In the current state of affairs, it is possible and even likely that stress, anxiety, fear, and even real evil wins out. At times it may seem that there may not be much that we are able to do. How could we possibly go up against —,—, or —? But God has provided a way for us to help out in his work in a significant way even when it otherwise may appear difficult to do so.
Jesus taught His disciples to “watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man (Luke 21:36).”
Today I expand my call for prayer to all people from every country around the world. No matter how you pray or to whom you pray, please exercise your faith —whatever your faith may be —and pray for your country and for your national leaders.
How great is the power of prayer, and how needed are our prayers of faith in God and His Beloved Son in the world today! Let us remember and appreciate the power of prayer. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. — M. Russell Ballard, October, 2020