Prayer of Faith

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[Seminary-Notes] ==================================== FOR YOUR INFORMATION... ====================================    One of the most valuable testimonies we can share with our students is regarding the power of prayer. I recommend asking your students to read Elder Bednar's talk (entitled "Ask in Faith") in the April 2008 General Conference -- and then take some time in class to discuss it with them. Here are a few selected quotations from his talk (all references are to the May 2008 issue of the Ensign): Simply saying prayers is quite a different thing from engaging in meaningful prayer." (p. 94) ...all of us can improve the consistency and efficacy of our personal and family prayers." (p. 94) True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ and always leads to righteous action." (p. 95) Asking in faith requires honesty, effort, commitment, and persistence." (p. 95) I testify that prayer becomes meaningful as we ask in faith and act." (p. 96) The object of our prayers should not be to present a wish list or a series of requests but to secure for ourselves and for others blessings that God is eager to bestow, according to His will and timing. (p. 97) Best wishes, Ken www.KenAlford.com ScriptureMastery@KenAlford.com