SACRED SUNDAY

There are two main pitfalls on the road to mastery of the art of prayer. If a person gets what he asks for, his humility is in danger. If he fails to get what he asks for, he is apt to lose confidence. Indeed, no matter whether prayer seems to be succeeding or failing, humility and confidence are two virtues which are absolutely essential.
-- A Trappist Monk
My thoughts on prayer:

>I wouldn't dare live without it. Probably couldnt.

>I have a pretty vivid memory of the first time I ever prayed.
I was a senior in high school. Living in California. I was attempting to get through the Book of Mormon. note: Most Mormons are praying on their knees before they can even walk. I had never even considered such an activity before the age of 17! Picture a prideful teenager, in her bedroom, using EXTREME faith to kneel and pray. enough said about that.

>Im sure Im rather unorthidox in my methods of prayer.

>I dont pray 'well' or eloquently, or often enough.
Im not much of a communicator, just ask Builder Bob.

>I 'pray' all the time if you count my utterances of gratitude that I send heavenward.

>Once again, Builder Bob is my perfect example.

>I have LOVED how our returned missionaries have prayed. They were so close to their Heavenly Father. I could still feel the complete reliance on Him.

>I know I can pray anywhere-about anything.

>I can remember my first prayer spoken out loud in front of others. It was very frightening and I was physically sick. (Im still quite ill at ease when asked to pray in front of others.)

>I am grateful for the ability to communicate with a loving Father. I do know that He hears and does answer!He knows my heart, even if my words are halting and weak. Its truly as simple as that.