When the people of Alma had been captured by the Lamanites and were being forced to be their slaves, they prayed to the Lord for help. Of course the Lamanites did not like this, so they threatened the people of Alma with death if they did not stop, so instead of praying out loud, they kept a prayer in their hearts, and because of their faith, the Lord gave them strength to bear their burdens. In Mosiah 24:15 we read:
"And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord."
The thing that stood out to me about this verse is the fact that their burdens were not reduced. They faced the same challenges that they faced previously, but through divine intervention, these faithful followers of the Lord were able to bear up under their trials. And not only did they receive the strength to meet their challenges, they then received their burdens patiently, something I know that I have struggled with at times when faced with adversity.
We may not face the same trials that Alma and his people did, but I know that each of us has challenges that we face daily. I hope that we will remember to seek the Lord's help, and as we do, I testify that, just as He gave strength to help His followers in times past, He will also give us the strength we need to overcome.
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