"Let God Prevail": Believing That the Lord Knows Your Struggles and Will Send His Miracles

BYU–Hawaii
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Published 2024-02-20
Sarah Jane Weaver
Executive Editor of the Church News of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Devotional (February 20, 2024)

Sara Jane Weaver gives a beautiful devotional drawing parallels between life's experiences and the biblical story of Peter walking on water toward Jesus. Like Peter, we experience doubts and challenges that sway us from our faith in the Lord. However, she encourages listeners to let God prevail in their lives and seek divine guidance through prayer, service, and compassion. We can overcome doubt and believe in God's ability to see, save, and provide miracles.

"Sometimes our faith stops the rain. Most often, however, our faith gives us the power to endure the storm." -Sarah Jane Weaver

The full transcript of Sister Weaver’s speech, “‘Let God Prevail’: Believing That the Lord Knows Your Struggles and Will Send His Miracles”, can be found at speeches.byuh.edu/devotionals/let-god-prevail-beli….

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Sarah Jane Weaver is the executive editor of the Church News. Since 1995 she has covered, among other things, the Church’s welfare services, Church Education and social issues impacting Latter-day Saints. Her favorite assignments include reporting on temple dedications and writing about members around the world. Sarah graduated from BYU with a degree in journalism and history and served as editor in chief of the BYU student newspaper, the Daily Universe. Before joining the Deseret News staff, she completed a Pulliam Fellowship at the Arizona Republic in Phoenix, Arizona.


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All Comments (21)
  • @user-uy8hc8bx7h
    Your talk was a miracle for me this morning. When I woke up i prayed that Heavenly Father would please guide my footsteps and help me find my way. I am recently divorced after 43 years of being married to a man with serious substance abuse issues. After I prayed, I looked on Utube as I usually do searching for uplifting talks from General Conference or BYU devotionals. Your message is exactly what I needed to hear. I’m so thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and have seen so many miracles in my life. Your talk was heaven sent for me today, Thank you-💕
  • @elizabethpeterson9914
    This is the best talk I've heard in so long, and was relatable to me on so many levels. I've been the girl who asked the last question of President Nelson, the caregiver in the care centre, the forgotten 12 year old. I've been the mom praying for a child in trouble at an airport overseas. I've been the recipient of miracles. Does God see me? This talk showed me once again that YES! He does!
  • @TheAnnchanpiano
    Sister Weaver is smart, humble, faithful, and loving. I enjoy her podcasts very much.
  • @alichuntz3763
    I love Sarah Jane Weaver! The Church News podcasts are beautiful and I listen each week. Thank you for your love of our dear Prophet and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • @petersteimle2185
    While eating my lunch I thought I'd watch something fun on YouTube, but out of the many things that popped up I chose this devotional and it fulfilled the prophecy in Lehi's Dream by providing me with "the most sweet fruit" and was "most desirable to make one happy." Tears of joy filled my eyes 4 or 5 times, something I know would not happen while watching entertaining content. I have been trying to yoke myself to the Savior via my covenants, and something about the first great commandment to love God with ALL...made me choose the devotional instead of entertainment. And I found that God wanted to give me SO much more than if I chose my way. My way is like cotton candy. His Way is most sweet, most desirable to make one happy, and makes the world pale by comparison.
  • @Clearview97
    Thank you. This talk was a huge blessing to me today. I felt the Holy Spirit touch my heart many times. ❤
  • @hpagalla
    Mahalo...and thank you BYU-Hawaii:trophy-yellow-smiling:
  • @katiejoj1
    This was absolutely beautiful, and a message I needed today. I’m grateful for your preparation and willingness to give this talk. I’m grateful I was guided to it. Thank you so much ❤
  • @lizroberta6753
    That was an incredible talk. Thank you for your detailed examples and research. I loved hearing the inside view you uniquely have as executive editor of the Church News in your travels with the leadership of the church.
  • @ruthacland1805
    Incredible talk! Thank you! After over 10 years of so much adversity in and on our family, God has prevailed. I credit covenant-keeping for this miracle. Thank you!
  • @flowergirl52
    Such a wonderful talk, I really needed to hear your words and will listen to this again. Thank you so much!
  • @smuir6104
    I love this talk, I asked God to please let me see some of the miracles happening in todays world. I believe they are happening, maybe more than ever. I asked not because it would change my belief, but because I want to glory in God's good works. Then out of nowhere my wife sends me this video, and I see the very thing I had asked for. If you need miracles, then just simply look for all of the "coincidences" going on in the world today. For example In the very day prophesied of from centuries ago when the hearts of men would fail them, we have a heart surgeon for a prophet. Now that is quite the coincidence, but what if that man were to be espoused to a mental health counselor, in the day when mental disorders define the landscape of the human race. That would be quite the coincidence! It is a miracle! Or perhaps when the world is in chaos after the nations fall, it would be quite a coincidence if the prophet were a constitutional attorney, and could assist in restructuring government. Oh wait that coincidence hasn't happened yet, but wow would that be cool.
  • @bajabill9284
    I will share this talk with many here in Mexico and when felt to share where every I go, really touched my heart.. Thank you so much ..