Interestingly, I found this scripture last night while doing my “normal” scripture study. It caught my attention, and I really liked getting into it today. I’m not sure I’ve seen another scripture that so clearly spells out the blessings of prayer. First, their prayers are frequent, even habitual parts of Read more…
I’m taking a different road tonight, for a few reason. First, I am dead tired. As in, between Friday and today, I have had multiple people ask if I am tired because I sure look it. And yes, I have been very tired those days. Tonight I am again attempting to Read more…
Of all nights to post “early,” I have to chuckle a bit that it’s a Friday night. You know, when most singles are out on dates or at gatherings… not home going to bed early. But the ward activity – which was actually really very fun – got done around Read more…
Joseph Smith offers one of the most comprehensive scripture passages in prayer and answers. Connecting with my thoughts yesterday of praying with faith, this passage brings up another very relevant point: at what point do we know we have fully repented of our sins and how does prayer help us Read more…
Ask in faith and ask for the right things. I used to get antsy when my mom told me that it mattered how I asked something in a prayer. Didn’t God, in his wisdom, already know why I was trying to get at? Could prayer possibly be a strict matter Read more…
If I wanted an easy route for this project, I could just read a new psalm each night. Psalm is another word for prayer, and so often they have a tone of rejoicing. Very beautiful. Plus the fact that they had a performance aspect to them… I feel very able Read more…
What a beautiful set of scriptures and music for this evening… My mind has been a-stirring and a-whirring this evening with largely inconsequential concerns. I didn’t really expect that one day after starting my journey I would feel significantly different, but nor did I expect to feel so angsty about Read more…
8 And now, my beloved brethren, I perceive that ye ponder still in your hearts; and it grieveth me that I must speak concerning this thing. For if ye would hearken unto the Spirit which teacheth a man to pray, ye would know that ye must pray; for the evil Read more…
I have been reflecting on January and the goals I set towards the beginning of the year. While I have definitely made improvements, I feel like I’m running a little behind. In order to be more accountable and hopefully achieve more results, I am inviting you to follow my 25 Read more…