Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth

Keith B. McMullin · October 2005 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

Let us turn our attention to the reasons or purposes for such calamities.

Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers

Russell M. Nelson · April 2009 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

“I give unto you a commandment that ye shall continue in prayer and fasting from this time forth.”

The Blessings of a Proper Fast

Carl B. Pratt · October 2004 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 88:76)

Throughout the scriptures the term fasting is usually combined with prayer.

Sweet Power of Prayer

Russell M. Nelson · April 2003 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

The sweet power of prayer can be intensified by fasting, on occasion, when appropriate to a particular need.

Fast Day

Howard W. Hunter · October 1985 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 88:76)

“Also, I give unto you a commandment that ye shall continue in prayer and fasting from this time forth.”

“The Oath and Covenant Which Belongeth to the Priesthood”

Marion G. Romney · October 1980 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 88:76)

“Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of God, that are expedient for you to understand.” (D&C 88:76–78.)