3 scriptures to soothe your soul when life feels heavy

Here are a few encouraging verses to save for when you need a pick-me-up.
This scripture from the Old Testament reminds us not to rush ahead of God’s timing.
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“To be here, and to be enveloped in the light and the love and the faith of these people, is just the most beautiful blessing,” said Elder Kearon.
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Kuchad began carving storyboards while incarcerated as a young man. During those dark years, two young Latter-day Saint missionaries had come to visit the prison regularly.
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The experiment Alma the Younger suggests would actually be terrible science.
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The Times featured the Choir for presenting "Music & the Spoken Word" for 5,000 weeks straight since 1929.
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Elder Neil L. Andersen will dedicate the temple on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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The prophet’s most recent talk clarifies how virtue helps prepare us for the Second Coming.
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