Our True Identity

President Dieter Uchtdorf retells the story of the ugly duckling and urges us to reflect on who we really are-sons and daughters of a glorious Heavenly Father.
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[@skiptheboxingkangaroo]

How cool is it that the same God who created mountains, oceans, and galexies, and looked at you and said the world needed one of you too? :)

[@vivianhale3993]

Jackaroo Dundee! Thank you for that! I needed that today.. so thank you

[@aegontargaryen909]

This world needed my Autism. :)

[@chloemacdonald1892]

Aw, your comment made my day. Thanks!

[@bar3lyint3llig3nt7]

can I just say, I have been having a really hard time lately, and this really made my day. thank you so much. I really needed this.

[@lisacapra4602]

That is so incredibly nice. You kind of made me cry.

[@marbletravis]

Regardless of faith, this is something everyone should see!

[@katieboston7583]

No I'm not crying... JK *CRYING REALLY HARD* I LOVE PRESIDENT UCHTDORF💙💙

[@4pinky2011]

"I AM A CHILD OF GOD"

[@jpcodnia9133]

in my childhood I read the story many times, then forgot till today.. so powerful as a message! single father of only child who is now a young adult mild down syndrome girl... we know what rejection feels like and so the story struck a chord quite loudly and grabbed me...it really really makes me ask God to help us live more like normal families instead of resigning to only hope for good living in the next life (for us it's been like a carriage with a missing wheel)

[@tjferrer316]

i like him the he talk, the way he act , his voice is full of love and spirit that cames from our lord and touch to our heart.

[@mhegannisola1196]

Thank you President Uchtdorf

[@ZandFamily]

We love president Uchtdorf messages. We have heard the story of ugly duckling since our childhood and in this message president Uchtdort tells us the story from a very interesting perspective. We would like to let president Uchdorf know that our family has received his prayer.

[@carleyturley6987]

Absolutely love this video! When ever I’m having a hard time feeling good about my self I try to listen to this.

[@cassandrareyes9586]

I almost cried watching this video. I've always been hatin' myself because I look no beautiful. Many opportunities has passed and wasted because of the low self esteem that I have. Up until now, I keep on looking far beyond my worth.

[@lizadear28]

I could watch this over and over. Incredibly done!! We all are truly God's children trying to find our way.

[@latuhalatanu6359]

I am proud to be a morman

[@mormontube]

This message is so powerful and important, not only for the youth, but for everyone who wants to to learn something about himself. Thank you, Elder Uchtorf, and thank you for posting this video.

[@quantumwasabi]

Feeling so insecure... thanks so much for this! I'm so happy to have the Gospel in my life!

[@Happi.Hearts]

This brought me great joy and new meaning to my life this morning I hope it can do the same for you my google+ family.

[@taratara4092]

That's amazing! Thank U.

[@Happi.Hearts]

You're quite welcome, how are you doing Tara Tara

[@taratara4092]

Thank you,im okay,still exited with all ups and downs of the life...

[@Happi.Hearts]

That's good Tara Tara as you should even the down times have a lesson in it. I'm sorry I took so long to reply back. Have a bless day

[@taratara4092]

I know this fairytale since my childhood,but its good to be reminded some morals in nowadays...

[@ArielWolfer]

Fantastic message. The world is full of jerks who would put us down. This type of inspiration can help us see ourselves not as the world sees us, but as God sees us.

[@twinsong177]

I love how uplifting and sweet this message is.

[@kopecoraro]

Our True Identity.I am so thankful I know I am a Child of God.

[@Stuyboyz]

What a great message. Our Heavenly Father sent each of us, his children, down to earth to succeed in becoming like him. Let this be our excuse to avoid temptation, serve others, and keep his commandments, for this is our duty and identity as children of almighty God and I am grateful for this knowledge, which is provided by the standard works and modern prophets.

[@kamdynlarsen5842]

This is so inspirational, especially with the world today! I think it's important to remember that what the world wants, is if no consequential value to God.

[@lizeta8404]

Thank you Pte Uchtdorf. Every now an then I need to hear this.

[@audreymilitza9249]

All the people who pressed the thumbs down were crying so much that they pressed the wrong one.

[@sterling42]

AMEN!

[@countravioli2793]

I almost cried watching this. Thank you so much for this video

[@AmazonLPN]

This is a very powerful message that my teen daughter really needed to hear and I feel all of us need to hear at one point or another.

[@sarahnebeker4193]

I love this message because all LDS children are taught the song "I Am a Child of God" but we never really stop to think about what that really means and how that can impact us if we let it.

[@mailewarner5408]

I love this video so much because it reminds me that i am a daughter of a heavenly Father that loves for who I am and that he made me the way I am for a reason.

[@13evertomorrow]

amazing message. thank you, President Uchtdorf.

[@bernardmartinez5507]

"I am a true Son of Almighty GOD"

[@niamhmulligan5820]

Yes you are! And I'm a true Daughter of the Almighty God! 😀

[@supersonogirl]

But this works both ways! Once we understand who WE are, we have to recognize who others are as well. And need to do our best to be kind and patient... the way we want others to be to us! We're all children of the same Father, who loves all of us.

[@hinata8pamela]

Truly touching After I had watched this video I looked into my mirror and felt truly beautiful and joyful! God is always there to help you and to keep you in the right path and I speak from expirience when I say that when God looks at us he sees not a average and normal person but a beautiful and humble child.

[@kukusmiles]

I love this, it is so true. Only when we see ourselves and others as daughters and sons of God we experience for ourselves the pure, true Christ like love. I pray this for all!

[@pamweinberg1212]

I am so very Thankful for the wisdom that God has given to these great men. I hear the love and spirit every time. It has helped me dearly.

[@FASASUD]

When you really know who you are ... That knowledge changes everything! ... You will never be the same, because that knowledge, awakens the divine potential within you and lifts you up to fulfill the measure of your creation as a child of God.

[@Gangnamstylepsykpop]

I was meant to find this video right now. Amazing.

[@EthanMarston]

I was there when he first gave this talk. :D

[@jmckaskle]

I love the ugly duckling story. It denigrates an entire group through a contrived and unlikely scenario while teaching that self worth is entirely based on superficial appearance. What an amazing message.

[@rebeccasprol]

This is so tender to my heart.

[@lotus124U]

Love it

[@natashaphagwahkhan2049]

I love this

[@DefendingMormonism]

We have so much potential. It is through Jesus Christ that we can fulfill it.

[@safiyathisiswonderfulrabiu8483]

Thank you

[@jenluvjake]

why can't there be a "LOVE" button for videos

[@alessialynn7098]

They kinda do have a love but the thumbs. It mean if you like it or not so it is semi the same thing!

[@wxwxwx7777777]

You can't imagine how happy it makes me feel to trick or treat at his house and hear "Hallo... Haapy Haalowen in his German accent!! What a spiritual giant!!

[@aysiahbush2321]

amen

[@jenluvjake]

i love this talk SOOOO much. it is amazing! I love President Uchtdorf (and all the first presidency) he is so great :)

[@perseverancemajoni294]

so powerfull

[@benjamintorrie]

This is my most favourite film of all time. :,)

[@azlynrichards1379]

What I like to think is that we are like 20 dollar bills, no matter if we get crumpled up or if we are old we all are the same worth to our Heavenly Father, just like a 20 dollar bill we will get thrown around a get crumpled and stepped on but our Heavenly Father sees a perfect 20 dollar bill no matter what we do

[@sarah624]

No matter how many times I listen to this I cry

[@calituchi1]

I do wish I could see my true reflection. I shall try harder to seek guidance then! I am swan I am a swan I AM A SWAN!!!!

[@Zella456]

I love this Church. And I LOVE my Jesus. Utchdorf is so wonderful to be an instrument to share this important message.

[@pennybug12]

Such a great reminder. (I tend to forget this A LOT.) Love Pres Uchtdorf!

[@mariareginamarquezcristanb4738]

my favorite video .. i love president Dieter.. i know he is a special witness from God...

[@cambellvauru5475]

This Is very Inspiring to me"!

[@rrin_1]

This is beautiful and we can just feel his overwhelming love❤️ Thank you!!

[@calvinkeuter3899]

A great and uplifting video, thank you!

[@P3WNAGE]

Oh Ucthdorf, how you never cease to enlighten me with a smile, and the knowledge I have a God who loves me.

[@elisebeaman2713]

I love this man!

[@mckennak3523]

I love this talk

[@gar822]

Thankyou for this video... I love it!

[@Mateusjordao83]

great message

[@lovebugg327]

i love this video, and the way he tells the story is so touching

[@Brigmac47]

I love it!

[@CINJOR1]

How I love this video! is just so awesome!

[@amanda-leighplayerhall2748]

your my favorite

[@WhoanellyNone-bp4sk]

I've noticed those in our church tend to be really beautiful! Keep in mind those in magazines have been airbrushed!

[@sarahe840]

Beautiful and inspiring♥

[@RowUnbeat]

President Uchtdorf is awesome!

[@vanderley3]

Wow, this video really needs to be featured on youtube's mainpage...

[@lottasusimeri2583]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mugwhamp]

Simply brilliant and poignant.

[@vanderley3]

Amazing message.... so simple yet powerful.

[@amychappell4423]

I love it.

[@2010ebu]

i am thankful this message in then this Gospel

[@chloemacdonald1892]

0:20 - 28 is my favorite part.

[@DontGo7]

this is really truly, amazing ;) glad to be a part of this church!

[@crinibobini]

ahh! i love this! its soo ture.

[@helgacrawford2701]

Awesome video.

[@Babychick02able]

i love this video

[@ShannonAllAround]

I love this video. But remember, the ones who don't understand and put us down are children of Heavenly Father too. :)

[@leliamcnees5482]

I Love this video so much^_^

[@seaboundsquirrel3957]

AMAZING VID

[@jenluvjake]

who the heck disliked this!

[@jazz123214]

Those who have forgotten who they are ;)

[@mghcvb]

Beautuful :')

[@Peytonknight-www]

I think the ''Ugly Duckling" is cute!!!

[@strivetobe]

Definitely!

[@cindytsang910]

@sweetestgurl4u2luv I love him too :D And his speech--"Your Happily Ever After"'s 1 of my fav too!! My fav quote from Your Happily Ever After is "You will learn for yourself what every heroine has learned: through overcoming challenges come growth and strength" =) We're going to be the princesses and going to have a HAPPILY EVER AFTER~~!!! That's so cool and awesome =) Cindy

[@jewelinthedesert]

What is this song called? It is very touching to the soul. I want to look up the sheet music so I can play it on the piano in seminary or something.

[@strivetobe]

@vallamed The videos are available in Spanish by changing the language at the bottom of the Mormon Messages for Youth channel.

[@vallamed]

por favor!! nose como verlos en español??? espero que puedan ayudarme con un consejo =)

[@jessicanielsen6987]

Does anyone know the artist/book that these pictures come from? Thanks!

[@LillaDalaHast]

I would like to see this video in Swedish. Please make a Swedish translation.

[@carriedyer1380]

i like the ugly duck (swan)

[@emelineniu594]

😁😁😁

[@FuxMcLoud]

how can I download?

[@mariainesmenesesrodriguez6871]

por favor en español

[@strivetobe]

Buena idea!

[@ambertoy3]

@vallamed Si, Facebook tiene un pagina de mormon mensajes. :) Todo es en Espanol entonces. :)

[@ScoundrelStudios]

PLEASE!!! I MUST KNOW WHAT THIS SONG IS!! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!

[@kimberlyabbott2767]

💧

[@angelmonsud]

@vallamed Solo ve a arriba y escribe "mensajes mormones" en el buscador y te dara algunas opciones. Solo hazle "click" a los que empiezan justo con eso MENSAJES MORMONES, ya sea para jovenes o generales; esto te llevara directamente a la misma pagina pero en espanol. Espero te sirva.