For Those In Need

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For Those In Need

Speaking through Brigham Young to the Saints at Winter Quarters in January, 1847, the Lord said: "Let each company bear an equal proportion, according to the dividend of their property, in taking the poor, the widows, the fatherless, and the families of those who have gone into the army, that the cries of the widow and the fatherless come not up into the ears of the Lord against this people." (D&C 136:8)

Mormon also spoke to us about those who were fatherless. He told us that Jesus Christ had shown us to him and that he knew of our doings. (see Morm 8: 35) He then had some hard words for our conduct and I have never been able to read the rest of chapter 8 without feeling that I should do more for those in need around me. He singled out the poor, the needy, the sick, and the afflicted, later he went on to specifically refer to widows and orphans.

Studies show that the women and children without a father in the home are largest group of people in need in our society today. Single mothers face a difficult challenge that encompasses most areas of their lives; it can be a challenge emotionally and physically as well as financially.

I know there are many people and groups who deserve attention, but I want to focus for now on this group. I would also include single sisters without children because they are without a husband in the home and have some of the same needs. I thought we could share ideas as to what we all might do.

I would appreciate it, if as many of you as possible would please send your ideas so we might all improve.

Thank you! 

Debra Coe Copyright 1994 all rights reserved