Week 89-  “Do not do something that you can not ask God to help you to do.”  

Scriptures:

3 Ne 18: 18-21

D&C 19: 38

Alma 37:37

D&C 42: 61

General Conference Address:  

“Ask in Faith” Elder David A Bednar CR 4/2008

Thought:

President Heber J Grant once taught, “Do not do something that you can not ask God to help you to do.” (Concluding remarks CR Oct 1938, p 142)

Misc:

“Simply saying prayers is quite a different thing from engaging in meaningful prayer.” Elder Bednar, ibid. 

Invitation: 

How can we help more people exercise Peter- faith and get out of the boat? Prayerfully identify 5 friends who need to exercise more faith to see greater miracles in their lives. Pick one and make a plan toIn the next week, grab your journal and write down 5 things that are on your mind. Questions that you have, people you need to help, projects you need to complete, etc. Then, take that list and find time to be along with God. Grab your notes and a pen and then neel down but this time, keep your eyes open when you pray. Start by thanking him for this time in your life and for the blessings that are a part of your life. Spend time here being thankful. Then, let him know that you need his help with some things. Start with one of the items on your list. Talk i tout. What have you done so far? Why is it on your list of important things? Why is it on you mind? What will happen if you stop trying to solve it? Etc. Then ask for help solving it. Take you pen and write down what you feel and hear. Then ask if it’s correct and if there is more to learn or if you missed anything. Write down whatever else comes to mind and repeat the process until you no longer have thoughts about that matter. Then move down the list. Don’t be afraid of skipping around or going back to something. When you’re done, thank him for his help and close your prayer. Then get up, record any key takeaways and then make plans to act.  invite them accordingly.