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Chapter 18

3 Nephi 18:21

Come Follow Me 2024 · Week 41

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Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.

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Pray

Alma 34:21

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Job 1:5

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call,

Isaiah 58:9

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pray

Doctrine and Covenants 93:49

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- **Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light** — Taniela B. Wakolo (April 2018) · Alludes to
  We shared with him that we are commanded to “meet together oft to partake of bread and wine” (Moroni 6:6; see also D&C 20:75).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/saving-ordinances-will-bring-us-marvelous-light?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Blessings of the Sacrament** — Don R. Clarke (October 2012) · Reference
  Jesus also instituted the ordinance of the sacrament during His visit to the Nephites.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/blessings-of-the-sacrament?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Stand in Holy Places** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2011) · Alludes to
  As a means of being in the world but not being of the world, it is necessary that we communicate with our Heavenly Father through prayer.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/10/stand-in-holy-places?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Motions of a Hidden Fire** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 2024) · Reference
  My beloved friends, our prayers are our sweetest hour, our most “sincere desire,” our simplest, purest form of worship.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/13holland?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility** — Devin G. Durrant (April 2018) · Reference
  As a boy, I would sometimes get irritated with our seemingly excessive family prayers, thinking to myself, “Didn’t we just pray a few minutes ago?” Now, as a parent, I know we can’t ever pray too much as a family.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/teaching-in-the-home-a-joyful-and-sacred-responsibility?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Why the Church** — D. Todd Christofferson (October 2015) · Reference
  One of the greatest blessings of being part of the body of Christ, though it may not seem like a blessing in the moment, is being reproved of sin and error.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/why-the-church?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **The Lord’s Way** — Stanley G. Ellis (April 2013) · Reference
  In fact, God has the way to live, to love, to help, to pray, to talk, to interact with each other, to lead, to marry, to raise children, to learn, to know the truth, to share the gospel, to choose wisely what we eat, etc.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/the-lords-way?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2009) · Reference
  Other lessons about prayer were taught by the Lord.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/lessons-from-the-lords-prayers?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **The Lifeline of Prayer** — James E. Faust (April 2002) · Quote
  > “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.”
  The Savior told us, “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.” In our day, the Church urges us to have family prayer every night and every morning.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/the-lifeline-of-prayer?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **“Pray unto the Father in My Name”** — L. Edward Brown (April 1997) · Quote
  > “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed”
  The Lord Jesus Christ teaches us to pray and covenants that answers will be forthcoming.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/pray-unto-the-father-in-my-name?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **We Have Kept the Faith** — Eduardo Ayala (April 1995) · Quote
  > “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed”
  As the Savior instructed the Nephites, he taught them, “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed” (3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/we-have-kept-the-faith?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **A Table Encircled with Love** — LeGrand R. Curtis (April 1995) · Quote
  > ‘Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.’
  Elder Thomas S.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/a-table-encircled-with-love?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **The Simple Things** — Rex D. Pinegar (October 1994) · Quote
  > “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed”
  Another simple thing we all can do to draw us closer to the Savior and to bring us His guidance is to have daily family prayer.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/the-simple-things?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **Daughters of God** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1991) · Quote
  > ‘Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.’
  “Furthermore, He said: ‘Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.’ (3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/daughters-of-god?lang=eng&id=p60#p60

- **Witnesses of Christ** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 1990) · Alludes to
  We are commanded to pray unto the Father in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ (see 3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/10/witnesses-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **“Born of Goodly Parents”** — L. Tom Perry (April 1985) · Quote
  > “pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.”
  Jesus, as He appeared to the Nephites, instructed them to “pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.” (3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/born-of-goodly-parents?lang=eng&id=p42#p42

- **Home and Family: A Divine Eternal Pattern** — Gene R. Cook (April 1984) · Alludes to
  “Pray in your families, both morning, mid-day, and evening, and I will quicken your memory of these teachings.” (See 3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/04/home-and-family-a-divine-eternal-pattern?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **The Power of Family Prayer** — John H. Groberg (April 1982) · Quote
  > “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.”
  Listen to the admonition of the Savior in Third Nephi: “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.” (3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/the-power-of-family-prayer?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Prayer to Our Heavenly Father** — Bernard P. Brockbank (October 1979) · Quote
  > “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed”
  Jesus Christ counsels man to have family prayer.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1979/10/prayer-to-our-heavenly-father?lang=eng&id=p46#p46

- **The Savior’s Ministry** — Delbert L. Stapley (April 1974) · Quote
  > “Pray in your families unto the Father, that your wives and your children may be blessed.”
  “Pray in your families unto the Father, … that your wives and your children may be blessed.” (3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/the-saviors-ministry?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **The Family Influence** — Spencer W. Kimball (April 1973) · Quote
  > “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.”
  “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.” (3 Ne.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/the-family-influence?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

Saving Ordinances Will Bring Us Marvelous Light

Taniela B. Wakolo April 2018 Saturday Afternoon Session

We shared with him that we are commanded to “meet together oft to partake of bread and wine” (Moroni 6:6; see also D&C 20:75).

Alludes to High confidence
Blessings of the Sacrament

Don R. Clarke October 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

Jesus also instituted the ordinance of the sacrament during His visit to the Nephites.

Reference Verified
Stand in Holy Places

Thomas S. Monson October 2011 Sunday Morning Session

As a means of being in the world but not being of the world, it is necessary that we communicate with our Heavenly Father through prayer.

Alludes to High confidence
Motions of a Hidden Fire

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2024 Saturday Morning Session

My beloved friends, our prayers are our sweetest hour, our most “sincere desire,” our simplest, purest form of worship.

Reference Verified
Teaching in the Home—a Joyful and Sacred Responsibility

Devin G. Durrant April 2018 Saturday Afternoon Session

As a boy, I would sometimes get irritated with our seemingly excessive family prayers, thinking to myself, “Didn’t we just pray a few minutes ago?” Now, as a parent, I know we can’t ever pray too much as a family.

Reference Verified
Why the Church

D. Todd Christofferson October 2015 Sunday Afternoon Session

One of the greatest blessings of being part of the body of Christ, though it may not seem like a blessing in the moment, is being reproved of sin and error.

Reference Verified
The Lord’s Way

Stanley G. Ellis April 2013 Saturday Afternoon Session

In fact, God has the way to live, to love, to help, to pray, to talk, to interact with each other, to lead, to marry, to raise children, to learn, to know the truth, to share the gospel, to choose wisely what we eat, etc.

Reference Verified
Lessons from the Lord’s Prayers

Russell M. Nelson April 2009 Saturday Afternoon Session

Other lessons about prayer were taught by the Lord.

Reference Verified
The Lifeline of Prayer

James E. Faust April 2002 Sunday Morning Session

“Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.”

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“Pray unto the Father in My Name”

L. Edward Brown April 1997 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed”

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We Have Kept the Faith

Eduardo Ayala April 1995 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed”

Quote High confidence
A Table Encircled with Love

LeGrand R. Curtis April 1995 Sunday Afternoon Session

‘Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.’

Quote High confidence
The Simple Things

Rex D. Pinegar October 1994 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed”

Quote High confidence
Daughters of God

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1991 General Women’s Meeting

‘Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.’

Quote High confidence
Witnesses of Christ

Dallin H. Oaks October 1990 Saturday Afternoon Session

We are commanded to pray unto the Father in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ (see 3 Ne.

Alludes to High confidence
“Born of Goodly Parents”

L. Tom Perry April 1985 Saturday Afternoon Session

“pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.”

Quote High confidence
Home and Family: A Divine Eternal Pattern

Gene R. Cook April 1984 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Pray in your families, both morning, mid-day, and evening, and I will quicken your memory of these teachings.” (See 3 Ne.

Alludes to High confidence
The Power of Family Prayer

John H. Groberg April 1982 Sunday Morning Session

“Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.”

Quote High confidence
Prayer to Our Heavenly Father

Bernard P. Brockbank October 1979 Sunday Morning Session

“Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed”

Quote High confidence
The Savior’s Ministry

Delbert L. Stapley April 1974 Sunday Morning Session

“Pray in your families unto the Father, that your wives and your children may be blessed.”

Quote High confidence
The Family Influence

Spencer W. Kimball April 1973 Sunday Morning Session

“Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.”

Quote High confidence

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