Pray Often
Nephi 18:3
The study of this little verse sheds a lot of light on the importance of frequent prayer.
You will find other scriptures on prayer as well as talks and articles by apostles and suggested Hymns to use in Family Home evening, talks, discussions , lessons or for your own personal study.
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Nephi 18:3
The study of this little verse sheds a lot of light on the importance of frequent prayer.
You will find other scriptures on prayer as well as talks and articles by apostles and suggested Hymns to use in Family Home evening, talks, discussions , lessons or for your own personal study.
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Topic-Prayer
What
3 And
I, Nephi, did go into the mount oft, and I did a
pray oft
unto the Lord; wherefore the Lord b
showed unto
me c
great things.
Why
Nephi had been
commanded to build a s hip and to follow the directions given him of
the Lord. He was also a humble servant and had many reasons for
guidance as a spiritual leader of his family.
Pattern
Doctrine and Covenants 90:1
1
Thus saith the Lord, verily, verily I say unto you my son, thy sins
are forgiven thee, according to thy petition, for thy prayers and
the prayers of
thy brethren have come up into my ears.
14
And again, the angel said: Behold, the Lord hath heard
the prayers of
his people, and also the prayers of
his servant, Alma, who is thy father; for he has prayed with much
faith concerning thee that thou mightest be brought to the knowledge
of the truth; therefore, for this purpose have I come to convince
thee of the power and authority of God, that the prayers of
his servants might be answered according to their faith.
Isaiah 56:7
7
Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in
my house of prayer:
their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon
mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for
all people.
Mormon 5:21
21
And also the Lord will remember the prayers of
the righteous, which have been put up unto him for them.
Doctrine and Covenants 103:36
36
All victory and glory is brought to pass unto you through your
diligence, faithfulness, and prayers of
faith.
2 Nephi 4:24
24
And by day have I waxed bold in mighty prayer before
him; yea, my voice have I sent up on high; and angels came down and
ministered unto me.
Doctrine and Covenants 29:6
6
And, as it is written—Whatsoever ye shall ask in faith, being
united in prayer according
to my command, ye shall receive.
Conference
4/07 Scott
Using The Supernal
Gift of Prayer
How Are Prayers Answered?
Often
when we pray for help with a significant matter, Heavenly Father will
give us gentle promptings that require us to think, exercise faith,
work, at times struggle, then act. It is a step-by-step process that
enables us to discern inspired answers.
I
have discovered that what sometimes seems an impenetrable barrier to
communication is a giant step to be taken in trust. Seldom will you
receive a complete response all at once. It will come a piece at a
time, in packets, so that you will grow in capacity. As each piece is
followed in faith, you will be led to other portions until you have
the whole answer. That pattern requires you to exercise faith in our
Father’s capacity to respond. While sometimes it’s very hard, it
results in significant personal growth.
[I recommend that
you study this entire talk, it is thorough and outstanding.]
Article by Russel
M. Ballard
Keeping Your Life
In Balance (see www.lds.org/youth)
8. Pray Often
My
last suggestion is to pray often as individuals and as families. You
can know the right decisions to make each day through constant,
sincere prayer.
The
prophet Alma summarized the importance of prayer in these words:
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and call on his holy name, and
watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted above that
which ye can bear, and thus be led by the Holy Spirit, becoming
humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all
long-suffering” (Alma
13:28).
When I am in tune spiritually, I find that I can balance everything
in my life much more easily.
[I
also recommend that you study this entire article]
Apply
Study these talks
and scriptures and apply them to your life. Pray often and sincerely
and listen for answers. Learn to ask the right questions. Keep the
commandments.
Hymns
140- Did You Think
To Pray?
145-Prayer Is The
Soul's Sincere Desire
The
prophet Alma summarized the importance of prayer in these words:
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and call on his holy name, and
watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted above that
which ye can bear, and thus be led by the Holy Spirit, becoming
humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all
long-suffering” (Alma
13:28).
When I am in tune spiritually, I find that I can balance everything
in my life much more easily.
