The Power of Deliverance

L. Tom Perry · April 2012 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Mosiah 24)

The second story is similar in many respects but also different.

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Gary E. Stevenson · October 2025 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

Gratefully, our young men and women are similarly drawn to their Sermon-on-the-Mount moments: seminary, For the Strength of Youth conferences, and Come, Follow Me.

Focus on Jesus Christ and His Gospel

I. Raymond Egbo · October 2024 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

In response, the Lord did “ease the burdens … upon [their] shoulders.

The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again

Russell M. Nelson · October 2024 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (4)

Jesus Christ took upon Himself your sins, your pains, your heartaches, and your infirmities.

Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ

Brian K. Taylor · April 2024 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

I see in so many of you this joy, which “[defies] … mortal comprehension,” even though your bitter cups have not yet been removed.

Courage to Proclaim the Truth

Denelson Silva · October 2022 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (Mosiah 24:14)

When we agree to believe in the truth and to follow it, and when we make an effort to become true disciples of Jesus Christ, we do not receive a certificate with a guarantee that we will not make mistakes, that we will not be tempted to walk away from the truth, that we will not be criticized, or even that we will not experience afflictions.

We Can Do Hard Things through Him

Isaac K. Morrison · October 2022 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Though the experience was shattering and we continue to grieve, our overwhelming burden was eventually eased.

The Healing Power of Jesus Christ

Cristina B. Franco · October 2020 · Women’s Session

Open paragraph (Mosiah 24:14)

“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” (Mosiah 24:14–15).

Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life

Ricardo P. Giménez · April 2020 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Mosiah 24:14)

“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28–30; see also Mosiah 24:14–15).

The Joy of the Saints

D. Todd Christofferson · October 2019 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Family, friends, and stake members rallied around Brother Rushton and his wife, Jo Anne, and, among other things, remodeled a section of their home to accommodate Jack’s wheelchair.

Take Up Our Cross

Ulisses Soares · October 2019 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

I testify to you that following our Master’s footsteps and waiting on Him who is the ultimate healer of our lives will provide rest to our souls and make our burdens easy and light.

Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness

Sharon Eubank · April 2019 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

When tragedies overtake us, when life hurts so much we can’t breathe, when we’ve taken a beating like the man on the road to Jericho and been left for dead, Jesus comes along and pours oil into our wounds, lifts us tenderly up, takes us to an inn, looks after us.

Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good

Stanley G. Ellis · October 2017 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Mosiah 24:14)

Do we have sufficient faith to trust that He will visit us in our afflictions (see Mosiah 24:14), that He will contend with those that contend with us (see Isaiah 49:25; 2 Nephi 6:17), and that He will consecrate our afflictions for our gain?

The Comforter

Henry B. Eyring · April 2015 · General Women’s 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.”

Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease

David A. Bednar · April 2014 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Mosiah 24:14)

“And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs” (Mosiah 24:14).

All Things Work Together for Good

James B. Martino · April 2010 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

Third, when we face our challenges, we must seek greater help from God.

That Your Burdens May Be Light

L. Whitney Clayton · October 2009 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

“And it came to pass that so great was their faith and their patience that the voice of the Lord came unto them again, saying: Be of good comfort, for on the morrow I will deliver you out of bondage.”

Love and Law

Dallin H. Oaks · October 2009 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

This great principle helps us understand the why of many things, like justice and mercy balanced by the Atonement.

He Heals the Heavy Laden

Dallin H. Oaks · October 2006 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Mosiah 24:14)

The people who followed Alma were in bondage to wicked oppressors.

To Be Free of Heavy Burdens

Richard G. Scott · October 2002 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Many of you suffer needlessly from carrying heavy burdens because you do not open your hearts to the healing power of the Lord.

He Lives

Richard G. Scott · October 1999 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

He has promised to help us with our burdens: “I will … ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, … that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.”

Tithing: A Privilege

Ronald E. Poelman · April 1998 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Mosiah 24:14)

There comes to mind those good and faithful people who believed the teachings of Alma the Elder and came into the fold of God.

“Deny Yourselves of All Ungodliness”

Neal A. Maxwell · April 1995 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Mosiah 24:14; 1)

With His perfect, spiritual symmetry, Jesus really is “the way, the truth, and the life,” His way being in such sharp contrast to the world’s ways (John 14:6).

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.”

Reach for Joy

Elaine Cannon · April 1982 · General Women’s Meeting

Open paragraph (Mosiah 24:13, 14)

ease the burdens upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.”