Can we pray over the phone?
Question Gramps, Are we allowed to prayer over the phone? I was told by 2 bishops that we do not pray over the phone. Recently I received a mission calling for volunteer work for Familysearch and I was asked to pray over the phone. So have things changed or...
Are we meant to pray to God or to Jesus?
Question Hi Gramps, Are we meant to pray God or to Jesus? The Bible states the only way to God is through Jesus. If we’re to pray to Jesus, it doesn’t make sense to pray to Jesus and then conclude the prayer with (in Jesus name). Thanks. Chris...
Do we pray to the Father and to the Son?
Question Dear Gramps, This is a something I’ve really been wondering about lately. When we pray, it is to Heavenly Father and in the name of Jesus Christ. We can feel the Holy Ghost and receive promptings, and we pray to Heavenly Father. I’m not...
What does ‘praying in the spirit’ mean?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you please explain what “praying in the Spirit, with all our prayer and supplication” is that is mentioned in Ephesians 6:18? I see from other Christian sources that it means praying in tongues or “speaking with...
Should I pray silently?
Question Gramps, I read with great interest your answer to the question can Satan read our thoughts. Since the answer is no, but of course he can discern our thoughts from our actions. I got to thinking I should offer my prayers in silence so Satan does not...
Is traditional prayer the only valid form of communication with Heavenly Father?
Question Dear Gramps, is ‘praying traditionally’ the only form of valid communication to our Heavenly Father? As in starting with ‘Dear Heavenly Father…’ and ending with ‘…in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen’....
Can Heavenly Father hear our silent prayers?
Question Hello Gramps, I have prayed all of my life and never given it a second thought really. But recently my husband has stopped praying and said that he believes that God cannot read our minds, therefore cannot hear our silent prayers in our minds. I...
How can I feel worthy to pray when I’ve sinned?
Question Dear Gramps, I am currently inactive and want to come back. I have been praying (and reading Alma), but I feel I am not worthy to pray let alone ask God for help in prayer because of the grave sins I have committed whilst away. He must be kind of...
