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| Pray Always |
Prayer is a conversation with God. In 3 Nephi 18:18–20 in the Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ taught that we must “watch and pray always” to be strengthened against the temptation to do evil. “And whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given unto you.”
When we pray according to Jesus’s teachings, we start by reverently addressing God. We thank God for the things we are grateful for, ask God for the righteous things we need or want, and end by saying, “In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.”
Part of prayer is also listening for answers from God. These answers often come from the Holy Ghost, who is the third member of the Godhead along with God and Jesus Christ. The influence of the Holy Ghost could be experienced as a warm feeling of comfort, a sudden thought, or even a feeling of warning against something you want to do. An answer to prayer might also come from something you read or hear, or from a person who helps you.
God knows what is best for you and will help you if you turn to Him. Prayer can bring you comfort and guidance and help you draw closer to God. |
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| You Matter to God |
While some might question why the Almighty God, who directed the Creation of the heavens and earth, would listen to their prayers, Jesus taught that God knows and loves each one of us personally.
Two sparrows are sold for a very small amount of money, Jesus taught, and yet God knows when a single sparrow falls to the ground.
He said, “Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” (See Matthew 10:29–31.) |
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