I just take it, take it and take it some more and then drop the hammer (ask for relief) and He has ALWAYS sent miracles on my behalf, remembering that we have access to the very powers of heaven that the ancients have had, so long as we qualify ourselves by obedience with EXACTNESS. I am not saying I am perfect, but I try to repent daily and keep myself in a mode of prayer - and the Lord makes up the rest. This is the legacy of a just people - who are striving to become holy.
Here is a Joseph Smith quote from a FB pal that embodies this principle that sacrifice (and obedience with exactness) bring the powers of heaven into our lives. The most life-altering thing I have done was to serve a mission. The most impactful thing I did to prepare for that mission was to read the book, "Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith" that contained timeless gems like this one:
"It is through the medium of the SACRIFICE of all earthly things that men do actually KNOW that they are doing the things that are well pleasing in the sight of God." - Joseph Smith
When we know that what we are doing is pleasing to God, then our confidence waxes strong to the point that we can BEGIN to exercise the faith of Mahonri Moriancumr. This faith over time can rend the veil and move mountains (if it is God's will to do so).
Your quote from "The Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith" comes from one of the most important piece of work by Joseph - Lectures on Faith, which is still cannon scripture, because the body of the church was given the vote to resend this work.
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