Fasting Quote by Joseph F. Smith
““Compliance with the law of the fast would call attention to the sin of over-eating, place the body in subjection the the spirit, and so promote communion with the Holy Ghost, and insure a spiritual strength and power which the people of the nation so greatly need. As fasting should alwys be accompanied by prayer, this law would bring the people nearer to God, and divert their mins once a month at least, from the mad rush of worldly affairs and cause them to be brought into immediate contact with practical pure, and undefiled religion.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1912
Fasting, paired with prayer, curbs over‑eating, subjugates the body, strengthens spirit, and connects believers to pure religion, offering needed spiritual power.
In simple terms: Fasting + prayer = spiritual strength.
Key Takeaway
Fast and pray for divine closeness.
Themes
spirituality
self‑control
religion
discipline
community
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
theological
practical
When to use this quote
- personal health
- social stability
- spiritual renewal
- national morale
Key Concepts
Fasting
prayer
moral health
religious practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fasting affect your daily life?
- Can spiritual strength be found without fasting?
A Different Perspective
Modern lifestyles may limit fasting’s impact.
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