I find that it takes a lot of years of living, and many more of reckoning, to come up with one worthwhile paragraph. And when a deadline looms, prayer doesn't hurt, either.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I think one thing is that prayer has become more useful, interesting, fruitful, and... almost involuntary in my life.
Prayer in the hour of need is a great boon. From simple trials to our Gethsemanes, prayer - persistent prayer - can put us in touch with God, our greatest source of comfort and counsel.
In working with people across the country and around the world, I've come to know that most of us go through times that re-route our prayer life.
Prayer is not a substitute for work. First we have to do all we can ourselves to understand a situation. Then when we ask for help, sometimes it is very evident, sometimes it isn't. Sometimes we may well be helped by not getting a decision.
Prayer is so complicated.
Prayer is aligning ourselves with the purposes of God.
Prayer is simply talking to God like a friend and should be the easiest thing we do each day.
Every one should find some suitable time, day or night, to sink into his depths, each according to his own fashion. Not every one is able to engage in contemplative prayer.
I think of prayer as a spiritual lifeline back to where I most want to be.
Our prayers can and should be focused on the practical, everyday struggles of life.
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