Friday, March 13, 2015

Prayer

Prayer is our opportunity to communicate with our Father in Heaven. He wants us to pray and talk to Him. He loves us and wants to hear from us about everyday topics as well as the things that are pulling on our hearts. It is a way that we can turn to Him when we are in need, to give thanks, to ask questions and for daily guidance. We also have the blessing of receiving revelation when we pray to our Heavenly Father. It is a way to directly community with God. We should all be praying personally every morning and night. He hears and answers EVERY prayer. Sometimes it is not always how we hoped or thought, but He will always listen and always answer in the way that will benefit our lives and eternal progression the most. 



Top 10 Favorite quotes about Prayer

1."We pray continuously for guidance, but we shouldn’t expect continuous revelation. We expect continuing revelation, which is the continuing assurance of revelation whenever we seek guidance and our circumstances are such that a wise and loving Lord chooses to give it to us." Dallin H. Oaks https://www.lds.org/liahona/2013/08/in-his-own-time-in-his-own-way?lang=eng

2."As you pray for forgiveness, you will find yourself forgiving others. As you thank God for His kindness, you will think of others, by name, who need your kindness. Again, that experience will surprise you every day, and over time it will change you." Henry B. Eyring https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/04/the-priesthood-man?lang=eng,

3."Lift up your soul in prayer and explain to your Heavenly Father what you are feeling. Acknowledge your shortcomings. Pour out your heart and express your gratitude. Let Him know of the trials you are facing. Plead with Him in Christ's name for strength and support. Ask that your ears may be opened, that you may hear His voice." Dieter F. Uchtdorf https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/the-hope-of-gods-light?lang=eng,

4."As we remember prayer and take time to turn to the scriptures, our lives will be infinitely more blessed and our burdens will be made lighter." Thomas S. Monson https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/we-never-walk-alone?lang=eng

5. “Prayer is the provider of the spiritual strength; it is the passport to peace. Prayer is the means by which we approach our Father in Heaven, who loves us. Speak with Him in prayer and then listen for the answer.  Miracles are wrought through prayer”. Thomas S. Monson https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/04/be-your-best-self?lang=eng

6. “By becoming the answer to someone’s prayer, we often find the answer to our own”. Dieter F. Uchtdorf  https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/waiting-on-the-road-to-damascus?lang=eng

7. “Prayer is your personal key to heaven”. Boyd K. Packer https://www.lds.org/liahona/1997/06/personal-revelation-the-gift-the-test-and-the-promise?lang=eng

8. “Heavenly Father hears your prayers. He loves you. He knows your name”. Henry B. Eyring https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/continuing-revelation?lang=eng

9.  “God is eagerly waiting for the chance to answer your prayers and fulfill your dreams, just as He always has. But He can’t if you don’t pray, and He can’t if you don’t dream. In short, He can’t if you don’t believe”. Jeffery R. Holland https://www.lds.org/ensign/2007/07/this-the-greatest-of-all-dispensations?lang=eng

10. “Family prayer should be a nonnegotiable priority in your daily life”. Richard G. Scott https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/make-the-exercise-of-faith-your-first-priority?lang=eng

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