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  1. Prayers for Peace

    Henry B. Eyring April 2026 Saturday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    “And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.”

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  2. Focus on Jesus Christ and His Gospel

    I. Raymond Egbo October 2024 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    “And it came to pass that the voice of the Lord came to them in their afflictions, saying: Lift up your heads and be of good comfort, for I know of the covenant which ye have made unto me; and I will covenant with my people and deliver them out of bondage.”

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  3. Pray, He Is There

    Susan H. Porter April 2024 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    Share with Heavenly Father what is in your heart.

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  4. Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ

    Brian K. Taylor April 2024 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (3)

    With joyful reverence, I witness our Savior lives and “His promises are sure.” Especially for you who are troubled or who are “afflicted in any manner,” I testify that our Heavenly Father hears your tearful pleadings and will always respond in perfect wisdom.

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  5. Jesus Christ Is Relief

    Camille N. Johnson April 2023 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (2)

    Consider this example in the Book of Mormon: The people of Alma were persecuted with “tasks upon them, and … task-masters over them.” Forbidden to pray vocally, they “did pour out their hearts to [God]; and he did know the thoughts of their hearts.”

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  6. Turn to the Lord

    W. Christopher Waddell October 2017 Sunday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    Rather than blame God, they turned to Him and “did pour out their hearts to him.” In response to their faith and silent prayers, the Lord responded: “Be of good comfort.

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  7. God Shall Wipe Away All Tears

    Evan A. Schmutz October 2016 Sunday Afternoon Session

    Open paragraph (2)

    Many of us have pleaded with God to remove the cause of our suffering, and when the relief we seek has not come, we have been tempted to think He is not listening.

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  8. That Your Burdens May Be Light

    L. Whitney Clayton October 2009 Saturday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (3)

    Their enemies began to “put tasks upon them, and put taskmasters over them.” Although they were threatened with death for praying, Alma and his people “did pour out their hearts to [God]; and he did know the thoughts of their hearts.” Because of their goodness and their obedience to their baptismal covenants, they were delivered in stages.

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  9. To Be Healed

    Richard G. Scott April 1994 Saturday Morning Session

    Open paragraph (1)

    “And … the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.”

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