Elder Bednar quote

The most meaningful and spiritual prayers I have experienced contained many expressions of thanks and few, if any, requests. . . 

As we strive to make our prayers more meaningful, we should remember that “in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments”. Let me recommend that periodically you and I offer a prayer in which we only give thanks and express gratitude. Ask for nothing; simply let our souls rejoice and strive to communicate appreciation with all the energy of our hearts.

"Pray Always" David A. Bednar General Conference October 2008

Elder Bednar quote

Morning and evening prayers—and all of the prayers in between—are not unrelated, discrete events; rather, they are linked together each day and across days, weeks, months, and even years. This is in part how we fulfill the scriptural admonition to “pray always”. Such meaningful prayers are instrumental in obtaining the highest blessings God holds in store for His faithful children.

"Pray Always" David A. Bednar General Conference October 2008

Elder Nelson quote

Even more amazing than modern technology is our opportunity to access information directly from heaven, without hardware, software, or monthly service fees. It is one of the most marvelous gifts the Lord has offered to mortals. It is His generous invitation to “ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

To access information from heaven, one must first have a firm faith and a deep desire. One needs to “ask with a sincere heart [and] real intent, having faith in [Jesus] Christ.” 

“Real intent” means that one really intends to follow the divine direction given.

"Ask, Seek, Knock" Russell M. Nelson General Conference October 2009

 

President Monson quote

I testify that much of that joy comes as we recognize that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father through prayer and that those prayers will be heard and answered—perhaps not how and when we expected they would be answered, but they will be answered and by a Heavenly Father who knows and loves us perfectly and who desires our happiness. 

"Consider the Blessings" Thomas S. Monson General Conference October 2012

Elder Groberg quote

Think of the power for good as you gather your family together and thank God for all of his blessings. Think of the eternal significance of daily thanking him for each member of your family and asking him to guide and bless and protect each one. Think of the strength that will come to your family as, daily, one member or another pours out his or her soul in love to God for other family members. . . 

Family prayer is fully effective. . . only as we rise from our knees and, with increased love and understanding, take better care of each other.

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.

"The Power of Family Prayer" John H. Groberg General Conference April 1982

Elder Nelson quote

Prayer begins with individual initiative. 

“Behold,” saith the Lord, “I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”  

  That door is opened when we pray to our Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ.

^{"Lessons from the Lord's Prayers" Russell M. Nelson General Conference April 2009}

Elder Scott quote

A key to improved prayer is to learn to ask the right questions. 

Consider changing from asking for the things you want to honestly seeking what He wants for you. Then as you learn His will, pray that you will be led to have the strength to fulfill it.

"Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer" Richard G. Scott General Conference April 2007

Elder Scott quote

Prayer is a supernal gift of our Father in Heaven to every soul. . . It matters not our circumstance, be we humble or arrogant, poor or rich, free or enslaved, learned or ignorant, loved or forsaken, we can address Him. We need no appointment. Our supplication can be brief or can occupy all the time needed. It can be an extended expression of love and gratitude or an urgent plea for help. He has created numberless cosmos and populated them with worlds, yet you and I can talk with Him personally, and He will ever answer.

"Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer" Richard G. Scott General Conference April 2007

Elder Scott Quote

If you feel that God has not answered your prayers, ponder these scriptures (Doctrine and Covenants 6:14–15)—then carefully look for evidence in your own life that He may have already answered you.

"How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration For Your Personal Life" Elder Richard G. Scott
General Conference April 2012

Elder Scott quote

One of the great lessons that each of us needs to learn is to ask. Why does the Lord want us to pray to Him and to ask? Because that is how revelation is received.

"How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life" Elder Richard G. Scott 

General Conference April 2012