Letter Joseph Quote by Angela Eschler
““LETTER FROM JOSEPH TO EMMA GREENVILLE, INDIANA SENT TO KIRTLAND, OHIO 6 JUNE 1832 "I will try to be contented with my lot knowing that God is my friend. In him I shall find comfort. I have given my life into his hands. I am prepared to go at his call. I desire to be with Christ. I count not my life dear to me, only to do his will. ””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Letter from Joseph to Emma Greenville, Indiana, sent to Kirland, Ohio, 6 June 1832
A devotional pledge to trust God, accept fate, and seek spiritual purpose.
In simple terms: Trust God, accept your fate, seek Christ.
Key Takeaway
Live in faith and obedience.
Themes
faith
trust
acceptance
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- life decisions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
spiritual surrender
divine friendship
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance faith and daily responsibilities?
- What does "contented with my lot" mean today?
A Different Perspective
Faith may conflict with practical needs.
![“As Emma's final days drew near, she reported a vision in which Joseph came to her. In the dream she put on her bonnet and shawl and went with him: "I did not think that it was anything unusual. I went with him into a [beautiful] mansion, and he showed me through the different apartments." One room…” quote by Angela Eschler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dd9/angela-eschler-57639_dreams_as-emma-s-final-days-drew-near-she-repor_2763438.jpg)