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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This week marks 50 years since the building was dedicated.
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July 23, 2025 03:40 PM MDT
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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“I know I’ve been blessed with this talent and ability from my Heavenly Father.”
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You'll be turning to this verse in the Doctrine and Covenants for years.
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“Our hearts go out to all affected by the fires that continue to cause destruction in Southern California.”
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January 08, 2025 03:09 PM MST
Elder Kearon believes this truth “can console all of us.”
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January 08, 2025 01:52 PM MST
When I walk into the temple locker room, I feel like part of a great army of women.
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January 08, 2025 01:00 PM MST
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In a recent broadcast, Elder Uchtdorf said these two things can help us look to Christ.
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January 07, 2025 02:00 PM MST
I’ve learned that the Savior’s Atonement isn’t solely about healing my wounds, but it’s about healing wounds I may have caused.
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You can help guide youth to become the women and men God wants them to be.
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