repair the prayer

Think Celestial!  

By President Russell M. Nelson

"Our prayers can be—and should be—living discussions with our Heavenly Father." Pres nelson

"Morning and evening prayers—and all of the prayers in between—are not unrelated, discrete events; rather, they are linked together each day and across days, weeks, months, and even years. This is in part how we fulfill the scriptural admonition to “pray always” (Luke 21:36; 3 Nephi 18:15, 18; D&C 31:12). Such meaningful prayers are instrumental in obtaining the highest blessings God holds in store for His faithful children."

Morning and Evening Prayers  

By Elder David A. Bednar

Adapted from an October 2008 general conference address

I love the point that elder bednar makes and expands in this article. Our prayers are ongoing conversations. Sometimes prayers become quick check ins repeating the same basic things. "Same stuff, different day - amen". Even though life is often the same stuff on different days, spiritual progression shouldn't be. I'm feeling pretty stuck and this is probably why. I remember elder bednar's talk where he said to plan the day with the Lord in the morning and report back in the evening. It made my days different. I think the primary answers often fall into routine so this remined me to fix up my prayers a bit. I know it will make a difference. 

the treasure box

we all have some kind of treasure box, scrapbook or something that we keep our precious memories in.



you can go back and open the box and remember those things again. it's like reopening a gift.



a journal is like a memory box. you fill it with inspiration, trials, lessons learned, and sacred moments. those things can be opened again to remind you of precious and sacred times in your life.

alma 32-34 - humble or be humbled

alma 32 - 34
32:12-16 humble or be humbled. humbling yourself might be hard to do, but it less painful and reaps more reward than being forced into humility.
33:3-11, 34: 17-27 zenos and alma speak about where the Lord has heard his prayers. i love this part! i can pray over my job, my family, my bills, my mundane and important. God, my Father, wants to hear from me about everything. everything. lost legos, safety, health, garden, hobby, complexion, grades, everything.
it takes humility to go to God with everything. He wants you to do the work, He wants you to self motivate and get on your feet, but first, get on your knees.