God hasn’t left you to navigate the challenges of this life alone. He will guide you and help you if you turn to Him.
One way you can receive God’s guidance is through prayer. Prayer is a direct conversation between you and God. You can pray out loud or in your mind, but prayer usually includes these things:
- Begin by respectfully addressing God. You might say “Dear God,” or “Dear Heavenly Father.”
- All blessings come from God, so thank Him for things you are grateful for, such as your family, your health, or a good thing that happened to you that day.
- Continue your conversation with God by sharing your feelings with Him and by asking Him for things you want or need. This includes asking for forgiveness for things you have done wrong.
- End your prayer with, “In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.”
How God Answers Prayers
God can answer your prayers in many ways. An answer could come through the Holy Ghost, who is the third member of the Godhead along with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. The influence of the Holy Ghost might come as a warm feeling of comfort, a sudden inspired thought, or even a feeling of warning against something you wanted to do.
The answer to a question you asked God may also come through something you read or hear. Or you might receive an answer through something that happens, such as receiving healing after praying to overcome an illness.
Learning to Accept God’s Will
Sometimes God’s answer to your prayers might not come in the way or the timing that you expect.
Remember that He knows all and will do what is best for you. For example, you might pray to be given a certain job, but not get that job because God is waiting to give you a job that will be even better for you later.
When you trust in God’s wisdom and love, you will be guided to a happier life. Missionaries can teach you how to pray and to recognize God’s answers to you. |
