Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

Amos McGregor answered…

I feel that prayer is the one way we can talk to God to thank him for things and ask for things we need or just to have a good chat. I look at prayer as talking to my dad I know God loves me and wants the best for me but I have not always had this relationship with my father in heaven.
It has come through loads of praying and geting answears to my prayers, I would now say that all the major and some minor choices i make involve prayer. I know God has a plan for me and i want to know what he wants me to do i can get know what he wants through prayer.

Meredith answered…

I can honestly say that learning to pray properly has helped me to conquer clinical depression! When I learned that prayer is not to be just about asking for things, but more about expressing gratitude, I came to know just how blessed I am -- and how many positive things there are in the world...which led to an ability to climb out of the depths of depression. Prayer starts my day (I roll out of bed onto my knees), setting the tone with the reassurance that I am a daughter of God, who loves me and wraps me in His cloak of safety; prayer ends my day with thanks for all the opportunities to help others and to grow that occurred within it. Prayer is rest, hope, and inspiration -- what a privilege it is to lay one's concerns and problems at the feet of Heavenly Father and know that you don't have to carry them alone! I am so grateful for the gift of prayer.

Brianna answered…

Prayer has become one of the most important parts of my life especially over these past couple of years. A few years ago, my mom was diagnosed with cancer and a difficult series of events occurred after that. She went on chemo and luckily, the cancer went away relatively easily compared to everything else that happened. She had to have a couple emergency surgeries and each time, she was lucky to live. The last emergency surgery was the scariest personally for me. I remember waiting at home with my four younger siblings, watching the clock as the time appointed for her surgery approached. I had fasted that day, hoping that all would be well and as the minute hand got closer and closer to that specific time, I got more and more nervous. A few minutes before it was scheduled to start, my siblings and I gathered in a circle and knelt down on our knees. We bowed our heads as I offered up one of the most heartfelt prayers I've ever given to our Heavenly Father, pleading for comfort to know that everything would be all right. Tears streamed from my eyes as I felt the Spirit comfort me with His warmth and I realized that what I wanted might not be what the Lord had in store for my mom. So I prayed that even if we did lose our mother that day, that we would be all right with it and know that that was the will of the Lord. It was difficult for me to say, but I knew it was right. When that prayer was over, everyone was silent for the next few hours as we waited to hear how the surgery went. Our grandma called later, telling us the good news that our mom lived. That day, I gained such a powerful testimony of prayer and it has played a huge role in my life ever since then. Nothing can compare to the closeness I felt with Heavenly Father in that moment and now I appreciate so much more the power of prayer. I know that He will always answer our prayers, even if it is on His own watch and in His own way. I am so grateful for that experience I had.

Teresa answered…

As a mother I rely almost constantly on the Lord for guidance and direction in raising my children. I begin and end each day with a formal prayer, yet find myself seeking the Lord's help throughtout the day. There is power in prayer. When my husband was deployed for 6 months, I was expecting our 6th child. She actually was born before he came home. Yet, throughout his deployment I felt physically and spiritually strengthened to handle all that I needed to. I know it was because of the countless prayers of family and friends. I know that the Lord hears and answers our prayers. I know we can pray to him anytime, and anywhere, and He will hear us. He hear's me even when my prayers are silent thoughts. I feel at peace, and I feel of God's love each time I pray.

Mike answered…

Many people question the validity of silently speaking with an unseen being. Most people admit to the possibility of God, or gods, or a supreme creator, yet balk at the idea that any of these things could be understood by humans. What seems like pride - the belief that we are important enough to receive answers concerning eternal matters - is actually humility. We open ourselves to the possibility, test the theory, and trust the results. What might seem like humility - accepting the fact that we as humans can't learn anything of eternity and therefore consider such endeavors as wasted - is pride in a dangerous form. It is intellectual laziness disguised as high-level thinking. I won't deny that at one point I was actually victim to that very mindset, and it was not until I sufficiently humbled myself and was willing to seek and receive an answer that God testified to me the truth of his existence and what I was expected to do now that I had gained this knowledge. Even now I find myself "seeking" answers and becoming frustrated when I don't get them, but patience is one of the greatest virtues of humanity - why would God exempt me from practicing it?

Nate L. answered…

Prayer is my time to share with my Heavenly Father. I am not always specifically asking or thanking Him, though those are present during my prayers. Lot's of time my prayers turn into an opportunity to share my time with Heavenly Father, I think of my day. I think of what I did to get closer to Heavenly Father, and how I can improve tomorrow. Ultimately my prayers become an accounting to the Lord.

I love my opportunity to pray. I have developed a personal relationship with Heavenly Father and know that we can all develop a personal relationship with Heavenly Father!

Alyssa answered…

I didn't think much of prayer before. To me, it was just something you were supposed to do every night before you go to bed asking for everything you want to have. I felt like a pest, and I was running out of things to say, so eventually I quit praying altogether. Then I learned an amazing thing prayer is supposed to be two-way communication! Learning to pray this way is challenging, but immeasurably rewarding. A direct line of communication with God - this is exactly what Satan does not want, and I think that's why so many people are convinced that having a dialogue with God is not possible. But it is! He is eager and willing to talk to all His children. There are many ways He does this. Most often, it is through the quiet promptings of the Holy Spirit, which often come to our minds as good/bad feelings, spontaneous thoughts, or a gradual awareness. He also uses the words of others - in conversation, in book, in lyrics - which come to us with greater force than usual, alerting us that He has something to share through them. He also uses dreams, visions, and more rarely, visitations from heavenly beings. I now see that prayer is much more than I thought it was, and so crucial to our spiritual development.

Alex answered…

Prayer has been a huge part of my life since I can remember. We always prayed as a family; and I was taught at a very young age to pray by myself. It took me a while to fully understand the true meaning and purpose of prayer.
Prayer, to me, is a communication between us and God. He really is our Father in Heaven, and wants us to talk with Him. And just like with our relationship with other people around us, we build our relationship with God by communication.
I know that there have been many times where I needed guidance in my life, and prayer has helped me through that. I know that my relationship with God has greatly increased through prayer; and I do feel really close to Him.
A lot of the time, I wish to do my own thing, but by the simple act of praying, I am humbled and realize that the world does not revolve around me. It really helps me to take a break, and have that one on one connection with God.

Michelle Alison answered…

 I can look back on my life and see that my best ideas and most important decisions have come from praying. Whether it be finding something I need at the moment in a garage of boxes or deciding which Univesity to attend, I have been able to turn to my Father in Heaven in prayer, know he is listening, and feel him guiding me and nudging me in the right direction. Because of prayer I'm able to move forward with confidence in my life and make big, daring decisions because I trust that he is with me and he wont make a wrong thing feel right. So I go forward with faith, and I don't think about it too hard, but as I look back I can see that he's performed miracles in my life and made my life very blessed all through communicating with him in prayer. 

Eric Ray answered…

Explaining how important prayer is in my life would be something that doesn't seem possible.

Growing up, I was always taught to pray - as any child in any good Christian family is instructed. I don't think that I ever really realized how important prayer was until I moved out of the house. Moving to college and living by myself was something I looked forward to, but didn't anticipate would be as difficult as it was. On top of it all, I learned that college was definitely on an incomparable scale of difficulty over the academic standard of high school. Being more stressed, and being on my own, I learned the true value of prayer.

Prayer to me is comfort. It's counsel. It's a way to just know that all will eventually be well. Prayer consistently continues to change my life and my view of life. It's strengthened my testimony that we have a Father in Heaven Who loves us, guides us, and provides to our needs when we are righteous. Prayer has taught me patience and also humility. Prayer has taught me to trust.

I know that miracles are not wrought be wishing or dreaming, but I do know that miracles are wrought through prayer.

Shanna answered…

Prayer is the truest form of communication. I can go to my Father in Heaven with anything, EVERYTHING. He will not judge me for the things that I talk to Him about. He wants me to come to Him in prayer. He also wants me to stop and listen for His answers that come in gentle feelings, called the "still small voice". There are many nights when I am alone in my restless thoughts and I cannot sleep, eventhough my dear husband is beside me, I will just ask Heavenly Father if I can talk to Him until I go to sleep, it seem to give me the peace that I need to help me rest. Prayer is a blessing in my life.

Joshua Camp answered…

Prayer is so important to me because it is how i talk to God. I pray several times a day because i know that God will listen to me, because he loves me. Because he loves me, and because he is all knowing he answers my questions and gives me council on what i need to do to make my life happier. I know that God will help me with all my concerns and decisions, he is my heavenly father as well as yours, and as such he knows you personally, and he loves you. He waits to hear from you just as any parent waits to here from their children, who have gone away.

Wade answered…

Prayer is a vital part in my life. It allows me to talk to God anywhere and anytime I want or need to. Prayer helps me through my trials and gives me someone to talk to when I feel like I have no one. I know that if you pray to God with a sincere heart you too can have your prayers answered.

Tom answered…

Prayer is a big part of my life, it is away that I can talk to my Heavenly Father, and a way that he can talk back to me. Prayer is a huge part of my life. Through Prayer, I invite Heavenly Father into my life, and help me with choices I have to make. For example, I am in my first year of Medical school, and I had to choose which Medical school to go to, knowing that this choice would not only affect me, but also my family. I knelt down and prayed, and had a conversation with My Heavenly Father about the Pro's and Con's of each school, that I had been accepted to, and asked him, which school I should go to, and I also had my wife, do the same thing, and God answered our prayers by letting each of us know separately which school we should go to.

Chris answered…

Prayer is one of the greatest gifts we have. It allows us to talk with our Father in Heaven. Every time I pray I make it personal as if I was talking to a close friend which is exactly what I am doing. Every time I pray I can feel God's love for his children. When I feel scared or depressed I just take a moment to express myself to him and then I wait and listen for his spirit and I always feel at peace afterwards. Prayer plays a major role in my life because it helps me keep in touch with God just like a cell phone helps me communicate with my family when I am not near them.

Brittany answered…

The rise in technology amazes me how we can hear people's voices through the phone or the internet almost in an instant. What amazes me even more though, is the fact that we can communicate with our Father in heaven and how that line of communication has always been available to us and will be forever more. Our all-powerful, all-knowing, almighty God hears our prayers. He knows the desires of our hearts and truly cares what we have to say to Him. I know that my prayers have been answered. They are not always answered in the way I think they will be or within the certain time frame I might have imagined, but God has his own time and way of bringing things about that will bring me the greatest happiness.

Dave answered…

As a partner in a small business, I've had times when I've felt there is no way to keep out of financial destruction. I remember a certain morning that I couldn't see a way out. I pray every day, but in times like this my prayers get more serious. I sincerely asked God if things would be ok. I asked if we would find a way to make the business successful. Before the prayer, I was so depressed, I wouldn't have cared if my life had ended right then. But while I was praying, a peace came to me that gave me an assurance that things would be right and that we would be successful.

That was about 18 months ago. We're not wildly successful as a business, but we've made incredible progress and can clearly see our path to financial security again. We're not there yet, but the assurance I received that day through prayer and the other assurances I've received from the Lord at other times, have kept me going. It has made all the difference.

I would have given up without that help from the Lord that came through sincere prayer.

Jeffrey answered…

Prayer is my favorite gift our Heavenly Father has blessed me with, the abilitly to ask for help in all my trials, and to be humble before our creator. As I was growing up in the gospel I had many prayers that I never saw answered I wondered why I wasn't getting what I want. Turns out my desires and Gods desires were not in harmony. I was asking for personal and selfish desires. While serving on a mission I have truely seen many righteous prayers anwsered. The Lord will bless us in our righteous desires and help us in everything that is good. When we prayer for selfish things the lord wont give us what we want, but every pray he answers is something that we need. I never get what I want but I have received everything I needed.

Shannon answered…

Prayer plays a huge role in my life. Without prayer, I don't think I would even be here. I have gone through a lot of physical and emotional pain while growing up. Talking to Heavenly Father and asking for His help has always worked for me. I know that the power of prayer is real. Now I pray for my family, loved ones and even friends' friends. Some nights, I would pray to Heavenly Father for almost no reason at all, just to talk to Him. I would talk to Him about how my day went, how grateful that it went well and hope that the same happens the next day. I'm still trying to get into the habit of praying to Him in the morning too. I've noticed that on the mornings where I do pray to Heavenly Father, they seem to be better than any other morning.

Louis answered…

Prayer has a big impact in my life and plays a very important role. Without it, I'm nothing; I can't be directed or received revelation through the Spirit from my Heavenly Father. It has strengthen my faith and knowing that there is a God who care and to help me in any way posible. I'm the one to act or ask in faith. when I pray, I feel like I'm talking to someone present nier me and He listen to my Prayer. Father is all knowing and that's why I always go to Him for guidance and protection.

Danny answered…

Prayer for me is what keeps me going every day. It's my direct line to my Heavenly Father when I feel joy and want to express how grateful I am for what he's blessed me with, when I'm in need and need to plead for his help, and when I just feel the need to express myself to the one being who knows me best. I think prayer has helped me most in resisting temptation and enduring trials. The simple act of kneeling in humble prayer every morning and night, and often throughout the day, keeps me conscious of my Heavenly Father and what He wants me to do, and helps me to keep the Spirit close. The darkest parts of my life have been when I've gotten out of the habit of praying frequently.

Gloria answered…

The part that prayer plays in my life is that it is central to everything I do. It is the way that I can talk with my Heavenly Father (God) and He answers me with impressions from the Holy Ghost. I feel a wonderful sense of peace as I pray, that helps me get through any trials I might be having, or even to remember what to put on a final exam for a class. I know that Heavenly Father always listens and answers our prayers, sometimes not in the way we would think that they would be answered, but He always answers.

Braden White answered…

Prayer is how I've come to be where I am today. When I feel all alone I can always turn to my Heavenly Father in Prayer. As I express my thoughts, feelings, and questions to him I feel my burdens being lifted and recieve personal revelation to help guide me in my life. No matter what is going on in my life or in the world around me I know that I can always turn to my Heavenly Father for help, comfort, and answers.

Spencer. answered…

Prayer, when you get right down to it, is our way of communicating with God, and I don't mean that figuratively. When we pray, we talk to God. When we take time to pause and listen during our prayers, He can talk to us through a still, small voice like the prophet Elijah heard - the voice of the Holy Spirit. Quite often, this isn't even a voice at all, but feelings and impressions accompanied by a sense of peace or rightness.

Prayer, for me, has been many things. It's been a source of strength when I'm tempted to do things I know are wrong, or need help doing something right. It's been a source of comfort when I'm down or scared or discouraged. It's been a source of direction when I have a big decision to make. And sometimes, it's been all three.

When I was accepted to grad school in San Diego, they gave me a stipend offer that comes with a contractual obligation to not take on any sort of part-time job. It's a reasonable amount of money, but knowing what I knew about the cost of living in Southern California, I was more than a little worried about if I could make ends meet. Well, I studied it out, I looked up apartment prices on the internet, I found some comparison charts that compared cost of living in different cities, I looked up utility rates, what have you. I came to the conclusion that I could probably make it, if I develop a taste for ramen noodles. But just to be sure, I took my conclusion to Heavenly Father. I said, in essence, here's what I think about all this, now what do You think? He answered me with that warm peace I've come to know as His voice, and I knew that somehow it would end up working out all right.

Tyler answered…

Prayer for me is the way that I am able to talk with God. I pray several times a day as I feel the need to be close to God. Recently, I have been working on making my prayers more meaningful. When I pray, I try to be open about my feelings and explain the details of my experiences as I would to a close friend. In turn, I have felt a closeness with my Heavenly Father that I have not experienced until now.

Rachael answered…

Prayer is so essential in my life. I love the fact that I can communicate with my Heavenly Father so easily. Prayer is always there no matter what you are going through, "sometimes you stand the tallest whilst praying on your knees." I am in the process (a life long process) of coming to know my Heavenly Father better, through prayer. He has answered my prayers in many instances in very personal ways. I know the Lord is mindful of me, and that He loves me very much. I am so grateful for prayer.

Brittany answered…

Prayer is very important in my life because it is the way I communicate with our loving heavenly father and ask him for help and guidance in my life. It is great to know he is watching after me and can help me. My testimony on prayer grows more and more as I test and apply the knowledge of faith and works. After I do all I can do prayer helps me get by while heavenly father works his miracles and answers my prayers. I have seen him answer many prayers of mine and am so grateful for that.

Ryan answered…

Most mornings, even before I open my eyes, I croak out thanks for the nights rest and discuss with the Lord my plan for the day. As I move through the day the conversation continues, and I seek his guidance or assistance in whatever I may be doing. Just as my scripture study begins with prayer, my academic studies begin with prayer as I seek His assistance in understanding and recalling the information I must learn in order to achieve my goals.

I take the Lord at his word when he tells the apostles in John 14:26 that the Holy Ghost "shall teach you all things". Many times I have had the light of understanding fill my mind following a plead to God for an answer, even with something as mundane as how to fix a problem I had with electrical wiring in a house.

I end my days expressing my gratitude through prayer, and discussing the progress I made with my goals, and often baring my heart to the emotional struggles I may have faced that day. Through prayer I have been able to find the strength to overcome temptation, and be healed from emotional wounds I have received.

Adam answered…

For me, prayer is an absolutely fundamental part of my faith. Without it, I believe that our ability to live righteously and to understand what God expects of us would be infinitely more difficult. It's through prayer that we can commune with our Heavenly Father. I believe that because God is our Father, that he has a relationship with us as any loving father would. He wants to hear from us. Prayer helps us to find solace and to ask God for help and guidance. I have a testimony that prayer yields blessings and peace.

Shane Max answered…

Prayer is the wonderful opportunity to communicate with our creator. I know that when I am feeling alone, and even at times not worthy of his time, he is still there williing to hear me and give guidance. I just need to be willing to bend my knee. I honestly don't know how I would have made it through life this far without prayer. I needed someone to talk to that I could trust and that I knew would listen with love, mercy, and true judgement. I often need an honest reply back - prayer provides that for me.

Trevor H. answered…

Prayer is a large part in my life. Just recently I needed to drive to a city 30 minutes away to take the GMAT. I got in my car and started driving out of the parking lot when the breaks went out in my car. I had to use my emergency break to stop the car. Because I had to take the GMAT that day I pulled off to the side of the road and said a quick heartfelt prayer for protection. I felt peace. I also felt that it would be OK to make the trip. Throughout the whole trip my breaks miraculously worked and I was able to make it to and from the test safely. Prayer is my comfort. Prayer is the way I can talk to my maker and receive direction and guidance.

Jim answered…

Prayer is so important to me. I pray giving thanks for the small miracles of the day. I pray during the day for those in need, asking for help for myself and others during difficult events and giving thanks in times of miracles and peace. Prayer calms my soul and gives me hope. During and after prayer, I often get thoughts and quiet impressions that help me successfully navigate life. I think it it true that prayer is the best navigation system. :)

Mandy answered…

I've known of the importance of prayer since I was a little girl. I pray every day, usually more than once. It helps me immensely, because I know that the Lord hears me as he also hears everyone else. I pray that I can think clearly for a test at school, I pray that I'll do well before any kind of a performance, I pray to vent, I pray for help and for peace, I pray for..everything all the time! Prayer is one of the most important things in my life and I rely on it so much. I know because the Lord loves me just as he loves everyone else, He will always help and answer my prayers.

Tom answered…

Prayer is an amazing line of communication with our Heavenly Father. It is fascinating to me that I have the means to talk to my Father in Heaven and can receive answers to the questions I have and strength for the trials I'm facing.

Prayer has helped me many times in my life and brings peace to my soul. I find that many times the waves of life overwhelm and crash upon me and sometimes sincere prayer is the only thing that seems to renew my strength and ease the burdens I carry.

It is through prayer that I know I am loved and am a child of God. This knowledge is instrumental and a great blessing in my daily life.

Kathy answered…

Prayer is probably the most important thing I feel I can do to build my relationship with our Father in Heaven. I know when I talk with Him, I can feel closer to Him. He answers my prayers. He may not answer them in the time or way that I want, but I know that He loves me and helps me through all my needs.

Justin answered…

I am so grateful for prayer and the power it displays in my life. Through prayer, I can communicate with my loving Father in Heaven. I can express the immense and eternal gratitude I have for His many blessings, and I can ask Him to give me the things I so desperately need. I have had countless experiences with prayer in my life that have let me know that my Heavenly Father loves me, and He knows me. I pray every morning and every night, as well as throughout the day, because I know I can't do anything without His help and strength.

George answered…

I try to pray every day. I'm not perfect at it, and when I don't pray and I try to rely on my own strength, alone, I feel like I'm paddling a canoe against the current. Sometimes it feels like the more I paddle, the more the everyday obstacles of life push me back that much further.

When I remember to pray, my days go so much better. I literally feel strengthened. I receive a capacity beyond my own abilities, and I know it comes from God.

Henry answered…

I love praying! I pray anytime I have a problem during the day, as well as at every meal, at night and in the morning. I also always have a prayer in my heart as the scriptures talk about, which helps me always stay close to Christ. Praying helps me when times get tough, especially if I'm having a bad day. I just say a prayer and I feel a warm feeling come inside of me that helps comfort me.

Mel answered…

Prayer is the best part of the day. Sometimes they are short or interrupted. Most times that are heartfelt and seeking for peace or guidance or expressing gratitude for blessings in my life. I know something is wrong in my day if I have not stopped to have prayer. I keep a prayer in my heart as my mind goes from one thing to another. I pray very specifically because I want Heavenly Father to know exactly who I am talking about. Prayer is a powerful thing so we must be careful what we ask for as the Lord grants us the righteous desires of our hearts even though it may not be what is best for us or my cause us pain. I am so grateful for a loving Father in Heaven who is mindful of me.

Leka Halaeua answered…

Prayer is constantly in my life. My friends joke around with me when we eat dinner and always tell others that I am the best at prayers but that is because I communicate with my father in heaven often. When I say my prayers I thank God for all the blessings in my life whether it's for the food and hands that provide it, or the safe drive from the store and back. The most important part of my prayer is when I thank him for my friends and family. It is the most important part because they are what makes my life worth living. They are the reasons I choose the right. I remember when I was younger and taking competitive gymnastics; I found myself constantly in the broom closet of the bathroom on my knees asking my father in heaven to help me get through the event. With tears running down my cheeks I would walk back out on the floor and do the tricks I had been having trouble with. I realized it wasn't God doing it for me, but it was him giving me the strenght, the focus, and the confidence to do it. Since that day in the closet I have constantly kept a prayer in my heart to help me through the day, to give me patience, love, strenght and courage.

Carrie answered…

 Prayer is a constant part of my life whether is it my morning and evening prayers, prayers over meals, or just a prayer in my heart during the day. I know that my Heavenly Father is aware of me and that He knows me personally and I feel that love as I seek Him out in prayer on a daily basis. Growing up my Dad would always ask me if I said my prayers this morning and it was always a great example to me of the importance of prayer. I admit at times I needed that reminder, but when we make prayer an integral part of our lives, it is nearly impossible to skip it. As I went on a mission and left home I still got the occasional question from my Dad about whether or not I had prayed, but the nice thing is that it was no longer a reminder, it was already a part of my life and I am grateful for that and have been blessed countless times through prayers of faith.

Clinton answered…

Prayer is a way (for me) to have a discussion with (my) father in heaven everyday.

Prayer is a way to form a relationship with our father in heaven

Prayer is a way for God to communicate with us

Prayer effects every decision that i make, it effects the people we choose to hang out with, the way we speak, and the places we go.

One of may friends always says if your not speaking you should be praying, its true. We should always have a prayer in our heart.

Without prayer none of the miracles of the bible would have been preformed, without prayer i wouldn't be here, but through prayer i am. I belong to this church because a small boy was willing to offer a simple prayer of the heart, and for that prayer, i am eternally grateful.

Stephen answered…

During my teenage years I began to fall away from the church. I would attend our services on a sporadic basis at best. I didn't go on my mission and I ended up in massive amount of debt due to credit cards. It was only then when I felt that my life was quickly spiraling out of control that on one snowy March morning that I finally fell to my knees in complete humility. I was at a bus stop that morning waiting to go to work when my sense of guilt finally overwhelmed me. I prayed like I had never prayed before. I willingly put my life in my Heavenly Father's hands. When I finally rose I had missed my bus, but I wasn't concerned about that. I stood with the firm knowledge that I could be forgiven and that I could make amends for what I had done.

Since that day I pray often. I have come to love the knowledge I can communicate with my Heavenly Father directly and that he will hear and answer my prayers. Even if its not always the answer that I want.

TeAniwa answered…

Oh my goodness I love to pray. Prayer is my connection to my Heavenly Father. I know that I can pray wherever and whenever and He hears me, I know this because of the amazing sense of peace I receive each time I do seek His help. I know that I am important to my Heavenly Father because of the feelings I receive. The problem may not be solved but I am given that sense that all will be ok. I love to thank Him for everything I have and when I start mentioning these things individually I'm in awe at what I do receive. Prayer is awesome.

Emily Ann answered…

Prayer is my connection to my Heavenly Father. Talking with Him everyday keeps me on course. It helps me to remember that no matter how overwhelming my challenges seem to be, there is a bigger perspective. It is good, on a daily basis to try to see things through a heavenly perspective. Certain things fall more easily into place when you realize that they aren't as important as you originally thought they were.

Alma answered…

Prayer plays a vital role in my life. I feel that it is a gift and a blessing to pray to a Heavenly Father who I know without a shadow of a doubt hears me. I know that I can turn to my Heavenly Father for comfort when life is hard, for guidance when I am trying to make a decision, and for strength when I am struggling with burdens in my life. I have recently gone through a divorce, and the prayers I have spoken have been my saving grace. I was in a circumstance that was not good for my son and I, and it was hard for me to come to the realization that it wasn't going to change. With the help of my family and church leaders I was able to know how and what to pray for to receive confirmation of what I should do for my family, and how I should handle my decisions. Prayer has made the last several months easier than I could have ever imagined. In the darkest of circumstances I felt the constant guidance of the Holy Ghost. I felt embraced in the arms of my Savior and my Heavenly Father when I thought I didn't have the strength to continue on my own. Prayer has become both a tool and a blessing in my life. The more I pray to my Heavenly Father, the more peace and joy I feel in my life. It has helped me to strengthen the most important relationship in my life, and it has helped me to realize that my Heavenly Father knows me by name. He knows exactly what I need, and with prayer I am able to learn to understand how to trust that he will never leave me alone.

Kimber answered…

Prayer is a way for me to talk to my Heavenly Father. It is a way for me to build a relationship with Him and feel power, love, and direction in my life. Scriptures teach us the countless blessings of prayer. Joy, happiness, humility, becoming submissive, patient, comforted, finding forgiveness, directed, deepening our gratitude, watched over, lifted up, healed, protected from the adversary, the gift of discernment, energy, and a strengthened testimony are just some of the blessings promised to us as we make prayer a part of our life.

I have felt a power in my life from when I pray. There have been times where I have felt to busy, or to unworthy, or to weak to pray, but I have learned that those are the times that I need to pray the hardest.

I have a saying in my room that says "Prayer changes things." It is such a simple thought that brings forth great blessings and promises. Prayer truly has changed my life. It was through prayer that I learned of the truthfulness of this gospel. It was through prayer that I overcame heartache. It was through prayer that I came to understand that I truly am a daughter of God and that He knows and loves me as an individual.

Starting and ending my days with prayer has become a habit and a blessing. It's a spiritual enlightenment to begin my day, and a spiritual bearing of my gratitude to end everyday. I catch myself throughout the day offering up prayers of gratitude for the blessings I have and for the comfort, peace and protection I am afforded.

As I have made prayer a part of my life, I have seen a change. I have felt the love of my Heavenly Father more abundantly. It is through prayer that I have built a relationship with Him and have come to understand His love and trust in me and I in Him. As I give my time to the Lord, I know He will answer my prayers and give me time in return.

Robert R. Foster answered…

Prayer leads me along

Barry answered…

I pray for the Lord's help in everything I do I feel it is essential to consistently seek His guidance, and I know that if I do, He will guide me.
I love to thank Him for all His blessings - they are many, and are profoundly wonderful. I cannot pray without feeling gratitude for all He does and has done for me.

Gayle answered…

Prayer is a communication between Heavenly Father and you. You can tell him anything, say anything, ask for help, seek guidance and he will answer you. It may not be the answer that you want, but you have to seek acceptance of the answer. Prayers help me, because I know I am not alone in this world, you can have no family here on earth, but you have Heavenly Father. He is always there!!

Jonathan answered…

Prayer always makes me feel better. When I pray, I generally feel a slight comforting feeling, like the one a small child feels to know that his mom of dad are near and because of that, nothing will harm him. I pray before every meal so that I can show my thanks to my Father in Heaven. I also pray each morning and evening, to give thanks and to ask for protection, blessings, and guidance in my life. Regular pray keeps one in touch with his Heavenly Father and the more often you pray the more comfortable it is and the better responses you get, just like talking to a friend or loved one.

Amy B. answered…

Prayer has been an invaluable part of my life. I use prayer to express all my deepest feelings, concerns, struggles and joys. I can attest that all our prayers are answered, even in ways we do not expect. The Lord hears us and cares for us more than we can comprehend. I love that prayer can be an intimate conversation with my Father in Heaven who loves me and wants to help me grow and progress towards my goals.

Sarah answered…

Prayer is an every day, every moment part of my life. I have no idea how people manage to get through any part of mortality without it. I remember when I first moved away from home, how baffling it could seem at times trying to learn to live life on my own. (So you have to separate your laundry?) Prayer for me is what it would be like if my mother and I never got off the telephone with one another. I have the Lord there, my Heavenly Eternal Father, every second of every day giving me advice, warnings, peace, comfort, inspiration, and love. The best part is, is that I don't have to pay for minuets when I talk with Him, and He never falls asleep on the other line!

Scott answered…

I am prayerful. It became easy for me, when I recognized I didn't have to have a lot of words. I could simply kneel down, call out to Father by saying, 'Father'. When I would slow down and think of Him, as my Father, it became easy to thank Him for the goodness in my life and the peace, protection, and happiness I enjoy.

After thanking Him, I simply explain respectfully my desires to Father. It isn't complicated; it's simply a conversation. I close 'in the name of Jesus Christ', my Savior.

Throughout the day, and during the week, answers come to me. People will come to me, teach me something, and it will be a direct reflection of my prayers. I know prayer is powerful.

Rebecca E. Johnson answered…

Prayer plays a very important part of my life. Not only do I ask for direction for myself and my family but also my field of work. I pray daily that I will "do no harm," as I have sworn to do as a health care provider. Sometimes I find that I have someone who is serisouly ill with little or no cause. I pray for them. I pray for added inspiration to know what to do for that person. Sometimes, it isn't an illenss that one of my patients is experiencing, rather sorrow. I pray for them to feel comfort. These prayers are not subtely stated under my breath either. These are formidable prayers said on each persons behalf. I can't imagine going through my day without the benefit of prayer.

Spencer answered…

Simply put, I use prayer as my steering wheel, and not just a spare tire. Prayer is my guide, without it we can feel very alone.

Matt answered…

Prayer is the way I communicate to my Father in Heaven. He wants to know how I am doing, my fears, desires, successes, struggles, and my questions. I go to Him in prayer before any major decision is made. When I was struggling with the decision to uproot my family and move from Utah to the Midwest of the United States, my wife and I went to the Lord in prayer many times. Many tears were shed in the process of making this decision for our family. We knew we couldn't make such a life changing decision on our own. Our prayers we answered, and they continue to be answered to this day. I thank God that we can pray, be heard, and a loving answer be given.

Cory answered…

Prayer is vital. For me it's a way to counsel with Heavenly Father every day. I tell him of my plans, my concerns, my desires, and I ask for his input and support. I think it shows the Lord that I truly want to do His will, and as a result I receive more inspiration and feel that I am directed.

Scott answered…

Prayer in my life is very important. It is my chance to communicate with my Heavenly Father and share with Him my personal feelings, challenges and struggles. It is also my opportunity to thank Him for all the blessing He has given me. However the most important part for me is that it gives me a chance to listen and let Him guide me throughout my day.

Audrey answered…

This morning I woke up, rolled out of bed onto my knees and thanked my Father in Heaven for sleeping so well that I wanted to sleep more. To me prayer is the essence of remembering and being thankful. There are always going to be days when I feel like giving up, and hiding from the world; but I know that the sun will eventually come out again and that all that I feel, I can tell it to my Heavenly Father. He gives me hope, He listens perfectly, He always answers. I know that God lives because I've felt His love, His understanding, His care, as I pray.

Ashley answered…

praying is the way talk to god. When i pray to heavenly father i feel closer to him. i also feel his love for me, when i feel his love it makes me strong spritually and i can do the things i need to so i can help my family be stronger in the gospel.

Megan answered…

Prayer is my connection with God. It's how I live my faith, how I gain strength, how I get answers to my questions, how I find forgiveness and peace.It's everything.

Jay Bulson answered…

Prayer keeps me close to God and to my Savior, Jesus Christ. I love the Lord and He has blessed me so much. I can't imagine not kneeling by myself in a quiet place to thank him morning and night for all that He has given me. I love to bow my head before each meal and either speak for our family or hear my wife or children thank him for the blessings of this earth. I love to gather in a circle as a family each morning and night to pray, and I love to take time when I am outdoors to thank the Lord for this glorious world that He has given us.

Landon answered…

Prayer has always been a big thing for me. From the time that i was little my parents taught me that when I pray, I am talking with God. I love the fact that i can talk to my Father in Heaven and that He hears my prayers. I can remember a time when I was about 5 years old. My family and I were traveling home from my gradma's house and about half way through the trip, our car stopped working. My dad couldn't get the car to start and it seemed that we were going to be stuck there. I had enough faith in the miracles of God that as a 5 year old boy I said a quick but fervant prayer to Gos and asked Him to please "make our car work". After I closed that prayer I told my mother that everything would be ok because I said a prayer. A few minutes later my Dad tried to start the car again and this time it worked! We got home that night without any more problems. From this experience I have learned that our Heavenly Father is even worried about the little things in our lives. It wasn't a huge deal that our car wouldn't start. We could have gotten to the nearest hotel and stayed the night and it wouldn't have been a big deal, but because I asked with all sincerity of heart, God answered my prayer. I know that God loves us so much and that He is worried about all the little things we are worrying about. He wants to hear from us in prayer and wants to bless us if we will just ask Him, believing that He can do all things.

Cassity answered…

Prayer is the chain that links my faith together. I say a prayer every morning to give me strength to make it through my day, every afternoon as a rest from the world around me, and every night to give thanks for the wonderful blessings I have been given in my life. Prayer keeps me close to the Savior and it helps me find the truth.

Austin and I am a Mormon answered…

Prayer helps me all throughout my daily life. I always pray for the strength to do what is right through my lords eyes and also pray for others to be strong. I thank the lord every morning and night for my family and friends, for my daily breath, and for many other things. One of the prophets of our church asked us to write down 5 things we are thankful for and go on and on. I havent started yet but starting this page is giving me a reason to do that.

Sophie. answered…

Prayer plays an extremely important part in my life.
To me, not praying is akin to being in the wilderness, owning an amazing compass, and while trying to find our way North and back home, never bothering to get the compass out of our pocket and look at it to check which way we should go! Prayer is a sure way to check if the way we are going is right or if we are actually headed for the cliff...
God will not always tell us clearly, because we must make decisions for ourselves, but He will tell us whether those decisions are right or wrong! I NEED that influence in my life each and every day!

Jim answered…

I pray daily, in private, with my family, and always try and have a prayer in my heart. There is real power in Prayer, Heavenly Father answers all of our prayers, he is our father, he loves us and wants what is best for us.

Chris answered…

Prayer is such a critical part of my life. It is my opportunity to communicate with my Father in Heaven. It is also a time where I can ask Him for the blessings that I desire and the things that I stand in need of. Through my prayers, I can tell Him everything, the good things and the bad, from my day. Recently I have learned to open up to Him and allow my true self to show before Him. As I have taken my walls down and truly communed with Him, He has shown me more of who He is and for that I am so grateful. Through prayer, I can thank him for the blessings that He has given me and plead for my friends and family that might need His help. Through prayer, I can know that the things of the gospel are true by the confirmation of the Spirit. Prayer helps me to feel of the Holy Ghost and know Heavenly Father's will for my life. I am grateful for prayer and its role in my life. The more I have come to know my Heavenly Father and my relationship with Him, the more natural prayer has become for me.

Trina. answered…

Through prayer I feel closer to my Heavenly Father. I find joy, inspiration and peace. I pray many times throughout the day, not just at meals, or before bed. I have been prompted to pray, and I have felt answers.

I get up early to be at work, but I always allow enough time to read my scriptures, and pray. It has been a long time since I've "missed" because frankly, those days just do not go well! By taking time to align myself with God I find that I am much more in tune with my fellow beings.

I pray about my family, friends, co-workers and students. I pray for help with morning traffic. I pray about specific troubling situations, and about less specific things like world peace. I treasure the closer ties that prayer brings within our family.

Hooray for prayer!

April answered…

I try to make a habit of saying my prayers day and night. Prayer plays a big part in my life. I pray for peace of mind or I pray to find something. I also pray just to speak to Heavenly Father. I've had many prayers answered and I will continue to pray for the rest of my life.

Summer Griffith answered…

I think without prayer I would go crazy. :P I know that when I pray, my Heavenly Father is right there listening to me. Whether I am pouring out my soul in gratitude for my many blessings, or praying for help because I feel like something is too much to handle, I know that He is there. He is literally our Father, and He loves us so very much. When we take the time to pray to Him, and to really talk to Him, I testify that He will answer. Maybe not right away, or the way we expect, but He WILL answer. He wants to hear from all of us. We are His children.

Megan! answered…

It plays a huge part! I love being able to have communication with my Heavenly Father. Every morning when I wake up, and every night before I go to bed, I say a prayer, thanking Him for all the blessings he sends, and sometimes asking for specific things. Saying my prayers in the morning makes my day better (I've learned that if I forget my day tends to be worse), and saying my prayers at night helps me sleep better (I can't hardly sleep if I forget to pray). Also, my family says prayers to bless our food, which is very helpful indeed. We also say family prayer every night.

Prayer also helps me during the day. Sometimes I'll silently offer up a little prayer in my heart, like if I need comfort, or help remembering an answer to a question, or just help to be safe. Those prove to be most helpful and comforting. I find that my day runs most smoothly when frequently lubricated with prayer.

I also read this acronym for prayer somewhere: Prayer: Personal Revelation At Your Earnest Request. Indeed. I do love prayer :)

Nicholas Flint answered…

For me, prayer is my lifeline to God. It enable me to connect with my Heavenly Father each day to acknowledge blessings and request divine assistance. Prayers helps me to make sure that my desires and intentions are in line with God's will for me. It helps me to make sure I'm working toward the same goals for me that God is.

Amanda answered…

Whenever I'm going through a difficult time I know I can take a couple of minutes and pray to Heavenly Father. I know that if I turn to him for the help and guidance that I need I can find it. The answers don't always come immediately, but eventually prayers do get answered. I seem to always be praying for something, even if I don't realize I'm praying. They're definitely not the most elaborate and long prayers sometimes, but just having that communication with Heavenly Father comforts me enough to get me through any situation I might be going through. I think it's important to have that communication with Heavenly Father. We need to communicate with him just as he communicates with us. He needs us to tell him how we're feeling and our needs and concerns so that he knows how he can help us.

Jaron answered…

Prayer is incredibly important in my life. When my days get hard, and they often do, prayer brings comfort and peace into my life. I have often found myself needing to take a small break from whatever I'm doing just to kneel down and ask for help. The comfort that I feel every time is almost tangible. I know that my Father in Heaven really does listen to me and helps me to overcome my trials. Prayer has been integral in just helping me get through the day.

Carrie answered…

Prayer plays an important part in my life. I know I need my Heavenly Father's help. I know I can talk to Him- tell him my worries, frustrations, and my joys and successes- and He will listen. He loves me and wants to hear from me.

Jeff answered…

Prayer in my life is a way to talk with Heavenly Father. I like to think of Prayer like a long distance telephone call, we just have to dial the number. When I pray I ask questions that I may have and I explain to him what is going on in my life. Prayer is a source of comfort for me and a way I can receive more knowledge from my Heavenly Father.

Linda H. answered…

Having daily conversations with my Heavenly Father is the best way to start and end a day.

Roger answered…

The neat thing about prayer is that it can be much more than a simple ritual. It's also more than a means of reaching out to God. Properly understood and utilized, it is a mechanism by which we can communicate with God, in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and by which God can also communicate with us via the Holy Ghost. The most important component to sincere prayer is listening for answers to our questions and problems in life. No, I've never heard God's voice out loud. But I've nonetheless received absolute answers to many, many prayers, sometimes in what might be considered miraculous ways. God lives. He loves us. He knows us personally and He will communicate with us if we'll only seek to know His will by reading the Bible and other revealed scripture on a daily basis and praying to know what He would have us do with our lives here on earth. Now, is that cool or what???  

Josh answered…

I begin and end each day with prayer, well - most of the time. When I do, I feel a better peace and purpose in my life.

Erin answered…

During my childhood I had no contact with my father. He chose not to participate in mine or my siblings lives. At times it was very hard for me, but I was taught at church that we all had a loving Heavenly Father that was always looking out for us. I knew he loved us unconditionally and He wanted only the best for us. I knew that I could reach out in prayer to him whenever I needed guidance or direction, or even just to talk. I spoke to him OFTEN. I shared my innermost feelings, desires and worries with him. I developed a close relationship with Him, since he was afterall, the only Father I knew. I guess many would say that I missed out on being "Daddy's little girl", but I disagree. Through prayer with my Father in Heaven, I felt/feel his undeniable presence in my life. I felt/feel his powerful love and his guidance, just like I assume it is with an earthly Father. He has NEVER let me down. I LOVE this gospel and believe it in all it's entirety. I KNOW we have a loving Heavenly Father, who is aware of our needs and will guide & direct us, if we just reach out to him. :)

Holly Kay M. answered…

I feel that prayer is my way of talking to my Father in Heaven. I have received responses to prayer in the form of a feeling or thought and the Scriptures are another way I can receive answers from God.

Sometimes, when I have a concern I ask in my heart what I should do, or ask for comfort. Then I feel like I should open the scriptures, as I do, a verse or phrase seems to stand out. Many times I have read a passage that seems to be directed right at me and I know that even though it was written thousands of years before, it hits me that God loves me and is speaking to me in modern times! I know God is our Father and he loves us and wishes to communicate this love to us; we must seek Him out and ask.

Kate answered…

Formal, kneeling prayers are part of my daily routine but my heart & thoughts are drawn to Heavenly Father all day long. They range from, "Oh, what a beautiful sunrise! Thank you, Heavenly Father!," to "Heavenly Father, please HELP ME!." The answers are sometimes immediate & some have evolved over time. Sometimes Father in Heaven seems to say, "not in this way," or "wait," or "trust me- I see the whole picture." When I was young and spending the summer without air-conditioning in Oklahoma where my college student husband had a summer job, I would pray for rain because it gave the only temporary relief from the oppressive heat. One night my husband took me for a drive through the fields surrounding the little town of Ponca City. All the fields were filled with the bright lights of tractors harvesting grain in the darkness. I asked my husband why they were working at night. He explained that the farmers had to get the crops in before it rained. Apparently wet grain cannot be harvested or it will mildew. It dawned on me that as I prayed for rain, Heavenly Father must have been receiving prayers from multitudes of farmers that he would hold the rain until the harvest was safely gathered.

Years later, my firstborn learned that her firstborn child could not live after birth. My daughter asked if I the dress I was making for the Baby Blessing (an ordinance where a newborn is given their name and a blessing by a man who holds the priesthood) could be used to bury the baby. The day before the labor was to be induced, my daughter was told they would like to do an autopsy. She asked if I could make a bonnet to match the dress that would cover the autopsy scars. I had a pattern and fabric but was so filled with grief, I could not think clearly. Knowing my Father felt our pain, I whispered simply, "Heavenly Father, please send someone who can sew." Within minutes, a friend who sews rang my doorbell and said she didn't know why but felt she should come. God answers prayers.

Jane answered…

Prayer is an essential part of my life. It gives me a direct connection to my Heavenly Father. Through prayer I can express my feelings, concerns and wants and know that He listens, strengthens, comforts and bless me. I have learned to be patient and know that He always answers my prayers.

Stephannie answered…

I have been taught since my youth that God knows me, my concerns and the desires of my heart and wants to communicate with me through prayer. I have taken that knowledge to heart and include Him in the daily workings and difficult decisions of my life. I have never heard an audible voice but I have felt the companionship and assurance of the Holy Ghost as I have taught, participated in leadership opportunities and spoken in church. I have felt God's assurance that I am making correct decisions more times than I can count. Knowing that I have a connection to God through his Son Jesus Christ just by the act of kneeling and humbly asking, has given me more courage to live my life than I know I would otherwise have. I do not feel alone because I know without a doubt that my Father in Heaven loves me and communicates this through my conversations with Him each day.

Steven Bennett answered…

I testify that God does hear and answer all the prayers of the faithful...and that includes all people who believe in Him...not just Mormons. When I pray, I don't always expect the answer to be immediate. Sometines it is. Sometimes the answer isn't the one I had hoped for...yet I know it is His answer and that He loves me. I know I can speak to him on my knees in a quiet, private part of the home...or while driving in crouded, noicy traffic. He is ever with me. I know I am never alone. Does that knowledge change the way one lives his life...you bet. Our relationship is real. I not only can speak to him, He speaks to me. I can feel His presence. I can hear His desires for me and my family through the Holy Spirit. Sincere and humble prayer makes that realationship possible.

Corinne Marie answered…

Prayer is really important to me. I pray when I wake up, before all my meals, and before I go to bed each night. I pray for help during the day, to feel God's love, and to bless my food and efforts. I also pray when I am nervous, or need help, or want to give thanks to my Heavenly Father. When I pray I feel more peace in my life. When I pray I feel closer to God and I can feel his love for me.
I also misplace a lot of things, keys especially. After looking in all the suspect places I pray. Sometimes I think of a new place to look and my keys are there! Sometimes, a few days later they fall out of a pocket. Always a solution is found. I know my prayers are answered, not always in the same way, but always in God's time.

Whitney answered…

If you aren't familar with prayer, it can sometimes be hard to start off with. Someone once told me that praying should be simple. You just talk to the Lord like you would a good friend. I never thought I could pray good enough because my family members said the most beautiful prayers I had ever heard. But truthfully, if you sincerely pray and humble yourself, a simple prayer like a new member makes you feel the Spirit so strongly. We should pray every morning and night with our families because it really strengthens one another. We should always keep a prayer in our hearts, too. Prayer has helped me through a lot in life. I'm so thankful for the chance I get to speak with my Savior everytime I pray. He wants us to pray to Him because He has felt our sorrows and joys in life and He understands them.

Sonia :) answered…

Prayer in my life is very important because that is the way i share my feelings or concerns with my heavenly father. When I am sad or mad or afraid I know that kneeling down and saying what I feel in my prayers, will then help me afterwards have comfort or a sense of tranquility and have a more clear mind on what i need to do. Prayer is an important thing in my life because I know heavenly father is always listening. When you have a child and see them sad or mad or frustrated, you want to help them. Most of the time you will ask them what is wrong and they open up and tell you, therefore you can help them with their problem. That is how i see prayer. My heavenly father sees what is wrong and he is always ready to take time and listen to help me in my time of need and all i have to do to allow him to help me is do a simple prayer and let him know.

Langton answered…

we all need to be guided in this path back to our Father in heaven and praying is a way we prepare ourselves to receive personal revelation on what we need to do and the decisions we need to make.i'm grateful for prayer because it has helped me find answers to my many questions

Colby answered…

 Prayer is one of those things that I have done since I was a small child. I didn’t always understand, nor did I make it a priority in my life. It wasn’t until mid way through high school that prayer took on a different meaning for me. I was tossed between what I should do with the rest of life. I knew that being a member of the church was a good thing and it helped keep me out of trouble, but I didn’t always know that it was true. So one day I knelt in prayer and asked for God to let me know that he was there and listening to me. A few moments later I was overwhelmed with a very peaceful feeling. Now this doesn’t happen every time someone prays, but it is a great witness knowing that Heavenly Father is listening and waiting for us to come to him. I haven’t missed a day of prayer since. It is just one of those things that have become natural to me. Being able to communicate with my father in heaven is something that I look forward to everyday. He loves me, so why not express the love I have for him to him

Mary Helen answered…

Prayers is the way that we communicate with our Father in Heavan. There have been many times in my life when I did not know what course to take concerning a decision I had to make. With prayer it helps us to know what to do. Sometimes prayers can be over very simple things and other times in can be life altering things. A number of years ago when I went back to school at BYU there was just me and my 8 year old son. We were 2000 miles away from all our freinds and family. On the first day of school I took him to his new school and got him settled. I left and went to my classes. When I returned home I expected him to be home from school at a certain time. We only lived less than a block from his school so he was going to walk home. The time came and went that he was supposed to be home. It got to be 30 minutes later and then an hour. By this time I was panicking. I got down on my knees and began to prayer that my little boy would find his way home safely. As I said amen, the front door opened and there he was. After a few tears and lots of hugs I asked him what had happened. He said when they let the kids out at the end of the day he started walking but then realized that he didn't know where he was. I realized that I had taken him in the front of the school and at the end of the day the children were dismissed out of the back of the school. He walked for awhile and then he remembered what we had talked about prayer. He stopped where he was and said a prayer asking Heavenly Father to help him find his way home. At the end of his prayer he opend his eyes, lifted his head and heard a voice say "turn right at the next corner". Once he turned he knew where he was. We both learned that day that prayers are answered and that Heavenly Father listened to all of us - not just mothers or fathers but to little 8 year old boys.

Malori Jo answered…

The scriptures ask us to always have a prayer in our hearts. I love having an open line of communication with my Heavenly Father at all times. It is such a comfort to be able to go to Him with questions, to be able to ask for comfort, or just to thank Him when I see a beautiful sunrise, or when I have a wonderful day with my family.

Prayer allows me to have a personal relationship with my Father in Heaven, and that is the most amazing thing!

Erin answered…

I have found that when I start my day with prayer I am able to stay closer to the Lord. I am able to have peace and faith and trust that He is aware of me and my family and our needs. I am able to dedicate my day to Him, asking for the Spirit to help me accomplish all that I need to. I am able to ask Him to guide my day so that I will know who needs service and how I can best help those around me. With my business I can pray for direction on how to best teach the children I come into contact with. I know that when I start my day with meaningful prayer the Lord does guide and direct me.

Darin answered…

Prayer is a very important part of my life. I graduated from college in December of 2008. That was a very difficult time for the U.S economy and I had a very hard time finding a job. At the time we were expecting our first children, twin boys. I felt a lot of pressure to find a job and provide for my family. Prayer was the main reason why I was able to get through this difficult time in my life. I was not able to obtain my first choice in a career, which was very disappointing to me, but prayer to God and pondering helped me to realize that there is more to this life than our employment or titles. After much prayer and eight months of looking, I was able to find a job that met my needs and used my skills. I am so grateful for the power of prayer and its ability to help us put everything into perspective.

Ben answered…

I'll admit that when I was younger prayer wasn't important to me. I would half-heartedly offer a very generic and repetitive prayer every night before going to bed and that was it. However, like most things in life I've discovered that the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. Prayer has opened the windows of heaven into my life as I've recieved answers to prayers whether it be through the actions of others, the thoughts that have come into my mind, or the peace of God that enters into my soul. More and more prayer has turned into a sacred time where I can go to God with my problems and questions and in turn recieve answers and ultimately feel His love.

Sandy answered…

I love that I can pray to Heavenly Father any time of the day or night and he will be there to hear and answer my prayer. My prayers to Him are very personal. It is never a memorized prayer but more like talking to my dad or to my best friend. There are times in today's world when I feel a bit fearful or uncertain about the bad things that happen or crazy things that people do but then I always know I can turn to God and pray and feel his comfort and reassurance that He is ultimately in charge and everything will work out according to His plan. Sometimes my prayers are not answered in a way that I hope or expect them to be answered and sometimes I have to wait for an answer but my experience has taught me that all of my prayers are heard and indeed answered and that Heavenly Father knows what the right thing is for me.

Genna answered…

I think the biggest part that prayer plays in my life is that i know someone is always waiting to listen, answer, bless, heal, and help me. I cherish the knowledge that i am not forgotten; that my Heavenly Father loves me and even though He knows me perfectly, He still wants to hear about my day whether it was good or bad, whether i struggled or succeeded, or whether i had trials or received blessings. I am truly grateful for prayer, because it strengthens my relationship with my Father in Heaven. I believe that without taking the opportunity to commune with my Heavenly Father, i could not make it through any day.

Randi answered…

Prayer is the way we communicate with Heavenly Father. I have been on my knees several times in my life pleading for answers or for comfort. From when I was a little girl praying for a friend to an adult praying to get through trials.

There have been times in my life when I didn't know how I was going to get through a specific time in my life. I didn't have any solutions and it seemed as if there was no end to my sorrow. But when I got on my knees and prayed for comfort, immediately I would feel at peace. Those are the time I know that Heavenly Father is listening and wants to comfort me.

There have been times when I needed more. More recently my husband and I have been trying to have children. For two years we have been unable to get pregnant. I was heartbroken and more than a few times I would be on my knees asking why. Finally after trying to understand my prayers were answered and I heard my answer. Heavenly Father spoke to me and calmed me. While we are still trying to have children, I can look back on these experience and renew my faith that Heavenly Father is always near me and knows my troubles. He will help me get through and prayer brought me that comfort.