those who don't have the perfect home life (myself being among them) we can always remember that God is our father, and he will provide for us when none other will. He will take care of us, if we let him. And then we'll be fathers and mothers ourselves and we'll have the responsibility and opportunity to be the provider, and give our kids what we never had.

[@michaellawrence9209]

I have struggled with feelings of regret for not being able to spend much time with my kids while they grew up. I was trying desperately to get my business off the ground and provide. I wanted to spend more time with my kids, but could not. I guess that was my job, my role. This video helps resolve those feelings so I can get past this and move on. Thank you.

[@BAR787]

This should be a commercial during the Superbowl! What an impact.

[@kelleenchapman5620]

Very powerful reminder of all that our Heavenly Father and earthly father's have done and continue to do for us.

[@ZoeySilence]

I come from a broken family, parents separated and my father abusive. I grew up thinking I was nothing. That was, until I learned about the church. At the age of 17 I was baptized . Now, only a year later, I am happy and can't wait for one day to get married in the Temple and to have a husband who loves our kids dearly. This church is true, that I strongly believe in. I know now that I am a daughter of God and that he loves me. Without this church I might be lost, but I am not. Amen

[@cherylduxbury9629]

This video gets me every time! It not only deeply touches my heart as a parent, but especially touches me as it helps remind me of just how much God loves me and ALL of us...and it helps brings me closer to God...my Heavenly Father!!!

[@sonik954]

A beautiful reminder of the amazing priviledge and responsibility we have as fathers and the role we have in our Heavenly Father's plan.

[@TaylorWall]

I saw this video in Institute class at UWSP, and though I am not a father yet, I hope to aspire to be as good as the one depicted in this video: Providing for a family, caring for children, and being loyal to one's wife.

[@bravoalphahk]

How's it turning out?

This is one of the best videos the Church has ever made. It´s so inspiring, so true. It makes us desire to be a better father, a better husband, a better person, it makes me value everything my dad has made for me, and it helps me understand the role that Heavenly Father has in my life.

[@tjpapas8398]

AMAZING text/scenes/music ! Blessed be the makers of it and Blessed be the LDS Church !

[@jkctucker]

I watch this video every Father's day and love it more and more every year. Thank you for this content.

[@gordonbarnes3541]

I love Mormon Messages! The Church is true!

[@Abelhawk]

I can't think of a single question in religion that doesn't tie back to God being our Father, and loving us as his children. Being a relatively new dad of a 7-month-old girl, I can start to compare with the love and sometimes worry God can have for us. I hope we can all make it back home to Him someday.

[@timothywhalen8694]

This is totally amazing, If every father on earth understood this concept, what an earth it would be.

[@elesha76]

I'm not Mormon but I love these adds. Dads who work hard for their family's are the best!

[@taylor-sanchez]

I used this so many times on my mission!!! I love this video so much and it makes me so happy

[@eduardoseganti6933]

Im so Grateful for This message!!! I love my Father here on Earth, I love my Heavenly Father !!! Im trying to be LIKE THEM as a Father to my daughter!!!

[@emilytaylor2023]

One of my favorites--beautiful illustration of God's love for us as our father.

[@classicschooler]

That was truly beautiful. I love the reminders of how important fathers are to their children, and that when the job is done right, they don't notice.

[@junkchic]

This IS my favorite Mormon Message of a long list of great ones!!!. How is it you produce something that touches me so deeply without being pandering. This exceptional - really is. The 'story' told through narration, visuals, and the music - just really powerful. Thank you for your talents that bless the lives of so many. The one makes me want to be the best father possible.

[@TheNumberScott]

I think in this case, the questioning is more synonymous with doubting than curiosity. The children do not doubt that they will be provided for. They do not worry about having food or a bed to sleep in. Almost to the point of taking it for granted. Just like us and this amazing world we've been given.

[@metaltrekman]

What a wonderful video. And you dont have to be a Mormon to feel this and believe this. Im not and I do. It pulls at my heart it touches my soul, I cry, I smile. I live & I love. Thank You God, Thank You Father for giving me what I have and always being here with me and mine. :)

[@nolanfoley5718]

I LOVE CHRIST AND THE GOSPEL!!

[@littlegirlthatsabrightflam8845]

Thomas Foley same! I LOVE JESUS AND THE RESTORED GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST!! I LOVE THAT HE DIED FOR YOU AND ME AND EVERYONE. INCLUDEING PEOPLE WHOM ARE NASTY AND MEAN. JESUS DIED FOR THEM TOO!! HE DIED SO ALL OF US COULD BE TOGETHER FOREVER!

[@iliaviwara1442]

This is truly inspirational..... as a young man it will be something I will strive to be.

[@samsh.7094]

155 people haven't quite understood the blessings of righteous fatherhood.

[@jgates1027]

And today (Dec 27, 2019) there are 207 people out of 1,027,686 views who DISLIKE this message. Thank goodness they aren't a majority.

[@mussaw81]

Wow. I'm watching this for the 4th time with my little girl. Makes me cry tears of thankfulness and joy.

[@dianacolombia2011]

It´s really a blessing to be parents of these tiny little children of God on earth and learn a lot from her tender example.

[@DerekGurr]

I love the part at 2:33 where the child peeks into his parents' room and catches them praying together. I feel blessed that I was able to see my own parents engaging in acts of faith like that. The example of my parents really helped to mold me into who I am. I am also grateful for a Heavenly Father whose blessings I might not always be aware of but whose love for me is infinite.

[@RickymonTero]

I cant get tired of watching this again and again...

[@shonntanner9770]

The greatest blessing in my life has been to be a father.

[@payothemayo138]

Thanks you lord for everything GLORY TO GOD OUR FATHER✝️🙏😌

[@tiffanystephens8546]

This video is amazing. I know my Heavenly Father truly does watch over me constantly. I am His child. I know that the love He has for each and everyone of us as His children is beyond our comprehension. I will put all my trust and faith in my Heavenly Father.

[@davidglover5255]

It is a great blessing to know I can trust Him. He will not ever lead me astray. I love, Thee Father.

[@edalshacim]

This all makes me think how grateful I am to belong to a church that helps the down trodden, lifts the weary, clothes the naked, feeds the hungry, and spreads peace and love throughout the world and has the means to do it. I need to always be positive and have faith and do my part so that our Heavenly Father can bless others through me.

[@maryanne8395]

Probably the most beautiful message I've ever seen, with a message for everyone. There is no love like our heavenly Father's love. God bless you all

[@ggmmss12343]

i love our Father in Heaven......thank for all you do for me

[@danielwolfertz6167]

I was moved! My Earthly Father is definitely the greatest example of what our Heavenly Father must be like. He has sacrificed everything for us his kids, taught us how to love, work and respect our Mother and Sisters. All of this accomplished, while defending and fighting for our freedoms. I am eternally grateful for Fathers and Mothers.

[@wwjdrola]

This is one of my favorite videos!!! First time watching this was on my mission. It's so simple yet sooo powerful.... love the spirit it brings to me. ❤

[@veldaboekweg7498]

What a beautiful presentation of real fatherhood. We are so blessed to know the reason for our creation.!! our purpose in life--to become like our Father and mother in Heaven!

[@fegodev]

I love to be a Mormon :-) A family guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ is the best, is the most secure refuge against the bad things of the world.

[@gabrielarivas586]

I’m Mormon, but my family was never like this. My father is a deadbeat dad while my mother was a strong example. I made a pact with myself to give my children a better life than the one I had. Anyway, I seeked a man not a boy. I have a amazing man that provides for us, faithful, loyal, honest and funny. He worships me and loves our baby. My mother says “you chose a good man”. She wishes she would have done the same.

[@schwieds]

This one strikes a close chord in me. Why I do what it is I do everyday and am very grateful to be doing it everyday!

[@craigsr5]

I have watched this over and over with gratitude for my husband and my own father who work tirelessly for their families. What good men these fathers are. They do it all quietly, with love, for us.

[@alexdodge8186]

Thank you :D I love it when non-Mormon's can watch these without being negative.

[@841577]

I LOVE Mormon Messages and I love being part of Christ's True Church....The Church of Jesus Christ Of Later Day Saints.

[@davidglover5255]

I thank Thee Heavenly Father, for being my Eternal Father. I love Thee.

[@Peachy4kleen]

As a son of a loving earthly father I had some comprehension of my Father in Heaven's love. Now that I'm a father of thee sons I comprehend it even more. This video grants further comprehension. I love it!!

[@ruthiechan]

I have learned much about our Heavenly Parents after being a mother. This was a great video. Very moving. I hope to see one like this about motherhood as well.

[@journey624]

Come on guys - let's all STAND UP and be Men - that is true definition of 'hero'. This video is so inspiring to me as a father. Every time I watch it I want to be a better father AND husband

[@lyndsiemmiles]

This brings me to tears every time. This is noble Fatherhood.

[@katewalter7043]

Thanks to all the wonderful men in my life who nurture, protect, provide, encourage, uplift and are just so....constant.

[@vloxscybugatti]

My hart touch's this beautiful and peaceful video thanku Jesus I love u so much thank u thank u

[@luisfgarcia1089]

I love the part in witch are kids love and trust us so deeply without questioning anything, that's how I feel about my heavenly father.

[@Sagebrush49]

Very touching for someone who has been a father and is now a grandfather.

[@christophermorris9209]

May we all as men remember what it is that makes us men of God and lead by example focus on that which matters most let not problems to solve today overtake that which is in front of us remember the blessings we seek that are sent to us by heavenly father are in the here and now and every single precious moment in the name of jesus christ.amen

[@benchiluvs]

As our Earthly Father provides for our temporal needs, cares and think about us, our earthly father who is our protector, friend and faithful husband to my mum is highly subjected to our Heavenly Father who cares more for us all, think and cares for us all and Our Heavenly Father is more happier when we return to him.

[@ArtFr3ak]

Such a beautiful and heart warming video/message. I love it! I've seen this about 10 times now. I can't help but tear up every time. Thank you, Dad - for all that you do. Thank Heavenly Father - for all that you do...especially giving me my dad :) HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all fathers out there!!

[@JF14Official]

God Is Amazing!!!

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

This video is peace to my soul. I have watched it many times. I never had a good example growing up. This was one of the examples that showed me a better way.

[@jessiolson1098]

I love this. What a beautiful way to make the connection between your own role as a parent and that of our Heavenly Father.

[@donleavitt21]

Makes you think and appreciate the responsibility of being a father.

[@aileeneduria3353]

the church is true..i am very thankful for the gospel that i have in my life....

[@TheJessieRoseLife]

Cant believe this is almost a year old time is flying by really love this shows how heavenly father looks after us x

[@ursula427]

I don't have yet my own family but still happy and striving to learn, grow and doing what is right to become more strong and feel the true happiness with the Gospel. I feel great for those members who have their own family, giving full time for their own kids. I really love this video. The role of a father and a mother is an Eternal. Families Can Be Together Forever!

[@DennyBird]

This is a great video which reminded me that although I am often away from my family they are still in my heart. Everything I do is for them and others I care about, just like our Heavenly Father. There is so much to learn!

[@GabrielPerezHouseAgentUtah]

What a simple an powerful message and reminder who I am and how grateful I am for being a Father. the true I am so far from what our HF model is, however I am so proud of being choose to be a Father.

[@cesare.guillen4435]

True...good men and women working TOGETHER for the betterment of our families and our civilization.

[@jeanniewsteve]

I loved this.. it brought a tear to my eye.. Fathers play an important role in the divine plan of our Father in Heaven. How wonderful it is for children to have that security.

[@karenhenderson5335]

What a beautiful example what an earthly father should be. Thankful that we have a loving Heavenly Father who also loves us. Just as our earthly father does.

[@aprildawnibo4479]

very true.. very beautiful.. I love my Heavenly Father.. He does notice us. He is closer to us than we ever thought.

[@SHYVER545]

as a single father with 3 living at homw with me. i know how much my father in heaven loves me and those that are arround me. for i have being blessed and thouhg life is not easy i know without a thouhg in my heart that at the end life will be worth it., as long as i continue to do what he espect of me. and beyond this remporal life i know he will provide for me and for my children. to be able to enter back to his precense. for that and for it all, i thank thee father.

[@ricksfamilystation8873]

I feel like I can relate with this video. My family mean so much to me. I go to work each day to provide for their needs. I look forward to seeing my wife and child at the end of the day. I am grateful to the great God of Heaven for providing me with the opportunity to experience the joy's and blessings of being a Father.

[@JaryWelker]

Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers out there.....We are Fathers because we were first Sons to an Eternal Father. How grateful I am that I am a Father to my children and a son to my Earthly Father and my Eternal, Heavenly Father.

[@itzycruz6973]

When i saw this video i could understand a little more the love our Heavenly Father has for me and helps know what kind of mommy i must to be.

[@KathrynSkaggs]

This is such a powerful message to all men. If every man could know, and understand, the important role of father in the lives of children, and not allow the world to diminish or undervalue, literally, this birthright of every child -- how wonderful would that be to see them step up and take their place as husbands, providers and dads. Men, we need you!

[@lovemylife10]

I'm not a crier...this one left me with tears. I have this caliber of husband and I am grateful everyday for him.

[@gregandrew8596]

A faithful Father is a Faithful Husband!

[@sariahbushnell5206]

The thing I love about this video is how you have to watch it twice, the two perspectives. Heavenly Fathers view, and in mortality of a fathers view. Love this.

[@MFeriante]

children are innocent and trusting of their parents by nature because they know their parents love them. learning to trust in our heavenly parents brings tremendous guidance and blessings and allows you to feel their love for you.

[@coachm9766]

I love these they make me cry.. i don't know why but in like a good way i think..

[@benperkins7135]

I loved this it's almost everything a good Father does and feels throughout every day . And it's the only thing that truly fulfills a mans soul felty yearnings.

[@matteo4895]

As a young man this is inspiratiolnal

[@alva35100]

Beautifully put and filmed. I liked it. I am a christian and my heavenly Father is all to me. I shall live with Him soon, how the world at large is missing out om our Heavenly Father. Pray that each one will meet Jesus and give their lives over to the way He has thought us to live through Him to the Father.

[@MakruTree]

I'm so glad to see the children have grown up so much. If you guys watch this then just to let you know this is Bill's and Lynne's youngest daughter. Just glad to know that you guys are doing good. Hope the children continue to grow well.

[@HyrumAnderson4337]

That's what I like about it, is those of us that don't have earthly fathers still have a Heavenly Father that loves and cares SO much for us. I am really sorry that you didn't have a father in your life, but I KNOW that Heavenly Father loves you SOO much!

[@hfc4d80]

Tones Bones- we very much believe they have a Father that loves them very much. I didn't have a earthly father, but I know I have one in heaven. God bless.