THE PRAYER OF ENOS — When a Heart Refuses to Give Up

Scripture Setting: Enos 1

The prayer of Enos is one of the most personal moments in the entire Book of Mormon. It doesn’t take place in a city or a temple, but out in the wilderness—quiet, open, and honest. Enos began that day hunting, but something deeper stirred inside him. His father’s teachings echoed in his memory, and a desire for forgiveness grew so strong it pushed everything else aside.

Enos didn’t pray once and stand up. He didn’t offer a quick thought. He wrestled before God—hour after hour, through the day, into the night—pleading not just to be heard, but to be changed. His prayer was raw and real, a conversation between a struggling soul and a loving Father.

At last, a voice came: “Thy sins are forgiven thee.” Peace filled his heart, but his prayer didn’t end there. Enos’s mind turned outward—to his people, to the Lamanites, and even to future generations who would one day read the sacred records. His faith grew from personal healing to a desire for all people to know God.

For families today, Enos’s prayer is a reminder that answers sometimes come after long, honest effort—and that God listens more deeply than we realize.

In Rumors of War, the Prayer of Enos card represents endurance in seeking the Lord. Drawing it strengthens players with spiritual resolve, echoing Enos’s powerful example of a heart that simply would not let go.