SALT LAKE CITY-The first Thursday in May is designated by the United States Congress as the National Day of Prayer.
Russell M. Nelson, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared his thoughts on the importance of prayer Thursday.
Our Heavenly Father can see things we can’t see. While we see mortal problems and pain, He sees our immortal potential and progress. If we pray to know His will, He will guide and help us along the way.
— Russell M. Nelson (@NelsonRussellM) May 6, 2021
Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles also shared his thoughts on the subject.
No matter how you pray or to whom you pray, please exercise your faith—whatever your faith may be—and pray for your country and for your national leaders. There is nothing more important right now than the people of all nations praying for divine inspiration and guidance.
— M. Russell Ballard (@BallardMRussell) May 6, 2021
Elder Ballard’s colleague in the Quorum of the Twelve, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, encouraged people to “be strong, be believing and keep praying.”
On this National Day of Prayer, and always, it is my prayer that we will remember the Savior’s admonition to “watch and pray always” (3 Nephi 18:15). Be strong, be believing, and keep praying. Prayers are often heard and answered in the most unexpected hour.
— Jeffrey R. Holland (@HollandJeffreyR) May 6, 2021
Finally, Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles also shared his thoughts on the importance of prayer.
Communication from our Father in Heaven comes in different ways at different times. There’s no one form of revelation or inspiration. God uses a great variety to reach us, whatever He feels is best. And it’s all valid.
— D. Todd Christofferson (@ChristoffDTodd) May 6, 2021
