Is not this the fast that I have chosen?

I am grateful for the blessings of the fast including a closer relationship with the Lord.

 6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
 7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
 9 Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am.
 - Isaiah 58:6-7,9

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I dwell in the high and holy place

Humility and a contrite heart enable us to be in the Lord's presence.

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit
 - Isaiah 57:15

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As the rain cometh down

As I listen to general conference talks and study Come, Follow Me, I find the Lord's word enriching my heart and mind.  I'm so grateful that the heavens are open!

 10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
 - Isaiah 55:10-11

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With everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee

With everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.
 - Isaiah 54:8

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He Hath Carried Our Sorrows

He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.... Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows
 - Isaiah 53:3-4

"Jesus Christ descended below all things and suffered “pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind”; therefore, He comprehends our suffering, is filled with mercy, and knows how to succor us according to our infirmities."
 - By Elder Kevin J. Hathaway, October 2026

Image: “Jesus Christ Carrying the Cross,” created by Michael Hall, at Temple Square