Mormon 5:2 reads: "...they repented not of their iniquities but did struggle for their lives without calling upon that Being who created them."
I think this too often describes me. The scriptures say to pray always. They tell us to pray anywhere about anything. Some days I pray often throughout the day in my heart but fail to devote time to a true morning and evening prayer. You know the prayers where your attention in truly focused on communicating with your Father in Heaven and actually listening for answers. Those are the prayers that peel away the layers of distraction and worry and allow for repentance and peace. Those are the prayers that untie the knots in my stomach and that bring me closer to my Savior. They must not be forgotten or pushed aside until fatigue makes it difficult to think and seek real communion with that Being who created me and everything around me. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to pray. For the freedom I have to worship and pray how I see fit and to teach my children to do so. I'm so grateful...I need to show my gratitude by remembering always to take time out of my day and take advantage of the great gift that is sincere prayer.
