As the world continues to be in commotion, I treasure wise words from wise people. I need these reminders. We all do.
"The Savior taught us to not limit who we pray for. He said, "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you."
On the cross... He practiced what He taught when He prayed, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."
Sincerely praying for those who may be considered our enemies demonstrates our belief that God can change our hearts and the hearts of others.
...Prayer will lift us and draw us together as individuals, as families... and as a world. Prayer will influence scientists and help them toward discoveries of vaccines and medications that will end this pandemic. Prayer will comfort those who have lost a loved one. It will guide us in knowing what to do for our own personal protection.
...How great is the power of prayer.
...Let us remember and appreciate the power of prayer."
M. Russell Ballard (an Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
October 2020
You can listen to his talk here: link to the talk
Prayer has been a source of strength and inspiration to me. If you have let your faith falter or have forgotten how to communicate with your Father in Heaven, I invite you to exercise some faith and see for yourself the power of a sincere, honest, from the heart prayer. I promise you that God listens and He will communicate with you in return. Finding quiet times to listen, searching the scriptures, doing good for others will aid in hearing that communication. Love you all! 
