I have a very strong testimony of prayer. I know that it is through prayer that we can turn to our Father in Heaven, in the name of Christ, and receive answers to even the deepest desires of our hearts. I know that it is through prayer that we can receive comfort and guidance. We can be shown the way. I know that it is through prayer that our Savior spoke to His Father in the Garden of Gethsemine and that it is through prayer that the Prophet Joseph Smith received answer about the fullness of the gospel and that he was able to restore it to the fullness that it is today. I know that God answers all of our prayers, but they are not always in our time frame or the way that we had wanted. I know that He is always there to hear our prayers, even when we feel that we are not worthy enough to speak to Him, or that we don’t need Him. That is what Jesus Christ is for, to make it possible even to pray, ‘in His name.’
“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.” President Thomas S. Monson, Consider the Blessings, October 2012 General Conference
“Our Heavenly Father is aware of our needs and will help us as we call upon Him for assistance. I believe that no concern of ours is too small or insignificant. The Lord is in the details of our lives.” President Thomas S. Monson, Consider the Blessings, October 2012 General Conference
“A splendor of connections to Christ opens up to us in multitudinous ways: prayer and fasting and meditation upon His purposes, savoring the scriptures, giving service to others, “succor[ing] the weak, lift[ing] up the hands which hang down, … strengthen[ing] the feeble knees.” Above all else, loving with “the pure love of Christ,” that gift that “never faileth,” that gift that “beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, [and] endureth all things.” Soon, with that kind of love, we realize our days hold scores of thoroughfares leading to the Master and that every time we reach out, however feebly, for Him, we discover He has been anxiously trying to reach us. So we step, we strive, we seek, and we never yield.” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Broken Things to Mend, April 2006 General Conference
“I long have been impressed with the truth that meaningful prayer requires both holy communication and consecrated work. Blessings require some effort on our part before we can obtain them, and prayer, as “a form of work, … is an appointed means for obtaining the highest of all blessings” (Bible Dictionary, “Prayer,” 753). We press forward and persevere in the consecrated work of prayer, after we say “amen,” by acting upon the things we have expressed to Heavenly Father.” Elder David A. Bednar, Ask in Faith, April 2008 General Conference
“Meaningful prayer requires both holy communication and consecrated work.” Elder David A. Bednar, Ask in Faith, April 2008 General Conference
“Look around you and see the result of that answered prayer. Speak to Him in prayer and then listen for the answer.” President Thomas S. Monson, Be Your Best Self, April 2009 General Conference
“These identifying features are: A pattern of prayer. Here you will learn the reality of the Godhead, the comfort of the plan of salvation, the sanctity of the marriage covenant, the power of personal prayer.” President Thomas S. Monson, October 2000 General Conference
“We sing, “Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed.” Sincere prayers come from the heart. Family prayer is a powerful and sustaining influence.” President James E. Faust, The Lifeline of Prayer, April 2002 General Conversation
“They have power to go before the Lord and have their prayers heard and answered, as well as the prophet, the seer, or the revelator has. Note them carefully; exaltation may depend upon them—yours and mine: First: Prayer provides peace.” President Thomas S. Monson, The Call to Serve, October 2000 General Conference
“Our spiritual power line is strengthened through prayer. (Alma 37:37) Prayer is available whenever we ask for it!” Elder Russell M. Nelson, Protect the Spiritual Power Line, October 1984 General Conference
“The Gift of Prayer Prayer is a supernal gift of our Father in Heaven to every soul. Some misunderstandings about prayer can be clarified by realizing that the scriptures define principles for effective prayer, but they do not assure when a response will be given.” Elder Richard G. Scott, Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer, April 2007 General Conference
“And even though we recognize the importance of prayer, all of us can improve the consistency and efficacy of our personal and family prayers. Blessings require some effort on our part before we can obtain them, and prayer, as “a form of work, … is an appointed means for obtaining the highest of all blessings” Elder David A. Bednar, Ask In Faith, April 2008 General Conference
“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.” President Thomas S. Monson, Consider the Blessings, October 2012 General Conference
“Our Heavenly Father is aware of our needs and will help us as we call upon Him for assistance. I believe that no concern of ours is too small or insignificant. The Lord is in the details of our lives.” President Thomas S. Monson, Consider the Blessings, October 2012 General Conference
“A splendor of connections to Christ opens up to us in multitudinous ways: prayer and fasting and meditation upon His purposes, savoring the scriptures, giving service to others, “succor[ing] the weak, lift[ing] up the hands which hang down, … strengthen[ing] the feeble knees.” Above all else, loving with “the pure love of Christ,” that gift that “never faileth,” that gift that “beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, [and] endureth all things.” Soon, with that kind of love, we realize our days hold scores of thoroughfares leading to the Master and that every time we reach out, however feebly, for Him, we discover He has been anxiously trying to reach us. So we step, we strive, we seek, and we never yield.” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Broken Things to Mend, April 2006 General Conference
“I long have been impressed with the truth that meaningful prayer requires both holy communication and consecrated work. Blessings require some effort on our part before we can obtain them, and prayer, as “a form of work, … is an appointed means for obtaining the highest of all blessings” (Bible Dictionary, “Prayer,” 753). We press forward and persevere in the consecrated work of prayer, after we say “amen,” by acting upon the things we have expressed to Heavenly Father.” Elder David A. Bednar, Ask in Faith, April 2008 General Conference
“Meaningful prayer requires both holy communication and consecrated work.” Elder David A. Bednar, Ask in Faith, April 2008 General Conference
“Look around you and see the result of that answered prayer. Speak to Him in prayer and then listen for the answer.” President Thomas S. Monson, Be Your Best Self, April 2009 General Conference
“These identifying features are: A pattern of prayer. Here you will learn the reality of the Godhead, the comfort of the plan of salvation, the sanctity of the marriage covenant, the power of personal prayer.” President Thomas S. Monson, October 2000 General Conference
“We sing, “Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed.” Sincere prayers come from the heart. Family prayer is a powerful and sustaining influence.” President James E. Faust, The Lifeline of Prayer, April 2002 General Conversation
“They have power to go before the Lord and have their prayers heard and answered, as well as the prophet, the seer, or the revelator has. Note them carefully; exaltation may depend upon them—yours and mine: First: Prayer provides peace.” President Thomas S. Monson, The Call to Serve, October 2000 General Conference
“Our spiritual power line is strengthened through prayer. (Alma 37:37) Prayer is available whenever we ask for it!” Elder Russell M. Nelson, Protect the Spiritual Power Line, October 1984 General Conference
“The Gift of Prayer Prayer is a supernal gift of our Father in Heaven to every soul. Some misunderstandings about prayer can be clarified by realizing that the scriptures define principles for effective prayer, but they do not assure when a response will be given.” Elder Richard G. Scott, Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer, April 2007 General Conference
“And even though we recognize the importance of prayer, all of us can improve the consistency and efficacy of our personal and family prayers. Blessings require some effort on our part before we can obtain them, and prayer, as “a form of work, … is an appointed means for obtaining the highest of all blessings” Elder David A. Bednar, Ask In Faith, April 2008 General Conference