Being Specific in Prayer

March 2010: We have been going through some pretty hard times. One thing that has been on our mind during this time is to get some renters in one of our vacant rentals. We’d been praying about it but nothing had happened. Finally one night, I was very specific in my prayer because I had been very frustrated at not being able to fill this vacancy. I asked to “please bless us to find some renters for the basement apartments very soon.” Before this time I had been more general. Just asking for our situation to get better. The very next day we filled that vacant spot. It dawned on me just at that time, that the Lord wants us to be specific in our prayers, not general. The spirit was very strong in making sure I understood that. I know that the Lord hears our prayers. He wants to help us and provide for us. This was such a strong testimony to me that He listens to our prayers. It wasn’t just coincidence that this happened. I know the Lord heard my prayer and knew my frustration. D&C 6:11 "And if thou wilt inquire, thou shatl know mysteries which are great and marvelous..."