Why do we pray for others?

Why do we pray for others?

Dec 4, 2024 | Prayer

Question   Gramps, People have their agency despite what we want/hope for others. Even what God wants for them, they can still choose what they want. I don’t want my tone to come across as negative or doubtful, but trying to understand this concept. Why do...
Are “casting prayers” a good thing to do?

Are “casting prayers” a good thing to do?

Feb 21, 2024 | Prayer

Question   Gramps, I know someone who is active in church who uses ‘casting prayers’.  She can’t figure out why she has to spend all day saying casting prayers and some kind of mouth or teeth clickings she does, and why she has to ask almost...
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Ask Gramps - Q and A about Mormon Doctrine
Why do we pray for others?
Is it appropriate to transcribe prayers for family history book?
Is it wise to get a blessing when I’m lacking in faith for answers to prayer?
Are “casting prayers” a good thing to do?
Why do the scriptures say, “and they called upon the Lord?’
Why is there no communication when I pray in the name of Jesus Christ?
Is a prayer given while kneeling more powerful?
How can I make prayer more meaningful when I’m so tired?
Would God answer my prayer asking who to vote for?
Are answers to prayer conditional on someone else also asking for me?
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