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My faith in Jesus Christ is
strengthen when I pray Friend Jan. 2007, suggestion # 3 |
Invite a brother in the ward or branch approved by the bishop or branch president to dress in a simple costume to portray Joseph Smith and to tell the story of the First Vision (see Joseph Smith—History 1:5–20).
Have him focus
on the faith and determination that Joseph Smith
had in reading from
James 1:5 and knowing that he could "ask of
God."
While the guest is telling the story, have
the pianist play "Joseph
Smith's First Prayer" (Hymns, no.
26) softly.
Ask the guest to bear testimony of
Joseph Smith and of the power of prayer.
Share
hymnbooks to sing "Joseph Smith's First Prayer."
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For younger children:
Sing "I
Pray in Faith" (p. 14).
Tell the children
that the first part of the song talks about
praying in faith, and the second part of the
song explains how to pray. While we want to pray
correctly, it is more important to pray with
faith.
Explain that Joseph Smith did not know
exactly how to pray, but he prayed with faith,
and Heavenly Father answered his prayer.
Bear
witness of Joseph Smith and the power of prayer.