To You Noble Women

Acknowledging the heartache we experience from our righteous desire, Elder Neal L. Anderson said,

"The bearing of children is a sensitive subject that can be very painful for righteous women who do not have the opportunity to marry and have a family. To you noble women, our Heavenly Father knows your prayers and desires. How grateful we are for your remarkable influence, including reaching out with loving arms to children who need your faith and strength....

We cannot always explain the difficulties of our mortality. Sometimes life seems very unfair—especially when our greatest desire is to do exactly what the Lord has commanded. As the Lord’s servant, I assure you that this promise is certain: 'Faithful members whose circumstances do not allow them to receive the blessings of eternal marriage and parenthood in this life will receive all promised blessings in the eternities, [as] they keep the covenants they have made with God.'" (General Conference October 2011)

God knows our hearts.  He knows our heartache.  He knows how we long for hugs from little ones.  He has not forgotten us.  He will fulfill his promises.  As we move forward, steadfast and immovable in His work, we will find peace and purpose in our lives.