Acts of God / Intervention

Lucy Mack Smith - Divine Protection and Sustenance During Family Trials

Published March 25, 2026 at 7:35 PM

1820s · 1825
Various locations including Palmyra, New York and surrounding areas
Todd Morgan

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Todd Morgan

Beaumont, CA, 92223

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Lucy Mack Smith documented multiple instances of divine protection and miraculous provision for the Smith family during times of extreme hardship and persecution. She testified that 'the hand of the Lord' was evident in protecting her family from dangers and providing for their needs during periods of financial strain and persecution. Her accounts reveal divine intervention in supplying food, shelter, and safety when natural means seemed insufficient. These miracles of divine providence sustained the family through their commitment to the gospel.

Sources & References

Lucy Mack Smith, History of Joseph Smith by His Mother

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