"Heavenly Father, are you really there? And do you hear and answer ev'ry child's prayer? Some say that heaven is far away, But I feel it close around me as I pray. Heavenly Father, I remember now Something that Jesus told disciples long ago: "Suffer the children to come to me." Father, in prayer I'm coming now to thee. Pray, he is there. Speak, he is list'ning. You are his child; His love now surrounds you. He hears your prayer; He loves the children. Of such is the kingdom, the kingdom of heav'n." (A Child's Prayer)
I have known, from the time I was very young, that prayer is a powerful and useful tool, to help us throughout our lives. From as far back as I can remember, prayer was offered in our home many times throughout any given day. It was obvious that my parents believed that it was important. I have heard my mom and my dad pray for me and specifically ask that God bless me in every facet of my life.
When I was nineteen, and just getting down to the last two weeks before leaving on my mission, I recall asking my dad for help because I felt confused and overwhelmed. I was nervous about leaving to go on my mission, although I knew that my decision to go was good and right. Dad's answer to me, was prayer. He took the time to pray with me and even gave me several Priesthood blessings. Looking back on that time, he knew that God was well aware of the feelings I was having and my dad knew that He would help me. He did help me and He has helped me many times since then for which I am most grateful!
There isn't anything that we can't pray about. He is our Father, and He will help us. There is no doubt in my mind. He is there and He is listening.
