Elder David A Bednar, Pray Always, October 2008 General Conference

Prayer becomes more meaningful as we pray for others with real intent and a sincere heart.

Elder David A Bednar, Pray Always, October 2008 General Conference

There may be things in our character, in our behavior, or concerning our spiritual growth about which we need to counsel with Heavenly Father in morning prayer. After expressing appropriate thanks for blessings received, we plead for understanding, direction, and help to do the things we cannot do in our own strength alone. For example, as we pray, we might:

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  Reflect on those occasions when we have spoken harshly or inappropriately to those we love the most.
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  Recognize that we know better than this, but we do not always act in accordance with what we know.
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  Express remorse for our weaknesses and for not putting off the natural man more earnestly.
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  Determine to pattern our life after the Savior more completely.
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  Plead for greater strength to do and to become better.

Such a prayer is a key part of the spiritual preparation for our day.

President Dieter F Uchtdorf, The Hope of God's Light, April 2013 General Conference

Lift up your soul in prayer and explain to your Heavenly Father what you are feeling. Acknowledge your shortcomings. Pour out your heart and express your gratitude. Let Him know of the trials you are facing. Plead with Him in Christ’s name for strength and support. Ask that your ears may be opened, that you may hear His voice. Ask that your eyes may be opened, that you may see His light.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, This, The Greatest of All Dispensations, July 2007 CES Fireside

God is eagerly waiting for the chance to answer your prayers and fulfill your dreams, just as He always has. But He can’t if you don’t pray, and He can’t if you don’t dream. In short, He can’t if you don’t believe.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Happiness Your Heritage, October 2008 General Conference

In the end, the number of prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of even greater importance.

President Boyd K. Packer, These Things I Know, April 2013 General Conference

I have come to know that faith is a real power, not just an expression of belief. There are few things more powerful than the faithful prayers of a righteous mother.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Waiting on the Road to Damascus, April 2011 General Conference

Often, the answer to our prayer does not come while we’re on our knees but while we’re on our feet serving the Lord and serving those around us. Selfless acts of service and consecration refine our spirits, remove the scales from our spiritual eyes, and open the windows of heaven. By becoming the answer to someone’s prayer, we often find the answer to our own.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Waiting on the Road to Damascus, April 2011 General Conference

Our Father in Heaven expects us to study it out first and then pray for guidance as we seek answers to questions and concerns in our personal lives. We have our Heavenly Father’s assurance that He will hear and answer our prayers. The answer may come through the voice and wisdom of trusted friends and family, the scriptures, and the words of prophets.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, This, The Greatest of All Dispensations, July 2007 General Conference

God is eagerly waiting for the chance to answer your prayers and fulfill your dreams, just as He always has. But He can’t if you don’t pray, and He can’t if you don’t dream. In short, He can’t if you don’t believe.

Henry B Eyring, A Living Testimony, March 2011 General Young Women Meeting

Testimony requires the nurturing by the prayer of faith, the hungering for the word of God in the scriptures, and the obedience to the truth we have received. There is danger in neglecting prayer. There is danger to our testimony in only casual study and reading of the scriptures. They are necessary nutrients for our testimony