Knowledge of a Loving Heavenly Father

I have often pondered the blessings that come to my life because of the knowledge I have of a loving Heavenly Father who has a body of flesh and bones and whose image I am created in. Yesterday as I was returning from a conference trip, I was reminded again of this great blessing.  As I was driving home, in the dark, the roads started to get snowy, and I started feeling all alone.  I  said a prayer and tried to drive as slow and safely as I could.  I felt peace and love that I wasn't really alone, and that all would be fine.   

Also when I go to these conferences around the state, I meet good people who are trying to make a difference in the lives of kids.   I quite like these people, and I often ponder how much happier their lives would be if they had the full gospel of Jesus Christ, and what part I could play in sharing what I know with them.    Many times except for standing up for what I believe, this doesn't work out.   So it is comforting to know that Heavenly Father is no respecter of persons but loves all of his children the same.  He has provided a way that all will be able to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ in this life or the next, and have free agency to accept or reject it.  I am comforted to know that these good people will have the same opportunity as anyone else to receive all the blessings of the gospel if they so choose.   

So today I am thankful for the knowledge and testimony I have of a kind and loving Heavenly Father, that I get to know personally through prayer and keeping the commandments.  I am so grateful for all of the many blessings my Father in Heaven bestows on me daily.