Pray Without Ceasing

Mosiah 26 - Makes it sound pretty simple.  All we're asked to do is believe, repent, take on the name of Christ and he will freely forgive (v22).  Why is this so hard for so many of our young people to grasp?  Maybe one reason could be found in V6.  Our older youth seem to run in packs - also known as wards - that seem to go nowhere.  They don't date and they deceive each other (v6) in that they are cynical about their station in life to the point they have lost faith, wonder if their prayers are heard, stop praying and fall deeper into their selfish behavior.  They "flatter" each other in the fact they attend church, but it is nothing more than a social gathering.  Alma was troubled (v13).  According to Elder Snow, Pres. Monson is very troubled as well.  Our prophet seems to be bearing down on our young people to change this trend.  Perhaps praying w/o ceasing; giving thanks in all things is a good start (v39).