For Young Readers
James Says “Ask of God”


“James Says ‘Ask of God,’” Friend, Nov. 2023, 46–47.

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James Says “Ask of God”

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Illustrations by Apryl Stott

James was an Apostle. He taught others about Jesus Christ. He wrote a letter to the people who believed in Jesus.

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In his letter, James taught people to pray. He told them to have faith. He said they could ask God to know what is true.

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Hundreds of years later, Joseph Smith read James’s letter in the Bible.

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He asked God what church to join.

Joseph’s prayer was answered! Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph. They helped him bring back Jesus Christ’s Church on the earth.