Follow Him--Doctrine and Covenants 2025

  My Work Shall Go Forth My Work Shall Go Forth Doctrine and Covenants 4:1, 5   1  Now behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men. 5  And faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work. Like Joseph, I also need to keep my eye single to the glory of God as I serve in my callings. Doctrine and Covenants 3:4  It doesn’t make any difference if I’ve gained a strong testimony and understand the gospel, if I ignore the Lord’s will and do whatever I want. I will not be blessed when I ignore God’s will and His promptings. verse 10  Because my Father is merciful, I can repent and still be chosen. verse 1   The works, and the designs, and the purposes of God cannot be frustrated, neither can they come to naught. Determine to be a part of that work, so that you will not be left behind. I can trust...

  The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers hen Joseph was seventeen, he wanted to know his standing before God. Soon he was called upon to bring forth The Book of Mormon; and we are called upon to share it. Joseph received Priesthood Keys to turn the hearts of the children to their fathers; and we are called upon to do family history work and temple work for all those who have passed on. Joseph received many revelations and prophecies, and we are called upon to help fulfill those prophecies. All the faithful, will face opposition. The Lord wants us to be instruments in His hands to get His work done. See also  Saints ,  1:20–48 . I’m listening to Saints when I ride the exercise bike. I’ve listened to chapters 1-9 so far. God has a work for me to do. Joseph Smith—History 1:27–33 God has a work for each of us to do. As you read  Joseph Smith—History 1:27–33 , think about what that work might be. How d...

  Voices of the Restoration Voices of the Restoration Joseph Smith’s Family The faith and religious experiences of Joseph Smith’s parents helped him in his preparation as the prophet of the Restoration. His experience with his leg surgery so young, also helped him to learn to trust in both his earthly father and his Heavenly Father. Joseph wrote, ““Words and language [are] inadequate to express the gratitude that I owe to God for having given me so honorable a parentage.” Lucy Mack Smith Lucy had been sick and was worried about dying, leaving her husband and children without her and not being prepared to meet God. “I looked to the Lord and begged and pled with the Lord that he would spare my life that I might bring up my children and comfort the heart of my husband; thus I lay all night. … I covenanted with God [that] if he would let me live I would endeavor to get that religion that would enable me to serve him right, whether it was in the Bible or wherever it might ...

I Saw a Pillar of Light I Saw a Pillar of Light The Doctrine and Covenants is a book of answers to prayers. That is so cool. Questions taken to the Lord are important. He wants to bless us and given us answers to our questions. We can find many answers by studying the scriptures and desiring to learn the message and gain revelation for ourselves that they are true. And the further example is that we can take our own questions to the Lord. He will answer us according to our faith, desires, and His will and timing. Joseph Smith’s question, when he was just 14 years old, led to the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the formation of His Church in these last days. Similarly, when I prayed to find out the truthfulness of The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, when I was only twelve, the Spirit bore powerful witness to me that it is true. God does hear and answer the prayers of His children, who are seeking truth and to do His will, no matter what age they ar...