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The question may sound curious, even childish: Do plants, trees, or shrubs have a soul? But behind it all lies a profound need to understand our connection to all living things And, to the surprise of many, the scriptures and the teachings of the prophets answer with clarity… and beauty.

A man and a young boy are kneeling in the grass together, planting a small tree sapling

Everything was created spiritually before existing on Earth

In the Book of Moses we read an amazing truth:

Now, behold, I say unto you, these are the generations of heaven and earth, when they were created, in the day I, the Lord God, made heaven and earth; and every plant of the field before it existed in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew up. and every herb of the field before it grew up I, the Lord God, created spiritually all things of For I, the Lord God, created spiritually all things of which I have spoken, before they existed physically upon the face of the earth( Moses 3:4-5 )

This doctrine teaches that all living things plants, animals, and human beings were first created in spirit We are not alone in this spiritual existence: everything that lives was designed by God with a divine purpose.

This painting depicts the Cosmic Christ reaching through space toward a planet, symbolizing Jesus as the creator of the universe.

Does that mean a flower has a spirit?

According to Orson Pratt, one of the early leaders of the Church, the answer is yes: even plants have a spirit Perhaps they don't reason or feel as we do, but they are part of the great divine plan Every leaf, every seed, every stem… was conceived by a loving Creator.

A sheep grazes alone on a misty, green hillside.

And what about the Holy Spirit? Can it be felt in a plant?

The Holy Ghost has a mission centered on the children of God: to comfort, testify, and guide. However the light of Christ another divine power is found in all things .

Doctrine and Covenants 88 says that this light gives life to the sun, the moon, and yes, also to the natural creation. That's why we feel peace and connection when surrounded by nature It's not just a nice feeling; it's spiritual. It's a reminder that God is present… even in a petal or a seed.

A yellow dandelion grows resiliently through a crack in concrete pavement.

If plants have spirits, is it wrong to eat them?

This is a valid, and also a sensitive, question. Leaders like Joseph Smith and Brigham Young spoke using the earth's resources with moderation and respect The Prophet Joseph taught that animals should be killed only to preserve life, and Brigham Young advised reducing meat consumption. It's not about guilt, but about stewardship and gratitude .

Every living being will be resurrected

A dandelion seed head silhouetted against a warm sunset sky, with seeds drifting away on the wind.

Did you know that even animals and plants are included in the resurrection plan? Doctrine and Covenants 29 states that every living creature will be restored . That includes not only humans, but also animals, and according to some prophets, even plants.

“Everything God has created has an eternal purpose. Everything is part of His glory.”Joseph Smith

A call to look at creation with different eyes

If plants have a spirit…

If trees reflect the light of Christ…

If the natural world also awaits a resurrection…

Two tulips, one orange and one pink, stand in a sparkling rain shower

so our duty is not only to admire nature , but also to respect it, protect it, and learn from it . The next time you walk through a garden, you may not be alone. You are surrounded by life life that testifies to the Creator.

SourceAskgramps.org

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