Lesson Recap

The lesson was Chapter 21: Principles of temporal and spiritual welfare President Benson said,"… The Lord will not do for us what we can and should do for ourselves. But it is his purpose to take care of his Saints. Everything that concerns the economic, social, and spiritual welfare of the human family is and ever will be the concern of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The strength of the Church welfare program lies in every family following the inspired direction of the Church leaders to be self-sustaining through adequate preparation. God intends for his Saints to so prepare themselves “that the church [as the Lord has said] may stand independent above all other creatures beneath the celestial world.” (D&C 78:14.)
"We should ask the Lord’s blessings on all our doings and should never do anything upon which we cannot ask His blessings. We should not expect the Lord to do for us what we can do for ourselves. I believe in faith and works, and that the Lord will bless more fully the man who works for what he prays for than He will the man who only prays."
As we strive to follow the prophet, we will increase our food storage and learn ways to properly store our food.  There will come a time when we will need to be prepared. It might not be an end of the world situation but possibly a loss of job or financial set backs.  We are asked to be prepared and to work for our means and as we do so we will be blessed and our Father in Heaven will provide for and bless us.