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HOW TO PRAYER- 4 STEPS TO PRAYER

How to Pray


Praying is simpler than you might think. God is there and will hear and answer your prayers. 

Four steps to prayer


God is your loving Father in Heaven, and He wants to hear from you. You can reach out to Him by praying to Him. As His child, you can ask your Heavenly Father for help and guidance in your life. 
Praying can be done out loud, or in your mind. You can speak to God like you would any other person. Your words do not have to be eloquent or memorized. It is more important to open your heart and not hold back. Believe He is there and listening, because He is. Believe He will help you, because He will. 
Prayer is one the most valuable gifts you have received from your loving Heavenly Father.

1. Begin your prayer


Before you begin, find a quiet place where you feel comfortable. A good way to start is to address God by name. You can try “Dear God,” “Dear Heavenly Father,” “Our Father which art in heaven,” or simply “God.” 

2. Have a conversation with God


Speak from your heart and share your hopes and desires as well as your worries and problems. You can ask Him for help, direction, forgiveness, or healing. Whatever is on your mind, bring it to Him, acknowledging that His wisdom and timing are greater than yours. You can ask Him what He wants for you. 
Share your feelings with God about others. You can pray for their needs or ask for ways you can love and help them.
Express appreciation to God for all the blessings in your life. Even challenges can be a blessing. This helps us feel humble, which keeps our hearts and minds more open to God's answers. 


3. End your prayer


Once you’ve said all that you wanted to say, you can end your prayer by saying, “In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.”
We do this because Jesus is the way to connect to our Father in Heaven and all things should be done in His name. 

4. Act on your righteous desires


There is wisdom in the saying, “Pray as if everything depends on the Lord, then work as if everything depends on you.” It is in the process of doing that we often get guidance and help from God.

SOURCE: https://www.mormon.org

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