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“Seek to know God in your closets, call upon him in the fields. Follow the directions of the Book of Mormon, and pray over, and for your families, your cattle, your flocks, your herds, your corn, and all things that you possess [see Alma 34:18-27]; ask the blessing of God upon all your labors, and…” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr
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“Seek to know God in your closets, call upon him in the fields. Follow the directions of the Book of Mormon, and pray over, and for your families, your cattle, your flocks, your herds, your corn, and all things that you possess [see Alma 34:18-27]; ask the blessing of God upon all your labors, and everything that you engage in.”

Joseph Smith, Jr

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Encourages prayerful gratitude for all possessions and labor, seeking divine guidance in everyday life.

In simple terms: Pray over everything you own and do.

Key Takeaway

Integrate prayer into daily tasks.

Themes

faith gratitude responsibility

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

spiritual practical

When to use this quote

  • family meals
  • farm work
  • business decisions
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

spiritual stewardship blessing family agriculture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does prayer influence your daily decisions?
  • What blessings have you noticed after praying over work?
A Different Perspective

May overlook personal agency, relying too heavily on divine intervention.

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