Have you ever struggled, wondering why your prayers may seem unanswered? Why blessings you desire are not coming as you would hope? Why things are so hard? Wondering how to discern answers to prayer?
At a time when I was struggling with questions like this, my visiting teacher shared this talk with me. Given by S. [...]
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Michelle B., a Mormon woman, shares some thoughts on the topic of prayer:
I agree with C.S. Lewis. Prayer does not change God, it changes me. I know that the Lord is unchangeable and is constant and constantly wanting to hear and communicate with us. He is always there listening and loving. When [...]
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~by Erin
As the secretary in the Primary {ages 3-11}, I attend Primary every Sunday. One Sunday the woman giving the lesson talked about how she started setting aside Sunday evenings to give a “thankful only” prayer. She said she watches for things throughout the day and makes a mental note of things to pray and [...]
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Not long ago I emailed my father with a question having to do with a project I was attempting at my house. The next morning he was at my door to help get it fixed in spite of the two hour drive to and from. It was a strong reminder to me that my father loves [...]
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~by Candace
I know this is the true Church of our Savior Jesus Christ and that we are led by a living prophet, Thomas S. Monson.
My story:
My life challenges started at a very early age. I was eight years old when I was first molested. He was a friend of the family and I had a [...]
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~by Jen H.
As a mother of five, involved with many many things, I am challenged to find privacy anywhere. Just the other day after a long and exhausting day, I laid in bed and pondered how impossible it was that throughout my day I had not had a single moment where I was not being [...]
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~by Michelle
Sometimes you hear stories of amazing miracles, and the video below is one of them. (And this is an amazing miracle, a blessing and answer to thousands of prayers. I’m moved by the gratitude of this Mormon family, recognizing God’s hand in their lives.)
But what of the stories of sadness, tragedy, loss, and grief [...]
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By: Heather L.
Last night I prayed for a “snow day.”
“Just a foot or so, dumped at about 5:55am so they cancel school? Please? I could use a day off!”
I knew it was selfish, but I relished the thought of sleeping in, and another long weekend!
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~by Amber
Part of being a Mormon is having the gift of the Holy Ghost. This gift has guided my life in many profound ways. I would like to share one particular example.
There have been times in my existence when I felt confused about where I should be going. I have received spiritual promptings hinting in [...]
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There are many organizations helping provide relief in Haiti. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has partnered with Islamic Relief USA to help get 160,000 pounds of supplies to people in Haiti. Some of the supplies are specifically designated to help orphans in the area. Donations to Islamic Relief can be made at [...]
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