Quote Journal: Prayer

1. "Similarly, when we address our Heavenly Father, we should put aside our working words and clothe our prayers in special language of reverence and respect. In offering prayers in the English language, members of our Church do not address our Heavenly Father with the same words we use in speaking to a fellow worker, to an employee or employer, or to a merchant in the marketplace. We use special words that have been sanctified by use in inspired communications, words that have been recommended to us and modeled for us by those we sustain as prophets and inspired teachers." (Dallin H. Oaks, The Language of Prayer, 1993 May Ensign, http://www.lds.org)

2. "When we explain a problem and a proposed solution, sometimes He answers yes, sometimes no. Often He withholds an answer, not for lack of concern, but because He loves us—perfectly. He wants us to apply truths He has given us. For us to grow, we need to trust our ability to make correct decisions. We need to do what we feel is right. In time, He will answer. He will not fail us." (Richard G. Scott, Learning to Recognize Answers to Prayers, 1989 November Ensign, http://www.lds.org)

3. "Prayer is a divine fellowship with God. Such spiritual companionship brings a matchless blessing. I believe families who pray together understand the meaning and comfort the Savior was trying to give to His believers, as He offered His inspiring prayer as His earthly ministry was coming to an end." (L. Tom Perry, “Our Father Which Art in Heaven,” 1983 November Ensign, http://www.lds.org)

4. "I promise you that as you consistently and fervently pray as a family, and as each member takes his or her turn and sincerely prays for others, impressions will come as to what you individually should do to help others. Thus, you can, in family prayer, receive personal and family revelation as to how to love and serve one another." (John H. Groberg, “The Power of Family Prayer, 1982 May Ensign, http://www.lds.org)

5. "Through prayer, we can show our love for God. And He has made it so easy. We may pray to Him any time. No special equipment is needed. We don’t even need to charge batteries or pay a monthly service fee." (Russell M. Nelson, Sweet Power of Prayer, 2003 May Ensign, http://www.lds.org)

6. "If you ponder the scriptures and begin to do what you covenanted with God to do, I can promise you that you will feel more love for God and more of His love for you. And with that, your prayers will come from the heart, full of thanks and of pleading. You will feel a greater dependence on God. You will find the courage and the determination to act in His service, without fear and with peace in your heart. You will pray always. And you will not forget Him, no matter what the future brings." (Henry B. Eyring, Prayer, 2002 January Ensign, http://www.lds.org)

7. "With … faith, we will be able to pray for what we want and appreciate whatever we get. Only with that faith will we pray with the diligence God requires." (Henry B. Eyring, Prayer, 2002 January Ensign, http://www.lds.org)

8. "Little children, young people, and adults alike, please believe how very much your loving Heavenly Father wants to bless you. But because He will not infringe upon our agency, we must ask for His help. This is generally done through prayer. Prayer is one of the most precious gifts of God to man." (J. Devn Cornish, The Privilege of Prayer, 2011 October General Conference, http://www.lds.org)

9. "You can know the things you need to know. Pray that you will learn to receive that inspiration and remain worthy to receive it. Keep that channel—your mind—clean and free from the clutter of the world." (Boyd K. Packer, Prayer and Promptings, 2009 November Ensign, http://www.lds.org)

10. "Prayer is a privilege and the soul’s sincere desire. We can move beyond routine and “checklist” prayers and engage in meaningful prayer as we appropriately ask in faith and act, as we patiently persevere through the trial of our faith, and as we humbly acknowledge and accept 'not my will, but Thine, be done.'" (David A. Bednar, Ask in Faith, 2008 May Ensign, http://www.lds.org)