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Two ways to get more from prayer 1. Ask for help Missionaries are ready to teach you how to pray and how to recognize God’s answers to your prayers. Request a Visit with Missionaries 2. Look to the scriptures The Book of Mormon, like the Bible, teaches about God, prayer, and Jesus Christ. As you read the Book of Mormon, you can learn how to build faith so that you can access God’s power.

What are the types of prayer? There are many different ways to pray. We can pray by ourselves, or as a family. We can offer prayers at mealtime, before bed, first thing in the morning, or anytime, really. The important thing is that we take the time to sincerely offer our gratitude to God and ask Him for help. In addition to prayer, meditation can help us center our minds on God and help us feel the Spirit. In that sense, meditation is a form of prayer. Source: Mormon.com

What is the Lord's Prayer? When Jesus Christ was encouraging His disciples to pray, He offered a prayer as an example for them. This has become known as the Lord’s Prayer, and we can pray using the same pattern. We start by addressing God and showing gratitude, then asking for the things we need, before closing our prayer with “amen.” You can find an account of it in both Matthew 6:9–13 and Luke 11:1–4. Source: Mormon.com

Common Questions What does the Bible say about prayer? The Bible encourages us to pray, while providing lots of examples and advice on how to do so:  Mark 11:24  “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”  Colossians 4:2  “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.”  James 5:16  “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The ...

Getting answers to our prayers God promises that when we turn to Him in prayer, He will give us answers and guidance.  “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Matthew 7:7  God communicates with us through the Holy Spirit, in the form of good thoughts and ideas or peaceful, comforting feelings. When we feel those things, it means God is encouraging us, showing us truth, and giving us direction.  Everyone will feel the Holy Spirit in their own way. In the Bible, it’s often described as a “still small voice,” (see 1 Kings 19:11–12) that almost seems to whisper to your mind.  Often, God answers our prayers through others. God can put people into our lives at the right time who can give or be the answer we have been looking for. We can also get an...

When to pray There is no such thing as praying too much. God wants to hear from you when you’re happy, or sad, or if you just need someone to talk to. You can pray whenever you feel like it or need it. In fact, if you don't feel like praying, or feel like God doesn't want to hear from you, that might be one of the best times to pray. "For if ye would hearken unto the Spirit which teacheth a man to pray, ye would know that ye must pray." 2 Nephi 32:8 Pray on your own and with others You should speak with God individually and regularly. But pray with others too—during worship services, before a meal, and in family prayer. One person usually offers the prayer on behalf of the group while others listen respectfully, think of the words being said, and show their agreement by saying “Amen” at the end of the prayer. Pray throughout the day In Psalm 55:17, King David said he would pra...

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 “D...