The Prayer of the Righteous

It would seem I've stopped posting.  Actually, Preach My Gospel sent me on a treasure hunt through the scriptures - looking for prayers that were written.  This took a few days.  Here are a few:

Enos’ soul hungered.  He knelt to pray and cried all the day long for his soul.   He was forgiven of the Lord.  He desired his people to be preserved.  (Enos)

Nephi prayed in the garden in the tower.  He prayed that he could have had his days in the days of his father when men were more righteous and more easily convinced of the ways of the Lord.

Alma and his people pour out their hearts to God (they were forbidden to pray). Mosiah 24:12-15  The Lord visited them in their afflictions so they could bear witness of the goodness of the Lord.

Alma the younger prays to be spared in a conflict with Amlici so he can be an instrument in the Lord’s hands.

Nephi prays for a famine in the land to preserve the people that they might repent of their wickedness.

2 Nephi 33 Nephi prayed that the Lord would consecrate his prayers for the gain of his people.

It would appear that most recorded prayers in the Book of Mormon are for the benefit of others, not the person praying.  This causes me to consider my own prayers.  If I am to be considered “righteous” are my prayers a reflection of that?  Do I pray for the welfare of others?  Certainly my children and grandchildren are a big portion of my prayers.  I pray for the youth of the church and particularly those I serve in my stake calling.  I pray for the leaders of our country and those serving in the military.  I definitely pray for our prophet, apostles, leaders, and the missionaries.  Do I pray for myself?  Well, I pray that I will be healthy so that I can serve multiple missions with my husband as well as serve those around me.  Could I improve in my prayers?  There’s always room for improvement in anything we do.  Perhaps my goal should be to actually feel more.  To pray for forgiveness more as did Enos.  I know I'm forever grateful for the Atonement and the difference it has made in my life.