How to cope with economic stress

We Can Learn to Cope with Economic Stress
Elder Faust has suggested the following ways to help people cope
with economic stress:
1.  Seek first the kingdom of God. This includes payment of tithes and
a generous fast offering, loving our neighbor as ourselves (see
James 2:8), and keeping the other commandments. Elder Faust
explained: "Spiritual strength comes from many sources,
including personal prayer, the study of the scriptures, and the
willingness to 'submit to all things . . . the Lord seeth fit to
inflict' (Mosiah 3:19)" (in Conference Report, Oct. 1982, p. 130;
or Ensign, Nov. 1982, p. 89).
2.  Solidify family strengths and resources. To become unified, families
should pray together, budget money together, hold family
councils, store a year's supply of necessities, organize the
family, and maintain an eternal perspective rather than
concentrating on worldly possessions and wealth.
3.  Exercise faith. (See Mark 9:23 and D&C 90:24.) "A belief that 'all
these things shall give thee experience, and . . .  be for thy good'
is like a spiritual stabilizer (D&C 122:7)" (James E. Faust, in
Conference Report, Oct. 1982, p. 130; or Ensign, Nov. 1982,
p. 90).
4.  Be adaptable in your work. Be willing to learn new, marketable
skills.
5.  Avoid debt.
6.  Reduce expense. "When there is limited money available, it is
easier to teach children the wise use of money, including the
need to save for the future," said Elder Faust. (In Conference
Report, Oct. 1982, p. 130; or Ensign, Nov. 1982, p. 90.)