In this conversation, Karen Papin sits down with Marla Gale, founder and executive director of the We Are Creators Conference and creator of the Instagram account @marlalovesjesus. Marla shares her raw and real journey of discovering God's love and belief in her through some of life's most challenging moments, including high-risk pregnancies, marriage struggles, and the daily trials of motherhood.
This episode will transform how you view trials, miracles, and your own divine worth. Marla's vulnerable stories of trusting God's voice—even when doctors disagreed—and finding peace in the midst of uncertainty will inspire you to see God's hand more clearly in your own life.
5 Key Takeaways
- Trials are Evidence of God's Confidence in You - God doesn't bring us to experiences He doesn't believe we can handle with His help. Every trial is a "Red Sea moment" where we get to witness His power and grow in capability.
- Miracles Often Look Like Peace - The biggest miracles aren't always dramatic healings or interventions, but rather the peace we feel during uncertainty and the daily strength to keep going when we shouldn't be able to.
- Your Worth is Constant and Unchanging - Nothing you do or don't do can alter your divine worth. It was given to you by God and remains great in His sight regardless of your decisions or circumstances.
- Gratitude Journals Help Us See God's Hand - Recording small daily miracles and tender mercies trains our eyes to recognize God's presence in the "manna moments" of life.
- Temple Worship Solidifies Our Understanding of Worth - Spending time with God in the temple and scriptures creates an inner confidence that makes others' opinions—both praise and criticism—less likely to stick.
Resources Mentioned
- Isaiah 43:1-5 - Marla's favorite divine worth scripture about God knowing us by name and being with us through trials
- "You Are Special" by Max Lucado - Children's book referenced for its analogy about worth and how time with our Creator makes others' opinions less sticky
- President Russell M. Nelson's teachings on seeking miracles and "pervasive peace"
- Tamara Runia's General Conference talk on divine worth and how worth isn't tied to obedience
- We Are Creators Conference - Marla's conference for LDS content creators
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