"Healing blessings come in many ways, each suited to our individual needs, as known to Him who loves us best. Sometimes a 'healing' cures our illness or lifts our burden. But someimtes we are 'healed' by being given strength or understanding or patience to bear the burdens placed upon us."
Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, "He Heals the Heavy Laden," Ensign, Nov. 2006, 7–8.
The Prophet Joseph Smith was never free of hardship. God revealed to him: "Thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; and then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high" (D&C 121: 7–8).
Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail, © Greg K. Olsen, may not be copied
© 2011 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.