TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1971·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   I have come to know that the witness does not come by seeking after signs. It comes through fasting and prayer, through activity and testing and obedience. It comes through sustaining the servants of the Lord and following them.
   “The Spirit Beareth Record” — cojccopy citation
2. 1975·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   We can pay an honest tithing and contribute to our fast offering, welfare, budget, building, and missionary funds. We can bequeath portions of our assets and devise portions of our properties to the Church when we pass on to other spheres.
   Obedience, Consecration, and Sacrifice — cojccopy citation
3. 1983·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   Funds for these works of mercy have come largely from fast offerings. Despite the increased needs to meet such disasters, as well as aggravated problems incident to the present economy, fast offering contributions have kept pace. Thank you for this marvelous expression of faith as you have gone without meals yourselves to help those in distress.
   God Grant Us Faith — cojccopy citation
4. 1985·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   Another step toward self-mastery comes when you are old enough to observe the law of the fast. As funds are contributed from meals missed, the needs of the poor may be met. But meanwhile, through your spirit, you develop personal power over your body’s drives of hunger and thirst. Fasting gives you confidence to know that your spirit can master appetite.
   Self-Mastery — cojccopy citation
5. 1987·M. Russell Ballard·Apostle
   My dear brothers and sisters, since last general conference, I have felt in my own life the power of priesthood blessings and the power of the faith and prayers of Church members. For many years, I have given blessings to others. I have fasted and prayed for their well-being and have exercised my faith for their recovery. Recently, during a serious illness, I was the recipient of such faith, prayers, and blessings. I thank you, brothers and sisters, for the prayers that you have offered in my behalf.
   Keeping Life’s Demands in Balance — cojccopy citation
6. 1994·David B. Haight·Apostle
   Today we are witnesses to and participants in a most sacred occasion—a solemn assembly to act upon heavenly things. As in olden times, there has been much fasting and prayer offered by the Saints throughout the world that they may receive an outpouring of the Spirit of the Lord, which is so much in evidence here on this occasion this morning.
   Solemn Assemblies — cojccopy citation