2 Nephi 4:35
We can pray for exactly what we need to pray for if we pray in faith and with the Holy Ghost. We can become mighty in our works and deeds if we pray in faith (Helaman 10:5).
When we pray according to our selfish desires or lusts we ask amiss and our prayer is not answered (James 4:1-3). If we have selfish intent in our prayers it will not work in our favor.
When we seek to pray according to the promptings of the Spirit we will receive answers to our prayers because those prayers will be in accordance to God's will (D&C 46:30). Only through the Spirit can we truly know what to say (Romans 8:26-27).
I know that if we have faith in God our prayers can be answered. I know that if we ask, intending to act upon the answer we receive then we will receive those precious answers and be blessed for our faith (3 Nephi 18:20). We can ask for and know the truth if we kneel down and pray according to the whisperings of the Holy Ghost and the pure intentions of our hearts (Moroni 10:4-5).
Prayer is a form of work, it takes effort to fully humble ourselves and communicate with God. I know that God answers prayers and that as I seek Him through prayer He will guide me. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Working Faith
Mark 9:17-29
Christ tells us that if we have faith in God then all things are possible. I am moved by the man's response: He cries to His Lord and in tears tells Him that he believes, but needs Him to help him with his doubts (all uppercase "Him"s refer to Christ in this sentence). The fact that the man is in tears when he declares his testimony shows me that he was sincere in his intentions and words, that he truly had faith in Jesus Christ. I am touched deeply when the man recognizes his continual reliance in the Lord when he says "help me with mine unbelief".
Christ continues to teach us how we can experience great miracles in our lives when in verse 29 He tells us that prayer and fasting help these things come to pass. It is important to note that in the Bible Dictionary prayer is known as a "form of work" and the footnote to fasting leads to the Topical Guide's section of Problem Solving. This shows us that our efforts to bring to pass solutions and miracles requires great diligence and work on our part to show God our faith that through His grace we may be healed or saved.
Christ tells us that if we have faith in God then all things are possible. I am moved by the man's response: He cries to His Lord and in tears tells Him that he believes, but needs Him to help him with his doubts (all uppercase "Him"s refer to Christ in this sentence). The fact that the man is in tears when he declares his testimony shows me that he was sincere in his intentions and words, that he truly had faith in Jesus Christ. I am touched deeply when the man recognizes his continual reliance in the Lord when he says "help me with mine unbelief".
Christ continues to teach us how we can experience great miracles in our lives when in verse 29 He tells us that prayer and fasting help these things come to pass. It is important to note that in the Bible Dictionary prayer is known as a "form of work" and the footnote to fasting leads to the Topical Guide's section of Problem Solving. This shows us that our efforts to bring to pass solutions and miracles requires great diligence and work on our part to show God our faith that through His grace we may be healed or saved.
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