The Purpose of Prayer

"It is not the usual purpose of prayer to serve us like Aladdin's lamp, to bring us ease without effort. Prayer is not a matter of asking only. It should not be always as the beggar's upturned hand. Often the purpose of prayer is to give us strength to do what needs to be done, wisdom to see the way to solve our own problems, and ability to do our best in our tasks."

-Elder Richard L Evans