Relief Society · Elders Quorum · 25 minutes
President Henry B. Eyring · First Counselor in the First Presidency · Saturday Morning Session
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Consistent, heartfelt prayer, not just crisis prayer, is how the Lord keeps His promise to give us His peace in every season of life.
Skip walking through every scripture President Eyring cites; choose one or two and let the class discuss them rather than reading all of them aloud.
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Sunday we're talking about prayer and peace, come ready to share
This week we're discussing President Henry B. Eyring's April 2025 general conference talk, 'Prayers for Peace.' He shares that the Lord's peace isn't something we only ask for in a crisis, it comes through continual, heartfelt prayer in every season. Before Sunday, think of a time when prayer brought you unexpected peace or comfort. Ponder: What does it look like in your daily life to 'have a prayer in your heart continually'?
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Think of a moment when you were going through something hard, grief, fear, uncertainty, and you felt an unexpected sense of peace. You don't have to share what the trial was. But what did that peace feel like, and what do you think made it possible?
Think of a moment when you were going through something hard, grief, fear, uncertainty, and you felt an unexpected sense of peace. You don't have to share what the trial was. But what did that peace feel like, and what do you think made it possible?
Near the end of his talk, President Eyring shares something quietly remarkable. He says that at the funeral of his wife of 61 years, he felt, not crushing grief, but peace, and almost joy. People at the funeral must have wondered why he was smiling. He explains: it was the answer to a humble prayer, an assurance from the Holy Ghost that helped him envision the reunion ahead. That's the kind of peace this talk is about.
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President Eyring teaches that the Lord's peace comes to those who pray continually, not just when things fall apart. He points to the sons of Mosiah as an example: their spiritual strength came from constant prayer during ordinary times, so they were ready when hard times came. The Lord does not require eloquent words; He asks us to pour out our hearts and keep them 'drawn out in prayer unto him continually.'
President Eyring taught that 'consistent prayer during joyous times and also during seasons of distress and grief will surely be rewarded according to His will and perfect timing.'
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President Eyring opens and closes with the Savior's words from the Last Supper: 'My peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth.' The peace the Lord promises doesn't mean circumstances improve; it means our hearts are steadied and we are not left alone.
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Choose one part of your day this week, a commute, a quiet moment before bed, a pause between tasks, and use it to offer a sincere, unhurried prayer. Not a checklist, just a conversation. Notice what happens over the week.
President Eyring promised that as we pray continually, no matter our circumstances, the Lord will offer us His peace and abiding support.
Your witness: Share, in your own words, a moment when prayer gave you peace that didn't come from your circumstances changing, and bear witness that the Savior's promise in this talk is real.