Sympathetic Arms and Encouraging Smiles

Often, the difference in people’s finding their way or discovering solutions is the kindly, understanding friendship we can provide for them in our priesthood and Relief Society meetings or other Church settings. Many times it is the sympathetic arm around the shoulder and the encouraging smile that give to the distressed hope and to the downtrodden courage to try again. We can help them know that others wrestle with problems, too; but strength of family and of character, developed through living gospel principles, has enabled them to rise above life’s difficulties. – Barbara B. Smith, “Application of Welfare Principles in the Home: A Key to Many Family Problems,” Ensign (CR) November 1982

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