President Monson said that, "Prayer is the passport to peace."
In the 31st chapter of Alma, the Zoramites built a tower called Rameumptom. They climbed to the top of the tower and repeated a prayer. It was the same prayer that everyone used. It was repetitive and without emotion.
This made me ponder on my own prayers. Have I become repetitive, without emotion? Am I using the same prayers every day?
In the talk called "Pray Always" by Elder Bednar, he give three suggestions that will help our prayers become more meaningful.
1. Prayer becomes more meaningful as we counsel with the Lord in all our doings.
The Bible dictionary states, “As soon as we learn the true relationship in which we stand toward God (namely, God is our Father, and we are his children), then at once prayer becomes natural and instinctive on our part” We should share our day with Him. We should share our struggles with Him. As a loving Father, He wants to help us.
2. Prayer becomes more meaningful as we express heartfelt gratitude.
Elder Bednar suggests periodically saying a prayer only expressing thanks and gratitude. He says, "The most meaningful and spiritual prayers I have experienced contained many expressions of thanks and few, if any, requests."
3. Prayer becomes more meaningful as we pray for others with real intent and a sincere heart.
Do our spouses, children, and other family members likewise feel the power of our prayers offered unto the Father for their specific needs and desires? Do those we serve hear us pray for them with faith and sincerity? If those we love and serve have not heard and felt the influence of our earnest prayers in their behalf, then the time to repent is now. As we emulate the example of the Savior, our prayers truly will become more meaningful.
