The physical voice we use in prayer need not be great nor startling; even should we not lift up any great cry or shout, God will yet hear us.
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Ministers should not pray so loud, and long, as to exhaust the strength. It is not necessary to weary the throat and lungs in prayer. God's ear is ever open to hear the heart-felt petitions of his humble servants, and he does not require them to wear out the organs of speech in addressing him.
When God speaks, oftentimes His voice will call for an act of courage on our part.
However one might pray - in any verbal way or completely without words - is unimportant to God. What matters is the heart's intent.
Prayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand.
There are many reasons our prayers may lack power. Sometimes they become routine. Our prayers become hollow when we say similar words in similar ways over and over so often that the words become more of a recitation than a communication.
The best prayers have often more groans than words.
Now God has never shouted out to me. I've never heard God speak audibly. He doesn't have to.
The sound of 'gentle stillness' after all the thunder and wind have passed will the ultimate Word from God.
Prayer is talking with God. God knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as He is with the attitude of your heart.
God's voice is still and quiet and easily buried under an avalanche of clamour.
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