Questions and Answers
“I don’t feel like the scriptures answer my prayers. How can I apply them to me?”
“While reading, we should ask ourselves questions like these: Why are they saying this? When and how can I do this? How can I improve to be like this too?”
Ceci B., 19, São Paulo, Brazil
“Relating the problems in the scriptures to problems we go through in the latter days can help you apply the scriptures to your life. By comparing the situations prophets went through to your own life, you’ll realize that the situations are different but the lessons are the same.”
Jack L., 18, Missouri, USA
“Listen to the Spirit, and keep your mind and heart open to impressions. Sometimes what the Holy Ghost wants you to learn won’t be exactly what you’re reading.”
Lincoln R., 17, Washington, USA
“I put my name in each scripture, as if the Lord or the prophets were speaking directly to me. Then I pray sincerely. It works!”
Dieuveille O., 15, Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo
“The messages in the Book of Mormon aren’t just for the people of that time—they are also important for us today. Whenever I want to apply something I learned from the scriptures, I pray that I can focus and work on it throughout the day.”
Ari I., 14, Utah, USA
“Sometimes we need a new perspective to find answers. I’ve had trouble seeing the scriptures as an answer to my prayers, but I find a lot of my answers in general conference talks always quote scripture, and they help find a lot of answers there.”
Xaeli S., 16, Maryland, USA