Why I Love Being An LDS Woman

We had a wonderful opportunity to meet as Sisters in the Arizona Mesa Mission. I love the time we have as Sister Missionaries. What sets us apart from the Elders is that this is not a Priesthood duty we have, but an opportunity. So each one of us is out here because we want to be.


Something I've grown to love though is being an LDS woman. Why? I have four reasons why.

1. Womanhood is Celebrated. It's a blessing to be a woman. Femininity is okay. We have our role in the world and I love to know that. Women are respected and honored for the calling they've been given.
2. Motherhood is revered. We believe that being a mother is the most divine calling on earth. How amazing is that? Because we can and should be mothers, we are respected for making the choice to do so. I often wonder why women want to sacrifice this for careers or fame or fortune. Because that is what the world wants, not when God wants. He sent us here to be mothers and nurturers. The gifts we have and the choices we make effect generations.
3. We are part of the largest women's society in the world. Relief Society. This is the women's group that meets each Sunday. This is tailored to help women use their talents to serve their fellow being. We learn the Gospel of Jesus Christ and are taught His word. So much good comes from being in the Relief Society. For the youth, we have Young Women's, which serves the same purpose.
4. We are taught that we are daughters of our Heavenly Father. This is vital to know. When we have that knowledge that we are daughters of God and He loves us and we love Him, what else do we need to know? We don't need to be successful based on the world's point of view, but based on God's point of view. We only need to know that we are fulfilling the role and our divine calling to be mothers. This needs to be respected, not looked down on. 

Now, you may think that having this point of view "limits" or "diminishes the value of women". But really, our divine nature is the most value we have. This is something that needs to be embraced! Be a woman, strong, smart, nurturing, ready to help when needed. This is who we are as women. This is who God wants us to be and we know that He is our Father in Heaven and that is what matters most. 

Don't hide this part of you! Own your divine nature, your divine calling.

I love you all!

Love,
Sister Mackenzie Esmond