On Prayer

I don't really blog much about stuff other than updates in our lives, but I stumbled upon this quote today while studying my scriptures and had to share it. It is about prayer.

“. . . go where you can be alone, go where you can think, go where you can kneel, go where you can speak out loud to him. The bedroom, the bathroom, or the closet will do. Now, picture him in your mind’s eye. Think to whom you are speaking, control your thoughts—don’t let them wander, address him as your Father and your friend. Now tell him things you really feel to tell him—not trite phrases that have little meaning, but have a sincere, heartfelt conversation with him. Confide in him, ask him for forgiveness, plead with him, enjoy him, thank him, express your love to him, and then listen for his answers. Listening is an essential part of praying. Answers from the Lord come quietly—ever so quietly. In fact, few hear his answers audibly with their ears. We must be listening so carefully or we will never recognize them. Most answers from the Lord are felt in our heart as a warm comfortable expression, or they may come as thoughts to our mind. They come to those who are prepared and who are patient.” ( H. Burke Peterson, “Adversity and Prayer,” Ensign, Jan. 1974, p. 19

It doesn't matter what your religion is, or what your situation in life is, you can always turn to God in prayer, and he will listen. Even if you have never prayed before, he will listen. Answers might not come right away, and they might be different from what you wanted, but answers will come because God loves you.