You Are Not an Accident: Discovering the Divine Design in Your Life

Sometimes, when I’m studying the scriptures or just sitting quietly with the Spirit, a profound question surfaces in my heart. It’s the feeling of contingency—the whisper that maybe, just maybe, I’m here by sheer cosmic accident. Like a beautifully complex equation that just happened to solve itself.

If you’ve ever felt that way, if the whispers of doubt have suggested you are somehow accidental, or even a 'mistake,' I want you to anchor yourself to a truth that is absolutely unshakable. Because the truth, my dear brothers and sisters, is that nothing about you is accidental.

We are not the result of random chance. We are the deliberate, loving creation of our Heavenly Father.

When I was studying the Book of Genesis recently, specifically Genesis 1:26–27, the words really settled in my spirit. "So God created man after his image, after the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." It’s a powerful declaration! We are made in His image.

And then there’s Psalm 139. If you’ve read that Psalm, you know the depth of its comfort. It speaks of being known before birth, of every day being written in the Book of Life. It’s a beautiful reminder that our worth isn't based on our performance today, or even our circumstances yesterday.

God Saw It All: The Confirmation of Goodness

The pattern in the creation account is so reassuring. After all the magnificent creation—the seas, the birds, the beasts—Genesis 1:31 records that God looked upon everything and saw that it was very good. It wasn't just "good enough." It was *very good*.

Sometimes we get caught up in our own imperfections. We look at our lives—our struggles, our mistakes, the times we’ve failed to live up to the covenants we’ve made—and we feel like the final assessment is "not good." We feel like we are the exception to the rule of perfection.

But the gospel message, the message we are called to share as disciples of Jesus Christ, is that our inherent value comes from the Creator’s perspective. We are valuable because He *willed* us. He *designed* us. He *knows* us.

The Power of Knowing: A Mission Prep Skill

Here’s a small piece of missionary preparation I want to share with you all today. When you are in a missionary discussion, or even just talking with a neighbor, and they bring up the idea of randomness or chance, don't just argue the science; share the *feeling* of being known. Share the feeling of being chosen.

Instead of debating, try sharing the testimony: "I know that I am not an accident. I was intentionally designed. And knowing that I am worthy of His love, no matter what, has changed my entire outlook on life."

This truth—that we are deliberately crafted—is the bedrock of our self-worth, and it is the foundation of the restored gospel. We are not just *given* life; we are *fashioned* by Divine hands.

Be Christlike in Your Calling

This feeling of divine design doesn't just apply to our existence; it applies to our calling. We are called to be disciples, to gather Israel, and to build Zion. This isn't a random assignment; it's a divine appointment.

If you are feeling depleted, if you feel like you’ve given everything you have to the work and have nothing left, remember that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is the source of our strength. We are taught to be Christlike—to rely on Him—and that process of refinement is itself part of the divine plan. We are continually being perfected.

My encouragement to you today, my fellow rogue disciples, is to take that feeling of being "very good" from the Creator’s perspective and apply it to your own heart. You are worthy of the peace, the joy, and the covenants that await you.

If you want to dig deeper into the scriptures supporting this—especially the concept of being formed in the secret place—I highly recommend checking out a Book Club in HolyPlaces. It’s a wonderful way to study scripture with others who are committed to the work.

And if you want to practice walking through the tough questions people bring up about origins or purpose, remember to check in with Davee. He’s ready to help you practice your answers in an AI Investigator role!