Accounts Quote by Wilford Woodruff
“I would advise you to get all of your blessings written and preserve them...I do feel to enjoin it upon you to make a record of every official act of your life. If you baptize, confirm, ordain, or bless any person or administer to the sick, write an account of it. If every man will do this, the Church can write a correct account of it...if the power and blessings of God are made manifest in your preservation from danger...you should make a record of it. Keep an account of the dealings of God with you daily. I have written all the blessings I have received, and I would not take gold for them.”
About This Quote
Source Journal: Personal writings of Wilford Woodruff, 19th century Latter‑Day Saint leader
Keeping detailed records of spiritual blessings and official acts preserves personal testimony and aids communal memory of divine work
In simple terms: Write down blessings and religious duties to remember and share them
Key Takeaway
Document your spiritual experiences regularly
Themes
faith
record‑keeping
testimony
Mood
reflective
devotional
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer journal
- church administration
- family history
- daily gratitude
Key Concepts
spiritual accountability
historical preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- How might regular documentation strengthen your faith?
- What blessings could you be overlooking?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on memory alone can miss details and lead to loss of context
