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The Gift of Prayer

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I have been thinking about this powerful gift that the Lord has given us. I think it's pretty amazing how we have this gift. I think of all the gifts Heavenly Father has given us, this is the one that I couldn't do without. The realization that someone is actually listening to me when I'm praying is a great comfort. I also have felt a great comfort in how He is listening to others when I cannot help in any way. It is our communication to God. A way to check in every morning and night. A way to repent. A way to give gratitude for all that He gives us. A way to ask for things that we need, like answers. So many gifts come because Heavenly Father has given us this chance to communicate with Him.

I've been reading the words of Jesus in the scriptures. I have read over and over again these verses. It is in 3 Nephi 18: 18-21:

18 Behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, ye must watch and pray always lest ye enter into temptation; for Satan desireth to have you, that he may sift you as wheat.

19 Therefore ye must always pray unto the Father in my name;

20 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.

21 Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.

Satan does not want us to pray. He knows the power of prayer. He knows that when you plead with Heavenly Father, you feel the Spirit. Satan doesn't give you that peaceful feeling. I know that prayer gives great comfort. Heavenly Father wants to hear from his children. 

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Patty said…
This last semester while Dallon was so busy and we were very confused about many things, I learned a valuable lesson of relying on the Lord more and using the power of prayer. I felt the spirit in my life more as I prayed more sincerely. I have always had a very strong testimony that our Heavenly Father is there listening to our prayers, that He cares for us and answers our prayers. We are His children and He loves us.
June 20, 2009 at 8:15 PM
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