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Adversity Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley

“Behold your little ones. Pray with them. Pray for them and bless them. The world into which they are moving is a complex and difficult world. They will run into heavy seas of adversity. They will need all the strength and all the faith you can give them while they are yet near you. While they are…” quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
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“Behold your little ones. Pray with them. Pray for them and bless them. The world into which they are moving is a complex and difficult world. They will run into heavy seas of adversity. They will need all the strength and all the faith you can give them while they are yet near you. While they are young, pray with them that they may come to know that source of strength which shall then always be taught of the Lord' and great shall be the peace of thy children.”

Gordon B. Hinckley

About This Quote

Parents should pray with, for, and bless their children, preparing them spiritually for life's hardships.

In simple terms: Pray with and for children to strengthen them.

Key Takeaway

Guide children through prayer and blessing.

Themes

parenting faith spirituality guidance adversity

Mood

caring hopeful devotional

Type

advice spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily family prayer
  • church youth programs
  • personal mentorship
  • crisis counseling

Key Concepts

theology child development family dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance spiritual guidance with practical help?
  • What traditions strengthen your family's faith?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on prayer may neglect practical support.

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