General Conference: “Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer”

In his talk “Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer” Elder Richard G Scott begins by explaining that prayer is a gift from God for each of us. He tells us that prayer gives us each the opportunity to speak to Heavenly Father, and to ask for guidance and blessings when we are in need of them. Everyone has been given this gift. Elder Scott then goes on to speak of how we are to pray. He says that prayer is the most effective when we maintain personal worthiness. He also says not to worry about how awkward you may feel … Continue reading

Primary Time: Teaching Children About Personal Prayer

Personal prayer is an important concept to teach your children. We begin to teach our children to pray as soon as they are able to talk. It is important that the children truly understand the concept of prayer. It is also important that they begin to make the transition to a truly personal prayer where they begin to talk to their Heavenly Father and seek advice and help. Here are five tips to help. 1) Children learn best when they see you pray. When you have family prayer pray about the needs of your family, and the things that you … Continue reading