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Evening devotional

Sunday (standalone) · 2026-08-30

Standalone doctrinal study — independent of this week's Come Follow Me block.

I searched the BYU Religious Studies Center (rsc.byu.edu) and The Joseph Smith Papers (josephsmithpapers.org) first, but found that the article "Turn to the Lord" on churchofjesuschrist.org more directly addressed the themes of seeking guidance and renewed strength through prayer.

The article "Turn to the Lord," published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, emphasizes that how we respond to life's challenges is a choice, and choosing to turn to the Savior is always the best path. It highlights that a life centered in Jesus Christ, as taught by Elder Richard G. Scott, brings lasting happiness, strength, and the ability to overcome difficulties. Through turning to the Lord, often through diligent prayer and fasting, we receive tailored blessings—whether it be healing, renewed strength, understanding, or patience—and find that the Atonement of Jesus Christ offers ultimate healing and empathy for all our burdens.
(Source: "Turn to the Lord," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/friend/2014/06/turn-to-the-lord?lang=eng)

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